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The Pendleton County academic team are, front row from left, Rylan Anderson, coach Kim Bowen, team captain Autumn Webster and assistant coach Kristin Webster. In the back row are Brooke Florer, Riley Combs, RJ Combs, Tanner Morris, Chase Stayton and, Gavin Iles. Photos courtesy of Kim Bowen.

The Pendleton County academic team are, front row from left, Rylan Anderson, coach Kim Bowen, team captain Autumn Webster and assistant coach Kristin Webster. In the back row are Brooke Florer, Riley Combs, RJ Combs, Tanner Morris, Chase Stayton and, Gavin Iles. Photos courtesy of Kim Bowen.

Academic excellence

News Staff
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
By Nila Harris The Pendleton County High School academic team competed at the Governor’s Cup competition Jan. 21 to 25 at Robertson County High School.The Quick Recall team placed second, and several students placed in the written academic assessments.In arts and humanities, Autumn Webster took...
Names of the students pictured were withheld at the insistence of the teacher.

Names of the students pictured were withheld at the insistence of the teacher.

STAR competition

News Staff
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
The Sharp Middle School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America chapter took a group of 11 students to the regional STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition events competition at Pendleton County High School.
The Sharp Middle School Problem Solving Team, with their first place medals, are, from left, Jackson Jacobs, Hallie Cahill, Estelle Aulick and Carter Dunn. Photo courtesy of Cassandra Jacobs.

The Sharp Middle School Problem Solving Team, with their first place medals, are, from left, Jackson Jacobs, Hallie Cahill, Estelle Aulick and Carter Dunn. Photo courtesy of Cassandra Jacobs.

Problem solved

News Staff
Monday, February 24, 2025
By Nila HarrisBUTLER — The Sharp Middle School Future Problem-Solving team took first place compete at the Regional Governor’s Cup tournament on Feb. 10 at St. Agnes School in Fort Wright.In between snow days, the Sharp Middle School academic team was able to compete.The FPS team consists of...
The Northern Elementary School academic team is, back row from left, is Jazzlynn Jones, Parker Blau, Larkin McCain, Evelyn Jones and Jeremiah Wrightsman, and in the front row from left, Nolan Mullins, Wilhelmenia Hamilton, Harper Purvis and Maya Jacobs. Missing from the photo are Blake Barnhart, Archer Jones, Lincoln Stephens and Beulah Gillespie. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Redden.

The Northern Elementary School academic team is, back row from left, is Jazzlynn Jones, Parker Blau, Larkin McCain, Evelyn Jones and Jeremiah Wrightsman, and in the front row from left, Nolan Mullins, Wilhelmenia Hamilton, Harper Purvis and Maya Jacobs. Missing from the photo are Blake Barnhart, Archer Jones, Lincoln Stephens and Beulah Gillespie. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Redden.

Academic teams earn medals

News Staff
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Northern and Southern Elementary academic teams competed Feb. 1 against Taylor, Mason Intermediate and Augusta at Taylor Elementary at the Kentucky’s Governor’s Cup academic competition.Competitions included Quick Recall, a team-based buzzer game, Future Problem Solving, a team-based competition,...
‘Souper’ Cloverbuds collect mmm mmm good. Photo by Nila Harris

‘Souper’ Cloverbuds collect mmm mmm good. Photo by Nila Harris

‘Souper’ Cloverbuds collect mmm mmm good

News Staff
Monday, February 3, 2025
On Jan. 27, a group of 42 youngsters, ages 5-8, met at the Pendleton County Extension Office in Falmouth for a “souper” good time as the 4-H Cloverbuds explored soup.
Sharp Middle School students Anna Hegyi and Kendall Cummins, members of the school Family, Career and Community Leaders of America club, play with Scribbles, one of the residents of the Pendleton County Animal Shelter awaiting adoption. The girls spearheaded a project to make toys for the dogs at the shelter. Photo by Nila Harris

Sharp Middle School students Anna Hegyi and Kendall Cummins, members of the school Family, Career and Community Leaders of America club, play with Scribbles, one of the residents of the Pendleton County Animal Shelter awaiting adoption. The girls spearheaded a project to make toys for the dogs at the shelter. Photo by Nila Harris

SMS students make dog toys for the animal shelter

News Staff
Monday, February 3, 2025
By Nila HarrisBUTLER — When Sharp Middle School student Kendall Cummins was asked why she chose to make dog toys for the Pendleton County Animal Shelter, she said, “We love animals, and I got my dog there.”Cummins’ dog Presley was a rescue from the shelter.The SMS Family, Career and Community...
Caleb Biddle, left, was named Snowball Dance King, and Kree Brewer as queen of the annual Pendleton County High School Snowball Dance, held Saturday.

Caleb Biddle, left, was named Snowball Dance King, and Kree Brewer as queen of the annual Pendleton County High School Snowball Dance, held Saturday.

Snowball Royalty

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Caleb Biddle was named Snowball Dance King, and Kree Brewer as queen of the annual Pendleton County High School Snowball Dance, held Saturday. The dance was sponsored by the PCHS Cheer Team, which uses the money raised to pay for extra training and regional, state and national competitions.
Wildcats sophomore Kamden O'Hara skies for his first career in-game dunk versus Bracken County as his teammates celebrate from the bench. Photo by Layne Nelson.

Wildcats sophomore Kamden O'Hara skies for his first career in-game dunk versus Bracken County as his teammates celebrate from the bench. Photo by Layne Nelson.

Wildcats claim wins over Nicholas and Bracken counties

News Staff
Monday, January 20, 2025
By Sam McClanahan The Pendleton County Wildcats basketball team returned to action following a lengthy 11-day layoff thanks to the recent snowstorm that swept through the state.On January 11, the team hosted Montgomery County in their first home game in three weeks.
Northern Elementary hosts its annual Turkey Trot.

Northern Elementary hosts its annual Turkey Trot.

Students race for turkeys

News Staff
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
By Nila Harris BUTLER — On the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, Northern Elementary students trotted off for Thanksgiving break, the school held its annual Turkey Trot for students in grades K-5.Children made their laps around the outside of the school in record time, trying to be the top turkey in...
The Pendleton County Board of Education last week recognized cross country team members who qualified this year for state competition. From left are board members Derek Brown and Kevin Barnard, Pendleton County High School team members Sam Hodge and Klaber Wolfe, board member Laura Schack, Sharp Middle School team member Taylor Flannigan, and board members Amber Beebe and Cheryl Griffin. Photo by Burton Cole.

The Pendleton County Board of Education last week recognized cross country team members who qualified this year for state competition. From left are board members Derek Brown and Kevin Barnard, Pendleton County High School team members Sam Hodge and Klaber Wolfe, board member Laura Schack, Sharp Middle School team member Taylor Flannigan, and board members Amber Beebe and Cheryl Griffin. Photo by Burton Cole.

Schools offer incentives to recruit bus drivers

News Staff
Monday, December 2, 2024
By Burton Cole BUTLER — Short of bus drivers, the Pendleton County School District is ready to pay current drivers $1,500 for every new driver they recruit.Superintendent Joe Buerkley told the school board during its November meeting last week at Sharp Middle School that the district is short five...
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