Ballard County Schools

A far western Kentucky public school system pulled some books from its high school library shelves after a mailer in support of the state’s so-called “school choice” amendment was sent out earlier this week questioning whether they were appropriate for students.

Roughly one out of every six Kentucky teachers leaves the education industry every year, according to statistics recently shared by Kentucky Education Commissioner Jason Glass.

A high school student from Ballard County recently brought home a national championship in powerlifting, bringing residents out in the streets to cheer her on when she got home.

The superintendent of Ballard County Schools said the coronavirus-related death of a high school student in the district last year has shaped his perspective on the necessity of the recent school mask mandate.

Western Kentucky school districts are beginning to announce their coronavirus-related reopening plans for the 2021-2022 school year.

Ballard County Schools in a release Friday said the school district will remain with all-virtual learning next week because of the number of staff…

Unlike many government programs, federal reimbursements for school meals are not being affected by the government shutdown. But schools can choose from…