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Thu, May 23, 2013 | Brewster MS: Student program honors members, volunteers
More than 200 base residents and guests attended the Hoops-N-Dreams program recognition and achievement banquet at Brewster MS.

Wed, May 22, 2013 | Fort Campbell -- Falcons win 1A Kentucky track title
Paced by a pair of individual state titles from Khalil Maynard and another title from Jordan Gibbs-Francis, Fort Campbell won its third state track title in five years.

Fri, May 17, 2013 | Fort Campbell -- STEMposium showcases brainpower
Students at Fort Campbell High School are now in the second year of the STEM initiative — Science Technology, Engineering and Math — and are seeing that program grow by leaps and bounds.

Thu, May 16, 2013 | Lejeune Shines at State Meet
Lejeune boys’ and girls’ track teams showed what they have worked for the entire season at the 1-A track and field state championship meet.

Fri, May 10, 2013 | 319th Field Artillery Regiment Celebrates Patriot Day with Gordon Elementary Students
Elementary school students got to put their hands on real Army equipment last week in honor of Patriot Day.

Thu, May 9, 2013 | Marines sharpen skills for school-defense at Quantico
There has never been a shooting at a DoDEA school and the U.S. Marines are doing their best to ensure one never takes place.

Fri, May 3, 2013 | A picture is worth thousand words
30 students were rewarded for their week-long Earth Day efforts.

Thu, May 2, 2013 | Post celebrates Earth Day, makes a difference
When it comes to energy conservation and going green, Fort Rucker is no stranger with its Net Zero facilities and recycling programs, but no matter how small, people on the installation are making a difference.

Thu, May 2, 2013 | Bowley Elementary School hosts science festival
Children had the opportunity to fulfill their curiosity while learning how to conduct experiments at different stations during the Bowley Science Festival

Thu, May 2, 2013 | MEMS earns positive accreditation scores
The five years of preparation paid off during last month's visit by accreditation agency AdvancED and DoDEA representatives when they awarded MEMS positive accreditation scores.

Wed, May 1, 2013 | Fort Campbell -- Seasoned students
“It’s kind-of nerve-wracking because we only have so much time to get everything done, when it’s got to be done."

Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | Parents visit guidance class to share their own experiences from school
In recognition of Month of the Military Child, parents visited Fort Rucker Primary School April 22-26, during guidance class, to share with the students their experiences from when they were in school.

Fri, Apr 26, 2013 | Earth Day Splash for Trash event t-shirts, designed by Brewster Middle School and Lejeune High School.
Nearly 100 service members and civilians gathered in the early morning for the Splash for Trash event at Engineer Point.

Fri, Apr 26, 2013 | STEAM week heats up DeLalio
STEAM week took place April 15-19 and every student from kindergarten up to fifth grade participated in the daily activities at DeLalio.

Thu, Apr 25, 2013 | Lejeune Theatre Guild graces stage with musical gospel
Members of the Lejeune Theater Guild will make the most ambitious move the drama department has ever attempted with their spring production of the Broadway hit “Godspell” at Lejeune High School aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune April 26 and 27.

Thu, Apr 25, 2013 | Strike supports Fort Campbell Students at Area 12 Special Olympics held at APSU’s Football Stadium
The special needs students representing Barkley Elementary School, Barsanti Elementary School, Lucas Elementary School and Fort Campbell High School, competed in a myriad of track and field events .

Thu, Apr 25, 2013 | Marines teach navigation fundamentals to middle schoolers
Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group traveled to Brewster Middle School, here, to teach seventh-grade students about land navigation.

Wed, Apr 24, 2013 | Artwork displays teach Lejeune students about the environment
More than 1,000 Department of Defense elementary and high school students attended the 10th Annual Earth Day Fair and Art Contest at the Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune to learn how they can play their part to help the earth.

Fri, Apr 19, 2013 | Fort Knox -- FKHS lifters take home national titles
There are many misconceptions about competitive weightlifting, but the young lifters at Fort Knox High School are proving many of them false.

Thu, Apr 18, 2013 | Fort Campbell -- Carbon-based classroom
Students from Barsanti made up the largest and most energetic group of volunteers Friday.

Thu, Apr 18, 2013 | Fort Campbell -- Lettuce Eat
A few men unloading boxes of lettuce into the Marshall Elementary School cafeteria might not seem unusual.

Thu, Apr 18, 2013 | Purple up, students showcase support
Students of Laurel Bay schools outfitted themselves in purple shirts as part of the Operation Military Kids’ Purple UP! For Military Kids day, April 15.

Thu, Apr 18, 2013 | Fort Campbell -- Lady Falcons soar at Hoptown meet; boys place third
Fort Campbell High School’s Lady Falcons soared over its rivals Saturday at the annual Hopkinsville Invitational track meet at the Stadium of Champions.

Thu, Apr 18, 2013 | Fort Campbell -- Home News .FCHS, Clarksville students receive service recognition
I feel floored when I know I am helping somebody else instead of caring for myself all the time,” said Alexcia Moore, Teen Club volunteer and Fort Campbell High School student.

Tue, Apr 16, 2013 | Fort Campbell -- FCHS students to present ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
Aspiring actors and actresses within the drama department at Fort Campbell High School, will soon be surprising the community with their newest production.

Mon, Apr 15, 2013 | NC-Fort Bragg Operations Chief Receives Award
Fort Bragg Schools Education Operations Chief, Mr. Mike Thornburg received the Department of the Army Commander's Award for Civilian Service

Mon, Apr 15, 2013 | Pro fishermen to visit Fort Bragg schools
A few United States professional anglers will visit Fort Bragg's Devers and Bowley Elementary Schools April 17th.

Mon, Apr 15, 2013 | Fort Rucker Elementary School celebrates Month of the Military Child
Deployment Club kids color Flat Brats and write letters to their deployed parents. The activity was part of Fort Rucker Elementary School's celebration of Month of the Military Child, which is all month long. As a child of a service member, military children have a lot to deal with from frequent moves, ever changing schools, making new friends and family separation through deployments.

