Clara Gabbard, a preschool teacher at LBJ Elementary, recently received word that she had been chosen as a finalist for the Kentucky Outstanding Civic Education Leadership Award. The judges agreed that it was amazing and impressive to read about what Mrs. Gabbard is doing for her students and the Commonwealth of Kentucky through her work [...]
LBJ Elementary School is so proud to announce that Adrianna Coomer and Makenzie Neace will be moving on to the state STLP championship in May as state-selected cyber reporters. The STLP or Student Technology Leadership Program allows students to learn and demonstrate skills using technology. One of those skills is writing news articles using computers [...]
Students at LBJ Elementary are riding into a new school year full of excitement and learning. These young cowboys and cowgirls are ready to round up a great time while they learn many new things. The first day of school is an exciting one. It can also be a little scary for the [...]
LBJ Elementary is proud to have a very active and strong STLP or Student Technology Leadership Program. On May 11th and 12th, the LBJ STLP traveled to Rupp Arena in Lexington for the annual state championship. During the day, STLP students competed in areas of digital photography, digital art, video gaming, cyber reporting, and school [...]
LBJ Elementary is proud to have a very active STLP or Student Leadership Technology Program. One of the activities for the students in the program is digital photography and photo manipulation. Recently, Zach Hall and Kayla Moore, 6th grade students at LBJ, received news that their entries into the state STLP digital photography competition had [...]
LBJ Students Enchanted by Guest Artist On Wednesday, February 24th, LBJ students were given a special treat. They were able to watch a live demonstration of a unique type of artwork being created. They were thrilled to be visited by artist Samuel R. Montaño. He is the brother of LBJ Spanish teacher, Maria Montaño. Samuel [...]
LBJ Students Selected as State Cyber Reporters Congratulations to LBJ students Abby Hays and Tasha Pelfrey! On Tuesday, January 19th, they were informed that they had been chosen as cyber reporters for the state STLP (Student Technology Leadership Program) championship. The event will be held on May 11th in Lexington at Rupp Arena. Earlier [...]
7th Grade Performs Play Students at LBJ Elementary were treated to an Appalachian version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. It was a great play that was written and performed by students in 7th grade under the direction of Mrs. Frasure, Hall, Hill, and Pennington. The 7th graders held two performances during the day [...]
Acrobats Visit LBJ! On Wednesday, December 16th, students at LBJ Elementary were entertained by some great acrobats. The kids loved the program. The chair balancing act was fascinating! Mrs. Genevieve Swango in the LBJ FRC did a great job with getting this wonderful program for LBJ. (Photos by STLP student Tasha Pelfrey)
On a cold, snowy Saturday morning, members of the LBJ 6th grade academic team were making their way to Campton Elementary to participate in their season-ending competition, the 2009 Kentucky Colonel’s 6th Grade Academic Showcase. Held this year on December 5th, the event was hosted at Campton Elementary School. Several schools attended including: LBJ Elementary, [...]