Fancy Farm Elementary releases balloons

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Saturday, August 6th, 2011, 10:00am

MAYFIELD, KY (KFVS) - Fancy Farm Elementary celebrated their first day of school on August 4 with a balloon release.

Attached to each balloon was an index card with the western Graves County school's address and a student's first name and last initial.

"To celebrate the beginning of a new school year, we are sharing our joy of learning by asking others to participate in teaching us about places in our surrounding area," said Principal Janet Throgmorton. "By sending us back a card, we weill be tracking where our balloons have gone and a bit about the people that have found them."

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Lady Eagle volleyball team wins academic honor

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, August 5th, 2011, 5:09pm

Lady Eagle volleyball team wins academic honor

MAYFIELD, KY (KFVS) - The Graves County High School 2010-2011 Lady Eagles volleyball team recently received the American Volleyball Coaches' Association Team Academic Award.

Last year's team, led by Coach Lee Watson, qualified for the award because every team member held a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher for the entire academic year.

AVCA Executive Director Kathleen J. DeBoer said this is a remarkable accomplishment of which the school and team can be very proud.

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First day of school for Graves Co. school dist.

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Thursday, August 4th, 2011, 10:48am

First day of school for Graves Co. school dist.

MAYFIELD, KY (KFVS) - Graves County schools started the 2011-2012 school year on Thursday, August 4.

Six-year-old Aiden Carson started the first grade at Symsonia Elementary.

Walking with his parents, Seth and Shannon Carson, the first grader put his arm around his younger brother, Matthew, who was disappointed because he's still a year away from starting kindergarten.

The final enrollment figures won't be finalized for a few more days, but according to the school district, apporximately 4,500 students attend Graves County schools.

The district says since 2004 they have ranked among the top 7.5 percent in Kentucky academics.

Send us pictures of your child's first day of school to cNews and we'll feature them on your county news.

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Graves Co. school dist. welcomes new teachers

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011, 4:06pm

Graves Co. school dist. welcomes new teachers

MAYFIELD, KY (KFVS) - The Graves County School District recently welcomed new teachers for the 2011-2012 school year.

The new teachers include:

Tara Fowler - Math, Business/Information Technology Academy (GCHS)
Rhiannon Brazzell - 5th grade Language Arts (Sedalia)
Emily Conyea - Choir, Fine Arts/Health Sciences Academy (GCHS)
Courtney Story - 7th grade Language Arts (GCMS)
Meagan Ralph - 7th grade Science (GCMS)
Whitney Nichols - Kindergarten (Lowes Elementary)
Kim Brickeen - 4th through 6th grade Language Arts (Fancy Farm Elementary)
Ashley Perkins - 3rd grade (Wingo Elementary)
Amy Eddings - Language Arts, Photo-Journalism, Creative Writing, FAHS Academy (GCHS)
Jacob Ott - Algebra, Freshman Academy (GCHS)
Jeremy Krug - Chemistry, Math/Science/Engineering Academy (GCHS)
Scott Hoover - Physics and Science, BIT Academy (GCHS)
Emma Millman

Kayla Sims was hired as a new resource teacher at the middle school (Photo by Paul Schaumburg, Graves County Schools)

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Cuba Elementary to hold back to school night

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011, 1:27pm

Cuba Elementary to hold back to school night

MAYFIELD, KY (KFVS) - Cuba Elementary will hold their back to school night on Wednesday, August 3.

The event will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Open house, back to school events on Tues. for Graves Co.

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, August 1st, 2011, 1:06pm

Open house, back to school events on Tues. for Graves Co.

MAYFIELD, KY (KFVS) - Several schools in Graves County will be holding back to school events on Tuesday, August 2.

Scheduled events include:

Wingo - Back to school open house from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Central - Back to school night 5 p.m. for primary K-3, 6 p.m. for intermediate grades 4-6
Symsonia - Back to school night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (20 minute welcome/informational meeting starts at 5 p.m. in the gym for parents, students and teachers. Classrooms will be open after the meeting for students and parents to visit and fill out information packets)
Farmington - Back to school night from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (All students and parents must attend. Children will meet teachers and enjoy a free chicken nugget meal. Parents will learn about child's classes and get all back to school information. Adults can eat for $3)
Fancy Farm - Back to school night from 6 p.m.

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Graves Co. back to school events

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, August 1st, 2011, 12:59pm

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Orientation, kindergarten kick off and professional development events for back to school in Graves County have been scheduled for Monday, August 1.

The events include:

Graves County Middle School - Seventh grade orientation from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Symsonia - Professional development for teachers grades K-3 at PAC with Carolyn Downing from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Symsonia - Professional development for teachers grades 4-6 at PAC with Carolyn Downing from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Lowes - Kindergarten kick off from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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