Fri, Apr 12, 2013 | Fort Campbell -- FCHS chef team cooks up appetite to win
Something big is cooking at Fort Campbell High School – and it’s enough to satisfy the most competitive of appetites.

Thu, Apr 11, 2013 | Drama queens qualify for national competition
Student actresses pose on the Lejeune High School stage aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune April 9 2 Lejeune HS actresses were awarded top honors at the state competition for high school theater November 2012

Wed, Apr 10, 2013 | DeLalio Elementary students celebrate STEAM week
DeLalio Elementary School students celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math week April 15-19 at the school aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River.

Thu, Apr 4, 2013 | Dog demo educates Fort Rucker students on K9s
Pfc. Donavan Jenkins helps children from the Fort Rucker Elementary School pet Maxie, military working dog, after a demonstration March 21. Military working canine handlers, along with six military working dogs, visited Fort Rucker Elementary School March 21 to educate the children on how the dogs help police protect the installation and how to properly behave around them.

Thu, Apr 4, 2013 | Fort Campbell joins Healthier US School Challenge
To improve our children’s school lunches, Fort Campbell Schools teamed up with registered dietitians at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital.

Wed, Apr 3, 2013 | Fort Campbell -- EDITORIAL: Our cheers to you from us for week
The Leaf-Chronicle salutes those who are making our community and our world a better place in which to live.

Wed, Apr 3, 2013 | Fort Knox Based Soldiers Visit Local Students for Read Across America 2013
"One fish, two fish, red fish blue fish." These lyrics won’t be found in any Army cadence but on March 27, the soldiers from the 201st Brigade Support Battalion

Wed, Apr 3, 2013 | Fort Campbell -- Post bookworms observe Read Across America
“Hanging out with the children, it definitely helps you understand why it’s so important to take care of parents."

Mon, Apr 1, 2013 | Fort Knox -- FKHS Senior Represents KY in Washington
Kayla Rowsey, a Fort Knox High School senior, was one of two students representing Kentucky among the 104 student delegates from every state, Department of Defense schools overseas and Washington, D.C.

Fri, Mar 29, 2013 | QMHS Advanced Band Shines!
QMHS Advanced Band at 2013 District 15 Band Assessment Congratulations to the Advanced Band for a MAGNIFICENT performance.

Fri, Mar 29, 2013 | Fort Knox - High School Powerlifting Team Sets Sights on Oklahoma City
Fort Knox High School Weight Lifter After many hours of practice, the Fort Knox High School powerlifting team will make an 11 hour drive to Oklahoma City April 5 in order to participate in the Natural Athlete Strength Association National Championship.

Fri, Mar 29, 2013 | Fort Knox -- FKHS softball complex opens
New Softball Complex at Fort Knox High School AFTER OPENING THE 2013 SEASON WITH A 22-7 victory on the road at Kentucky Country Day, the Lady Eagles returned home to open the newly renovated softball complex

Thu, Mar 28, 2013 | Live Wax Museum at Bolden E/MS
6th grade student presents his monologue as Cal Ripken Jr., a former baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles, in front of his fellow students. The hallways were filled in every direction with influential people from the past and present.

Mon, Mar 25, 2013 | Fort Knox -- FKHS Junior participating in Academy Program
Will Ostlund was chosen to participate in the United States Military Academy Summer Leader Exper-ience this summer. Ostlund was one of the 38 students nationwide chosen.

Sat, Mar 23, 2013 | Fort Campbell High School's Model United Nations brings home awards
A few months ago, I had the honor to witness our nation’s next generation of brilliant minds at work in the international affairs arena. I humbling served as a judge for a program at Fort Campbell High School (FCHS) called Model United Nations (MUN).

Fri, Mar 22, 2013 | Military-based schools in Warner Robins to reunite
WARNER ROBINS -- Sheila Clopton’s first teaching job was at Linwood Elementary School in 1983, at a time when the school mainly was made up of students from military families.

Thu, Mar 21, 2013 | Fort Knox -- Macdonald Student Finalist for Military Child of the Year Award
DeAnna Tomlin, a Macdonald Intermediate School student, was a Top 20 finalist for the Military Child of the Year Award, which recog-nizes outstand-ing military children who demonstrate resiliency, leadership and achievement in their communities.

Wed, Mar 20, 2013 | MPs, DES make PIE Day ‘a blast’ at Faith
March 14 marked Faith Middle School’s annual Partner in Education Day. The Directorate of Emergency Services and 209th Military Police Company, which worked with DES during PIE Day, spent the entire school day with the students.

Tue, Mar 19, 2013 | Club to perform annual spring play
The Faith Middle School Drama Club is hosting its annual spring dinner theater with the production of The Ransom of Miss Elverna Dower at 6 p.m. March 22 at Faith Middle School. Tickets for the show and the meal are $12.

Thu, Mar 7, 2013 | Fort Campbell - Learning is “FUN”damental Mchaffey "Thinks Outside the Box"
On Monday, sixth, seventh and eighth graders at Mahaffey Middle were taught a new way of learning, VIP style. The traveling Mobile Ed Productions Inc. stopped by to visit the students for a 90-minute assembly.

Fri, Mar 1, 2013 | Fort Campbell -- Young art: DAC art show celebrates students' visions
Dina Del Rio, 17, dreams of outer space. Her passion is for math and she plans to study aerospace engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology after graduating high school this spring. The study of art?

Thu, Feb 28, 2013 | Fort Knox -- Students Observer Heart Surgery: Testing Skills: Black History Month and more . . .
Students observe heart surgery at Jewish Hospital Fort Knox students attended a Black History Month program that featured guest speaker James Washington.

