Education

Seventh grader Hannah Drury, after three years of competing in Anderson’s district spelling bee, won the Kentucky Farm Bureau district spell-off on Jan. 19.
Drury, who is a student at Anderson Middle School, said she’s been competing in the spelling bee since the fourth grade.
The closest she’s gotten to winning the district bee was in fifth grade, she said, when she finished in fourth place.
“I can’t believe it,” Drury said of her first place win. “I’m still shaking.”

Anderson County High School will host its second installment of Parent Connection Night this year on Jan. 31.
Parents are encouraged to meet faculty and learn more about opportunities for their students between 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Parents may contact the guidance office to schedule individual parent/teacher conferences at 839-5118.  
Jo Newton from KHEAA and Tara Lowder, the high school’s college coach, will be available in the east wing computer lab for students and parents to learn more about the FAFSA process, financial aid and college planning.