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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗪𝗲 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟱! 🥳🎉 Get ready, Model family—tomorrow is the big day! We’re excited to welcome our students back for an unforgettable first day of school. Early drop-off starts at 7:15 a.m., and the fun begins at 7:35 a.m. with our now-famous inflatable slide! 🎈🛝 Let’s make this school year the best one yet—see you bright and early! In case you didn't see Friday's email of first day reminders and information, review it on our back-to-school page 👉 https://www.model.eku.edu/page/back-to-school

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩! 🤩 This week, we had the pleasure of meeting our amazing students and their families, which made us even more eager for the first day of school. The annual New Family Picnic was a heartwarming welcome into the Model Family, and our 6th Grade Academy enjoyed a day dedicated just to them. It was wonderful to see students exploring their new classrooms and to feel the energy in our hallways again! | A huge thank you to the incredible Model Parent Organization, Inc. for grilling up a delicious meal at the picnic, and to the parents and students who led the Q&A panel for 6th Grade Academy families. We’re also grateful to our student-leaders who greeted families, shared their Model knowledge, and guided tours for our newest students. Our community truly embodies what it means to be the Model Family ❤️ We couldn’t have done it without your support! We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday for the start of an exciting new school year! 🥳

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗗𝗥. 𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗘 𝗦𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗛!🌟 🎖 Superintendent John Williamson awards this recognition to a faculty or staff member who consistently works hard to serve the Model Family above and beyond, day in and day out, as an exemplar of excellence. 🤩 Dr. Melanie Smith embodies excellence in action through her unwavering dedication to Model’s students, curriculum, and mission. She is a true servant-leader in education. 🏫 Most recently, Dr. Smith was honored as the 2024 KYSHAPE Teacher of the Year for Health Education. She also contributed to the Ky. Dept. of Education Academic Standards Review Committee for Health & P.E. and has presented at numerous state and national conferences. In 2017, Dr. Smith was named the 11th Region Boys Tennis Coach of the Year during her 5-year coaching tenure at Model, where she also served as Assistant Athletic Director. Her teaching career at Model spans across disciplines and grade levels, from 3rd Grade to 12th Grade, covering subjects from health to Senior Research. ❤️ Dr. Smith shares that her favorite part of being in the Model community is "playing a small part in helping shape students as they learn to become physically active and health-literate individuals. I appreciate the opportunities to learn, grow, and explore with the support and encouragement of my colleagues and administrators."

📚 It's Almost Time! 🎒 We’re counting down the hours until our Meet the Teacher and New Family Welcome Picnic ✨TOMORROW!✨ Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning for another fantastic year, this is the perfect opportunity to kick off the 2024-2025 school year with excitement and new connections. | 👩‍🏫 Meet the Teacher: Kindergarten, 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Grades 1-12, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM & 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM 🍉 New Family Picnic & Orientation: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Join us for a day of smiles, handshakes, and fresh starts as we welcome our Model family back to school! We can't wait to see you there!

🛍🏷 Come back to school in style next week and visit the Patriot Shoppe's Sidewalk Sale on Wednesday and Thursday! The sale will be open Wednesday, August 21 (during Meet the Teacher for 6th Grade Academy, 12:00-6:00 p.m.) and Thursday, August 22 (during Meet the Teacher, 11:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.).

𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪, 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟵, several Model students, among others across the state, in grades 11-12 are kicking off their Dual Credit classes at Eastern Kentucky University! Students, be sure to check the list below to gear up for a fantastic first day of the Fall 2024 semester. ✅ Model’s partnership with #EKU Dual Credit offers our students a unique opportunity to experience real college classes in-person while still in high school. This program allows them to pursue academic excellence, save on college costs, and invest in a successful future early on! 🤩 🎓 *For any questions or assistance, please reach out to Model's Counseling Office at ModelCounseling@eku.edu.

We had an exciting Opening Day with the entire Model faculty and staff, and we were thrilled to be joined by Eastern Kentucky University leadership and the EKU College of Education & Applied Human Sciences! | 🎉 It was wonderful to reconnect after the summer break, and the atmosphere was filled with smiles as we caught up with one another. | 🌟 A special thank you to EKU President David McFaddin for sharing insights on the university's partnership initiatives and inspiring us to pursue excellence in all that we do. | 🏫 We also had the opportunity to visit the site of the new Model facility and discuss the future of our World-Class Education facility with the project's architect. | 💡We ended our day by opening our doors to EKU's College of Education and Applied Human Sciences, collaborating on how our programs can shape the future of education and teacher preparation. | There’s so much to look forward to at Model Laboratory Schools, and we’re excited to kick off the 2024-25 school year! 🤩

🥁 𝘋𝘳𝘶𝘮𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦! 🥁 ... Get ready to meet the newest members of the Model Family and cheer on those stepping into exciting new roles! Whether you’re saying hello to fresh faces or celebrating with familiar ones, we’re beyond thrilled to officially welcome these amazing individuals to our faculty and staff community. 🥳 Visit this link to see them all ➡️ 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/3jvKna9deaXB8dWe/

