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Private School Directory
INDEPENDENT SAYRE SCHOOL Head of School: Stephen Manella Enrollment: 563, Preschool (ages 2-4) and Grades: K-12 Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Founded: 1854 / Info: 254-1361 www.sayreschool.org CHRISTIAN LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Main Campus (6th-12th Grade) Administration, 6th Grade Academy, Junior High and High School 450 W. Reynolds Road, Lexington Preschool & Elementary Campus (PS-5th Grade) Immanuel Baptist […]
Luke to Take Passing Game to Cornell
Kentucky Utilities Scholar Athlete of the Month: Luke Duby School: Tates Creek High Grade: 12 Sport: Football Academics: Luke has a 4.6 weighted GPA, scored 27 on the ACT, and is a two-time Academic All-State selection Parents: Cherie & Daren When Tates Creek Coach Jon Smith installed a new offense after the 2018 season, he […]
Tates Creek Associate Principal Found Her Niche in Middle School
Associate Principal Kelly Sirginnis of Tates Creek Middle never intended to be an educator. She earned a degree in broadcast journalism and began to substitute teach only to pay off student loans while she attended graduate school. After subbing for a full year at Winburn Middle in 2001, she returned for another year as a […]
Details for FCPS Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration for Fayette County Public Schools begins Tuesday, Feb. 4. A child must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1 to start kindergarten this fall in Fayette County Public Schools. To register for 2020-21, families may begin online. Afterward, a parent/guardian must then go to their neighborhood’s assigned school with their form […]
Create More Order, Less Mess & Less Chaos
If you find yourself in the weeks after the holidays living with toy overload, you are not alone. You didn’t intend for this to happen, but here you are: knee deep and tripping over toys. What can you do to create more order, less mess and less chaos? Step one is to talk with your […]
Make A Plant-Based Diet More Flavorful
If you’re trying to eat more veggies and you’re encouraging your kids to do the same, you may struggle with making meals tasty enough to tempt even the pickiest eaters in your family. The struggle is real! But don’t worry, there are plenty of options that are plant-based, healthy and delicious. Start exploring a few […]
Tips for Success from Healthy Living Experts
It’s the time of year when parents vow to eat better, get in shape and spend more quality time with their kids. But those goals can feel out of reach for a busy family. We asked two Healthy Living experts from the YMCA of Central Kentucky how parents can set attainable goals for better health […]
Family Travels 4 Hours Round-Trip to Get Treatment
How badly did Holly Jacobs want to help her son fix his reading problem? For more than a year, the family drove to Dr. Rick Graebe’s office in Versailles from their home near the Tennessee border. That’s four hours roundtrip. Was it worth it? “Everything worked out perfectly for us,” said Jacobs, a high school […]
LCT to Stage Adaptation of Classic Tale
What does it take to be a princess? That is the question Lexington Children’s Theatre will answer in January with its production of “The Princess and the Peas.” This fun and funky retelling of a Hans Christian Andersen classic finds out what happens when “princess-ness” is put to the test. Is being a princess about […]
A Dino-Mite Adventure Coming to the Lexington Opera House January 25
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live, presented by Variety Live and the Opera House Fund at the Lexington Opera House on Saturday, January 25. Grab your compass and join an intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of […]
Local Performance Adapted With Children In Mind
More than 125 years after its debut, “The Nutcracker” remains one of the most iconic holiday performances in history. Every December the Tchaikovsky ballet pops up in venues across Central Kentucky. But one particular performance has been tweaked with young audience members in mind. The Bluegrass Youth Ballet has created a new tradition with “The […]
Give the Gift of Memories This Year
Sometimes the best gift you can give are not a physical thing, but an experience. Here are some of the best local membership and experience gifts you can give to the kids in your life this holiday season. The Explorium Memberships to the Explorium make great gifts for families, and prices start at only […]
Bumpin’ Blends Smoothies for Prenatal Health
Smoothies are a fantastic way to pack in much-needed nutrients for your pregnancy diet. Now it’s easier than ever to make yummy smoothies designed for your specific tastes and needs. Bumpin’ Blends is a subscription service that offers custom smoothie blends delivered to your door based on mama’s pregnancy or postpartum symptoms and her developing baby’s […]
Reader’s Feedback June 2019
Each month we consult with experts – our readers! – about parenting and ask a question on our Facebook page. May’s Feedback Question: What is on your summer bucket list as a family? “Native Café, the Children’s Garden, camping, the library, pool days and tons of lazy days with new books I’ve picked up.” – […]
High Tech Ways to Track Your Fertility
It’s not always easy to tell the best time to get pregnant. Women who can’t rely on the calendar method to be accurate are unable to predict their fertility. Thankfully, technology has come a long in way in helping women track their most fertile days. Here are some different options for tracking your fertility when […]
The Key to Breastfeeding Success
Recent Royal births perpetuate the myth that new mothers can make a beautiful appearance just days after giving birth, wearing a white dress and heels, and glowing over their baby. The reality behind that image is an army of supporters preparing the Royal mom for the cameras. In fact, all new mothers need support as […]