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School board approves across board pay raises

The Montgomery County Board of Education took another step in its recruitment and retention efforts, approving a 4 percent across-the-board pay raise for employees at its...

Laney Ledford (foreground) acts out a scene with Alaura Gullett and Ben Sapp (background) during rehearsals last week for “Freaky Friday: the Musical,” which opens tonight in the Montgomery County High School auditorium.

MCHS presenting 'Freaky Friday' the musical

Things get really freaky one Friday when Ellie finds herself in the body of her mother with whom she argued the previous night.Ellie’s struggles...

Scartlett Cameriz, a Northview Elementary School student, had her patient checked out by Montgomery County High School student Jaiden Oney during a Teddy Bear Clinic Feb. 28 at the school. The clinic was meant to allow students to see what medical professionals do and ease their anxiety about seeing seeing a nurse or doctor.

Northview’s Teddy Bear Clinic event stuffed with fun, learning for...

Northview Elementary School students learned what medical professionals do in a unique way Feb. 28.Kindergarten, first and second grade students at...

School system collecting donations for flood victims

February 21, 2025

Montgomery County Schools is teaming up with the KEDC to bring hope and help to neighbors in Eastern Kentucky. From Monday, February 24, through Friday, March 7, the...

The Montgomery County Mock Trial Blue Team, above, and the Red Team took the top spots in a 14-team regional tournament held last weekend in Louisville. Both teams now move on the state tournament in Lexington. The Blue Team was named regional champion. Blue Team members include, from left: Ariana Morton, Bella Boyd, Liam Bourne, Sara Martin, Rachel Thompson, Abby Jordan, Emma Coats, Noah Spratt, Kira Mills, Loxley Strode, Wyatt Davis, Greyson Arrasmith. Not pictured: Daniel McCarty and Aubrey Daniels. Photos submitted.

Mock Trial teams move on to state tourney

February 1, 2025

The two Montgomery County Mock Trial teams took the top two spots in a 14-team regional tournament this past weekend in Louisville. Both teams will...

From left, Allie Webb, Shaunna Patton and Donna Amburgey were sworn into office as members of the Montgomery County Board of Education Jan. 2. All are new members of the board. They are shown being sworn into office by board attorney Shelly Williams. Photo by Tom Marshall.

Settle named chair of school board

January 11, 2025

Emily Settle has been chosen to be the new chair of the Montgomery County Board of Education. Settle was first appointed to the board in August and...

Local school district employees to get $500 one-time payments

December 7, 2024

Local school district employees will receive an early Christmas.At a special meeting Nov. 21 the Montgomery County Board of Education approved $500 one-time payments for...

Sierra Martin, assistant director of special education (preschool) (forefront on far right), took those in attendance at a recent board of education meeting, on a tour of the Early Learning Bus the district has unveiled. The bus will travel to different parts of the community to help parents with preschool children. The district received a grant to develop the concept. The bus is equipped with a number of learning tools and solar panels. Photo by Tom Marshall.

District unveils new Early Learning Bus

September 14, 2024

Members of the Montgomery Board of Education recently toured the district’s new Early Learning Bus, which will be going out to under served...

Hearing set on proposed school tax increase

September 6, 2024

There will be a tax hearing 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Clay Community Center, where the Montgomery County Board of Education will make its case for an increase...

Montgomery County Schools unveils Profile of a Learner

September 1, 2024

At the beginning of the school year, Montgomery County Schools unveiled what it calls its Profile of a Learner.Profile of a Learner is meant to...

4-H Junior Chef Team wins state championship

August 31, 2024

The Montgomery County 4-H Junior Chef Culinary Team won the 11th annual Kentucky Dept. of Agriculture Farm-to-School Junior Chef event held at the...