2010-2011 1420 CENTRAL AVENUE - PO BOX 3000 - ASHLAND, KY 41105-3000

PHONE: 606-327-2706 - FAX: 606-327-2705 - WEBSITE: www.ashland.kyschools.us

MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT Welcome to the Ashland Independent Schools for the 2010-2011 school year!

The Board of Education and staff wish to assist you in being informed on important activities and dates throughout the school year. From the heart of our educational system, classroom instruction, and all related programs and person- nel, we are committed to doing “Whatever It Takes” to insure the highest quality of educational programming for every student under our charge. Informed parents, guardians and caregivers will become more positive forces towards assist- ing in an effective school experience for our students. Become involved with your Site-Based Council...Be a volun- teer...Provide the environment and encouragement at home... Do “Whatever It Takes”...You can be a major factor in help- ing to assure that your child’s greatest potentials are realized. Through communication and participation, we will work together for a rich and productive educational year. I urge you to become involved! Our students deserve all of our best efforts at home and school every day. The Ashland Independent Schools hope you will be part of our history of Educational Excellence! Stephen E. Gilmore Superintendent

2010-2011 ASHLAND INDEPENDENT CALENDAR

AUGUST 17 OPENING DAY FOR TEACHERS AUGUST 18 FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS AUGUST 31 FIRST DAY FOR HEAD START STUDENTS SEPTEMBER 6 LABOR DAY-NO SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 13-24 FALL TESTING WINDOW OCTOBER 1 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT-NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 1 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT-NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 2 ELECTION DAY-P.D. DAY-NO SCHOOL NOVEMBER 24-26 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY DECEMBER 20-31 CHRISTMAS VACATION JANUARY 3 RETURN TO SCHOOL JANUARY 17 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY-NO SCHOOL MARCH 15 BLAZER ACT TEST MARCH 29 BLAZER ACT MAKEUP TEST APRIL 4-8 SPRING BREAK APRIL 18-29 SPRING TESTING WINDOW MAY 17 ELECTION DAY-P.D. DAY-NO SCHOOL MAY 23 LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS MAY 24 CLOSING DAY FOR TEACHERS The school calendar consists of 185 days which include 175 instructional days, 4 staff development days, 4 holidays, 1 opening day and 1 closing day. GRADING PERIODS: The nine weeks of grading periods are scheduled as follows: August 18-October 20 October 21-January 11 January 12-March 15 March 16-May 23 SCHOOL HOURS: Blazer 8:20-3:25 Verity 8:30-3:35 Elementary 7:55-2:55 SNOW MAKE-UP DAYS: MAY 24-31, and JUNE 1-7. Check individual schools’ monthly calendars or www.ashland.kyschools.us for date changes and conditions. GRADUATION DATE: The last day for students, which will be determined by the number of days missed during the school year.

ASHLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION P.J. STRINGER, JR., MOLLY WEBB,

CAROL JACKSON, FRANK DEMARTINO, AND TRISH HALL

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS Regular meetings are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 5:30p.m. in the Board of Education Building at 1420 Central Avenue. Any changes in the regularly scheduled times or locations will be made public by news media announcements. Special meetings are called when necessary with public notification by news media announce- ments. All meetings are open and the public is invited to attend. Call 606-327-2706 for more information.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Ashland Independent School District, as a standard for excellence in Kentucky and the nation, is to ensure for each student a globally comprehensive education in a positive, nurturing environment which provides individualized learning opportunities, produces responsible citizens and instills a desire for lifelong learning through quality instructional programs, sound fiscal management, visionary leadership and a partnership involving home, school and community.

