Third grade students at Menifee Central Elementary in Miss Willoughby’s class recently completed an exciting civics project using artificial intelligence. Students worked together to turn classroom rules into positive “I Can” statements, then used AI tools to help create their very own Class Constitution. As part of the project, students learned about civics and citizenship…
Our school hosted our first annual Student-led Academic Showcase. Parents and families were invited in, and students showed them, taught them, and LED presentations about what they had been learning. Parents and families were in AWE as students showcased their work, gleaming with pride. It was truly one of the best parent and family nights…
5th Grade Social Studies students at Menifee Central are currently working on their first pbl project for the year: Marking History. Students are working in groups of their choosing to answer the following driving quesiton: How has transportation, employment, and education changed in Menifee County over time? Students are using AI to help them create…
This week, our second-grade classroom was filled with thoughtful conversations as we learned about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Students explored who Dr. King was and why he is remembered as an important leader who believed in kindness, fairness, courage, and peaceful change. Through engaging read-alouds and class discussions, students…
Our 5th graders proudly demonstrated what it means to be active, engaged citizens during this year’s Veterans Day celebration. Through music, spoken word, and acts of gratitude, students honored the men and women who have served our country while learning the importance of civic responsibility, respect, and service to others. The program opened with a…
For the first half of the 9 weeks we have been studying Economics. We focused how we meet our wants/needs using resources to produce goods and services. We learned about opportunity costs and making choices because of scarcity. We focused on how America has a market economy and how businesses compete for our businesses using…
Students worked for weeks on different content related projects. We displayed this work in the hallways and parents came to view their students work. Students were able to teach their parents about the different content related projects they made. Brittni Wilson Corbin Primary School Corbin Independent 3rd ELA
Throughout the first three weeks of November, fourth graders at Kirksville Elementary embarked on an engaging and meaningful ELA/social studies project centered on Veterans Day. Students explored a wide range of texts—including books, articles, and multimedia resources—to deepen their understanding of the holiday and the people it honors. As they read and conducted research, students…
Through group discussion and drawing, students identified and visualized concrete examples of things that taxes pay for, such as schools, roads, parks, and firefighters. Bailey Smallwood Hazel Green Elementary Laurel County Public Schools 1st grade
In Mrs. Russell’s Resource ELA classes at Bell County High School, students recently took a joyful step back in time while reading several nonfiction articles about Christmas traditions from years ago. They explored how families once celebrated the season through homemade decorations, simple gifts, and classic holiday foods. While each tradition sparked curiosity, one stood…