By now, most high school seniors should have completed the college application process and will begin receiving financial aid award letters. Seniors and their parents should compare those letters to find the one that offers the best financial aid package, the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) advises.

By: Morgan Godman - Fourth Grade Student at Southern

Today Miss Antrobus’ class went to the new Pendleton County Public Library. When they got there the first thing they did was go to the conference room where they got to listen to the story called, “Librarian Lil.”

Southern Elementary fifth grade students “Throw Up Their Norse” at NKU Spirit Day on March 27.

Article by Melanie Hartzel, NKU Community Connections Coordinator

Fifth grade students from Northern and Southern Elementary Schools participated in the eighth annual Northern Kentucky University Spirit Days on March 27 and 28. Sponsored by NKU Community Connections, Spirit Day offers a taste of college to elementary students.

Congratulations to Sharp Middle School students on their recent participation at the NACKES regional science fair event at Northern Kentucky University. Sharp sent eleven students to participate in this competitive event and three were awarded honors.

Pictured from the left are stock market simulation top money earners Dakota Hurston, Aaron Thomas, Madison Wanstrath, Allie Moore and Arlena Beck.

Fifth grade GATES students at Southern Elementary participated in a six week stock market simulation as part of an economics unit during their weekly GATES sessions with Mrs. Lustenberg. Students were introduced to the stock market and the process for trading shares of stock. Each student was given a $50,000 mock bank account to purchase shares of stock and an accounting sheet to keep track of their finances.

Madison Barger waits for materials for her science experiment as Maria Guerrero inspects the chemicals during their session, "Exciting Elemental Experiments."

Fifth grade GATES students from both Northern and Southern Elementaries participated in a full day Dreamfest learning conference at Northern Kentucky University. The conference was jointly hosted by the College of Education and Human Services, the Program for Talent Development and Gifted Studies and the Northern Kentucky Association for Gifted Education.

Kentucky high school juniors and seniors may qualify for a scholarship to help pay for dual credit classes taken at a Kentucky college or university.

The Mary Jo Young Scholarship, named for a former member of the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA), provides up to $420 per class toward tuition for up to two classes each semester and up to $125 per class for textbooks. Scholarships can only be used in the fall and spring semesters.

Adult Kentuckians who are interested in taking college classes may be eligible for a Go Higher Grant administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA).

Go Higher Grants are available to adults age 24 or older who are enrolled less than half-time at a participating Kentucky college or university. Applicants must show financial need and must be U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents. They must also be seeking their first undergraduate degree.

Attention 2013 PCHS seniors!

Orion Lodge 222 F. & A.M. Falmouth will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a Pendleton County High School senior graduating in 2013. The scholarship is designed to assist a graduating senior in pursuing a post secondary education at an accredited institution which provides a two or four year program.

To request information and/or an application please email - orionlodge@yahoo.com or mail your request to Orion Lodge 1790 Hwy 330 W., Falmouth, KY, 41040.

Applicants need not have a Masonic connection.

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Pendleton High School PTSO will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 to elect two (2) parent representatives for the 2013-2014 Site-Based Council.  The deadline for returning nominations is the close of the school day Monday, April 8, 2013.

Voting will take place from 3 – 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 in the high school auditorium lobby.  If subsequent rounds of voting are necessary, voters must be present to vote in these subsequent rounds.

Information packets, including the nomination form, may be picked up in the office of Pendleton High School or accessed on the high school web page www.pendleton.kyschools.us.

If you have any questions, please contact, Sheila Wright at 859-654-3355.

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