SCHOOLS PRINCIPALS PHONE CRABBE BRAD GREENE 327-2730 HAGER LINDA CALHOUN 327-2731 OAKVIEW NANCY McHENRY 327-2733 POAGE BOB BLANKENSHIP 327-2734 CHARLES RUSSELL STEVE SALYERS 327-2735 VERITY/CENTRAL SCHOOL DAVID GREENE 327-2727 BLAZER DEREK RUNYON 327-6040

DIRECTORY 606-327-2706 + EXTENSION

STEVE GILMORE SUPERINTENDENT…………..…....2726 CARY WILLIAMS TECHNOLOGY……………...2737 LISA HENSON STUDENT SERVICES…………..….2727 THERESA WATTS HEALTH/WELLNESS……....2709 TIM WALTERS FINANCE……………………….…....2722 CLARA STAPLETON FOODSERVICE……..…........2724 RICHARD OPPENHEIMER STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT…….....2711 JACQUI THORNBURG HEAD START….……….327-2715 PATSY LINDSEY PUPIL PERSONNEL/TITLE 1.…….2715 JOE FRALEY TRANSP/MAINT….327-2717/5472

WELCOME BACK

ENROLLING

A student must meet the age requirements as mandated by the Kentucky Department of Education. School attendance is compulsory in KY for children between the ages of 6 and 16. To begin entry level, a child must be five years old on or be- fore October 1. To be eligible for first year Primary, a child must have successfully completed entry level and be six years old on or before October 1. An official copy of the student’s birth certificate and Social Security card is required for registration. The state requires all children entering a KY school for the first time to present a valid immunization certificate and physical examination form. Students who transfer from out- of-state districts are allowed 30 days to meet immunization requirements after presenting out-of-state immunization re- cords. Also, out-of-state students must have another physical recorded on KY state forms. Registration for classes is handled at the school which the student will attend. Pre-registration for entry level is held each spring and again in August prior to the opening of school. Parents who do not pre-register their children should register them at their local school prior to the first day of classes. The dates are announced through the media. For more information, call Pupil Personnel at 606-327-2706, ext.2715.

THE CODE OF ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR AND DISCIPLINE

The code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline has been developed to help ensure a stable learning climate, to provide a clear set of regulations governing the behavior of students, to establish guidelines for certain infractions of the regula- tions, and to clarify formal and informal procedural due process rights. The Ashland Independent School District pledges to respect the rights and feelings of students, parents, guardians and educators, to provide the best possible educational experiences for all students in a safe and nurturing environment, and to administer the discipline code in a firm, fair and consistent manner. A copy of the code is distributed to each student at the be- ginning of each school year. In addition, parents must sign that they have received/seen the Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline and must return this affirmation to their child’s school. For more information contact your child’s principal or Student Services at 606-327-2706, ext. 2728.

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Poage SBDM, 3:15 AYSC’s Readifest for Blazer and Verity Students at Verity, 10:00-1:00

Verity SBDM, 4:00 Charles Russell SBDM, 5:30 Crabbe Kindercamp, 8:30- 12:30

Blazer Blitz 10:00- 1:00 Hager AR-Open Checkout, 9:00-11:00 Crabbe Kindercamp, 8:30- 3:30 Oakview Kindercamp

Blazer Blitz, 3:00-6:00 Oakview Kindercamp

Blazer Blitz, 11:00- 1:00 Verity Jumpstart, 9:00- 12:00 Hager Kindergarten Screenings, 9:00-4:00 Oakview Kindercamp

Blazer Freshman Orientation, Gym, 10:00-11:30 Hager Kindercamp, 8:30- 11:00

Hager Ice Cream Social, 3:00-4:00 Oakview Meet and Greet, 2:00-3:30 Crabbe Ice Cream Social, 3:00-4:30

Charles Russell Ice Cream Social, 6:00-7:00

OPENING DAY FOR TEACHERS

FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS Head Start 4 Year Old Screenings, 9:00-2:00 Charles Russell Boo-Hoo Breakfast for Kinder- garten Parents, 8:15

Head Start 3 Year Old Screenings, 9:00-2:00 Crabbe Open House- Readifest, 5:30-6:30

Board of Education 5:30

Poage-School Pictures

Blazer Open House, 6:30 Head Start Open House, 6:00, Parent Meeting, 6:30

Head Start-First Day For Students

BLENDED PRESCHOOL PROGRAM

Head Start is a federally-funded program providing preschool for children (ages 3- 5) who meet income eligibility guidelines or criteria for having a disability. A comprehensive program is designed to meet their educational, emotional, social, health, nutritional, cultural, and psycho- logical needs. An essential part of every Head Start program is the involvement of families in parent education, program planning and activities. State Funded Preschool offers services that promote the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of 3-4 year old children in a developmentally- appropriate setting. This program is for children who: - are 4 years old by October 1 and whose families meet income eligibil- ity guidelines. - are three years old or older who have a disability.

