Education Archives

Murray State to require masks for everyone indoors

by Liam Niemeyer
August 4, 2021

The new guidance from Murray State continues to encourage voluntary COVID-19 vaccinations as the “best defense” against COVID-19. The university is hosting a series of on-campus COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the next couple of months.

Superintendent Chris Bentzel encourages but won’t require masks in schools

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 28, 2021

The district announced its coronavirus policies for the upcoming school year as health officials nationwide express growing concerns about a surge in COVID-19 cases, including the highly contagious Delta variant.

School prayer walks planned Aug. 4

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 27, 2021

Participants are encouraged to go to a school to pray the evening of Aug. 4.

Governor recommends masks for unvaccinated students and adults in schools

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 26, 2021

Christian County Public Schools will announce plans related to COVID-19 and mask recommendations on Tuesday, spokesman John Rittenhouse told Hoptown Chronicle.

Christian County is receiving $1.1 million to build turning lanes at 2 schools

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 8, 2021

The projects are slated at Pembroke and South Christian elementary schools.

Community summit aims to address systemic racism

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 7, 2021

Postponed last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the summit will be Saturday, July 31, at Christian County Middle School.

Murray State to offer dual credit classes to HHS, CCHS students

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 7, 2021

The program, part of Educators Rising Kentucky initiative, will give students a chance to explore a teaching career.

Murray state regents OK $12 million in campus improvements

by WKMS
June 4, 2021

Major updates are planned at the Curris Center, Lovett Auditorium, Wrather Hall, Carr Hall, Racer Arena and Waterfield Library.

HHS student selected for Gatton Academy

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 1, 2021

Quinn Miller will begin his junior year at the academy on the campus of Western Kentucky University.

CCPS and UHA students selected for Governor’s Scholars Program

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 31, 2021

Established in 1983, the program has a mission to broaden Kentucky’s next generation of civic and economic leaders.

HCA names a new headmaster

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 28, 2021

John Walsh, who is currently an assistant principal at Pembroke Elementary School, will become headmaster at HCA in July.