Covington Board of Education’s Edelen and Simpson named finalists for national board members of year
Ethan Ashley, CEO and co-founder of School Board Partners, announced the recognition during the Covington Board of Education this week…
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City of Covington enters purchase agreement for 257 Pike Street, seeks community input on development
(Editor’s note: This story announces a new date for the public open house that was the subject of a story…
Public meeting set for discussion of multi-use concept for property in front of John G. Carlisle Elementary
Staff report The Center for Great Neighborhoods is holding a public open house to encourage discussion about a new proposal…
River City students prepare for regional 5K through Girls on the Run program
More than 100 students across four Northern Kentucky River City school districts are building confidence, teamwork and leadership skills through…
Covington Independent Public Schools soar in latest state test scores
Covington Independent Public Schools is celebrating progress in the latest state testing cycle, with significant improvements in many areas. The…
Covington Schools engages Chicago-based Alma Advisory Group in search for new superintendent
A Chicago-based firm with extensive experience in helping school districts from Maine to Madison, Wisc., find transformational leaders will guide…
Covington Public Schools names Kevin Knoll to replace Miranda Meyer as Latonia Elementary principal
The Covington Independent Public Schools has named Kevin Noll as the new principal of Latonia Elementary School. Knoll replaces Maranda…
Boone, Covington school districts among 13 in KY facing hardship due to COVID relief funding rescission
On March 28, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) received a letter from the U.S. Secretary of Education stating that…
Dr. Jaren Finney named Asst. Superintendent for Student Support for Covington schools
Dr. Jaren N. Finney has joined the Covington Independent Public Schools team as new Assistant Superintendent for Student Support. With…
Covington Schools hires Paula Capano to lead district’s Transformational Learning Center
Covington Independent Public Schools has hired Paula Capano as principal of the district’s Transformational Learning Center, the alternative program designed…
Covington Public Schools names longtime employee Ben Brown new principal of Holmes High School
Ben Brown is a familiar face in the Covington Independent Public Schools, having worked as a substitute, teacher, security, instructional…
Covington Education Foundation selects Covington Mayor Joe Meyer as its 2024 Person of the Year
The Covington Education Foundation on Monday named Covington Mayor Joe Meyer as its 2024 Person of the Year, citing his…
Covington Business Council comments on Covington Independent Schools approval of nickel tax increase
The Covington Independent Schools Board of Education approved by a 3-2 vote to add a nickel tax for property owners…
Registration is now open for first City of Covington, Covington Public Schools summer camp for grades 3-5
Covington Parks and Recreation has a solution to every parent’s quandary: What to do with that sliver of time when…
Covington Commissioner Ron Washington named Covington Education Foundation Person of the year
Ron Washington, a former law enforcement officer and a 1986 graduate of Holmes High School, has been named the Covington…
Covington sophomore DonYale Artis among 12 named ’22-23 GEAR UP Kentucky Students of Year
GEAR UP Kentucky has announced the names of the 12 students selected as 2022-23 GEAR UP Kentucky Students of the…
Kareem Simpson: Why I’ve decided to put my experience to work for Covington School Board
Covington Independent Public Schools are in a state of emergency. Despite several recent gains to help its students succeed the…
Covington school board lowers property tax rate by 17% following public hearing
Staff report Covington Independent Public Schools voted 5-0 to lower its property tax rate by 17% at its board meeting…
Covington board of education to hold public hearing to consider lowering tax rate by 17 percent
Covington Independent Public Schools is expected to lower its property tax rate. Superintendent Alvin Garrison is recommending a tax rate…
Covington’s Sixth District school to get new principal: now assistant, Joe Moran
Sixth District Elementary School in Covington will have a new leader next school year. Joe Moran, who now serves as…
NKU, Covington Independent Public Schools partner to offer scholarships for teachers in masters program
Northern Kentucky University and Covington Independent Public Schools (CIPS) announce a partnership that will offer a scholarship for students in…
Guys with Ties works with third-grade boys at Ninth District in Covington on dressing for success
Third-grade boys at Ninth District Elementary School in the Covington Independent Public School district were given shirts and ties this…