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In his first year at Elizabethtown High School, J.T. Lyon is already making a lasting impression—not just in the classroom and on the football field, but in the community as well. After going through six rounds of blood tests, Lyon made the trip to Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Tuesday morning to donate his bone marrow.

The ceremony marked a milestone for the Elizabethtown Independent Schools district. Originally opened in 1954, the school is named after former Superintendent Talton K. Stone, who served from 1953 to 1971.

This will be the third major renovation to the school's classroom spaces, following previous upgrades in 1993 and 2003.

Elizabethtown Independent Schools announced Thursday that Megan Goodman was the winner of the 2024-2025 ExCEL Award (Excellence in Classroom and Educational Leadership). The sponsors of the award are WHAS11-TV and Miracle Playgrounds of KY & IN.

Morningside Elementary School third-grade students decided to warm the hearts of those in need this Valentine’s Day. Three third-grade classes dedicated part of their holiday party on Feb. 14 to making tie blankets, which were to be distributed throughout the Elizabethtown community as well as Grant County.

A group of administrators and staff from Elizabethtown Independent Schools (EIS) recently attended the Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) Legislative Drive-In Day, joining education leaders from across the state in a grassroots effort to advocate for public education in Kentucky.

Billy Anthony, Director of Nutrition Services for Elizabethtown Independent Schools, is headed to Capitol Hill to participate in the School Nutrition Association’s (SNA) annual Legislative Action Conference (LAC), March 9-11. Anthony will join 850 school nutrition professionals from across the country in urging Congress to increase funds for school meal programs, protect and expand student access to free meals and address unpaid school meal debt.

The Elizabethtown High School Beta Club and success have become synonymous with one another. The Beta Club once again proved its excellence at the Senior Beta Convention, winning a club-record 35 awards at the state competition, including nine first-place finishes.

Elizabethtown High School is making history by introducing its first-ever Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program, a move that is expected to bring significant benefits to students and the community. The program, which is sponsored by the United States Armed Forces, aims to develop leadership skills, promote civic responsibility, and provide students with valuable life experiences

The success of the Elizabethtown High School and T.K. Stone Middle School delegations at the Kentucky YMCA's annual Kentucky Youth Assembly (KYA) is no mystery. Their achievements stem from a combination of rigorous preparation, a supportive school culture, and a commitment to fostering leadership skills among their students.

Every morning, third-grade teacher Allie Yates steps into her classroom at Helmwood Heights Elementary School, ready to greet her students with a smile. To them, she is more than just their teacher; she is a guide, cheerleader, and a source of comfort. With her gentle demeanor and steadfast dedication, Yates transforms her classroom into a safe space where learning feels like an adventure.