For more information, call 327-2715.

ASHLAND HEAD START

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LABOR DAY

**NO SCHOOL**

Crabbe SBDM, 3:30 Crabbe PTO, 6:00

Hager 1st Grade Grandparents’ Day Oakview-School Pictures Charles Russell-School Pictures

Head Start “Take the Lead Read,” 6:00 SAFRC Advisory Council, 11:30

Rosh Hashanah Begins

Hager-School Pictures Crabbe-School Pictures

Grandparents’ Day

Blazer SBDM, 3:40 Verity SBDM, 4:00 Hager SBDM, 3:30 Oakview SBDM, 4:30 Oakview PTO, 6:00 Charles Russell PTO, 6:00 Charles Russell Open House, 6:00-7:00 Verity Open House, 6:00 Hager Book Fair Begins

Blazer-School Pictures Hager Open House, 5:30- 6:00 Head Start Parent Committee Meeting, 6:00 Head Start Policy Council Meeting, 6:30

Blazer-School Pictures Hager 2nd Grade Grandparents’ Day

Charles Russell SBDM, 5:30

Hager 3rd Grade Grandparents’ Day

AFRC Advisory Council, 11:30

First Day of Autumn

Board of Education 5:30

Head Start Grandparents’ Day

Verity-School Pictures Verity-Sports Pictures Hager 4th and 5th Grade Grandparents’ Day

FALL TESTING WINDOW SEPTEMBER 13-24, 2010

Yom Kippur

HAGER ELEMENTARY

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

**NO SCHOOL**

Crabbe Fall Carnival, 12:00-3:00

Blazer SBDM, 3:40 Crabbe SBDM, 3:30 Hager SBDM, 3:30 Charles Russell PTO, 6:00 Oakview SBDM, 4:30 Oakview PTO, 4:30

Crabbe PTO, 6:00 Hager 6th Grade Grandparents Day Poage SBDM, 3:15

Blazer Homecoming Carnival, 4:00-6:00, Blazer

Charles Russell Fall Festival, 11:00-1:00

Blazer Homecoming Dance, 8:00-11:00

Verity SBDM, 4:00 Charles Russell SBDM, 5:30

Columbus Day

Head Start Parent Committee Meeting, 6:00 Head Start Policy Council Meeting, 6:30 Blazer Band Concert, 7:00, Central Park

Blazer PSAT Exam

Head Start Fall Harvest Festival, 5:30-7:30

Board of Education

5:30

Hager Donuts with Dad, 7:00-7:55a.m.

Head Start Pumpkin Carving Blazer Kiwannis Bowl, 7:00

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK

AMERICA’S SAFE SCHOOLS WEEK

END OF FIRST NINE WEEKS

RED RIBBON WEEK

POAGE ELEMENTARY

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ELECTION DAY

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Poage SBDM, 3:15

Blazer SBDM, 3:40 Verity SBDM, 4:00 Crabbe SBDM, 3:15 Hager SBDM, 3:30 Charles Russell PTO, 6:00 Oakview SBDM, 4:30 Oakview PTO, 6:00 Youth Appreciation Week

Head Start Parent Committee Meeting, 6:00 Head Start Policy Council Meeting, 6:30 Crabbe PTO, 6:00

Blazer’s Veterans Day Assembly, 9:30 SAFRC Advisory Council, 11:30

Veteran’s Day

Charles Russell SBDM, 5:30

Head Start Family Game Night, 6:30-7:30

AFRC Advisory Council, 11:30

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

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THANKSGIVING DAY

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THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

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AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK

Daylight Savings Time Ends

NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK

Board of Education 5:30

CRABBE ELEMENTARY

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Verity Band Concert, Verity, Time TBA

Hanukkah Begins

Blazer SBDM, 3:40 Crabbe SBDM, 3:30 Hager SBDM, 3:30 Charles Russell PTO, 6:00 Oakview SBDM, 4:30 Oakview PTO, 6:00 Charles Russell Santa Shop Week Begins

