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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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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. 🤗

🏆STATE CHAMPION🏆 Congratulations to Anthony Cole on winning the Class 1A state title in the long jump! Anthony also earned the Runner-Up title in the 100-meter dash. What an awesome graduation gift, Anthony! 🎉 🥳 | Photo courtesy of KyTrackXC MileSplit

🎓🎉 Congratulations to our newest alumni — the Class of 2024! Last night's graduation was a celebration of the graduates' hard work, dedication, and achievements. We're so proud of each and every one of you! Stay tuned next week for more photos and stats about this Class of excellence. ✨

From Kindergarteners to Seniors, it has been a heartwarming and nostalgic close to the school year ❤🎉 Last night, our Kindergarteners dazzled us with their end-of-year program, "Kiss Your Brain." From creative performances to bright smiles, it was a night to remember! 💡✨🧠 This morning, our Seniors had their triumphant Senior Walk, striding through our K-12 halls while receiving cheers and high-fives from students of all ages. It's a beautiful tradition that symbolizes the journey from Kindergarten to graduation—a one-of-a-kind experience here at Model Lab. 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

📢🌞 Attention Parents and Students! We are thrilled to share information about enriching and fun-filled summer programs designed to keep minds sharp and spirits high throughout the break. Visit our website at https://www.model.eku.edu/page/summer for more details and registration information.

🥳 Our Elementary students had an amazing couple of days filled with joy and excitement! On Friday, we celebrated Grandparents' and Grand-Friends' Day; seeing our students spending quality time with their grandparents and making memories at school together was heartwarming. ❤ Yesterday, the fun continued with Field Day! 🎉 The kids had a blast bouncing around on inflatables, playing games, and enjoying delicious ice cream treats from Poppy's Ice Cream Truck 🍦. It was a fun and relaxing way to close out the school year! 😊

🎉 The end of last week was filled with unforgettable moments for Model High as we celebrated our students. ✨ Senior Recognition Banquet ✨ We honored the Class of 2024 for their perseverance, dedication, and achievements. It was a memorable evening filled with awards and pride in how far our students have come. ❤ We are also thrilled to announce that one of our seniors, Maddy, graduated early to join the United States Air Force. She begins her training this week, and we couldn't be prouder of her commitment and service to our country! 🏅 Secondary Awards Ceremony 🏅 Students in grades 7-11 were recognized for their exceptional achievements in academics, sports, and extracurricular activities. Congratulations to all award recipients! 🌙🎶 Prom Night 🎶🌙 The week culminated in a magical prom night, "Fly Me to the Moon," where our students danced the night away under the stars.

🎥👩‍🏫🤩 Congratulations to Ms. Jessica Holmes and Mrs. Angela Hardin for being featured in the Kentucky Department of Education Interdisciplinary Literacy Practices video series! Back in December, Ms. Holmes, Mrs. Hardin, and their classes were filmed and interviewed, and, now, we're excited to share the video series has officially launched to aid future teachers. You will also see and hear from Model students Camden Wilson, Tobias Sowders, and Jiwoo Kim in the video series! Watch Ms. Holmes' video here: https://kystandards.org/interdisciplinary-literacy-in-grade-4/ Watch Mrs. Hardin's video here: https://kystandards.org/interdisciplinary-literacy-in-grade-9/

All after-school athletic activities are canceled for this afternoon and evening (Wednesday, May 8, 2024).

Drum roll, please 🥁 ... Model Laboratory School is excited to announce 10 acceptances into various prestigious summer programs around the Commonwealth and beyond! 🤩🤩 Congratulations to these young student leaders on their acceptance! Your commitment and efforts toward excellence amaze us; the entire Model Family is very proud! Acceptances include: Governor's Scholars Program: Keaton Carr ('25), Ava Lepp ('25), Beckett Parker-Noblitt ('25); Governor's School for the Arts: Bailey Combs ('25, Visual Art), Jessi King ('26, Film + Photography), Jackson Meade ('25, Film + Photography); Governor's School for Entrepreneurs: Ashvita Sherigar ('26); McConnell Center Youth Leadership Academy at the University of Louisville: Claire Ballou ('26), Jiwoo Kim ('27); Emerging Rural Leaders at the University of Chicago: Jiwoo Kim ('27)

We were incredibly grateful for the opportunity to showcase our talented young artists at a downtown Richmond business, Thrivent, throughout April 😍 Huge thanks to Rachel Hooker at Thrivent Financial for inviting Model to collaborate on featuring K-12 student artists in an art show at their office. Thrivent's support for our students and their artistic expressions means the world to us! ❤️🖌🎨 We also want to extend our gratitude to all the families who took the time to visit the show, and a special shoutout to our wonderful art teachers, Mrs. Edwards and Dr. Edwards, for their dedication and guidance! 🤩 For those interested in learning more about this local Richmond business, check out their Facebook page and this link: https://5il.co/2hh95

As we close out the month of April, we have stayed busy experiencing new things in and out of the classroom while showcasing our learning. 🌟💡 👨‍🏫📃 The Seniors wrapped up their Senior Research Project and Capstone presentations, marking another milestone on their journey toward earning their diplomas. Completing this endeavor is significant, considering the year-long dedication to research, product development, and data collection. 📊📓 Thank you to all the families who came to the Secondary Academic Showcase! Students presented and displayed projects they completed this school year from science experiments to Senior pop-up shops to historical museums. 📐🔢 One of those projects came from Algebra students who created and designed catapults using their mathematical thinking and quantitative reasoning. 🏕🛶 Grade 4 students attended their annual trip to 4-H Camp. Students experienced fun outdoor activities with wildlife, canoeing, and, of course, s'mores! 🇺🇸⚖️ Grade 5 also attended their annual trip to Washington D.C. to learn about American history and government first-hand.

57 seniors, 17 different colleges and universities across the country, and one big day of celebration! 🥳 The Class of 2024 had an exciting College Commitment Day today, and we could not be more proud of them for wanting to take their talents into higher education. The Class of 2024 are writing their next chapters nationwide, but we are glad to keep many closer to home with 22 Seniors deciding to be at our very own Eastern Kentucky University! 🎓💡 The Class of 2024 has committed to: EKU Dartmouth College Washington and Lee University Samford University Lipscomb University Washington University in St. Louis Grinnell College Grand Canyon University Transylvania University Murray State University Morehead State University University of Louisville University of Kentucky Northern Kentucky University Columbus College of Art & Design Kentucky Horseshoeing School United States Air Force