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Saturday, February 24 was the annual chili cookoff to benefit the Rochester Fire Department.  $1,450 was raised on this night of good food and fellowship.  Shane Wells gave the welcome and updated everyone on the Rochester Fire Department.  According to Wells, the current fire truck is a 1974 (44 years old). A new fire truck is in the offing. 

Morgantown Elementary celebrated their Leaders of the week on Friday!!! Congratulations to all the students and classes.

Classroom Leaders of the Week:

Caleb Hernandez

Darion Hauan

Isaac Baker

Yasmin Vasquez-Neblina

Esmeralda Gomez-Alonza

Savana Richards

Aspen Williams

Carley Fuller

Patience Baker

Carly Cardwell

Eli Johnson

Mateo Ramo-Perez

Chloe Pfeiffer

Tyler Dunn

Mason West

Aubrey Mitchell

Joey Baucum

Emily Rich, daughter of Don and Cathy Rich, graduated as Valedictorian of her 2015 Senior Class at Butler County High School.  She is now a Junior and President of Kappa Delta at the University of Louisville.

This past February 16, wasn’t designated as an official Arts day on the school calendar, but after touring the hallway murals, seeing a ceramic tile project in progress, and a visit by the Kentucky Blues Society it easily could have been. Along with some excellent academics, North Butler is blessed to have some very talented teachers and enthusiastic students involved in music and the visual arts.

We want to extend our most gracious Thank you to all who have prayed, visited, sent food, flowers and provided support during the loss of our Mother and Sister, Sue Martin Fugate.

Special Thanks to Vickie and Kelly as well as the Butler County ambulance Service for all you did in our time of need. Much appreciation to Smith Funeral Home for all your kindness and understanding.

Valentine’s Day Hats -This year we made over 100 red, pink and white hats for the newborns at the Medical Center for Valentine’s Day. 

Classroom Leaders of the Week

Jake DeJarnette

Isaiah Neblina

Ariel Howard

Aubrey Dockery

Caleb Smith

Travis Robey

Clayton West

Gabe Sublett

Bruce Riggs

Karen Simpson

Jessie Hooten

Kiptyn Carter

Talon Jones

Juan Pablo

Petrona Nicolas-Santiago

Carter Smith

Logan Todd

Mattie Clark

New Beginning Therapeutic Riding - I've always said, "everyone needs a dream, a mission in life." I feel the good Lord did not put us on this earth to just be breathers. This story is a venue that was brought to life because of a dream one lady had. A dream she was determined to make come true to help others.

We believe it is critical for students in secure facilities to explore the power of reading at every opportunity; to read for pleasure, not just for a grade; and to develop the habit of reading. So, in February 2018 Center for Educational Excellence in Alternative Settings (CEEAS) sponsored a month-long readathon and book review project called Unbound. Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, agreed to donate a bundle of books through the Scholastic Possible Fund to each of the participating sites.