Thu, Feb 28, 2013 | Show choir encourages students to ‘Shine On’
The Enterprise Encores show choir performed at the Fort Rucker Elementary School Friday during the Shine On rally to fire up children about to take the Terra Nova standardized test. The Enterprise Encores performed their “Shine On” show during the rally to help get the kids fired up about taking their standardized tests that began Monday, according to Vicki Gilmer, FRES principal.

Fri, Feb 22, 2013 | Mayor Schmitz talks to students about his trip to Africa
Dothan Mayor Mike Schmitz, far right, shows Fort Rucker Primary School students, from, left, Jadon Ellis and Kandyce Kuanna how to use trekking poles. Schmitz told the students they can do anything they want or be anything they want if they work hard and make a commitment.

Fri, Feb 22, 2013 | Fort Knox -- Senior send-off
Fort Knox’s Valentine’s Day matchup with Portland Christian marked one of the final times senior Rashaan Allen would take the court as an Eagle.

Thu, Feb 21, 2013 | Fort Campbell -- Barsanti pitches in
30 student council and gifted resource students at Barsanti Elementary have found a common ground with teachers to help control waste in their school.

Thu, Feb 21, 2013 | Fort Knox- Spanish Club Celebrates Carnaval
On Feb. 12, Fort Knox High School’s Spanish Club, el club de Español, participated in Carnaval, the final celebration before Lent. Carnaval is typically held on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.

Thu, Feb 14, 2013 | Let's Move -- Fort Campbell Cafeterias Initiate New Program
Schools and chefs all across the nation are coming together to take part in Michelle Obama’s Chefs Move to Schools Program, an important component of the First Lady’s Let’s Move! initiative.

Wed, Feb 6, 2013 | Lend Lease (US) Community Fund offers new Scholarship opportunity to Fort Campbell High School Seniors
A new scholarship opportunity is being offered by Lend Lease (US) Community Fund (LLCF) to dependents of Service Members who live in a Lend Lease privatized military community and attend the installation’s DoDEA high school.

Thu, Jan 31, 2013 | Fort Rucker school celebrates 100 days in session
The Fort Rucker Primary School celebrated its 100th day in school Friday, and school officials and faculty members decided to make it a day of service and learning.

Wed, Jan 30, 2013 | DoDEA keeps post schools on the ‘cutting edge’ of technology
Post elementary schools find creative ways to get students to problem-solve

Wed, Jan 30, 2013 | Charity helps students with deployed parents
The nonprofit organization Embracing Military Families was started by Cathy McMullen at the beginning of the U.S. entry into Afghanistan in 2001. McMullen, who lives in Peachtree City, said she had a soft spot for military children.

Thu, Jan 24, 2013 | Fort Knox -- Army STEM van visits Macdonald Intermediate School
More than 200 Macdonald Intermediate School students tested their skills in science, technology, engineering and math on the high tech display monitors of the Army STEM Van, Jan. 11.

Thu, Jan 24, 2013 | Fort Knox -- High School Students Earning Microsoft Certification/AP Students Creating Ecosystems
These stories and more found in the Fort Knox Community Schools section of The Gold Standard

Thu, Jan 24, 2013 | Fort Campbell -- Takedown Time
The Fort Campbell High School wrestling team honored their six seniors Jan. 17 during their Senior Night where they competed against Calloway County, Owensboro and White House, Tenn.

Thu, Jan 24, 2013 | Program celebrates life of Dr. MLK Jr.
Soldiers and Family members came together to remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a commemorative program at the post theater Jan. 17.

Fri, Jan 18, 2013 | Fort Campbell--Keith lists Galbreath among favorites
Written on a creased sheet of paper he had previously tucked away in his sports coat, Mike Keith read off a list of his ten favorite football players. Keith has crossed paths with some greats in his over 30 years as a sports broadcaster

Thu, Jan 17, 2013 | Fort Knox High School --Student Selected for United States Youth Program and Science Class Designs Model Rockets
Kayla Rowsey, a high school senior from Fort Knox High School, has been one of the two selected juniors and seniors from Kentucky to represent the commonwealth in the 51st annual United States Youth Program

Tue, Jan 15, 2013 | Fort Campbell -- Memorable Finish--Hix responds after lost season to win coveted Harry Galbreath Award
When Fort Campbell was making its run to the 3A state playoff semifinals during the 2011 season, Koty Hix could only stand and watch.

Mon, Dec 24, 2012 | FCHS--With a Parent Off Again at War, a Holiday of Pride and Isolation
Signs of the season have been everywhere at Fort Campbell High School over the last couple of weeks: including thousands of parents being deployed yet again in Afghanistan.

Wed, Dec 12, 2012 | Students Graduate from DARE Program
More than 70 fifth graders graduate from D.A.R.E.

Thu, Dec 6, 2012 | Fort Campbell - Welcome to Gnash-ville
On a Friday afternoon, very close to the end of the school day, two students sit at a long table in the otherwise empty cafeteria at Fort Campbell’s Wassom Middle School.

Fri, Nov 30, 2012 | Ringing in the Holiday Season
A festive holiday crowd filled the Phenix City Amphitheater on Thursday night for the annual Christmas Show.

Wed, Nov 28, 2012 | FCHS students solving the world’s problems
“Solving the world’s problems” is usually a euphemism for sitting around and shooting the breeze, but there is a class at Fort Campbell High School that really is tackling the world’s problems in the same manner that the world does.

Wed, Nov 28, 2012 | Fort Campbell -- Mobile science lab visits Barsanti Elementary
When it comes to teaching science, Jason Hodge is sure of one thing. “I’m a big, big believer in the fact that if a kid enjoys what they’re doing, they’re going to learn something,” he said.

