Mr. Terry Gordon, principal of King Middle School and Chris Minor, Director of Food Services recently received awards.  Please select the "Read More" button below to celebrate their success! 

The Excellence in Volunteerism Program was started in 2019 by the Corning Incorporated Foundation to recognize Corning employees who help make Corning communities vibrant by volunteering their free time at non-profit organizations.  Nominated employees are able to designate a non-profit organization for a $1,000 grant from the Corning Incorporated Foundation.

Shawn Markham, Corning Engineering Fellow, has chosen the band program at King Middle School to receive this grant.

The money has been used to help purchase a new tuba for KMS band program that can be used by students for years to come. Erica Ashford, band director, said, “The KMS band program is very grateful for this donation by the Corning Foundation and Shawn Markham.  Running a band program can be costly at times, and any support we can get from local businesses helps a great deal.”

The Mercer Co. Schools 2019 - 2020 Calendar is available at this link:

 

Mercer Co. Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Kayla Garrett has been selected as one of the 24 Valvoline Teacher Achievement Award Winners. Congratualtions Ms. Garrett!

 

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(FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline Inc. have selected 24 outstanding Kentucky educators as recipients of the 2020 Valvoline™ Teacher Achievement Awards (TAA). These teachers qualify to compete for the 2020 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced in May.

"Valvoline is pleased to once again honor and recognize 24 of Kentucky’s most outstanding teachers. These individuals play a critical role in preparing students for life after high school graduation, whether that be in college or the workforce,” said Daryl Love, Valvoline’s manager of community relations.