2004-2005 SCHOOL CALENDAR
The information which appears on this page has been provided by the staff and students at each respective school. All pictures were taken by the Kentucky-in-Touch staff. We'd like to thank every school for gathering the information and helping us build this page. This is proof that we have a school system in Winchester-Clark County of which we can all be proud!
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| School Colors: Black/Gold | ||||||||||||||||
| School Mascot: Tiger | ||||||||||||||||
| Short History of School: Central Elementary was constructed on the eastern edge of the Winchester city limits in 1954. The school is a one-story building housing 19 classrooms, a music room, a computer lab, library, gymnasium, and cafeteria. Central serves approximately 380 students from the northern and eastern sections of Clark County. | ||||||||||||||||
Special Projects and Programs at the School:Central Elementary is committed to providing quality academic programs. Examples include: Title I, Gifted and Talented, Special Education, and ESS. The school has a very active PTO that works with the school in planning many activities. 
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| Short History of School: Clark Middle School was built in 1990 and houses three grades divided into the team format. We have an eight period day including five academic classes, one enrichment and two related arts classes. Our staff and students have received many honors in the past. Most recently, seven students were state winners and traveled to Washington, D.C., for the National History Day Competition. Clark students took first and second place in the Cumberland College State Mathematics Competition. Our eighth grade cheerleaders tied for first place at the State Fair. Both 7th & 8th grade squads placed 2nd in their division of the Bluegrass Conference. | ||||||||||||||||
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Special Projects and Programs at the School: The Clark County Environmental Awareness Area was built by our students and staff with assistance from community and governmental groups. It is used as an outdoor classroom and consists of eight areas entitled: Bird Boxes, Ledge Rock Fence, Common Flowers and Plants and Trees. Students are invited to participate in many activities including: Academic Team, Football, Basketball, Girls' Basketball, Track, Cheerleading, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Dance Team, 4-H, Junior Civitan, Beta Club, Yearbook Staff, Band, Chorus, Health Club, Walking Club, Student Council, and Students Against Drugs. We also offer a before school program in the Creative and Performing Arts.
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| School Colors: Red/White | ||||||||||||||||
| School Mascot: Cougar | ||||||||||||||||
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Short History of School: Conkwright Middle School was erected in 1968 and named after Superintendent William G. Conkwright. Situated in the northeastern part of Clark County, Conkwright was a model school for many junior high programs within the state of Kentucky. Donald Pace, Clark County's previous superintendent, was the first principal of Conkwright and instrumental in the development of Conkwright and its academic success.
In 1992, Belmont Junior High closed, and Clark Middle School was built to house the large number of students within the county. Conkwright Junior High School became Conkwright Middle School. Although the name changed, the academic standards and dedicated teaching staff have remained the same. |
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Special Projects and Programs at the School: Conkwright Middle School is known for its innovation in the area of technology and curriculum development. In 1992, Conkwright's Technology 2000 program was recognized as the best in the state of Kentucky. In 1996, under the direction of Dr. Becke Cleaver, current principal, a Science, Math and Technology Magnet School was developed as a two year pilot program. The Magnet School currently thrives as a permanent program for accelerated students. Conkwright was the first school to enforce a standardized dress code. It is more innovation that has pushed the standards for student conduct forward. Ready to face the demands of the year 2000, Conkwright Middle School is growing and preparing its students for the future.
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| Short History of School: Fannie Bush is named after a former Principal. The present building was built in the 1950's with a library addition built in the early 1960's. | ||||||||||||||||
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Special Projects and Programs at the School:Each year Fannie Bush has a school carnival, a book fair, many field trips, a starlab planetarium, and several student music productions. The school has 3-5 computers in each room. Fannie Bush is the home for the Clark County Gifted and Talented Program and the Developmental Kindergarten. The past two years an extensive theatre production has been presented by primary students.
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| School Colors: Red/White | ||||||||||||||||
| School Mascot: Cardinal | ||||||||||||||||
| Short History of School: In 1963 George Rogers Clark High School came as a result of the consolidation of Clark County High and Winchester High. GRC is a comprehensive high school with a wide range of academic and vocational courses. GRC, a public secondary school, is accredited by the Kentucky State Board of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Approximately 56% of graduating seniors enter college/tech school in the fall of their graduating year. | ||||||||||||||||
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Special Projects and Programs at the School: The curriculum at GRC offers college preparatory track for college bound students, and wide selection of work training courses are offered for those students who may terminate their formal education after the high school level. Talents and skills are developed through a variety of academic work in: music, technology education, home economics, agriculture, and various trade and industrial courses. Special education for the learning disabled is provided. Faculty tutorial assistance is available for all students. Advance Placement courses are offered in: English, Calculus, American History, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Statistics, Spanish, French, German, and Latin. For additional information call (606) 744-6111.
