School News
Corbin Independent Schools
Corbin Schools Recognized by SESC
November 21, 2016
The Southeast Southcentral Educational Cooperative, SESC, recognized
area schools for the 2016 Kentucky test scores. The meeting was held
at the Corbin Center where SESC Executive Director, David Johnson,
presented recognition banners to area schools for their achievements.
The Corbin Independent School District received numerous awards
at the event. The Corbin Independent School District received a Gold
Medalist banner for being named a Distinguished District and scoring
in the 98th percentile in the state. Corbin High School and Corbin
Intermediate School each received a School of Distinction banner for
scoring between the 95th and 99th percentile in the state. A School
of Distinction is the highest honor and individual school can achieve.
Corbin Middle and Corbin Elementary Schools were both named
Distinguished Schools. Corbin Elementary received a Distinguished
School banner and Corbin Middle School received a Bronze Medalist
banner.
The Corbin Independent School District was also named a District of
Distinction. SESC will provide a banner recognizing the district for
that accomplishment at a later date. Originally Corbin School District
was named a Distinguished District but earned the higher District of
Distinction title due to school data changes.
Corbin Schools administrators were present at the meeting to receive the
awards. The Kentucky Commissioner of Education was also present to
congratulate the schools.
School News
November 21, 2016
Corbin Independent Schools
CMS Hosts Global Leadership Project
Corbin Middle School students
participated in a Global Service
Learning Project to help children in
need.
Corbin Middle School
students, joined by parents,
staff, and community
members, created paper
hands to mail to the Student
Rebuild Organization. Students
Rebuild is a nonprofit organization
geared toward helping children.
For every helping hand created the
organization donates $1.90 to children’s
charities around the world.
“The project raises awareness to children
living in poverty in developing countries
and gives students the opportunity to really
do something to help. We live in a diverse global society, it is important for students to learn about global issues.” Corbin Middle
School Media Specialist Jennifer Gordon said.
Approximately 3,500 hands were created at the event, which put a large dent in the middle schools goal of 5,000 hands. More
than 30 students, parents, and community members attended the public event. The middle school plans to continue working
towards their goal.
Thanksgiving Break
November 23 - 25
School News
November 21, 2016
Corbin Independent Schools
Corbin Schools Hosts Regional KSBA Meeting
Corbin Schools hosted the Regional Kentucky School Boards Association, KSBA, Meeting at the Corbin
Center.
The event was hosted by Corbin Schools due to Corbin Board of Education Chairperson, Kim Croley,
serving as the Regional Board Chairperson. Croley was elected chairperson in 2014 and serves the
Upper Cumberland region. The meeting consisted of a dinner as well as presentations and workshops
for the regions board members and superintendents.
KSBA holds annual regional meetings in each region of Kentucky to present information and discuss each regions unique needs.
Approximately 60 board members and superintendents attended the meeting. Each person received a small gift and door prizes
were presented following the meetings.
Corbin High School students, Zac Hart and Abbi Disney, provided musical entertainment for the guests and student Molli
Mulberry assisted at the sign in table. Board members and superintendents were very complimentary of the meeting and
facilities.
Corbin Schools Hosts Museum Nights
Corbin Primary, Elementary, and Intermediate Schools hosted museum nights to showcase student work.
Parents, students, staff, and community members were invited to the schools to view the students projects. The school displays
the work students have completed through project based learning.
All students at the schools take part in museum nights. They create the work, help set up the displays, and guide parents and
community members through the project filled hallways.
School News
November 21, 2016
Corbin Independent Schools
CHS Hosts 3rd Grade Science Day
Corbin High School Science classes hosted a science day for Corbin Elementary students.
The high school students taught approximately 250 third grade students about fossils, leaf identification, constellations, track
identification, earthquakes, gravity, force, natural resources, and food chains. Each topic was addressed in 15 - 20 minute
presentations and activities for the students. Each presentation station was led by two high school students, the elementary
students rotated to each station.
The purpose of the event was to show both the younger and older students that science can be fun. The high school students
were able to teach science concepts to the younger students in a fun and interactive way. However, to successfully complete their
presentations they had to research science core content, design lesson plans, and be able to explain the concepts to the younger
students.
The high school sciences classes complete the science day for elementary students each year. The elementary teachers commented
they enjoy the trip each year because it is just a short bus ride away and students get the opportunity to spend the entire day
participating in fun experiments while learning about science.
Childress Signs with Midway University
Corbin High School Senior John-Austin Childress signed to play golf with Midway University.
Childress has been a member of the Corbin High School Varsity golf
team for three years. He was named first team All-Conference for
the 2015 and 2016 seasons and second team All-Conference in 2014.
