News – Finneytown School District

Finneytown Students Recognized in Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 2019

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 by Missy Knight

Nineteen Finneytown High School students were recognized at the Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards recently, which is produced by the Art Academy of Cincinnati. The annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the nation’s most prestigious recognition initiative for creative students in grades 7-12 and the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers in the nation. Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention recognition and AAC scholarships will be awarded to students. Regional Gold Key recipients may …

2018-19 Finneytown PTA Reflections Winners “Heroes Around Me…”

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 by Missy Knight

For 50 years, the National PTA’s Reflections program has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create and submit original works of art in one or all of the arts categories. Finneytown students submitted 58 entries this year to the PTA Reflections …

PTA Educator of the Year Nominations

January 11, 2019January 11, 2019 by Missy Knight

It is the time of the year when a teacher, principal, or counselor are nominated for Educator of the Year through the Finneytown PTA. An informational form is attached to explain the process as is the link to Finneytown PTA with the nomination form. All nominations are due to the school office or Elise Fessler by January 17, 2019.

Finneytown Student Wins Scholarship through ArtsConnect

January 10, 2019December 10, 2018 by Missy Knight

Finneytown Student Wins Scholarship through ArtsConnect Alicia Ramirez of Finneytown Local School District was awarded The ArtsConnect STAR Scholarship. She attended the ArtsConnect Kids Camp over the past two summers and exhibited the special character traits that exemplify the STAR Award Program. Alicia showed strong creativity in her artwork and imaginative play. She respected the views and suggestions from other campers and communicated her opinions with others in a meaningful and mature way. Additionally, she expressed her loyalty to her friends …