Extracurricular Activities are something that schools, parents, and other organizations talk about a lot. What does extracurricular mean, anyway? According to Webster’s Dictionary the definition states – “not falling within the scope of a regular curriculum; specifically: of or relating to
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Taking the Initiative
Marriage can be both a challenge and a joy for any couple. But imagine the patience it must take when one hard-driving, goal-oriented professional meets another, they fall in love, get married and then must fit each other’s dreams of accomplishment and influence inside the boundaries of wedded
Prime Time Reading
This October, the Henderson County Schools Professional Development Center, located on the campus of Thelma B Johnson Early Learning Center, will host a program available to all students called Prime Time Reading. The program targets students ages 5 to 10, although students of any age are welcome to
A Note from the President
As we kick off the 2018-2019 school year, I look forward to the 146th year of excellence in Faith, Academics, and Service. Holy Name School of Jesus Catholic School (HNS) enjoys a rich history of success, which started on September 7, 1872, when four nuns arrived in Henderson to undertake the task
A Note from the Superintendent: Building a Better Graduate
U.S. News & World Report ranked Henderson County High School 27th within Kentucky for high schools. That is within the top 10% of high schools in our state. In addition, HCHS is only one of two schools to be within this top 10% in western Kentucky. Schools are ranked based on their performance
Parents Night Out at Sandy Lee Watkins Songwriters’ Festival
Many parents feel as though they are stuck in a rut come summertime. There’s so much to do and so many places to be. Kids’ sports are in full swing, there’s yard work to be done, and all those outdoor chores that were put off until better weather still need to be completed. But, parents, don’t let
Fun for the Entire Family
GattiTown, located in Evansville, Indiana, is a family entertainment center with a full buffet, including a salad bar, pizza, pasta, potato bar, nacho bar, soup, vegetables and dessert. There is plenty for the entire family to choose from. They also offer a wide variety of games for all ages such
Reading in the Park
It all began in 2013, when a school principal, librarian, and parks director met at a Henderson Leadership meeting. Aleisha, Danielle, and Mitzi were working on a totally different project, but their side conversations and friendship gave way to an amazing idea where kids could read and play in the
Henderson County Students Head to Quiz Bowl in Atlanta
Summer break may have just began for students here in Henderson County, but a group of Henderson County High School students are headed to Atlanta, Georgia May 25-27 to compete against the best high schools in the country in America’s most rigorous scholastic competition, the High School National
Henderson Native Takes On Australia
Madison Hutto is your average small-town girl. She is a Henderson native who graduated from Henderson County High School in 2015, with the dream of becoming a veterinarian. This dream is becoming a reality as she was recently accepted to intern in Sydney, Australia at the Randwick Equine Centre.
Calling all Hendersonians!