Achievements

Perry Central students, from the left, Kirstyn Linne, Brooke Lasher and Bryce Ory, pose with U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon June 3 during his visit to an e-learning conference. Students in Sean Risse’s careers class were tasked with designing and creating a mobile application for use throughout Perry Central as part of a contest sponsored by Bucshon’s office.

Kelsey Poehlein, a sixth-grade student in Dawn Lynch's classroom at Perry Central, was selected as the overall winner of a Young Author contest open to students in grades four through six. Students were asked to write and illustrate a book with guidance of the classroom teacher. Books were then scored by a panel of judges. Kelsey's book is titled "The Incredible Journey." She is the daughter of Maurice and Nancy Poehlein.

Donnie Epple presents Cheyanne Austin, a sixth-grade student at Perry Central, with a gift card for winning a monthly word contest. Epple visited Jane Goffinet's room every month and introduced challenging vocabulary words to the students.

Epple and the class also discussed writing and speaking. In May, students were scored on a final vocabulary evaluation, with Austin earning the highest score. The staff and students extend a special thanks to Epple for sharing his time and essays with the sixth-grade class.

Cannelton elementary school recently held its annual math bowl.

Pictured are the winners from grades two through five. In the front row from left to right are first place winners Jhett Garrett, fourth grade and Carter Vogt, second grade; and Alexis Blake, second grade, third place.

In the back row are Daniel Applegate fifth grade, second place; Gavin Melton, third grade, second place; and Devyn Powers, fourth grade, third place.