Christian County Schools

Middle School Students Arrested for Bomb Threat

Angela Hatton — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:09:47 +0000

The Hopkinsville Police Department has arrested two 13-year-olds and charged them with terroristic threatening for writing a bomb threat note at North Drive Middle School. Police arrested the boys yesterday afternoon after a teacher and a student found the note in the school hallway. Both confessed to school staff on scene and again at the Hopkinsville Police Department.

New Christian County Superintendent Speaks About Coming to Kentucky

Angela Hatton — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Mary Ann Gemmill started her job as Christian County’s new superintendent of schools at the beginning of July. The 40-year education veteran comes to the district after serving most recently as the chief administrative officer for the Collier County School District in Naples, Fla. Gemmill is a Clinton, Tenn., native, and has worked in several school districts across the Midwestand south. She comes to Christian County Schools as Kentucky is implementing a major push for college and career readiness.

morning cram [HIV cure edition]

Rose Krzton-Presson — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:17:15 +0000

Today on NPR: Researchers have found traces of HIV virus in the cells of a man who was the first to be cured of the infection with bone marrow transplants.

Christian County Board of Ed Special Meeting Tonight

Todd Hatton — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:45:39 +0000

The Christian County Board of Education meets tonight in special session to discuss the appointment and contract approval of a new public school superintendent. The new superintendent will replace the outgoing Brady Link, whose contract was not renewed. the meeting is tonight at 8:30 at the Board of Education's central office.

Christian County Interviewing Superintendent Candidate

Gary Pitts — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:26:38 +0000

Christian County Schools will hold a special meeting tomorrow to interview a superintendent candidate.

the morning cram [gyyaarrrggghhh!!! edition]

Gary Pitts — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:26:34 +0000

I'm not sure what the Pirate Party is...but I'm down.

NPR reports on one of Germany's newest political parties. Tech-savy twenty-somethings have a fresh vision on democracy.

Afternoon Round-Up 6/05/12

Rose Krzton-Presson — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 21:26:33 +0000

Today on NPR: The U.S. is ending millions of dollars in funding for Pakistan's version of Sesame Street, which began airing six months ago.

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Christian County Interviewing Possible Superintendent Candidates

Drew Adams — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 21:09:43 +0000

Christian County School officials are interviewing superintendent candidates. The district has confirmed the schedule of a prospective candidate visiting schools today.

Christian County Schools Moving on Search for New Superintendent

Chad Lampe — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:58:03 +0000

The Christian County Board of Education is finalizing search a committee as they look for a new superintendent.