Mon, Nov 26, 2012 | Fort Campbell Schools - Thanksgiving Feast
Thankgiving Decoration Fort Campbell Schools prepared their Thanksgiving Feast Nov. 14-16. To inspire the kitchen staff to prepare an exceptional meal and to encourage workers to enhance the décor of their kitchens and serving areas

Tue, Nov 20, 2012 | Fort Campbell -- Lady Falcons: Standing taller, ready for action
As senior Allie Tellez prepares for her third and final season with the Fort Campbell Lady Falcons basketball team, she looks back on the many changes the team has endured over the seasons.

Tue, Nov 20, 2012 | Fort Campbell -- Barsanti Elementary School cleans up for recycle day
30 Student Council and Gifted Resource students from Barsanti Elementary School took part in “America Recycles Day” with the leadership of Sylvia Crawford.

Mon, Nov 19, 2012 | Fort Campbell -- Mahaffey Middle School students honored
Mahaffey Middle School Academic Team Mahaffey Middle School students honored at the 11th annual Kentucky New Era / Rotary Regional Academic All-Star Team Awards and Recognition Ceremony

Mon, Nov 19, 2012 | Fort Campbell High School Model United Nations Students Place in Vanderbilt University
Three Fort Campbell High School Model United Nations (MUN) students received awards and recognition at a recent MUN Conference competition at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn.

Fri, Nov 16, 2012 | Fort Campbell -- ‘Full of Heart’: Martinez returns to post to promote new book
Before appearing on the world stage, J.R. Martinez served his country as a 101st Airborne Division Screaming Eagle.

Thu, Nov 15, 2012 | Fort Campbell -- Clipped Wings
The Falcons bid farewell to their dreams of a fourth state championship Friday night at Fryar Stadium when they lost to South Warren High School 24-7 in round two of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association Class 3-A Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl.

Thu, Nov 15, 2012 | Fort Campbell -- FCHS wrestling team ‘loaded with talent’
Bragging 10 returning starters and nine returning seniors, the Fort Campbell High School wrestling team is a force to reckon with.

Wed, Nov 7, 2012 | Fort Campbell -- Post 233 to Host Veterans Day Program
The Fort Campbell High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps will present the colors, and FCHS senior Jessica Rodriguez, a member of the school choir, will sing the National Anthem.

Wed, Nov 7, 2012 | Fort Campbell 57 -- Hart County 8
Fort Campbell rolls in first playoff game.

Sat, Nov 3, 2012 | Fort Campbell -- Falcons Roll in Opener
Even with a shaky start and far too many penalties and turnovers, Fort Campbell still exercised its will against Hart County in the opening round of the Class 3A playoffs.

Fri, Nov 2, 2012 | New Superintendent for GA/AL District Announced
Dr. Christy Cabezas Dr. Christy Cabezas has been selected and has accepted the Georgia/Alabama District Superintendent’s position.

Thu, Nov 1, 2012 | K9 demonstration tops off Red Ribbon Week
Police officers came by the Fort Rucker Primary School and taught students an important lesson . . .

Thu, Nov 1, 2012 | Fort Knox --- Walker Students Win "State Championship"
Walker Intermediate School has won the state championship for the President’s Physical Fitness Challenge. Walker is one of three Kentucky schools to receive this award for last school year.

Tue, Oct 30, 2012 | Rapper encourages positive choices
Texas-based rapper Litarodi speaks to a gym packed full of Faith Middle School students. What do you do when you have a choice to make? Texas-based rapper Litarodi posed this question to Faith MS Wednesday. . ,

Thu, Oct 25, 2012 | Lady Liberty raises her torch at Knox Schools
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore,” so said “Lady Liberty” when she visited students from Fort Knox’s Macdonald and Walker Intermediate schools.

Thu, Oct 25, 2012 | Fort Cambell-Lucas ES 526th BSB, school team up for health challenge
Next to Lucas Elementary School, there is a large, grassy field. On Friday, that field was rigged with ropes and ramps, looking every bit like a military-style navigation course.

Thu, Oct 25, 2012 | Burrows Elementary promotes Red Ribbon Week
Josephine, Ana, Reagen and Jaime are among 137 Burrows Elementary School fourth-and fifth-graders gathered outside the school, holding a red ribbon to collectively pledge against substance abuse. The event, held Monday, kicked-off the schools’ Red Ribbon Week. Burrows Elementary School students and teachers, dressed in red T-shirts gathered in front of the school Monday morning to take a stand against substance abuse.

Thu, Oct 25, 2012 | Warriors go all-out, regardless of odds
The Quantico Middle/High School Warriors rally during their Aug. 31 game against Massanutten Military Academy. Though winless through last Friday’s game, the team remains undaunted, bringing spirit and determination to each play.

Wed, Oct 24, 2012 | Dexter Elementary students learn positive skills in Bully Boot Camp
Bully Boot Camp was created to foster positive behaviors in students.

Wed, Oct 24, 2012 | Military children focus of mentoring
BBBS Military Mentoring joins children of parents in the military with Bigs who are in the military, ROTC or military school. Big Brothers Big Sisters to support Fort Benning school children

Thu, Oct 18, 2012 | Fort Campbell HS Historic Homecoming
This particular homecoming is more special for students, faculty and alumni alike, as Fort Campbell High School marks its 50-year anniversary

Thu, Oct 18, 2012 | Fort Knox JROTC Obstacle Course Funded
The Fort Knox Community Schools recently received $175,000 to construct a JROTC obstacle course adjacent to Bldg. 7474A, near Scott Middle School.

Thu, Oct 18, 2012 | Fort Rucker Primary School Fire Prevention Week
Jim Ussery, Fort Rucker firefighter, teaches the students at Fort Rucker Primary School to not be afraid of firefighters in their firefighting uniforms during an event for Fire Prevention Week at the Fort Rucker Primary School Oct. 12. Fort Rucker fire prevention officials along with the Fort Rucker Fire Department educated the installation on the importance of fire safety . . .

Tue, Oct 16, 2012 | McBride Kicks off P.I.E.
McBride Elementary School celebrated — with songs and cheer — another Partners in Education year with their partner, the 192nd Infantry Brigade, Wednesday.