Crabbe PTO, 6:00 Head Start Parent Committee Meeting, 6:00 Head Start Policy Council Meeting, 6:30 Verity Choral Concert, Verity, Time TBA

Blazer Winter Choral Concert, 7:00, Verity Crabbe PTO Movie Night

Blazer MORP Dance, 8:00-11:00

Verity SBDM, 4:00 Charles Russell SBDM, 5:30 Blazer Band Concert, 7:00, Blazer Gym

Board of Education 5:30

Blazer/Verity Orchestra Concert, 7:00, Verity

Blazer/Verity Orchestra Concert, 7:00, Verity Charles Russell “Cookies With Santa” Head Start Holiday Happenings, 6:30

Charles Russell “Polar Express Day”

CHRISTMAS VACATION

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CHRISTMAS VACATION

First Day of Winter

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CHRISTMAS VACATION

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Oakview “Polar Express Day”

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NEW YEAR’S DAY

RETURN TO SCHOOL Oakview SBDM, 4:30 Oakview PTO, 6:00 Charles Russell PTO, 6:00

Poage SBDM, 3:15

Blazer SBDM, 3:40 Verity SBDM, 4:00 Crabbe SBDM, 3:30 Hager SBDM, 3:30 Charles Russell SBDM, 5:30

END OF SECOND NINE WEEKS Crabbe PTO, 6:00 Head Start Parent Committee Meeting, 6:00 Head Start Policy Council Meeting, 6:30

SAFRC Advisory Council, 11:30

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

**NO SCHOOL**

Head Start Family Game Night, 6:30-7:30

AFRC Advisory Council, 11:30

CHARLES RUSSELL ELEMENTARY

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Groundhog Day

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Hager 1st Grade Breakfast & Books with Grandparents

Hager Kindergarten Breakfast & Books with Grandparents

Hager 4th-6th Grade Breakfast & Books with Grandparents

Blazer Sweetheart’s Dance, 8:00-11:00

Verity SBDM, 4:00 Charles Russell SBDM, 5:30 NATIONAL RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS WEEK

Valentine’s Day

Head Start Family Game Night, 6:30- 7:30

President’s Day

VERITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

VERITY LADY PATRIOTS BASKETBALL August 14 East Carter Shootout……………... 20-21 Verity Tournament……………….. 24 Fairview………………………… 26 Boyd County……………………… 31 Mason County……………………. September 2 West Carter………………….…… 7 Fleming County…..……………… 9 East Carter………..……………… 11 Rowan Shootout…………………. 13 Rowan County………………….… 14 Fairview………………...………… 16 Boyd County …………...………… 21 Mason County……………………. 23 West Carter…………..…………… 28 Fleming County ……………..…… 30 East Carter………………………... October 5 Rowan County…….……………… 9-16 OVC Tournament

VERITY PATRIOTS FOOTBALL August 21 Kickoff Classic …………. 26 Rock Hill…….…………... September 6 Boyd Co.-Shriner’s Bowl*..…. 11 Greenup*..……. ………… 16 East Carter*..…………….. 21 Raceland*..………………. 28 Lawrence Co*..………….. October 2 Lexington Catholic……… 5 NEKC Championship…… 9 NEKC/SEKC Challenge… 16 KYMSFA State Playoffs… *Conference Games

Verity Middle School is a Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredited school. Educational experiences for 7th and 8th grade students is provided using a team approach to curriculum for basic subjects with exploration classes in a variety of elective areas. Verity offers special opportunities for Talented and Gifted students in the areas of General Intellectual, Specific Subject Area, Creativity, Visual and Performing Arts and Leadership, and has been a state model for gifted education. Our students consistently compete and excel in district, regional and state competitions including Governor’s Cup, Mathcounts and KY United Nations Assembly and KY Leadership Assembly. Verity’s academic strength has been proven by awards including: the National Educational Excellence Award, the KY Governor’s Cup State Middle School Championship, the State Geography Bee Championship and the Knowledge Master State Championship. Verity’s Band and Orchestra regularly receive Distinguished ratings at the KY Music Educators’ Association’s Concert Band Festival; Verity’s Academic Team earned fourth place in the Regional Governor’s Cup Competition; and Verity’s Builders’ Club was recognized as a Distinguished Club in the KY- Tennessee District by Kiwanis International. With a multitude of extra-curricular activities, various elective offerings and a rigorous academic core, Verity Middle School strives to meet the needs of the students and prepare them for the high school. Verity Middle School believes that all students can learn and achieve. Our purpose is to ensure that each student receives a comprehensive education allowing him or her to achieve maximum potential in a positive nurturing environment.

