School News 6.13.16

School News
Corbin Independent Schools
7 CHS Students Selected for GSP
June 13, 2016
Corbin High School had seven junior students selected to
participate in the 2016 Governor’s Scholars Program.
Juniors Tucker Jewell, Benjamin Childers, Cody Evans,
Dustyn Sams, Cole Moore, Grace Moses, and Meghan
Wynn will be attending the program this summer. The
Governor's Scholars Program (GSP) is a summer residential
program that recognizes exceptional high school students
across Kentucky.
In order to participate in GSP, students must be nominated
by their high schools and then compete on a state-wide
level. Selection for the program is highly competitive. The application process requires an academic profile including difficulty
of course load, Grade Point Average (GPA), and at least one standardized test score. In addition to the academic profile students
must outline all extracurricular activities, a volunteer service history, and a list of job positions held. A teacher and community
recommendation as well as an original writing entry is also required.
Students selected attend the program free of charge. The office of the Governor, the Kentucky State Legislature, and private
enterprise provides the financial support for the program. Due to excellent support, the program has grown from 230 students
in 1983 to more than 1,000 students today. The students attending the program will be housed on one of three host campuses,
Morehead University, Murray State University, or Northern Kentucky University.
The curriculum for the summer sessions include general studies to challenge the scholars, discussion based small group sessions
to teach respectful debate, and a focus area of study selected by each student during the application process. The program also
consists of several speakers, carefully planned field trips, and special events.
Numerous Kentucky Colleges and Universities offer scholarships to GSP students. The students are awarded four-year tuition at
many schools as well as other special scholarships to assist with college expenses.
The Governor’s Scholars Program was established in 1983 to enhance Kentucky’s next generation of civic and economic leaders.
The program provides academic and personal growth through the balance of a strong liberal arts program with a full cocurricular and residential life experience.
Corbin Middle School
Groundbreaking Ceremony
New CMS Site (former St. Camillus Academy) *
June 28, 2016 * 4:00pm
School News
Corbin Independent Schools
June 13, 2016
CHS Receives PLTW Biomedical Certification
Corbin High School has received
national certification for its Project Lead
The Way (PLTW) Biomedical Science
Program. PLTW Biomedical Science
introduces students to medicine and
human body systems, preparing them
for careers in medical and health-related
fields.
The national PLTW certification
distinguishes schools for successfully
demonstrating a commitment to PLTW’s national standards.
“We’ve seen how PLTW inspires students to think critically and problem solve,” said Corbin High School Principal
John Crawford. “We are extremely proud to be PLTW certified.”
As part of the certification process, Crawford and a group composed of teachers, staff, students, and members of the
community submitted a self-assessment of the school’s implementation of PLTW Biomedical Science, followed by a
site visit from a PLTW-affiliated team. PLTW’s team met with teachers, school administrators, counselors, students,
and community members who serve on Corbin High School’s PLTW Partnership Team. The PLTW-affiliated team
recognized Corbin High School as one of their best certification visits ever.
“Congratulations to Corbin High School, and thank you for your commitment to students,” said PLTW President and
CEO Vince Bertram. “We look forward to continuing to work together to prepare students to thrive in our evolving
world.”
Corbin high School’s biomedical program has nearly doubled in size with 157 students enrolled for next school year.
PLTW is a nonprofit organization that provides a transformative learning experience for K-12 students and teachers
across the U.S. More than 8,000 elementary, middle, and high schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia
offer PLTW programs. PLTW offers pathways in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science. For more
information on Project Lead The Way, visit pltw.org.
The Hoover-Terrell Track facility
(Located by Corbin High School)
will be CLOSED Starting June 13 Until Further Notice
for REPAIRS
Approx. 4-5 Weeks
School News
Corbin Independent Schools
CMS Announces New Assistant Principal CMS Hosts Annual
June 13, 2016
Corbin Middle School Announces
New Assistant Principal
Relay for Life Event
Corbin Middle School is pleased to
announce the selection of Corbin
High School Teacher Christi
Lefevers as the new Corbin Middle
School Assistant Principal.
Lefevers has 18 years of teaching
experience. She has served as an
English Teacher at Corbin High
School since 2013. Prior to joining
the Corbin Independent School
system, Lefevers taught at Bell
County High School for 15 years.
Lefevers has a strong background in curriculum instruction. She served
as the Curriculum Writer for Bell County High School for eight years.
