Education

Two vacant principal positions in the Hardin County Schools should be filled next month, said John Wright, the district's community relations specialist.

Wright said Tuesday that the leadership roles at Central Hardin High School and Vine Grove Elementary School likely will be filled in July, well before the new school year.

Central Hardin's vacancy occurred with the retirement of Ron Ortiz. Lonnie Dennis is leaving the Vine Grove position to replace the retiring Bill Dennison at North Hardin High.

A new tobacco policy for Hardin County Schools will limit tobacco use on campuses to privately owned vehicles.

The state championship Project Citizen group from Meadow View Elementary School in Radcliff included the measure as a suggestion in a list of policies submitted to Hardin County Schools Board.

Board members approved the policy Thursday.

Administrators decided not to recommend the students’ suggestion that schools go tobacco-free.

Adults needing an extra boost in job searches have the opportunity to add a credential to their resume

Hardin County Schools is again offering the National Career Readiness Certificate through its Adult Education program. For those who qualify for Adult Education services, testing for the certificate and related classes is free.

The availability of education on the Internet has opened many pathways to receiving high school credits for students struggling with traditional classroom settings.

It’s become common for high schools across Kentucky to offer multiple ways for students to retrieve lost credits if they’ve fallen behind since freshman year. It’s all part of a focus to ensure students graduate.