🎉 WELCOME TO MODEL! 🎉 It was an exciting day at Model as we welcomed new faculty in today! Our new educators had the opportunity to explore Model's innovative curriculum, guided by our mission as a learning laboratory and our vision to cultivate world-class leaders. Superintendent Dr. John Williamson and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kim Puckett led the day hands-on, engaging with our new teachers and sharing insights on how our curriculum is designed to prepare students for college and careers. 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙪𝙥𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢! #ModelEducatorExcellence

📢 Attention incoming 6th Graders and Parents! 📢 The new school year is just around the corner, and we're excited to welcome you to the 🌟 6th Grade Academy 🌟 at Model Laboratory Schools. Mark your calendars for these important back-to-school events: 📅 August 21, 2024 🗓 Meet the Teacher & Technology Pick-Up 🕒 Time: 12:00-6:00 p.m. 𝘼𝙉𝘿 🗓 Parent Orientation 🕒 Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Join us to get a head start on the school year and to learn everything you need to know for a successful transition to 6th grade. See you soon! 🎉

🎉📩 Have you read your email today? 📩🎉 You received an email with important information and exciting news that you can view your schedules (Secondary) and homeroom (Elementary) now! New families also received information on how to log in to Infinite Campus. Contact us or visit our back-to-school page for additional information ➡️ https://www.model.eku.edu/page/back-to-school. Also, be checking your email again on Monday, August 5, for our Back to School Newsletter! 🥳 | 📧 https://5il.co/2srdk

🎒📚✏️ 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 ✏️ 📚🎒 Hey, Model families! We're counting down the days until we see you on campus—just over a month to go! 📅 Make sure to mark these important back-to-school dates on your calendar. Keep an eye on your 📬 inbox for our detailed email coming August 1 with everything you need to know for the new school year. In the meantime, visit our back-to-school page for school supply lists, dates, documents, and more. 🔗 https://www.model.eku.edu/page/back-to-school

We are bursting with pride for our world-class educator, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵! 🤩 Dr. Smith has been named the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗞𝗬𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗘 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! She accepted this well-deserved honor at the KYSHAPE annual conference this past weekend. Let's give a HUGE round of applause 👏, and join us in celebrating Dr. Smith's outstanding achievement! 🥳🎉

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Don’t miss out on the latest happenings at Model Lab Schools! Download the school app today! Download for Android https://bit.ly/3K1eixo Download for iPhone https://apple.co/44tpJWK

Big shoutout to the 254 students who made the Spring 2024 Dean’s List! Achieving a GPA of 3.50 or higher is no small feat, especially with our rigorous curriculum and competitive environment. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off. Excellent job, Model students! Soon, recipients will be receiving a letter and a small token of recognition in the mail. Check out the full list of recipients at https://www.model.eku.edu/article/1650658.

Only one week left to order your 2023-24 yearbook! Order ➡️ https://www.balfour.com/kentucky/richmond/model-laboratory-school | Contact rachel.cornelius@eku.edu with any questions.

🌞 Don't miss out on summer fun! Visit https://www.model.eku.edu/page/summer to find information about fun-filled summer programs, including EKU's Summer Discovery, whose deadline is coming up soon! Also, check out Model Library's annual Summer Reading Program at https://5il.co/2nl2c.

Please welcome Mrs. Amber Catron as our new Model Elementary Assistant Principal! 🎉 Read the full press release here: https://www.model.eku.edu/article/1630175

It has been exactly a week since we celebrated the newest class of Model alumni: the Class of 2024, and we are still celebrating! Check out these accolades of the 57 graduates ➡️ 🎓 earned 908 college credit hours through Dual Credit and Advanced Placement Exams, 🎓 contributed 4,713 service hours to their school & community, 🎓 will attend 19 different colleges and universities, 🎓 and earned nearly $14 MILLION in scholarships! | Additionally, we were proud to recognize 15 individuals in the Class of 2024 who are eligible to earn one of the most prestigious diplomas, the AP Capstone Diploma. Congratulations, AP Capstone Candidates on this exclusive honor! • Maiya Bhandari • London Carr • Caroline Marie Fore • Lily Gardner • Evelyn Hartch • Manaal Hasan • Hannah Kim • Amelia Lanier • Maddox Marks • Tanner Martin • Aidan McKay • Zoey Mollette • Kylie Pirtle • Sage Stanley • Lucy Taliaferro | We are also incredibly proud of the students who graduated with academic honors: • 3️⃣5️⃣ graduated summa cum laude • 9️⃣ graduated magna cum laude • 1️⃣4️⃣ as the Class Valedictorians | The Model Family is so proud of the Class of 2024. Graduates, don't forget, you will always be a part of the Model Family! ❤ | In case you missed it, you can watch the full ceremony at this link on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPKhid821vo. You may also view the Graduation and Commencement program here: https://5il.co/2maad. ❗️❗️Graduates & Families of the Graduates❗️❗️ Don't you worry, a link to a webpage filled with photos and videos of ALL the Class of 2024 events will be shared with you very soon. 🤗