She also possesses exceptional team work skills and is committed to the
continuous improvement of Corbin Middle School.
“I feel honored and very humbled to be part of such a dynamic team,”
Lefevers said. “I am excited to serve in any capacity I can to help take
Corbin Middle School to the next level.”
Lefevers is one of 11 Nationally Board Certified Teachers in the Corbin
District. She has been active at Corbin High School, currently serving
as the Corbin High School Freshman Department Head. She was also
active in the Bell County District serving as the National Honor Society
Sponsor, the language arts department chair, and on the Site Based
Decision Making Council. Lefevers has proven herself as a skilled
organizer. She has created, planned, and organized numerous programs
at both Corbin and Bell County High Schools.
Lefevers holds a Rank I – National Board Certification, a Masters of Arts
in Secondary Education from Union College, and a Bachelor of Arts in
English from Union College.
Lefevers will replace Penny Hammons who announced her retirement
effective July 1, 2016. Hammons has served as the Corbin Middle School
Assistant Principal for eight years.
The Corbin Middle School Junior Beta Club
held their annual Relay for Life event at Corbin
Middle School.
All Corbin Middle School students were able
to walk in the gym throughout the day in
memory of those who have battled cancer and
lost, and in honor of cancer survivors and those
currently fighting. Students made luminaries to
display in the gym. Many of them, in memory
of loved ones who have lost their lives to cancer.
The students also attended an assembly
recognizing cancer survivors within the district.
The students recognized Deputy Superintendent
Ramona Davis, Mary Pennington who is the
mother of Corbin Middle School Assistant
Principal Penny Hammons, and Corbin
students Ali Nedved and Candance Keith. Each
survivor was recognized and received a medal
and tshirt. The Corbin Middle School Junior
Beta Club raised $232 for the American Cancer
Society through collecting donations from
homeroom classes.
School News
Corbin Independent Schools
June 13, 2016
School of Innovation Graduates 29
The Corbin School of Innovation held their May Graduation Ceremony at
the Corbin Center.
The Corbin School of Innovation consists of the Even Start, FLEX, KAPPA,
CEC, and ASPIRE programs. Twenty-Nine students graduated at the
ceremony. Numerous students were recognized for high ACT
scores, GPA, and being college and/or career ready.
Immanuel Baptist Church Pastor Allen Bonell
addressed the graduates at the ceremony. He
spoke about the obstacles he has overcome in
his own life and challenged the students
to continue accomplishing great
things.
More than 200 parents and
community members attended
the graduation. A reception was
held following the ceremony for all
those in attendance.
CPC Hosts Graduation Ceremony
Corbin Preschool Center graduated 69 students this year.
The Corbin Preschool class of 2016 consisted of both Montessori and
Traditional preschool students. At the ceremony, the students performed a
song and dance, received a diploma, and viewed a picture slideshow of the
students growing and learning throughout the year.
Parents and community members were invited to attend the annual event.
More than 300 people were in attendance. Videos of the ceremony can be
purchased through Redhound Productions at Corbin High School,
606-528-4067.
Auto Program Certifies
First Female Students
Corbin High
School student
Adora Holt and
Whitley County
student Collene
Lawson are the
first two female
Corbin Area
Technology
Center students
to pass the
Automotive ASE Certification.
Holt was actually the first Corbin Area
Technology Center female to take the
Automotive Service Excellence Certification.
In order for Corbin Area Technology
Center students to take the exam they
must complete all courses offered in the
Automotive Technology Program. The
certification allows students to work in the
field for two years, which is a requirement to
earn professional certification. ASE certifies
technicians all across the country.
The Corbin Area Technology Center
Automotive Technology Program consists
of numerous automotive classes. The
program has been offered at the Corbin Area
Technology Center since approximately
1968. The classes are offered to Corbin,
Whitley County, and Williamsburg High
School students.
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School News
June 13, 2016
Corbin Independent Schools
CMS Partners with Garden Club For Plant It Pink!
The Corbin Middle School Junior Beta Club partnered with the Corbin Garden Club to Plant it Pink! Plant it Pink is an event
sponsored by the Corbin Garden Club that involves planting pink flowers to promote breast cancer awareness.
The students worked with Garden Club Member Carcille Burchette for several hours to complete the project. They picked a
location at Corbin Middle School for the flower bed, measured it out, planted, and mulched the flowers. Burchette also got the
opportunity to visit with the students to explain the importance of the event.