Tue, Oct 16, 2012 | Fort Campbell JROTC Drill Team Wins
The Fort Campbell High School (FCHS), JROTC Drill team won the title of overall drill champion on October 6, at the North Bullitt High School Drill competition in Shepardsville,KY.

Tue, Oct 16, 2012 | Fort Campbell High School--Call of Duty
In most of the United States, parents can usually attend their son's local high school football games. On the military base in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, that luxury can be snatched away without warning

Sat, Oct 13, 2012 | Quantico Lady Warriors Win Volleyball Pool Play Tournament
Quantico High School Lady Warriors volleyball team wins the 2012 Quantico Invitational Pool Play Tournament for volleyball on Saturday, 12 Oct. 2012

Thu, Oct 11, 2012 | Teen aims to help Soldiers
Fourteen-year-old Hannah Rauhut didn’t expect her class project on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to launch her to where she is now.

Thu, Oct 11, 2012 | Students participate in the Great Egg Drop
Wilson Elementary School gifted teacher, Lisa Galloway with students that participated in the egg-drop activity. The Great Egg Drop is an activity to get students focused on and interested in the sciences as part of the national Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program.

Wed, Oct 10, 2012 | Western Kentucky Standout Lived Early Childhood in Enterprise
The whistles were blowing in the background as Antonio Andrews took a quick break from practice Tuesday afternoon for the phone interview session. “I’ve got to get back out there,” Andrews said, apologizing for having to cut the interview short

Fri, Oct 5, 2012 | "Tough to Talk" promotes dialogue
Faith Middle School is taking a new initiative to help create dialogue between parents and the children with its new "Tough to Talk" series.

Thu, Oct 4, 2012 | Fort Campbell Disarms Lady Rockets
The Lady Falcons won their largest shutout victory of the season, Sept. 27, at home against Crittenden County.

Thu, Oct 4, 2012 | Macdonald Intermediate School to Host 5k Run/Walk Nov 3
Macdonald Intermediate School’s third annual 5k run/walk will be held Nov. 3 at 8 a.m. The route starts at school, loops around the post, and finishes back at Macdonald, Bldg. 7729, 128 McCracken Street.

Fri, Sep 28, 2012 | "Interview-A-Veteran" contest under way
A 12-year tradition continues as students of Clarksville/Montgomery County and Fort Campbell Schools once again have the opportunity to take part in the Kiwanis Club Memories of Service and Sacrifice Committee “Interview-A-Veteran” contest.

Fri, Sep 28, 2012 | Fort Campbell Takes Critical Steps Toward Winning District Title
The Fort Campbell Falcons beat Paducah Tilghman 43-14 Friday night at Fryar Stadium, clinching a playoff berth with three weeks still remaining in the season.

Thu, Sep 27, 2012 | Knox Golf Teams Compete at Region
The 2012 Fort Knox golf team entered the season with lots of new faces eager to learn and eager to improve.

Wed, Sep 26, 2012 | Fort Campbell Student has sights on the Stars
Most high school seniors are not very sure about what they want to do for a career after graduation. Fort Campbell High School senior is 100-percent sure that she wants to be a space engineer.

Wed, Sep 19, 2012 | Falcons Fall to County Rival; District Games Ahead
District play begins this week in high school football and Fort Campbell is looking to get off to a good start.

Tue, Sep 18, 2012 | FCHS JROTC Raider Team Wins Big in Sports Challenge
FCHS 2012-2013 JROTC Raider Team FCHS JROTC Raider team dominated the wins at the Paducah-Tilghman High School, Sports Challenge on Saturday, September 15th, 2012 at Paducah, KY.

Thu, Sep 13, 2012 | Fort Rucker Primary School Open House Educates Parents
The first days of school can be difficult for some Families, but the Fort Rucker Primary School makes it easier for parents by educating them on what a typical day for their child is like.

Thu, Sep 13, 2012 | Students Learn Importance of "Everyday Heroes"
The gymnasium at Fort Rucker Primary School was filled with students and staff wearing red, white and blue to celebrate Hero Day Sept. 11.

Wed, Sep 12, 2012 | West Point Students Encouraged to Stay Fit, Study Hard
It was the first assembly of the new school year at the West Point Middle School and students were treated to a visit from two N.Y. Giants who were promoting the NFL's Play 60 program . . .

Fri, Sep 7, 2012 | Friday Night Lights
The Quantico Middle/High School Warriors squared off against the Fredericksburg Christian School Eagles in Fredericksburg on Friday.

Wed, Sep 5, 2012 | Anti-bullying Play Coming to Fort Benning Schools
Fort Benning elementary school students will explore the issue of bullying September 18-20 through a Family Theatre production of the play, Bully Goats Griff.

Wed, Aug 29, 2012 | Military Kid Tackles PTSD for School Project
A Backpack Journalist Hannah Rauhut poses with retired Sgt. Maj. Sam Rhodes, founder of Wounded Warrior Horsemanship program. 13-year-old student educates her peers on post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Wed, Aug 29, 2012 | Why P.I.E. is important to News 3
News 3 reporter Sydney Cameron shared her experiences with Ms. Cruz’ 5th graders in the Science Lab. Sydney also answered questions by the students and spent time volunteering in the Media Center.

Wed, Aug 29, 2012 | Stopping Bullying When You See It
Take a stand. Lend a hand. Stop bullying now! is the slogan for the Department of Defense Education Activity’s anti-bullying campaign, which began last year. Many states have laws that address both bullying and cyber-bullying.

Fri, Aug 24, 2012 | Military kids head back to school on the base
Students who attend school at Fort Jackson listen to their teacher reading them a book. At first glance, the classrooms in Pierce Terrace Elementary look like any other school. However, behind the walls is Fort Jackson, the nation’s largest Army training facility.