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TO BE ANNOUNCED Patriot & Lady Patriot Soccer and Patriot Basketball

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Poage SBDM, 3:15

Read Across America

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Blazer SBDM, 3:40 Crabbe SBDM, 3:30 Hager SBDM, 3:30 Charles Russell PTO, 6:00 Oakview SBDM, 4:30 Oakview PTO, 6:00

Head Start Parent Committee Meeting, 6:00 Head Start Policy Council Meeting, 6:30

SAFRC Advisory Council, 11:30

Verity SBDM, 4:00 Charles Russell SBDM, 5:30

END OF THIRD NINE WEEKS Blazer ACT Test for Juniors

Hager Muffins with Mom, 7:00-7:55a.m. Hager Title 1/Parent Compact Review

St. Patrick’s Day

AFRC Advisory Council, 11:30

Ash Wednesday

Daylight Savings Time Begins

First Day of Spring

Blazer ACT Makeup Test

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Blazer SBDM, 3:40 Verity SBDM, 4:00 Crabbe SBDM, 3:30 Charles Russell PTO, 6:00 Oakview SBDM, 4:30 Oakview PTO, 6:00

Head Start Parent Committee Meeting, 6:00 Head Start Policy Council Meeting, 6:30 Crabbe PTO, 6:00

Poage SBDM, 3:15 Title One Parent Involvement Meeting, 5:30-6:30, Board of Education

Hager SBDM, 3:30 Charles Russell SBDM, 5:30

Head Start “Mad Science Day,” 9:00- 12:00

Good Friday

Crabbe Spring Carnival, 12:00-3:00

Blazer Prom 9:00-12:00

Easter

Administrative Professionals Day

SPRING TESTING WINDOW

APRIL 18-29, 2011

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL

Paul G. Blazer High School, accredited by the Southern Association, has a student population of approximately 1,000 students in grades nine through twelve. Located on forty-five acres and housing seven buildings, the campus is unique in beauty and design. Blazer prides itself on offering a diverse curriculum which provides college preparatory, advanced placement courses, career sequences in art and business technology, and fieldwork experiences. Students are given the opportunity to choose from over 170 course offerings within 14 separate departments. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to enter the job market, to continue their educational pursuits, to participate as productive citizens in society, to deal with technological advances and to appreciate their cultural heritage. Blazer offers 28 interscholastic sports and approximately 30 clubs and organizations for its students. The pride, spirit and dedication stemming from Blazer provide the college bound and technical bound students with the education and determination to achieve their goals. As a part of the Ashland Independent School District, which serves as a standard for excellence in Kentucky and the nation, Paul Blazer High School provides each student a globally comprehensive education in a positive, nurturing environment.

KENTUCKY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT CREDITS AND CONTENT: COURSES REQUIRED Language Arts 4 credits: English 1-4 Social Studies 3 credits: U.S. History, Economics, Government, World Geography, World Civilization Mathematics 3 credits: Algebra I, Geometry, one elective Science 3 credits: Life Science, Physical Science, Earth and Space Science Health 1/2 credit Physical Education 1/2 credit Visual and 1 credit: History and appreciation of visual and perform- Performing Arts ing arts or another course that incorporates such content Total Required Credits 15 Total Electives 7 Total Credits 22

PAUL G. BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS SUBJECT MINIMUM FOR DIPLOMA English 4 credits: English 1-4 Mathematics 3 credits: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II; Math class must be taken every year Science 3 credits: Life Science, Physical Science, Earth and Space Science Social Studies 3 credits: U.S. History and World Civilization and one From World Geography/Government, Psychology/ Sociology, Global Issues, Government and Politics, Economics, European History, or U.S. Political Issues. Arts and 1 credit: Choir I, Large Ensemble I, Visual Art I, Humanities Intermediate Strings, Theatre Arts I, Humanities Apprec. Health 1/2 credit Physical Education 1/2 credit Electives 9 Total Credits 24

