WCPS Celebrations & Opportunities - January 31, 2025
WCPS CELEBRATIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
JANUARY 31, 2025
11TH ANNUAL
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CELEBRATION
Last week we honored the many contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while showcasing the remarkable talents of our very own WCPS students! Thank you to Shanté Galloway, Will Spalding, Michael Coleman and our Equity Council for all of the hard work behind the scenes to ensure this is a memorable event for our students and community Also, thank you to Dr Martha Sales with WKU for being the keynote speaker that evening and sharing an inspirational message
WCPS CELEBRATIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
JANUARY 31, 2025
COMMUNITY CENTER OF INFLUENCE AWARD
Congratulations to Warren Central High School’s Laura Thornbury, College and Career Readiness Coach, for being recognized as a Community Center of Influence by the Kentucky Army National Guard at its Recruitment and Retention Awards!
SHANE BAKER NAMED TO GLOBAL 30 UNDER 30 LIST
Congratulations to Jennings Creek Elementary’s Shane Baker for being named to the International Literacy Association’s 2025 30 Under 30 list, which highlights emerging leaders who are transforming literacy education and promoting equity in classrooms, communities and beyond!
WARREN EAST HIGH SCHOOL VETERINARY SCIENCE TEAM
Congratulations to the Warren East High School Veterinary Science Team: Keyoni, Keeghan, Presley and Kamryn for their 1st place finish at the State FFA Veterinary Science Contest at Murray State University!
WCPS CELEBRATIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
JANUARY 31, 2025
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE COMPETITION
Congratulations to our students who participated in the FIRST LEGO League competition! Congratulations to the teams who are moving to the state competition: Warren East Middle School Raider Robotics Blue, NWES Cyber Eagles, AV8ERS Community Team, Briarwood Elementary Narwhals, South Warren Middle Spartan Legion and Warren East Middle Raider Robotics Gold!
WELCOME DEPUTY EDWARDS
We are excited to welcome Deputy Matt Edwards as our new School Safety Coordinator and SRO Manager! Deputy Edwards is retired from the Bowling Green Police Department and has 23 years in law enforcement experience Join us in welcoming him to Team WCPS!
NEW STUDENT SUCCESS COORDINATOR
Katie Clark has been hired as the new Student Success Liaison at Jennings Creek Elementary, where she will focus on supporting international students and their families! Ms Clark will also bring the LEAP Bus into neighborhoods to strengthen connections and provide valuable support to families
WCPS CELEBRATIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
JANUARY 31, 2025
NEW MIGRANT COORDINATOR
WCPS’ new migrant coordinator. Ms. Centers’ passion, and the majority of her career, has been dedicated to supporting English Language students, a focus that she deeply values
JANUARY 2025 GOLDEN APPLE WINNERS
Congratulations to our January Golden Apple winners: Laura Thornbury from Warren Central High School, Anna Horne and Curtis Willis from Jennings Creek Elementary School!
Did you know? District leaders have participated in a series of meetings with 50 business and community partners from various workforce sectors to expand student learning opportunities across our district.
