KCSD Connection
Vol. 1, Issue 14 - May 3, 2022
Teacher Appreciation Week
At the May Board Meeting, the KCSD Board of Education approved a five percent raise for all of Team Kenton. Please see the video message below from Dr. Webb.
Changes to KCSD Meal Pay System
On May 2, 2022 the Kenton County School District's Student Nutrition implemented a statewide point of service program in the cafeteria. The statewide software program utilizes MySchoolBucks for online payments. The online payment platform requires parents to pay a $2.75 per transaction fee. Students' account balances will transfer from the old point of service (MyPaymentsPlus) to the new point of service.
Create your free MySchoolBucks account to conveniently and securely add money to your student’s meal account online or with the mobile app.
With MySchoolBucks you’ll be able to view cafeteria purchases, check your student’s balance, receive low balance alerts and pay for school meals from anywhere!
Get Started Today:
- Go to myschoolbucks.com or download the mobile app
- Create your free account and add your students using their school name / student ID
- Add funds using your credit / debit card or electronic check
Note: For each transaction, you will be charged a program fee of $2.75* - Set up automatic payments and never forget to send in lunch money again
If you need assistance with your account, you can find helpful how-to videos and answers to commonly asked questions by visiting myschoolbucks.com. Or, you can contact MySchoolBucks directly by logging into your account to start a chat conversation or give them a call at (855) 832-5226.
*In recent years the district has been able to absorb the cost of fees on behalf of families for making online payments, but due to a change in our food service technology system and an overall increase in costs to operate the National School Lunch Program we are unable to continue to do so at this time. We do hope to be able to resume this practice at some point in the future while continually working to provide quality meals to all students. Thank you for your understanding. Please remember that students are always welcome to add money to their lunch accounts with no associated fees by simply bringing cash or check to school. The fee for online payments will be a flat fee not dependent on the amount of money added to your student's lunch account, therefore to minimize the impact of this fee we suggest the following options:
- If it is possible for your family, you may increase the amount you deposit in to your student's account when utilizing the online payments, minimizing the number of fees.
- Send cash or check with your student to be deposited into their account.
Please note that there is no charge for accessing all other features of the online system. You will be able to monitor the deposits as they occur, account balance, as well as review your child's purchase history.
For any questions please contact your school’s cafeteria manager or Director of Student Nutrition Elizabeth Hord.
Arts for Life Night Is Wednesday, May 4!
The Kenton County School District is holding its annual "Arts for Life Night" at the Kenton County Public Library on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.
Select students from Kenton, Piner, Ryland, White’s Tower, and Taylor Mill elementary schools will have their artwork on display from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Library is located at 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road, Independence, KY.
The Erlanger Branch Library at 401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger, KY will host artwork for students from Beechgrove, Caywood, Ft. Wright, Hinsdale, River Ridge and Summit View Academy.
Team Kenton honored at Northern Kentucky Education Council Excellence in Education banquet
- Mark Dugan, Dixie Heights, Academic All Star
- Kailynn Hans, Simon Kenton, Academic All Star
- Mia Robinson, Scott, Against All Odds
- Noah Roark, Dixie Heights/Ignite, Career and Technical All Star
- Pam Hanson, Woodland, Golden Apple
- Nate Niemi, Dixie Heights, AD Albright Administrator of the Year
Young Scholars Academy is expanding!
Student Achievements
KCSD Students participate in state STLP Competition
Several KCSD students participated in the Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) state competition in Lexington on Wednesday, April 20.
Dixie Heights STLP
- The "Dixie Chicks" Project finished in the Top 20
- Ben Bumgarner placed 2nd in the Georgetown College Robot Use competition
- Braden Blackburn placed 2nd in the original photo essay category
- Audrey Marovich was a finalist in the Book Trailer category
- Hannah Tolle's "Chelsea Ryann Festival of Hope" project was a semi-finalist in the feature video category
Landon Kuhn, Woodland
Woodland Middle School sixth grader Landon Kuhn was a semi-finalist in the logo design category.
Caywood STLP
Ignite
- 2nd place in the Newscast Challenge
- Top 6 in Cinemania
- Lead Technology Engineer 2022 Outstanding STLP Ambassador (Jessica Thompson)
- "Ohio Pet Sanctuary" - presented
- "Marketing and Branding for the Crittenden Baptist Community Church" - presented
- "Community Center" - presented
Governor's Scholars Program
Congratulations to the following KCSD students who have been named to the 2022 Governor's Scholar Program.