In his senior season Childress accomplished four top five finishes
and nine top twenty finishes. Childress will be a part of the first
recruiting class for Midway University Men’s Golf.
“We are extremely excited to have John-Austin play at Midway,”
Midway Men’s Golf Coach Otis Smith said. “A lot of hard work
has led to this day and we are glad to be able to celebrate his
accomplishments in golf and in the classroom.”
School News
Corbin Independent Schools
November 21, 2016
Corbin Schools Celebrate Veterans Day
Corbin Schools hosted numerous events to recognize local Veterans on Veterans Day.
Each school hosted a ceremony celebrating the men and women who have served in the
armed forces. The students were able to invite Veterans to the ceremonies.
Corbin Primary and Elementary students invited Veterans to a special morning assembly
and breakfast. Students got the opportunity to greet and thank each Veteran following the
ceremony. The students were also able to enjoy breakfast with the Veterans at the school.
Each school had approximately 80 Veterans attend the ceremony.
“Our Veterans Day program was a huge success.” Corbin Elementary Principal Chris
Webb said. “This was definitely the biggest crowd we have had for a Veterans Day
program. I want to commend our students for the respect that was shown throughout the
presentation.”
Corbin Intermediate School hosted an afternoon celebration. Numerous Veterans attended
the event. Following the ceremony students went through and thanked each Veteran for
their service. The Students also created a large Veteran Day display with photos of their
Veteran family members.
Corbin Middle School art students provided special gifts to each Veteran who attended
their ceremony. A local Veteran served as a guest speaker at the middle school event.
Corbin High School hosted a completely student led ceremony this year. The Corbin High
School JROTC and band planned and organized the Veterans Day event.
CPS, CES Hosts Anti-Bullying Program
Corbin Primary and Corbin Elementary
Schools hosted an anti-bullying
assembly, Omega Man.
Omega Man is a superhero theme
school presentation that focuses on
bullying and how it negatively impacts
others. The superhero identity captures
students attention and helps keep them
actively in engaged in the presentation.
The presenter, superhero Dynamo, spoke to the students about bullying, good character, and being a dream-maker. He also kept
the students engaged by performing stunts and involving the students in numerous activities.
The primary and elementary schools host an anti-bullying assembly every year. The schools hope to encourage students to
respect others and develop good overall character.
School News
November 21, 2016
Corbin Independent Schools
CPC Celebrates Thanksgiving
CMS Band & Choir
Perform For CPS
Corbin Preschool Center celebrated the Thanksgiving Holiday with a special
feast.
Students had the opportunity to dress as Pilgrims or Indians for the feast.
The special meal pairs with a unit of study on the first Thanksgiving. All the
students, Pilgrims and Indians, sit together for the meal. They also studied
the types of food eaten during that time period. Everything the students ate
during their feast was natural food that could be grown.
The preschool center hosts a Thanksgiving feast every year.
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The Corbin Middle School band and choir
performed a Halloween concert for Corbin
Primary students.
The band and choir performed popular
Halloween theme songs for the students
including songs such as Monster Mash and
The Addams Family theme song. Corbin
Primary students were able to participate in
activities throughout the concert. The band
and choir students chose numerous volunteers
for activities. They also performed musical
numbers with dance moves in which the
younger students could participate.
The CMS band and choir also taught the
students basic music terms such as forte and
piano. They also introduced each instrument
and explained the instrument families to the
students.
School News
November 21, 2016
Corbin Independent Schools
Corbin Schools Celebrate Halloween
Corbin Schools celebrated Halloween with multiple fun and educational activities for students.
Corbin Middle School hosted their annual Scientist project for Halloween.
The project consisted of Corbin Middle School seventh grade students dressing as an assigned scientist and presenting a
presentation to the class. The students are required to research their scientist, complete a biography poster, and give a speech on
why their scientist should win the lifetime achievement award in science. Students portrayed scientists such as Ben Franklin, Jane
Goodall, and Neil Armstrong. Each student portrayed a different a scientist.
Corbin Intermediate held their annual vocabulary parade to celebrate Halloween.
Each student at Corbin Intermediate School dressed as a vocabulary word. The students received their
words in class and created unique outfits to portray their assigned word. The students marched
around the school to show off their outfits to teachers and
parents.
Corbin Elementary celebrated Halloween with book
character day.
Students dressed up as their favorite book character.
The students dressed as popular characters such as Pippy
Longstocking. The purpose of the event was to encourage reading
and sharing stories among students.
Corbin Preschool and Corbin Primary School hosted their annual Trunk
or Treat to celebrate Halloween.
Trunk or Treat consists of parents or guardians setting up their cars to
hand out candy to the students. Parents decorate the trunks of their cars
for the students to view. The students are able to visit each car to receive
treats. Parents had to sign up in advance for the event.