Covington Public Schools announces Ellen Peach named new principal at Glenn O. Swing Elementary
Ellen Peach, who began her educational career at Glenn O. Swing Elementary School as a kindergarten teacher 12 years ago,…
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Covington, Boone schools announce remote-only learning as both counties are in red zones for COVID
The superintendent of Covington Independent Public Schools announced that remote-only learning will stay in play until January and the superintendent…
Covington schools to reopen with ‘hybrid model,’ in-person 2 days a week for students, remote learning
The Covington Board of Education approved on Thursday a reopening plan for Covington Independent Public Schools. Because of COVID-19, Covington…
School news: New Boone superintendent, principals at Ryle, Camp Ernst, Garrison gets state appointment
New superintendent at Boone County Matt Turner is the new Superintendent of Boone County Schools and adding to the wide-ranging…
Covington, Erlanger school districts jointly awarded $4.95m to prevent violence, engage communities
Covington Independent Public Schools and the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District have been jointly awarded $4.95 million to create and support…
Covington Board of Education opts not to increase property tax rate for eighth straight year
For the eighth consecutive year, Covington Board of Education opted not to increase its property tax rate. At its meeting earlier…
Covington Partners celebrates 20 years with gala at Madison honoring distinguished individuals
The Covington Partners Goes Platinum 20th Anniversary Gala, hosted by Chuck and Julie Geisen Scheper, Kurt and Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer, and…
Covington public schools delay start until September 3, due to water damage to some schools
Covington Independent Public Schools has delayed the start of school until Tuesday, September 3, because of water damage to several…
Covington’s Glenn O. Swing Elementary achieves excellence against odds; student success stands out
By Lonnie Harp Prichard Committee Third graders in Karissa Pickens’ classroom at Glenn O. Swing Elementary are reading an article…
Covington Sixth District school’s late janitor donates his estate, $175,000, to Child Victims’ Trust Fund
A man who spent his career as a school janitor — lifting a child’s spirits with a smile — left…
Commissioners move one step closer to getting police in Holmes High School, Middle School
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter After weeks of working with the Department of Justice, city commissioners agreed Tuesday to move…
NKU, Covington schools partner to offer a masters in teaching at Holmes Middle and High Schools
Northern Kentucky University’s College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) announces a new partnership with Covington Independent Schools. The program…
Amazon provides Holmes Middle School students with more than $10,000 in STEM education supplies
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Amazon surprised students at Holmes Middle School with a $10,000 donation of new STEM…
Covington schools invite public to celebration of new Holmes High School Stadium on August 24
Covington Board of Education will open is new Holmes High School Stadium at 7 p.m. August 24 — and is…
New principal at John G. Carlisle Elementary in Covington strives to see students reach their dreams
Debra Vance Special to the NKyTribune When Tara Bell moved to Kentucky 16 years ago to begin her teaching career,…
School board renews Covington schools Supt. Alvin Garrison’s contract for another four years
Alvin L. Garrison will continue his work as superintendent of Covington Independent Public Schools for at least 4 more years. …
ALERT: Covington schools closed today — bomb threat received; ‘safety first,’ says Garrison
All schools in Covington Independent Public Schools were closed today after the high school received a mom threat over social…