Thu, Aug 23, 2012 | DODEA focuses on teacher development for new school year
Students make their way to Jackson Elementary for their first day of school on post, Aug. 6. Students heading back to DoDEA schools are likely to see many improvements, including modernized classrooms, the latest technology, new course offerings, healthier school lunches and even some new academic requirements.

Thu, Aug 23, 2012 | How parents, children can work together to make school year a success
As the school year begins on Fort Bragg, the stresses of the military lifestyle on the Family are compounded by the demands of the new academic year. Children and parents are faced with competing demands on their time and attention.

Mon, Aug 20, 2012 | Quantico Middle/High School Receives New Principal
Students attending Marine Corps Base Quantico Middle/High School won’t just be receiving new schedules and classes on Aug. 22. Michael A. Johnson will be walking through the halls as the new principal when they arrive.

Wed, Aug 15, 2012 | Falcons Volleyball Victorious in Season Opener
The season is barely underway, but things are looking good for the Fort Campbell High School volleyball program.

Tue, Aug 14, 2012 | DDESS Expands E-reader Pilot
Due to three successful e-reader pilots in DDESS last year, Dr. Curtis has decided to expand the pilot for SY 12/13.

Thu, Aug 9, 2012 | School Year Brings Change, New Faces for Students
School began Aug. 6 with a mixture of both happy and sad parents and children. Though most parents are happy to see their children growing up, dropping them off for the first day of the new school can be somewhat difficult, said one parent, Amy Morder.

Thu, Aug 2, 2012 | Competitive FCHS Golf Program Tees Off
Green – it’s the color of golf; so as a green team, the Fort Campbell High School Falcons feel right at home on the golf course.

Thu, Jul 26, 2012 | Keenan Named New FCHS Athletic Director
Fort Campbell High School named Tricia Keenan as the new athletic director July 18. Keenan replaces Ken Jankowski, who resigned in June.

Wed, Jul 25, 2012 | Program Builds Resilience In Students
Although weeks away from the beginning of their freshmen year of high school, 32 students took two days out of their summer to build resilience and enhance mental performance.

Wed, Jul 25, 2012 | Meet Fort Benning's New Principals
Fort Benning welcomes three new principals at Faith Middle School, Dexter Elementary and Stowers Elementary schools.

Thu, Jul 19, 2012 | Next Generation Leaders Earn Their Stripes
Rising high school juniors and seniors, whose parents are active-duty service members, tackle the challenges of leadership during the Semper Fi Fund Kids Camp and Mentor Program at Outdoor Odyssey in Laurel, Pa., recently

Tue, May 22, 2012 | 2012 Teacher of the Year for NY/VA/PR District
A sixth grade social studies teacher at Antilles Middle School has been named as the 2012 NY/VA/PR District Teacher of the Year.

Fri, May 18, 2012 | Graduating Identical Twins Headed to Separate Army Units
While graduates across the mid-state are collecting their diplomas, and moving into the next chapter of their lives, for two identical twins at Fort Campbell High School that next chapter involves serving their country.

Mon, May 14, 2012 | Warriors take giant step toward title
The Quantico Middle/High School Boys Baseball Team has been on a figurative rollercoaster this past week as they get faced off against two evenly matched teams right before their Delaney Athletic Conference playoff game.

Fri, May 11, 2012 | 'STEMposium' takes over Dahlgren School
Former elementary and middle school students of a certain age may be hard-pressed to remember experiments as lively and engaging as the ones taken on by students of the Dahlgren School at a May 3 "STEMposium."

Wed, May 9, 2012 | Lady Warriors Dream Big
This week in soccer, the Quantico Middle/High School Girls Varsity Team, 3-8, had their hands full as they completed against three very tough opponents: Randolph Macon Academy Yellow Jackets, Foxcroft School Eagles and Wakefield Country Day Owls.

Wed, May 9, 2012 | Warriors baseball headed to second-round playoffs
The Quantico Middle/High School Boys Baseball Team has been on a figurative rollercoaster this past week as they get faced off against two evenly matched teams right before their Delaney Athletic Conference playoff game.

Thu, May 3, 2012 | College Bound
Three Falcons athletes, along with one transfer, joined a legacy of success April 25 when they signed their national letters intent to play college football.

Wed, May 2, 2012 | Pancake breakfast benefits charities
The third annual Tim Williams Scholarship Fund Pancake Breakfast was a success Saturday at Fort Campbell High School.

Tue, Apr 24, 2012 | Quantico M/HS assessment brings tears
When Quantico Middle/High School acting Principal Dan Mulhern and School Improvement Team leader Peg Larkin got the results of their school’s recent accreditation assessment, they both broke into tears.

Mon, Apr 16, 2012 | Today’s lessons, tomorrow's victory
The Quantico Middle/High School Warriors Varsity Soccer Team had their fourth match of the season against the Highland Springs High School Springers at Highland Springs

Sun, Apr 1, 2012 | Warriors scrimmage base soccer club
The Quantico Middle/High School Warriors Boy’s Soccer Team lost a hard-fought exhibition match, 7-0, to the Quantico United Soccer Club, the base soccer team, at the Quantico Middle/High School on April 4.

Thu, Mar 29, 2012 | GTMO Multi-Cultural Observance Committee Honors Women's History Month
The event featured educational skits and performances from the installation's W.T. Sampson school students

Fri, Mar 23, 2012 | More than just pride
The Quantico Middle School High School Varsity Girls Soccer Team is trying to get things going after a very slow start this season.

Tue, Mar 20, 2012 | Ashurst Elementary Presents the Presidents
History came to life when students reenacted former U.S. presidents in a school presentation.

Tue, Mar 13, 2012 | Lady Warriors scrimmage evaluates players
The Quantico Middle/High School Lady Warriors Softball Team started their 2012 season against the Colonial Beach High School Lady Drifters in Colonial Beach on Monday.

