School News. Corbin Schools Recognized by SESC. Corbin Independent Schools. November 21, 2016

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1 Corbin Schools Recognized by SESC The Southeast Southcentral Educational Cooperative, SESC, recognized area schools for the 2016 Kentucky test scores. The meeting was held at the Corbin Center where SESC Executive Director, David Johnson, presented recognition banners to area schools for their achievements. The Corbin Independent School District received numerous awards at the event. The Corbin Independent School District received a Gold Medalist banner for being named a Distinguished District and scoring in the 98th percentile in the state. Corbin High School and Corbin Intermediate School each received a School of Distinction banner for scoring between the 95th and 99th percentile in the state. A School of Distinction is the highest honor and individual school can achieve. Corbin Middle and Corbin Elementary Schools were both named Distinguished Schools. Corbin Elementary received a Distinguished School banner and Corbin Middle School received a Bronze Medalist banner. The Corbin Independent School District was also named a District of Distinction. SESC will provide a banner recognizing the district for that accomplishment at a later date. Originally Corbin School District was named a Distinguished District but earned the higher District of Distinction title due to school data changes. Corbin Schools administrators were present at the meeting to receive the awards. The Kentucky Commissioner of Education was also present to congratulate the schools.

2 CMS Hosts Global Leadership Project Corbin Middle School students participated in a Global Service Learning Project to help children in need. Corbin Middle School students, joined by parents, staff, and community members, created paper hands to mail to the Student Rebuild Organization. Students Rebuild is a nonprofit organization geared toward helping children. For every helping hand created the organization donates $1.90 to children s charities around the world. The project raises awareness to children living in poverty in developing countries and gives students the opportunity to really do something to help. We live in a diverse global society, it is important for students to learn about global issues. Corbin Middle School Media Specialist Jennifer Gordon said. Approximately 3,500 hands were created at the event, which put a large dent in the middle schools goal of 5,000 hands. More than 30 students, parents, and community members attended the public event. The middle school plans to continue working towards their goal. Thanksgiving Break November 23-25

3 Corbin Schools Hosts Regional KSBA Meeting Corbin Schools hosted the Regional Kentucky School Boards Association, KSBA, Meeting at the Corbin Center. The event was hosted by Corbin Schools due to Corbin Board of Education Chairperson, Kim Croley, serving as the Regional Board Chairperson. Croley was elected chairperson in 2014 and serves the Upper Cumberland region. The meeting consisted of a dinner as well as presentations and workshops for the regions board members and superintendents. KSBA holds annual regional meetings in each region of Kentucky to present information and discuss each regions unique needs. Approximately 60 board members and superintendents attended the meeting. Each person received a small gift and door prizes were presented following the meetings. Corbin High School students, Zac Hart and Abbi Disney, provided musical entertainment for the guests and student Molli Mulberry assisted at the sign in table. Board members and superintendents were very complimentary of the meeting and facilities. Corbin Schools Hosts Museum Nights Corbin Primary, Elementary, and Intermediate Schools hosted museum nights to showcase student work. Parents, students, staff, and community members were invited to the schools to view the students projects. The school displays the work students have completed through project based learning. All students at the schools take part in museum nights. They create the work, help set up the displays, and guide parents and community members through the project filled hallways.

4 CHS Hosts 3rd Grade Science Day Corbin High School Science classes hosted a science day for Corbin Elementary students. The high school students taught approximately 250 third grade students about fossils, leaf identification, constellations, track identification, earthquakes, gravity, force, natural resources, and food chains. Each topic was addressed in minute presentations and activities for the students. Each presentation station was led by two high school students, the elementary students rotated to each station. The purpose of the event was to show both the younger and older students that science can be fun. The high school students were able to teach science concepts to the younger students in a fun and interactive way. However, to successfully complete their presentations they had to research science core content, design lesson plans, and be able to explain the concepts to the younger students. The high school sciences classes complete the science day for elementary students each year. The elementary teachers commented they enjoy the trip each year because it is just a short bus ride away and students get the opportunity to spend the entire day participating in fun experiments while learning about science. Childress Signs with Midway University Corbin High School Senior John-Austin Childress signed to play golf with Midway University. Childress has been a member of the Corbin High School Varsity golf team for three years. He was named first team All-Conference for the 2015 and 2016 seasons and second team All-Conference in In his senior season Childress accomplished four top five finishes and nine top twenty finishes. Childress will be a part of the first recruiting class for Midway University Men s Golf. We are extremely excited to have John-Austin play at Midway, Midway Men s Golf Coach Otis Smith said. A lot of hard work has led to this day and we are glad to be able to celebrate his accomplishments in golf and in the classroom.

