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Welcome to Kenton County School District

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River Ridge student wins first place in video contest
River Ridge student wins first place in video contest read more >>
Dixie Heights career fair prepares students for real world
Dixie Heights career fair prepares students for real world read more >>
Simon Kenton opens Greenhouse and Outdoor Learning Lab
Simon Kenton opens Greenhouse and Outdoor Learning Lab read more >>
Rachel Bea, Ryland Heights teacher, wins Flying Pig Marathon!
Rachel Bea, Ryland Heights teacher, wins Flying Pig Marathon! read more >>
Public radio features the Academies of Innovation and Technology
Public radio features the Academies of Innovation and Technology read more >>
Governor's Scholars announced
Governor's Scholars announced read more >>

Engineering Minds in the 21st Century

The Kenton County School District proudly presents the Academies of Innovation and Technology! Each fall, we welcome over 4,000 high school students into our three high schools -three high schools that in the past have been fierce rivals and competitors. Under the new academy structure, rivals will become teammates working toward common goals in 21st century classroom. Our three high schools are collaborating to ready their students to compete in today’s complex, growing, global market.

For maximum efficiency and effectiveness, the physical structure of the academies permits our school district to maximize our resources without compromising the needed resources for each academy. For example, a student enrolled at Simon Kenton High School might travel to Dixie Heights High School to attend the Media Arts Academy. In the recent past, such a concept seemed foreign. However, our  21st century learners welcome the opportunity to participate in a learning climate that facilitates their growth and potential in their career field of interest giving them the competitive edge post graduation.  

The 21st century landscape of our school district will still feature Simon Kenton Pioneers, Dixie Colonels, and Scott Eagles continuing to compete on the athletic field. However, as a united front, our three high schools will team up with business and industry professionals in the classroom to learn how to compete together in a global economy. 

Sincerely,
Dr. Terri Cox-Cruey
Superintendent

Honorable Achievements

Student Highlights 
1  National Merit Scholar finalist (2012)
3 National Merit Scholarship winners (2011)
4 AP Scholars with Distinction (2011)
26 AP Scholars (2011)
9 AP Scholars with Honor (2011)
29 Governor’s Scholars (2011)
4 Governor’s School for the Arts (2011)
Grand Champion of EuroFest (Dixie Heights High Odyssey of the Mind) (2011)
1st Place in Cappies in two categories (Scott High) (2011)
Nationally ranked High School Academic Team (Simon Kenton High) (33rd in 2011) Regional Champions (2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005) 
CDW-G and Discovery Education “Win a Wireless Lab” Sweepstakes recipient (Piner) 2011
Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) 1st place in Presentation Division (2011)
 
District Highlights
68 National Board Certified Teachers (lead Northern Kentucky in number of NBCT, ranked fourth in KY in number of NBCT)
Kennedy Center Partner in Education 2012 (only 12 partnerships awarded nationwide)
“What Parents Want” Award designation (18 years)
Southern Association of College and Schools District Accreditation
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence pilot district (2011)
Bill and Melinda Gates FoundationLiteracy and Math Initiatives $600,000 recipient (2011)
One of six Next Generation Learning models in the state
Principal selected to the Gates Foundation Principals Advisory Council (only 12 selected nationwide) (2012)
President's Award of Excellence from the National School Nutrition Association (2011)
Kentucky Art Association Principal of the Year (2011)
Kentucky World Language Association Outstanding Teacher of the Year (2011)
Merit Award for Excellence in Architectural Design for Turkey Foot Middle School (2011)
National School Public Relations Association Golden Achievement Award (2011)
Kentucky School Public Relations Sweepstakes Award (2011,2010, 2009, 2008)
National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project District of the Year;
Multiple ENERGY STAR designation awards; and Multiple Energy Awards  
Educator Arts Service Learning Award (2012)
Kentucky Association School Resource Officer of the Year (2011)
Outstanding Kentucky School Nutrition Association Director of the Year (2010)      Kentucky School Counselor Association Counselor Advocate of the Year (2010)      Kentucky School Counselor Association Outstanding Elementary School Counselor (2010)
Children, Inc. Principal of the Year (2010)
Kentucky Superintendent of the Year (2010)
Kentucky Middle School Principal of the Year (2008)
National Distinguished Principal for the state of Kentucky (2008)