Breathitt School system has 4 indictments (Update) »

Breathitt School system has 4 indictments (Update)

In a shocking development in a case that involved an adult, Charles Andrew Mitchell, 27, of Breathitt County, accused of several sex related crimes against minor children under the age of 16 years old, 4Breathitt School System members have been indicted.  According to the indictments, Superintendent Arch Turner, along with David Napier, teacher Michael Blowing and [...]

Mrs. Clara Gabbard Regional Finalist for State Award »

Mrs. Clara Gabbard Regional Finalist for State Award

Clara Gabbard, a preschool teacher at LBJ Elementary, recently received word that she had been chosen as a finalist for the Kentucky Outstanding Civic Education Leadership Award. The judges agreed that it was amazing and impressive to read about what Mrs. Gabbard is doing for her students and the Commonwealth of Kentucky through her work [...]

LBJ Cybers Advance to State »

LBJ Cybers Advance to State

LBJ Elementary School is so proud to announce that Adrianna Coomer and Makenzie Neace will be moving on to the state STLP championship in May as state-selected cyber reporters.  The STLP or Student Technology Leadership Program allows students to learn and demonstrate skills using technology.  One of those skills is writing news articles using computers [...]

LBJ Cowboys are Back in the Saddle! »

LBJ Cowboys are Back in the Saddle!

Students at LBJ Elementary are riding into a new school year full of excitement and learning.  These young cowboys and cowgirls are ready to round up a great time while they learn many new things.              The first day of school is an exciting one.  It can also be a little scary for the [...]

LBJ STLP Wins Honors at State Championship »

LBJ STLP Wins Honors at State Championship

LBJ Elementary is proud to have a very active and strong STLP or Student Technology Leadership Program.  On May 11th and 12th, the LBJ STLP traveled to Rupp Arena in Lexington for the annual state championship.  During the day, STLP students competed in areas of digital photography, digital art, video gaming, cyber reporting, and school [...]

LBJ STLP Students Win State Recognition in Photography »

LBJ STLP Students Win State Recognition in Photography

LBJ Elementary is proud to have a very active STLP or Student Leadership Technology Program.  One of the activities for the students in the program is digital photography and photo manipulation.  Recently, Zach Hall and Kayla Moore, 6th grade students at LBJ, received news that their entries into the state STLP digital photography competition had [...]

LBJ Awards Academic Achievers »

LBJ Awards Academic Achievers

On April 9th, students at LBJ Elementary were honored for their hard work and achievements on last year’s CATS exams.  Students in 4th – 7th grades were given medals for testing either distinguished or proficient in areas such as reading and math.  Students were pleased to be recognized for their hard work. They loved the [...]

LBJ Elementary Goes for the Glory at Regional Governor’s Cup »

LBJ Elementary Goes for the Glory at Regional Governor’s Cup

                The LBJ Elementary Academic Team is pleased with their performance at the recent Governor’s Cup competitions.  Bringing home the regional championship trophy, they proved that they have what it takes to compete with the best minds in the region…and win.             March 20th arrived as a beautiful sunny Saturday here in Eastern Kentucky.  For [...]

LBJ Elementary Academic Team Wins District Governor’s Cup Championship »

LBJ Elementary Academic Team Wins District Governor’s Cup Championship

Saturday, February 27th, started out cold and dreary.  However, the snow couldn’t chill the spirits of several young minds from around the county.  They knew that the 2010 District Governor’s Cup was going to be held at LBJ Elementary that day.  This was their chance to show off their academic prowess….and show the world just [...]

LBJ Students Enchanted by Guest Artist »

LBJ Students Enchanted by Guest Artist

LBJ Students Enchanted by Guest Artist  On Wednesday, February 24th, LBJ students were given a special treat.  They were able to watch a live demonstration of a unique type of artwork being created.  They were thrilled to be visited by artist Samuel R. Montaño.  He is the brother of LBJ Spanish teacher, Maria Montaño.  Samuel [...]

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