Elkhorn Middle School and Capital Day School each had one student place in the top 10 at the KAAC (Kentucky Association for Academic Competition) Governor’s Cup state competition.

Patriotism is often defined as a strong love for one’s country. However, this love of country can often be expressed in different ways by different people. Some people show their patriotism through displaying the flag. Some express it through American traditions such as the national anthem. …

Joey Webb likes to read, play the banjo and compete on the Capital Day School academic team.

The Bondurant Middle School Academic Team took homes its fourth consecutive Region 9 Governor’s Cup Championship with 54 points total. Scott County was second with 15 points.

Eight local students were honored by the Martin Luther King Jr. State Commission and Kentucky Heritage Council on Monday for expressing themselves creatively through essays, visual art and poetry.

The Martin Luther King Jr. State Commission recently announced winners for its poetry, art, and essay contests for elementary, middle and high school students in Kentucky.

Audrey Bannister has stepped up to the challenge of middle school, and she's been selected the WesBanco Student of the Week.

For nearly 20 years, Mark Matthews raised the American flag every morning at Capital Day School.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4075 and the Auxiliary are sponsoring several contests for youth and teachers in the community.

 The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has announced its annual poster and essay contests for Kentucky students.

COVID-19 has forced changes for a lot of annual events.

Independence Bank is giving away goody bags to local teachers today and Friday at both Frankfort locations during regular business hours, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Capital Day School has pushed its start date back two weeks.

As Kentucky school districts attempt to plan for the start of the next school year without knowing how the COVID-19 pandemic will evolve, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) will provide guidance for several possibilities for reopening schools.

With local students being schooled from home and many parents and adults working remotely, The State Journal has compiled a list of free virtual offerings of field trips and lessons.

The VFW Auxiliary is sponsoring two art contests for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

The U.S. House of Representatives is sponsoring its annual nationwide art competition for high school students this spring.

While area schools were closed on Friday, students had fun playing in the snow. 

City schools are seeing more students enrolled in the district. County schools’ enrollment has been fairly consistent for a few years.  

First responders, law enforcement officers, school officials and other community members met at Bondurant Middle School on Tuesday to demonstrate the truths and consequences that students could face if they choose to use drugs. 

Capital Day School students and families were able to travel around the world on Sunday without having to leave school property, thanks to a special event. 

A Frankfort school is seeking more books to give away at Franklin County Farmers Market's monthly Kids' Days. 

A majority of Capital Day School fourth- through eighth-grade students qualified for the prestigious Duke University Talent Identification Program.