KYTC to close KY 1283

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, October 17th, 2011, 11:34am

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says they will be closing KY 1283 on Tuesday, Oct. 18 for a cross drain replacement.

KY 1283 will be closed from US 45 at mile point 0.7 to KY 944 at mile point 1.7 near the Graves-Hickman County line north of Water Valley.

KYTC says the road will be closed at about 8 a.m. and is expected to reopen at 3:30 p.m.

They say drivers who regularly travel this section should make advance alternative travel plans.

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Graves Co. school dist. events for Tuesday

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, October 17th, 2011, 11:34am

Graves Co. school dist. events for Tuesday

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Events for the Graves County School District on Tuesday, Oct. 18 are available.

Events include:

GCHS - Balfour meeting with seniors about graduation announcements at 8:05 a.m. in the PAC
Wingo - STLP Club from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Farmington - Tutoring from 2:36 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Lowes - Energized Guys Assemblies
Lowes - Drama Club Practice from 2:36 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Lowes - Family Reading Night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Symsonia - Running Club from 2:36 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fancy Farm - Visits the firehouse
Sedalia - AHEC Dental Sealants for second grade

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Sedalia Elementary teacher named KSTA Elementary Science Teacher of the Year

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Sunday, October 16th, 2011, 3:00pm

Sedalia Elementary teacher named KSTA Elementary Science Teacher of the Year

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Sedalia Elementary School fourth grade teacher Keri Dowdy has been selected as the 2011 Kentucky Science Teachers Association’s Elementary School Science Teacher of the Year.

She will be honored at the association’s annual conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Lexington Friday, Nov. 4. As an honoree, Dowdy will receive a complimentary KSTA Conference registration, a plaque, and a one year membership in KSTA.

“Wow, that’s all I can say about Keri Dowdy’s teaching,” said Sedalia principal Robert Braden. “As for her receiving this award, I’d add that it’s well-deserved. Look at all the other accolades she’s received. In every way, it’s clear she’s a great teacher. Probably the best evidence is her students’ love for science and success in learning it.

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Cuba Elementary Sept. students of the month

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Sunday, October 16th, 2011, 12:00pm

Cuba Elementary Sept. students of the month

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Cuba Elementary encourages acts of kindness and compassion within the school environment.

Each month faculty and staff recognize students who have shown these acts in the classroom and throughout the school. Selected students are featured on a "Student of the Month" bulletin board.

Students are excited to have their picture and an "All About Me" information sheet posted for everyone to see.

The September Students of the Month include:

Kyra Williams
Deborah Madera
Jacob Warren
Anna Rogers
Reysedel Huizar
Kerri Walker
Alexis Bartolo
Destiny Bradshaw
Brooke Dunaway
Taylor Goodwin

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Monday events for the Graves Co. school dist.

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Sunday, October 16th, 2011, 10:00am

Monday events for the Graves Co. school dist.

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Events for the Graves County School District on Monday, Oct. 17 are available.

Events include:

GCHS - Girls' soccer Dist. 2 Regional Tournament
GCHS - JV football first round playoffs
GCHS - Varsity volleyball Region 1 Tournament
Cuba - PTO meeting at 6 p.m.
Sedalia - Smart Club (tutoring) from 2:36 p.m. to 3:35 p.m.
Central - Drama practice from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
GCHS - We Read Week

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Graves Co. schools beneift from annual fundraiser

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, October 15th, 2011, 3:00pm

Graves Co. schools beneift from annual fundraiser

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Crop Productions Services in Sedalia recently held its annual fundraising dinner to benefit the Sedalia and Cuba elementary schools’ Family Resource Center.

Here, Kent Parm (left) and David Guthrie of CPS prepare grilled entrees.

“We raised $3,340 this year, more than ever before,” said FRC director Andrea Elliott. “The Sedalia-Cuba FRC would like to thank the following people for their hard work and dedication to make this event a success: David Guthrie, Mike Pigg, Mia Long, Kent Todd, Kent Parm, Alex Walker, Jim Ravellette, Audrea and Van Allen, Tina and Brittany Willett, Martha Boyd, and Mike Boyd.”

Family resource and youth service centers help remove barriers to learning for students at their schools.

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Graves High claims record number of AP students

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, October 15th, 2011, 12:00pm

Graves High claims record number of AP students

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Graves County High School students during the 2010-11 school year scored Advanced Placement achievements at record levels, including the first time 12 students earned the designation of AP Scholar.

Sean Hackel, valedictorian in the Class of 2011, earned the rare level of National AP Scholar. He is believed to be the first GCHS student to earn that accolade. National AP official recently calculated and released the information.

Advanced Placement courses are academically rigorous and can result in the student’s earning college credit by scoring 3 or higher on a 5-point scale end-of-course assessment. Graves County High School students are enrolled in the high school courses that can result in dual credit for more than 15 subjects, filling well over 400 classroom seats, all tolled.