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| Short History of School: The school opened in 1957 with Hannah H. McClure, the school's namesake, as principal. Most Hannah McClure students come from the southwestern section of the city, so the school could be called a neighborhood school. However, approximately one-third (around 100) of the students live far enough away to take advantage of the district's transportation services. There are four main buses assigned to McClure. | ||||||||||||||||
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Special Projects and Programs at the School: Hannah McClure has a Fall Harvest Festival and a late winter Chili Supper. The Accelerated Reader and Different Ways of Knowing programs are important school-wide projects. The McClure Site-Based Decision Making Council meets on the second Thursday of the month, and its PTO holds regular meetings on the third Thursday of the month.
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| Short History of School: The school opened in 1969. There are 5 program areas: automotive technology, commercial carpentry, machine tool technology, welding technology, health sciences, and learning center (remedial lab). The school serves George Rogers Clark High School and Paris Independent High School. The center is state operated but the county owns the building. The Learning Center services the high school students and also testing for the GED is done for the community. | ||||||||||||||||
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Special Projects and Programs at the School: Upgrade programs for industry in all areas are taught. Computer literacy classes are offered at night. The center has two youth clubs: HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) and the VICA Club (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America).
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| School Colors: Blue & Gold | ||||||||||||||||
| School Mascot: Pirates | ||||||||||||||||
| Short History of School: Pilot View School's history dates back to 1780 when the first school was built by a young pioneer named Timothy Carrington, who was given a 300 acre survey grant by Governor Patrick Henry. That school was one quarter of a mile east of the present school. Since that date three additional schools were built to replace the old ones: one in 1850; one in 1890 and in 1925. Then, in 1950, a new brick building with eight classrooms, cafeteria, gymnasium, corridors with individual lockers, running water and gas heat was built. In 1992, Pilot View expanded to include a new library and additional classrooms. Today, in the 21st century, Pilot View continues a rich tradition of excellence. | ||||||||||||||||
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Special Projects and Programs at the School: Pilot View Elementary is committed to providing quality academic programs. Pilot View offers Title I, ESS, Special Education, STLP, Gifted and Talented, and other programs designed to leave no child behind.
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| School Colors: Royal Blue | ||||||||||||||||
| School Mascot: Shark | ||||||||||||||||
| Short History of School: Shearer Elementary opened in the fall of 1972 with 632 students and 26 teachers on 20 acres on East Broadway. About half the enrollment came from Hickman School, with the balance coming as a result of redistricting of most schools in the county to alleviate overcrowding. The building featured an open concept, with minimum interior walls. However, the original building was destroyed by fire on October 29, 1998. | ||||||||||||||||
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Special Projects and Programs at the School:Shearer Elementary currently serves approximately 415 students in K-5 grade. A Family Resource Center is housed at the school to help families ocercome barriers to student learning. A school nurse serves the school 5 half-days per week. Students may also benefit from the services of a counselor, speech therapist, literacy first, math investigations, special education classes and Title One. Before- and after-school child care services are available.
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| Short History of School: Strode Station was opened in August, 1993 after the closing of Becknerville and Odell Gross elementaries. The school was named after Capt. John Strode and the fort he built near the school. The school is nicknamed the "Pioneers", and the colors are red, white, and blue. | ||||||||||||||||
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Special Projects and Programs at the School:Family Resource Center, Girl Scouts, 4-H Self-esteem, ESS, Kid's Karnival, and morning care. Strode has a large special needs population, and they are integrated into the regular classrooms on a regular basis. A lot of activities have been involved with School to Work. These included field trips, career fairs and work with KET on video presentations. The school has a very active PTO that works with the school in planning many activities.
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Short History of School: The first school anyone remembers was a one-room log cabin. It sat behind where Dunaway Church now stands. The community at that time was called Roundtree; it was built in 1909. The children in the area attended this school until about 1925. In the meantime, the community's name changed to Trapp.
A high school was started at Trapp in 1925. Trapp School was finished in 1939. Serving as a high school for a number of years, it then added first grade through eighth grade. On Thursday, June 28, 1984, Trapp Elementary School burned to the ground. The board committed to building a new school at a special meeting that was held a week later. One year, nine months and thirteen days later, the new Trapp school opened its door. The new school is larger, more functional, and better suited than the old school. Today, Trapp Elementary School has kindergarten through fifth grade. There are approximately 110 students that attend Trapp School. |
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| Special Projects and Programs at the School: Trapp Elementary is committed to providing quality academic programs. Examples are: Title 1, Extended School Services (after school tutoring, summer school), Special Education, Gifted and Talented, Kentucky Educational Technology System, as well as an updated instructional curriculum. |
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