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Blazer SBDM, 3:40 Crabbe SBDM, 3:30 Hager SBDM, 3:30 Charles Russell PTO, 6:00 Oakview SBDM, 4:30 Oakview PTO, 6:00 Blazer Choral Concert, 7:00,Paramount Arts Center Verity Choral Concert, PAC, time TBA

Crabbe PTO, 6:00 Blazer Band Concert, 7:30, PAC Verity Band Concert, PAC, time TBA Oakview 2nd Grade Pet Month Speaker National Teacher’s Day

Poage SBDM, 3:15 Oakview 2nd Grade “Stick Horse Derby”

Head Start “Memories for Mom”

Verity SBDM, 4:00 Charles Russell SBDM, 5:30

Blazer/Verity Orchestra Concert, 7:00, Verity Head Start Parent Committee Meeting, 6:00 Head Start Policy Council Meeting, 6:30

SAFRC Advisory Council, 11:30 Blazer/Verity Orchestra Concert, 7:00, Verity

Head Start-Last Day for Students

ELECTION DAY

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY

**NO SCHOOL**

AFRC Advisory Council, 11:30

Charles Russell “Derby Day” Charles Russell Track and Field Day

LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS

TENTATIVE GRADUATION DATE

CLOSING DAY FOR TEACHERS

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK Oakview’s Annual Pet Month Animal Shelter Project Begins Be Kind to Animals Week

National Pet Month

Mother’s Day

Memorial Day

Oakview 2nd Grade “Derby Hat Day”

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Poage SBDM, 3:15

Blazer SBDM, 10:00a.m. Hager SBDM, 3:30 C. Russell PTO, 6:00 Oakview SBDM, 4:30 Oakview PTO, 6:00

Verity SBDM, 4:00 C. Russell SBDM, 5:30

Flag Day

First Day of Summer

Father’s Day

Independence Day

SAFRC Advisory Council, 11:30

ASHLAND LADYCATS SOCCER

August 12 Cabell Scrimmage ……… 17 TBA…………...………… 19 Montgomery County …… 21 TBA…….……………….. 24 ***Russell…. …………... 26 ***West Carter…...…….. 28 TBA…………………….. 31 ***Greenup…………….. September 3-5 Bourbon Co. Tournament 8 Minford ………………… 9 JV TBA………..………... 14 ***Boyd County………... 16 Winfield…….…………... 18 Clark County …...………. 21 ***East Carter……..…….. 23 TBA……………………… 25 Lafayette @ TC………….. 28 **St. Joe…………………. 30 Rowan County………….. October 2 Spring Valley……………. 4 Cabell Midland………….. 7 HHS……………………… 11 Districts 18 Regional Tournament @

District Winner ** Double Header with Boys *** District Game-All Double Headers

BLAZER HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES 2010-2011

ALL SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

ASHLAND TOMCATS BOYS SOCCER

August 13 Hunt. High Scrimmage … 19 Maysville St. Pat..………. 21 Cabell-Midland.………… 24 Russell…………………. 26 West Carter..…………… 31 Greenup………………... September 2 Spring Valley…………... 7 Rose Hill……….………. 13 Russell...……………….. 14 Boyd County….………... 16 Rowan County…... ……. 18 Pikeville………………... 21 East Carter…….. ……… 23 Paintsville …………….. 25 Covington Catholic…….. 28 Huntington St. Joe……... October 2 Pikeville Tournament..…. 3 Pikeville Tournament…... 4 Huntington High………... 11 Districts 18 Regional Tournament

ASHLAND KITTENS VOLLEYBALL

July 30-August 1 Bluegrass State Games August 7 Spike-A-Rama @ H August 12 Boyd County (F/JV/V)……………… 13-14 Prestonsburg Tourney …. …….…… 17 West Carter (F/JV/V) ……………… 19 Rowan County (F/JV/V) …………... 24 Russell (F/JV/V) …………………… 26 Greenup County (F/JV/V)………….. 31 South Point (JV/V)…………………. September 2 East Carter (F/JV/V)……………….. 3-4 Lafayette Tournament @ KBA……. 9 Rose Hill** (JV/V)………………... 14 Dawson Bryant (JV/V)…………….. 16 Russell (F/JV/V)………..………….. 18 Ironton Showcase (V)…..………….. 21 Fairview** (F/JV/V)………………. 25 AIT………………………………… 30 Raceland (F/JV/V)…………………. October 5 Mason Co.(F/JV/V) Senior Night…. 11-12 Districts @ H………………………. 16-21 Regional Tournament @ H………... 29-30 State Tournament @ Bellarmine University/Louisville