“Carcille presented the idea to the middle school to get our students involved in gardening activities, environmental awareness,
and community service,” Corbin Middle School Media Specialist Jennifer Gordon said. “She is a former middle school teacher
here at CMS, so it is natural for her to want to partner with the middle school for community service projects.”
In addition to being a former Corbin Middle School teacher, Burchette is also a current Corbin Board of Education member. She
knows the middle school students well and enjoys working with them. During the project Burchette taught the students how to
care for plants, how use shovels and gardening tools, and even included a short geometry lesson.
Seventeen seventh grade Junior Beta students participated in the project. An official sign will be placed near the flower bed to
inform visitors that the planting is for Plant It Pink and Breast Cancer Awareness.
Kindergarten Hosts End of the Year Celebration
The Corbin Primary Kindergarten students hosted an end of
the year celebration for parents and community members.
The students performed numerous songs and dances, recited
their ABC’s, and recapped important information they had
learned throughout the year. All kindergarten students
participated in the event.
The Kindergarten teachers hope to make the celebration an
annual event to showcase what the students have learned
throughout the school year.
School News
Corbin Independent Schools
June 13, 2016
Corbin Schools Celebrate Academic Achievements
Corbin Schools celebrated academic success with awards ceremonies the last week of school.
Each school hosted their own awards ceremony recognizing students for numerous achievements including GPA, perfect
attendance, department awards, MAP testing and other academic accomplishments. The Primary School hosted individual
parties in their classrooms where Corbin Elementary, Corbin Intermediate, Corbin Middle, and Corbin High Schools hosted
large ceremonies for parents and family members to attend.
Hundreds of students throughout the district were recognized at the ceremonies. Corbin Independent Schools and the Board of
Education are extremely proud of all Corbin School students for their academic accomplishments this year.
NAHS Litter Pick Up
Corbin High
School National
Art Honor
Society, NAHS,
participated in
their annual
Whitley
County Litter
Pick Up.
HOSA Welcomes Guest Speakers
Corbin High School HOSA,
Health Occupation Students
of America, hosted two guest
speakers in May.
The NAHS students picked up litter along 5th Street Road
and Barton Mill Cut Off. Approximately 16 club members
participated in the event. The event counts as community
service hours for the students.
The speakers were Dr. Angela
Morris, Au.D, FAAA, a Board
Certified Doctor of Audiology
and Taylor Readnower a
Program Associate at Southern
Kentucky Area Health Center.
Morris spoke to the students regarding hearing changes
across the average lifespan and Readnower spoke about
Emergency Procedures and blood types.
The National Art Honor Society strives to inspire and
recognize students who have shown outstanding ability
and interest in art. The club promotes high standards in art
education, character, and service.
The purpose of inviting the speakers was to learn about
different areas in the medical field, introduce students to
real medical professionals, and familiarize students with
careers in the medical field.
School News
June 13, 2016
Corbin Independent Schools
Corbin High Hosts Lunch on the Grounds
Corbin High School held Lunch on the Grounds
the last week of school as a reward for high
attendance during the last trimester.
Students with perfect attendance or no more than
a 1/2 missed day between April 11 and May 6
were eligible to attend the event. More than 425
students were able to attend.
The event allowed students to enjoy a cook out during the afternoon portion of the
school day. The students received a grilled lunch cooked by Assistant Principal Steve
Jewell and History Teacher Josh Watkins. The students had the opportunity to eat
outside as well as participate in numerous games including a cornhole tournament,
ultimate frisbee, lawn checkers, and football target toss. The students were also entered
into a drawing for prizes. The prizes included Redhound T-shirts and gift cards to TriCounty Cineplex, Froyoz, and the Root Beer Stand.
This is the second Lunch on the Grouds hosted by Corbin High School this year. The
purpose is to encourage high school students to come to school and achieve a high attendance percentage. Attendance is a key
factor in improving graduation rates, increasing academic achievement, and giving students the best chance at success in their
adult life.
The PBIS staff helped organize the lunch. The staff would like to thank the Corbin High School administrators for their planning
and the cafeteria and custodial staff for their generous help.
Corbin Primary School 2016 - 2017 Kindergarten Enrollment
Pre-registration Daily through July 29, 2016
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Items needed to enroll:
Birth Certificate * Social Security Card * Eye Exam * Dental Exam
Hearing Exam * Physical Exam (between June 1, 2015 - August 17, 2016)
Up to Date Immunization Certificate