News Release 12-050 - Students Encouraged to Apply for Next-Generation Council

 KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

NEWS RELEASE

No. 12-050                                                                                     July 31, 2012

MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Y. Gross

Office: (502) 564-2015     Cellular: (502) 330-5063   E-mail: lisa.gross@education.ky.gov

STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR NEXT-GENERATION COUNCIL

            (FRANKFORT, Ky.) – Public school students in grades 10-12 are invited to apply for membership in the Next-Generation Student Council, an advisory group that provides input and feedback to Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday.

The purpose of the council is to provide valuable feedback from Kentucky students and to engage student leaders in learning by doing. This group will meet with the commissioner and Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) staff, both in person and virtually, to discuss how decisions made at the state level are affecting students throughout Kentucky and provide feedback -- from a student perspective -- on critical issues impacting Kentucky students and schools.

The Next-Generation Student Council is a year-long program for Kentucky public school students in grades 10-12. The council seeks students with refreshing ideas and thoughtful insight into how schools and student achievement can be improved. Students who represent the diverse academic, geographic, demographic and school-size variables particular to Kentucky are encouraged to apply. Beginning with the 2012-13 school year, students selected for the council will have the option to serve consecutive one-year terms upon meeting eligibility requirements.

The application and FAQs for the council are now on the KDE website for students to complete and return to KDE via fax, postal mail or e-mail.

Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. ET, Friday, August 31.

A committee of KDE representatives will review and score all applications based on the answers provided to the questions. Appointments to the council will be based on how well the applicants communicated their ideas and goals. Then, four students will be selected for the openings on the council to serve during the 2012-13 school year.

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Volleyball Teams in Bluegrass State Games

This past weekend the Ryle Volleyball teams traveled to Lexington to compete in the Bluegrass State Games.

The varsity team won gold by finishing first out of 78 other high school teams! The junior varsity also won first place while the 9th grade team finished 2nd overall in their division.

Great job Lady Raiders!

Fee Payment / Schedule Pick-Up Dates

The time to pick up student schedules and pay fees for the 2012-13 school year is right around the corner. Mark your calendar.

Tuesday, August 7th
9 am-12 noon; Seniors
2 pm-5 pm; Juniors

Wednesday, August 8th
9 am-12 noon; Sophomores
2 pm-5 pm; Freshman

Benefit for Abby Marsh

Please see the letter below for more about Marsh Madness . . .


All:

As you will recall, Dan Marsh's daughter, Abby, sustained a severe spinal cord injury in a motor vehicle accident on May 22, 2012 and has been at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center since the accident. In an effort to aid the Marsh family with ongoing medical expenses and costs associated with retro-fitting their home when Abby is able to go home, friends of the Marsh family are hosting a fundraising event, "Marsh Madness", that will be  held on August 18, 2012 at Turfway Park, Florence, KY, from 7pm - 12 midnight.

The cost of the event is $25.00 per person, $45.00 per couple, and $15.00 for anyone under 21. Tickets can be purchased at the Florence Public Services Department, Monday-Friday from 10am -2pm, or at the door the night of the event. Live bands, food and drinks will be provided with the cost of the ticket. Raffles, silent auctions, and other fun events will be hosted throughout the entire evening. If you are unable to attend on August 18, but would still like to make a donation, we would welcome that as well.

You can keep up-to-date on Abby's recovery progress at: http://marchformarsh.blogspot.com/.

Please contact Tim Aubrey or me if you have any questions, or if you know of anyone who would like to donate items for the raffle.

On behalf of the committee planning the event, we thank you in advance for anything you can do to help. Above all, please continue to keep Abby and the Marsh family in your prayers that they will be granted the source of power and strength during Abby's recovery.

Thanks:

Joshua J. Hunt
Project Administrator
City of Florence
8100 Ewing Boulevard
Florence, Kentucky 41042-7588

Office: (859) 647-5416
Fax: (859) 647-5438

Marsh Madness!

In support of Ryle senior Abby Marsh, make plans to attend a benefit event:

Abby Marsh Madness
August 18th 7:00 – 12:00 at Turfway Park.
Tickets are available at the Florence Government Center. Call 859-468-9548.

Freshman Orientation - July 31st

On July 31st, Larry A. Ryle High School will be hosting its 8th annual Freshman Orientation from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to welcome our 9th grade students to campus. 

 

Within the next week you should be receiving the school summer newsletter which contains additional information about the Freshman Orientation.  Please reserve a spot for your student at Freshmen Orientation by sending in the registration form that is printed in the summer newsletter.

 

You may also call the school office at 859-384-5300 if you have any questions.  We look forward to meeting you on July 31st!

 

Go Ryle Raiders!