5 Corbin Schools Celebrate Veterans Day Corbin Primary and Corbin Elementary Schools hosted an anti-bullying assembly, Omega Man. Corbin Schools hosted numerous events to recognize local Veterans on Veterans Day. Each school hosted a ceremony celebrating the men and women who have served in the armed forces. The students were able to invite Veterans to the ceremonies. Corbin Primary and Elementary students invited Veterans to a special morning assembly and breakfast. Students got the opportunity to greet and thank each Veteran following the ceremony. The students were also able to enjoy breakfast with the Veterans at the school. Each school had approximately 80 Veterans attend the ceremony. Our Veterans Day program was a huge success. Corbin Elementary Principal Chris Webb said. This was definitely the biggest crowd we have had for a Veterans Day program. I want to commend our students for the respect that was shown throughout the presentation. Corbin Intermediate School hosted an afternoon celebration. Numerous Veterans attended the event. Following the ceremony students went through and thanked each Veteran for their service. The Students also created a large Veteran Day display with photos of their Veteran family members. Corbin Middle School art students provided special gifts to each Veteran who attended their ceremony. A local Veteran served as a guest speaker at the middle school event. Corbin High School hosted a completely student led ceremony this year. The Corbin High School JROTC and band planned and organized the Veterans Day event. CPS, CES Hosts Anti-Bullying Program Omega Man is a superhero theme school presentation that focuses on bullying and how it negatively impacts others. The superhero identity captures students attention and helps keep them actively in engaged in the presentation. The presenter, superhero Dynamo, spoke to the students about bullying, good character, and being a dream-maker. He also kept the students engaged by performing stunts and involving the students in numerous activities. The primary and elementary schools host an anti-bullying assembly every year. The schools hope to encourage students to respect others and develop good overall character.

6 CPC Celebrates Thanksgiving CMS Band & Choir Perform For CPS Corbin Preschool Center celebrated the Thanksgiving Holiday with a special feast. Students had the opportunity to dress as Pilgrims or Indians for the feast. The special meal pairs with a unit of study on the first Thanksgiving. All the students, Pilgrims and Indians, sit together for the meal. They also studied the types of food eaten during that time period. Everything the students ate during their feast was natural food that could be grown. The preschool center hosts a Thanksgiving feast every year. Miss A Corbin Schools Event? Order your Video Copy Today! Mock Election CHS Football Games CHS Theatre Production: Still Waters Run Deep Hall of Fame Banquet $10 per Copy Contact Redhound Production at The Corbin Middle School band and choir performed a Halloween concert for Corbin Primary students. The band and choir performed popular Halloween theme songs for the students including songs such as Monster Mash and The Addams Family theme song. Corbin Primary students were able to participate in activities throughout the concert. The band and choir students chose numerous volunteers for activities. They also performed musical numbers with dance moves in which the younger students could participate. The CMS band and choir also taught the students basic music terms such as forte and piano. They also introduced each instrument and explained the instrument families to the students.

7 Corbin Schools Celebrate Halloween Corbin Schools celebrated Halloween with multiple fun and educational activities for students. Corbin Middle School hosted their annual Scientist project for Halloween. The project consisted of Corbin Middle School seventh grade students dressing as an assigned scientist and presenting a presentation to the class. The students are required to research their scientist, complete a biography poster, and give a speech on why their scientist should win the lifetime achievement award in science. Students portrayed scientists such as Ben Franklin, Jane Goodall, and Neil Armstrong. Each student portrayed a different a scientist. Corbin Intermediate held their annual vocabulary parade to celebrate Halloween. Each student at Corbin Intermediate School dressed as a vocabulary word. The students received their words in class and created unique outfits to portray their assigned word. The students marched around the school to show off their outfits to teachers and parents. Corbin Elementary celebrated Halloween with book character day. Students dressed up as their favorite book character. The students dressed as popular characters such as Pippy Longstocking. The purpose of the event was to encourage reading and sharing stories among students. Corbin Preschool and Corbin Primary School hosted their annual Trunk or Treat to celebrate Halloween. Trunk or Treat consists of parents or guardians setting up their cars to hand out candy to the students. Parents decorate the trunks of their cars for the students to view. The students are able to visit each car to receive treats. Parents had to sign up in advance for the event.