Hopkinsville, KY, USA / WHOP 1230 AM | News Radio
May 25, 2021 | 4:14 PM
Although school is out for the summer, the Christian County Public School System is continuing to provide services for students during the break.
Two COVID-19 vaccine clinics were held Monday, with Superintendent Chris Bentzel saying around 100 vaccines were administered at each clinic, paving the way for a successful, healthy upcoming school year in August.
The Summer Learning Institute is set to begin on June 7 and Bentzel says it will focus on catching up students who fell behind during the pandemic closures and restrictions, strengthening skill sets and giving students a head start for next year.
Hopkinsville, KY, USA / WHOP 1230 AM | News Radio
May 24, 2021 | 2:52 PM
The Christian County Public School System has approved approximately 90 students to take part in their Fusion workforce program.
According to a news release from CCPS Spokesperson John Rittenhouse, the incoming high school seniors who will be a part of the Fusion work-based community program will learn the world-of-work in their area of concentration, and it also benefits the employers and the community. Employers receive assistance in selecting qualified personnel through the Fusion application process and by participating in Fusion, employers are helping the community in “growing our own workforce” for Hopkinsville and Christian County.
The Assistant Superintendent of Administration, Laura Morris presented an end of the year update for school reopening to the Christian County Board of Education on Thursday.
The Christian County Public School System is hosting a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic for students Monday at both Hopkinsville High and Christian County High School.
Wild Health Medical Services has partnered with the University of Kentucky to provide the Pfizer vaccine to school-age children over 12 years old. Parents will enroll at the Wild Health website prior to Monday. Shots will be given from 9-12 at Hopkinsville High School and from 1-3 at Christian County High.
Superintendent of Schools Chris Bentzel said the vaccinations are by appointment only but students can get the shot at either location regardless of which school they attend. Bentzel said the second shot will be given on June 19.