A 6:30/JV 8:00/V A 6:00/V A 10:30/JV 12/V A 8:00/V H 8:00/V H 8:00/V H 6:00/JV 7:30/V H 7:00/V H 6:00/JV 7:30/V H 8:00/V A 6:00/JV 7:30/V H 12/JV 1:30/V A 8:00/V A 6:30/V A 1:00/V H 8:00/V A Play 2 Games A Will play Sun. if advance. H 6:00/JV 7:30/V

H 5:00/V & JV H 6:00/JV 7:30/V A 8:00/V H 8:00/V H 8:00/V A A 5:30/JV 7:00/V H 6:30/JV H 8:00/V H 6:00/JV 7:30/V A 11:30/JV 1/V A 8:00/V H A 12:00/V 2/JV H 6:00/V H 6:00/V H 10:00/V & JV A 6:00/V & JV H 6:00/JV 7:30/V

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ASHLAND KITTENS BASKETBALL

November 20 Panorama @ Sheldon Clark 27 Panorama @ East Carter December 3 Fairview …………………………... 4 Boyd County ……………………… 6 South Point ……………………….. 13 Ironton…………………………….. 17 East Carter ………………………... 18 Russell …………………………….. 20-22 North America Stainless Classic….. January 3 Morgan County….………………… 7 Rose Hill…….. …………………… 8 Kitten Shootout……………………. 10 Fleming County..………………….. 14 Rowan County…..………………… 17 Mason County…..…………………. 20 Greenup County..………………….. 22 Boyd County ……..……………….. 26-29 St. Joe Invitational...………………. 31 Raceland………..…………………. February 1 Rose Hill……..…………………….. 3 Fairview ……………………………. 5 Elliott County..……………………... 7 West Carter …………………………. 10 Russell…….………………………... 18 East Carter…..……………………… 21-25 District Tournament………………... 28 Regional Tournament………………. March 1-4 Regional Tournament @ MSU 9-12 Girls State Tournament @ Bowling Green

ASHLAND TOMCATS BASKETBALL

November 30 Lewis County………………………. December 3 Fleming County……………………... 4 Ironton………...…………………….. 7 Raceland…..………………………… 10 Boyd County ………………………... 14 Rose Hill…………………………….. 20-22 Kenton County Classic ……..………. 27-29 AIT …………………………………. January 4 Spring Valley..……………………… 7 Russell……...……………………….. 11 Fairview. …………………………… 18 Greenup County ……………………. 21 Boyd County...………………………. 22 Joe B. Hall KY Preps Classic……….. 25 East Carter.………………………….. 28 Tug Valley…………………………... 29 Fairview……...……………………… February 1 Elliott County ………………………. 5 Mason County …..…………………... 8 Rowan County………………………. 11 Rose Hill…………………………….. 15 West Carter………………………….. 18 Russell ……………………………… 21-25 64th District Tournament…………… March 4-8 Regional Tournament @ MSU 16-19 Sweet Sixteen @ Rupp Arena

ASHLAND TOMCATS VARSITY FOOTBALL

August 20 Greenup Co. ………………. 27 Raceland ………………….. September 3 Belfry-JFL Night...…………... 10 Russell …………………….. 17 Ironton …………………….. 24 Waverly………………..…… October 8 Johnson Central-Homecoming 15 Montgomery County …….. 23 Woodford County ………... 29 Boyd County-Senior Night...…

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TOMCATS JV FOOTBALL August 23 Greenup …………………... 30 Raceland ………………….. September 6 South Point…..……………. 13 Russell ……………………. 20 Ironton ……………………. 27 Lawrence County ………… October 11 East Carter…..……………..

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including sports photos by Don McReynolds.

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