Sat, Mar 10, 2012 | Quantico's JROTC brings home the gold . . . again
Quantico M/HS Marine Corps Junior ROTC wins the Mount Vernon Invitational Drill Team Competition for the 12th consecutive time.

Fri, Mar 9, 2012 | Stewart students kick-off Read Across America week two miles at a time
Diamond Elementary School students lined the halls of their school to help kick-off Read Across America week.

Fri, Mar 9, 2012 | Vanguard soldiers set an example at Kessler Elementary
Instead of firing at the range or running drills, some soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, spent their day, March 9, with children at Kessler Elementary

Thu, Mar 8, 2012 | Celebrating Seuss
Students at Fort Rucker Primary School enjoy games in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday.

Thu, Mar 8, 2012 | Falcons strive for winning season
The weather is getting warmer and the days are getting longer. These are perfect conditions for the start of the Fort Campbell High School baseball season.

Wed, Mar 7, 2012 | Students celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday
Fort Rucker Primary School's end-of-the-week celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday.

Wed, Mar 7, 2012 | Faith MS Cheerleaders to perform at West Point's spring football scrimmage
Fort Benning will host the West Point spring football scrimmage at Doughboy Stadium.

Thu, Mar 1, 2012 | FCHS Tennis Team Ready to Serve Up New Season
Fort Campbell’s boys and girls tennis teams are getting into the swing of things as their first matches approach March 19.

Thu, Mar 1, 2012 | 100th day, 100+ Books
by Heather Clark, Courier staff What began as a book recommendation for a Jackson Elementary fourth grade class turned into an exercise in helping and giving back to the community.

Wed, Feb 29, 2012 | Seniors guide success for FCHS wrestling team
The Fort Campbell High School wrestling program took another step forward this year, but it wouldn’t have been possible without the contributions of two seniors.

Mon, Feb 27, 2012 | Quantico M/HS Honor Their Athletic Warriors
Quantico Middle/High School held its annual winter athletic award assembly in their auditorium on Feb. 27. The ceremony featured all the winter sports programs including varsity and middle school basketball and cheerleading

Fri, Feb 24, 2012 | Lady Warriors win final game of season
In their final regular season game, the Quantico Middle/High School Lady Warriors traveled to Fredericksburg to face Saint Michael the Archangel High School Warriors

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 | E.A. White ES Celebrates 50 Years
A special tribute and a special visitor pays tribute to the student body.

Wed, Feb 15, 2012 | Warriors Beat Colonels 42-34
Quantico Middle/High School Warriors Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team went up against the Massanutten Military Academy Colonels in Woodstock, Va.

Tue, Feb 14, 2012 | Four Falcon Wrestlers Advance to State Meet
Four Fort Campbell High School wrestlers placed high enough to qualify for the state tournament over the weekend in the regionals.

Thu, Feb 9, 2012 | Fort Rucker Schools Help Post Celebrate Black History Month
Fort Rucker Elementary School 6th grader presented his drawing of a "Red Tail" to retired Lt. Col. Herbert E. Carter of the 99th Fighter Squadron, Tuskegee Airmen during the post celebration

Thu, Feb 9, 2012 | New Construction at Fort Campbell
Among the new facility projects in the design phase now are several new on-post schools. Fort Campbell DPW is working with DoDEA to plan the replacement of four elementary schools, two middle schools and construct an addition to Fort Campbell High School.

Wed, Feb 1, 2012 | White ES Celebrates 40th Birthday
Edward A. white Elementary School celebrates 50th birthday and remembers their school namesake.

Mon, Jan 30, 2012 | Saint Michaels falls to Warriors' charm
The Quantico Middle/High School Lady Warriors defeated the Saint Michael the Archangel High School Warriors from Fredericksburg, during a basketball game in Quantico on January 30, 2012.

Wed, Jan 25, 2012 | Quantico Schools Seek New Principals
Two recent retirements have resulted in a bit of a shakeup in administration at Quantico’s schools.

Tue, Jan 10, 2012 | White ES Robotics Team Success
Winning Robotics team wearing their skit The Fort Benning White Elementary School Roaring Lions Robotics team participated in the local and regional Science and Technology First Lego League Robotics competitions with great success.

Fri, Jan 6, 2012 | Deployment Tea Connects Soldiers, Spouses to Students
Fort Rucker Primary School ambassadors welcomed spouses, children and one recently deployed Soldier at the Deployment Tea. Teachers and staff at Fort Rucker Primary helped keep deployed Soldiers in touch with students and gave spouses a chance to connect at the Deployment Tea December 15, 2011.

Fri, Jan 6, 2012 | Christmas Break Resurrects the Warrior's Fire
A junior player for the Quantico Middle/High School Warriors varsity basketball team, forces his way in for a lay-up during a game against the Grace Preparatory School. QM/HS boys varsity Warriors went up against Grace Preparatory School of Stafford, Va., on January 6, 2012. The Warriors won 65-19.

Thu, Dec 8, 2011 | Fort Rucker Primary Students Send Care Packages to Deployed Soldiers.
A teacher's aide, helps students create apple cinnamon ornaments to be hung on the Christmas trees sent to deployed Soldiers Fort Rucker Primary School kindergarteners show thanks and appreciation to deployed Soldiers with Operation Celebration.

Thu, Dec 8, 2011 | Lyon County crashes boards, tops Falcons
Fort Campbell Falcons guard drives to the basket past Lyon County player in the 3rd quarter of Tuesday night’s game at Fort Campbell High School. Lyon County defeated the Falcons, 71-51, with rebounding, passing and the ability to set up shots with a half-court offense.

Thu, Dec 8, 2011 | FoodPlay comes to West Point
Joseph Bromfield, an actor for FoodPlay, interacts with the elementary school children at West Point. FoodPlay came to the West Point Middle School Monday to inform and entertain elementary school children on what is good to eat and what is not.

