Entries for June 2023

Tamya Hayes Williams, incoming fifth grade student at John G. Carlisle Elementary School, did not hold back when presented with the #IcebreakerChallenge. She enjoys Camp Covington because "we keep it fun but still do school work." Very focused on her education, Tamya wants to become a therapist to help others. Michael Wesson, camp coordinator, says Tamya is a "positive and friendly leader who enjoys helping others." Learn about Tamya in the Q&A: Q. The zombie apocalypse is coming; who are three people y...

It was an expressive, fun, and colorful evening. John G. Carlisle Elementary School recently hosted a parent paint night coordinated by the FRC (Family Resource Center) and CLC (Community Learning Center). Parents were given an opportunity to learn to paint on canvas and provided step by step instructions by Quinn Battiste, owner of Battiste Imagery and instructor for programming provided by The Carnegie at Covington Independent Public Schools.  Adult participants chose to paint a landscape. Starting from a ...

Covington Partners’ newest staff members have worked with students in Ohio, helping them reach their personal and academic goals. Risa Watkins of Cincinnati will serve as the new community learning center coordinator for Holmes Middle School, and Holly Simkonis of Edgewood will be the coordinator for the community learning center at Holmes High School. Watkins recently earned her master’s degree in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs from Kent State University. She previously worked as a re...

Camp Covington goes beyond elementary school. Covington Partners and Covington Independent Public Schools have collaborated for several years to provide enriching summer programming for students entering grades K-12 in Covington. This includes programs at all five elementary schools, the middle school, high school, and alternative program. This year's high school students had the chance to experience two different one-week camps centering around creative arts and leadership. In addition, the program provided extended ...