Dixie Heights
- Anna Engelman
- Aubrey Hopkins
- Emma Slone
- Madeline Steffen
- Paul Kreinbrink
- Benjamin Wells
- Alternates- Katarina List, MaKenna Mutongwiza, Megan Rust
Scott
- Ava Coleman
- Teagan Pattinson
- Luke Dawson
- Christian Herrema
- Bryson Lindloff
- Benjamin Oxenham
- Alternate: Kayla Peterson
Simon Kenton
- Chzarlize Corpuz
- Bailey DiOrio
- Lauren Donahue
- Katherine Gadzala
- Jenna Harney
- Anna Harrington
- Delaney Knock
- Lauren Popham
- Kayla Price
- Caroline Rohrer
- Eva Russo
- Emily Schraffenberger
- Hailey Skiles
- Alexandra Tomlinson
- Allan Meier
- Alternate: Susan Lepisto
The Governor's Scholars Program strives to enhance Kentucky's next generation of civic and economic leaders. Established in 1983, the program provides academic and personal growth through the balance of a strong liberal arts program with a full co-curricular and residential life experience. Students must complete an application and compete with others from across the state.
Scott Students named to KHSAA Advisory Panel
Simon Kenton students win conservation writing awards
Congratulations to the following Simon Kenton students, who won Jim Claypool Art & Conservation Writing Contest awards from the Kenton County Conservation District.
- Rohan Ketron, Kenton County winner and Region 5 winner
- Jada Johnson, Kenton County finalist
- Autumn Herald, Kenton County finalist
SK Archer Mason Hammons is state-runner up
Staff Achievements
Scott teacher wins KYASRO Educator of the Year
Scott High School teacher Rebecca Heineke has been named the Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers (KYASRO) 2022 Educator of the Year.
This award was given to her for her work in the classroom building relationships and mentoring those students who have faced trauma at home and struggle in school. She has done much to help me build a bridge between those students who might not view the police as a supportive resource and in keeping the campus safe.
She will be officially presented with her award at the Safe Schools Conference in Richmond in June.
KCSD Special Education Team Presents at National Conference
KCSD School Librarians win awards
Erin Weaver
Outstanding School Media Librarian
Toni Moore
Outstanding School Library Website
Dr. Amanda Dempsey, KCSD's Early College Supervisor, named to Leadership Kentucky Elevate Kentucky Class of 2022
Congratulations to our May Team Kenton Award winners!
Doug Bergelt
Allison Bryson
Rebecca Hotard
Alan Hampton
Glengy Herald
Michael Herald
Jessie Purnell
Tracy Stachnik
Kathy Duffy, Kim Rawe and Holly Roth
KCSD Teachers Complete KC-NET Program
Courtney Eckerle
Christopher Crone
Katherine Adams
Shamira Begum
Emersyn Early
Caleb Rogers
Sadie Kuntz
Morgan Brown
Katie Elkus
Emily Staat
Sarah Steele
Zachary Auton
Sarah Dougherty
Joe Gronefeld
Jose Rosario Rodriguez
Malorie Hegge
Charles Jordan
Courtney Boyle
Dana Wahl
Jared Drewes
Shelby Schultz
Graham Benefiel
Troy Garrard
Whitney Hargan
Veterans Career Fair on May 5
Upcoming events
Tuesday, May 17 - No School, Primary Election Day
Thursday, May 26 - LAST DAY Of School for students!
Dixie Heights Commencement
Wednesday, Jun 1, 2022, 07:00 PM
Truist Arena, Louie B Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY, USA
Scott High School Commencement
Thursday, Jun 2, 2022, 07:00 PM
Truist Arena, Louie B Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY, USA
Simon Kenton High School Commencement
Friday, Jun 3, 2022, 07:00 PM
Truist Arena, Louie B Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY, USA
Board Meeting
Monday, Jun 6, 2022, 07:00 PM
1045 Eaton Drive, Fort Wright, KY, USA
Kenton County School District
Website: kenton.kyschools.us
Location: 1055 Eaton Drive, Fort Wright, KY, USA
Phone: 859-344-8888
Twitter: @TheKCSD