Education

While academics rightly take the forefront in discussion of colleges, where the student will live once on campus is an important aspect in applying for college.

Most colleges require students to live on campus for some period of time, but even if they don’t, it’s a recommended way of blending into college life.

Myra Lewis, a senior counselor at Central Hardin High School, encourages students to live on campus the first year.

North Middle School this week is seeing a return on its investment in several students.

North Middle School students placed first and second in the Take Stock in Kentucky stock market game sponsored by the Kentucky Council on Economic Education, according to a news release from Hardin County Schools.

Gloria Gayfield, Anthony Piasecki-Mullins and Joshua Riddle placed first in the game, and Samantha Heighter, Selena Pinkham and Hannah Gatrost placed second, according to the news release.

Sheila Newman was bombarded by the knee-high inhabitants of the Reyeses house. Marcia, 4, and Clarita, 3, clamored around Newman, shouting “hellos” and showing off pink princess necklaces.

Newman cooed appropriately over the plastic jewelry and walked upstairs to the kitchen.

The house was fairly empty because the Reyeses’ still were settling in after a recent move. Little Eduardo, 1, was asleep on the couch; Joseline, 7, and Francisco, 9, were preparing for a tutoring session with Newman.

Students who have violated the drug and alcohol policy at Hardin County Schools could receive a different punishment if a change is approved by the district’s Board of Education.