I was a marine,” boasts Commander Barbara Kortz. “I’ll be in Washington, D.C., for a week in August. On the Vietnam Wall, there are 8 ladies’ names. Bet you didn’t know that.” Kortz, a 1968 graduate of Castle High School in Newburgh, joined the marines upon high school graduation. “There was no
Stories
Grandparent’s Day – DIY Popsicle Stick Picture Frame
Grandparents Day is the day we celebrate the special grandparents in our lives, and what better way for grandchildren to show their love and appreciation than to make a special craft all by themselves? We have provided you with a fun and simple DIY kids’ craft that every grandparent is sure to
The Journey of Homeschooling
When most parents think about their children’s education, they think about where their kids are going to go to school. However, many don’t consider the possibility of homeschooling. Although there are many who homeschool their children, you often do not hear much about it or know enough of what
Inspiration Through Strength
At age 16, most teens are getting their permits and hanging out with friends, but Indarius Walker is spending his time making trips back and forth to Louisville, KY for chemotherapy treatments. Indarius is a Henderson County High School student who was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in February
Dalton Hinkle: A National Archery Champion
Dalton Hinkle is a local archery superstar. His most recent win placed him third out of 2,605 people at the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) World’s Tournament. Dalton placed first out of over 14,000 people at the NASP National’s Championship, meaning that he was the Top Overall Archer
The Importance of Extracurriculars
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
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
Calling all Hendersonians!