Rotary Club of Florence- Community Update Series- First up – Boone County Schools

Guests are always welcome to join and we would love to have new club members! It is the start of the Rotary Club of Florence (@FlorenceRotary) Annual Community Update Series.  Starting on August 9th. The club will be joined by the Superintendent of Boone County Schools (@Boone_County), Matt Turner (@SuptTuner).  Mr. Turner will give an update on the beginning of…

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Rotary Club of Florence to host Boone County School ARP-ESSER Community Conversation

2021-07-12 ARP-ESSER Conversations

On Monday, July 12, 2021 , the Rotary Club of Florence is pleased to host Boone County Schools and the community in having “meaningful conversations” regarding the use of the district’s ARP-ESSER funds.  The meeting will take place at the Ignite Institute, 37 Atlantic Blvd, Erlanger starting at 11:45 am and concluding at 1 pm. The United States Department of…

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Rotary Club of Florence to Recognize 2021 Teachers of the Year

Rotary Club of Florence to Recognize 2021 Teachers of the Year By:  Autumn Ray, Ignite Intern for Stinger Media Join the Rotary Club of Florence, serving all of Boone County (@FlorenceRotary), on Monday, April 26, 2021, at noon as the Rotary Club announces the Teacher of The Year winners and recognizes all the hard work the teachers have put in during the…

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A community is only as strong as its schools and schools are stronger with community partnerships. Ryan Montgomery, Principal, Jones Middle School Joins Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, January 11th

2021-01-11 The Jones Story with Ryan Montgomery

A community is only as strong as its schools and schools are stronger with community partnerships.  Ryan Montgomery, Principal of Jones Middle School (@JonesJetPride) and his staff will share the journey of the school and the incredible  work going on at the school with the Rotary Club of Florence, serving all of Boone County (@FlorenceRotary) on Monday, January 11, 2021…

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Teacher of the Year Celebration to be held Monday, November 16th

2020-11-16 Teacher of the Year Celebration

On Monday, November 16th, the Rotary Club of Florence will have the honor of celebrating the 2019-2020 Teachers of the Year.   The recipients of the award this year are: Erin Core-Stine, Drama, Music, Chorus, Video Production Teacher at Walton-Verona High School Pat Morgan, 2nd Grade Teacher at Mann Elementary School Jamie Hubbard, Freshman Math Teacher at Conner High School Stacey…

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Superintendent Matt Turner to give a Boone County Schools Update to Rotary Club of Florence

2020-10-05 Boone County Schools Update - Matthew Turner

Boone County Schools Superintendent Matthew Turner will give an update on how the school year is going to the Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, October 5, 2020. Matthew Turner started his career in education in 1991. Prior to his appointment as Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Turner served for 14 years as Principal of Northern Kentucky’s largest high school, Ryle…

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Rotary Club of Florence will be joined by Dr. Jim Detwiler of Boone County Schools on Monday, June 1st

Jim Detwiler

On Monday, June 1, 2020 , the Rotary Club of Florence will be joined by Dr. Jim Detwiler (@JimDetwiler1), Deputy Superintendent/Chief Academic Officer of Boone County Schools.  Dr. Detwiler will be sharing how our schools continued instruction using NTI (non-traditional instruction) during the COVID19 pandemic stay at home order. Guests are always welcome.  Location:  Zoom, also live streamed to the…

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Opportunities to Support Students at Ignite Institute with Mock Interviews & Judging

From Amanda Dempsey, College Coordinator: I do a mock interview assignment with my seniors each year, and I’m looking for volunteers to help interview them and give them feedback on their answers.  These take place Dec 17th & 18th. Mock interviews are scheduled in 30-minute time slots.  During this time, you will use interview questions provided by Ignite to work…

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Rotary Club of Florence Celebrates 2019 Teachers of the Year

RCOFKy Teacher of the Year

On Monday, April 22nd, the Rotary Club of Florence will be celebrating the 2019 Teachers of the Year.  The celebration will take place at noon at the Hilton Airport, 7373 Turfway Road, Florence, Kentucky.   A candidate for Rotary Teacher of the Year is one who is exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled teacher in any Boone County school, pre-kindergarten through grade…

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