Thu, Dec 8, 2011 | Lejeune HS wrestling team tackles new season with high hopes
LHS wrestler holds his Swansboro High School opponent during a wrestling match at Lejeune High School. For the Lejeune High School wrestling team, the season has started off with a bang. With a team comprised of new, fresh players who seem eager to learn, the Devil Pups’ wrestling team has proven that they are up to any challenge.

Tue, Dec 6, 2011 | Fort Benning Tree and Menorah Lighting
With holiday tunes, kids from three Fort Benning schools singing, and the lighting of a menorah and Christmas trees, Fort Benning officially kicked off the holiday season.

Mon, Dec 5, 2011 | The Eagles soar over Warriors, 94-26
QM/H varsity player brings the ball down the court during a basketball game against the Freedom High School Eagles. Quantico Middle/High School Warriors Boys Varsity Basketball team was invited to the Freedom High School Annual Basketball Bash Tournament in Prince William County where four teams played but only one team was crowned champions.

Thu, Dec 1, 2011 | Falcons pass the "Quad" test
Fort Campbell Falcons’ wrestler prepares to take down his Trigg County High School opponent at the Quad Wrestling Meet Dec. 1. FCHS wins home meet against Trigg, Hopkinsville, Clarksville Academy

Wed, Nov 2, 2011 | FCHS: So Close
Poor serving to blame for FCHS volleyball loss

Wed, Nov 2, 2011 | Falcons edge past Trigg in season’s first shutout
“Defense wins championships!” is the mantra you hear from every football coach.

Fri, Oct 28, 2011 | Football Photo Gallery: Fort Campbell vs. Hopkinsville
The Falcons defeated Hopkinsville 62-0 Friday night at Fryer Stadium to give Fort Campbell's Head Coach, Shawn Berner, his 100th win.

Thu, Oct 27, 2011 | FCHS: Falcons cross country team rises above competition
The Fort Campbell girls cross country team took fifth overall in the Christian County High School cross country meet, Saturday.

Thu, Oct 20, 2011 | Fort Knox Food Service Program Encourages Healthy Choices
At Fort Knox, the 8 school cafeterias serve nutritious breakfast and lunch daily. Specifically, our food service department prepares 400 breakfast and 1,300 lunch meals every school day. Providing quality school food service is a complex process.

Thu, Oct 20, 2011 | FKHS Gym To See Big Improvements
The gym is slated for a $1.1 million renovation.

Thu, Oct 20, 2011 | Oldies Radio WHVO 1480 AM broadcasting FCHS Football Games
Oldies Radio WHVO 1480 AM is now broadcasting Fort Campbell High School Football Games.

Thu, Oct 20, 2011 | FCHS Army JROTC rated Honor Unit with Distinction
Fort Campbell High School ARMY JROTC has once again achieved the highest rating possible for SY 2010-2011, as a Honor Unit with Distinction.

Thu, Oct 20, 2011 | FCHS: Falcons Claw Webster County
An open weekend in football can never come at a bad time.

Thu, Oct 13, 2011 | FCHS: Ladies Take a Bow, Boys Soldier On
The regular soccer and volleyball seasons have come to an end, and teams are battling their way through district championships.

Thu, Oct 6, 2011 | FCHS: Soccer Senior Night
Players, parents honored during home finale for Falcons, Lady Falcons teams.

Thu, Oct 6, 2011 | 'Spark'ing Interest in Fire Prevention at Fort Campbell Schools
It only takes a spark to start a fire. It only takes a Sparky to start fire prevention safety.

Thu, Oct 6, 2011 | 'Spark'ing Interest in Fire Prevention at Fort Campbell Schools
It only takes a spark to start a fire. It only takes a Sparky to start fire prevention safety.

Sun, Oct 2, 2011 | Light at End of Hallway for Quantico Schools
A fair and balanced report on our schools at Quantico VA.

Sun, Oct 2, 2011 | Light at the End of the Hallway for Quantico Schools
A fair and balanced report on our schools at Quantico VA

Fri, Sep 30, 2011 | No place like home for LHS principal
Since graduating Lejeune High School in 1980, LHS Principal Eric Steimel has spent his entire career, teaching, mentoring and leading students within the DoDEA school system on MCB Camp Lejeune.

Thu, Sep 29, 2011 | 2012 Teacher of the Year
Mr. Gould takes great pride in announcing the selection of Mr. Tim Proskauer as the 2012 Teacher of the Year. We are very pleased to have him represent all of the teacher's in our district at the DoDEA-wide Teacher of the Year competition

Thu, Sep 22, 2011 | FCHS: Lady Falcons fail to score against Cougars in soccer
For the Lady Falcons soccer team, inability to score is keeping them from achieving their full potential.

Wed, Sep 21, 2011 | West Point Middle School earns coveted National Blue Ribbon
David Rudy (left), principal of the West Point Middle School, and teachers listen via teleconference as Dr. Mike Gould, Superintendent of DoDEA of New York/Virginia/Puerto Rico District, announces that the WPMS is one of 304 schools selected as a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School. On Sept. 15, David Rudy, principal of the West Point Middle School, learned the school was named a 2011 National Blue Ribbon school by the Department of Education.

Thu, Sep 15, 2011 | West Point Middle School Designated A Blue Ribbon School
West Point MS selected by the Department of Education as a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School.

Tue, Sep 13, 2011 | Barsanti ES Tick Survey
Tick survey of Pre-K playground conducted by Environmental Health Services.

Tue, Aug 16, 2011 | Dr. Underwood Selected as Principal for Kessler Elementary
Dr. Djuna Underwood has been named principal of Kessler Elementary School, at Fort Stewart, Ga., in the South Carolina/Fort Stewart/DoDDS-Cuba District.

Sun, Aug 7, 2011 | Mom Writes Book to Help Daughter Cope with Deployment
An Army wife writes a book to help her children cope with her husband's deployment.