HCHS seniors pursuing a teaching career participate in National Signing Day
Henderson County High School seniors participated Tuesday in the national signing day event supported by Educators Rising, a community-based movement dedicated to cultivating the next generation of teachers from PDK International.
This event celebrates seniors who have made a commitment to pursue degrees in education, said a release from Henderson County Schools.
Educators Rising provides a framework for schools like Henderson County High School to nurture and support aspiring teachers through school chapters, curriculum, and a national conference and competition event, said the release.
Through its partnership with schools like HCHS, Educators Rising offers a clear pathway to increase teacher diversity and quality within the communities using the program when students come back to teach in their home district.
At the event, the following students announced their commitment to post-secondary education with an intent to major in education and to attain a credential to teach.
- Susy Cruz, Arizona State University
- Ava Lucas, Western Kentucky University
- Asher Daily, University of Southern Indiana
- Payton Brown, University of Southern Indiana
- James Wynne, Murray State University
- Annaleigh Richard, Murray State University
- Molly Stone, Murray State University
- Emma Rutledge, Morehead State University
- Brynn Baker, Henderson Community College
- Miley McAtee, Henderson Community College
- Shelbie Green, Henderson Community College
- Savannah Springston, Henderson Community College
- Leann McHatton, Henderson Community College
“We are incredibly proud of our seniors who have chosen to pursue degrees in education,” said Mr. J.T. Payne, Principal of Career and Technical Education. “As one of the most high demand professions in Kentucky, they are on their way to a career that will impact future generations. We hope these students will consider bringing their talents and servant hearts back to Henderson County Schools.”
“Educators Rising has done a great job preparing me for college and my future career in education,” said HCHS senior Asher Daily. “I’m so thankful for everything they have done for me.”
“We want to celebrate alongside Henderson County High School the achievement in graduation, and also thank these students in advance for choosing a career path that will have a lasting impact within their community,” said Dr. James Lane, chief executive for PDK International.
For more information about the national signing day event or Educators Rising, please contact Ginger Stovall at 270-831-8850 or ginger.stovall@henderson.kyschools.us.
Rotary scholarship applications for grad students open
Applications for the Rotary of Henderson’s Jim & Nyla Tillotson Graduate Studies Scholarship of $2,500 for the 2026-2027 are now open.
It is open to students in an accredited graduate school, according to a release from the Rotary.
The scholarship is based on current academic success, field of study/service, and financial need of the applicant. Interested students can complete the steps below and mail in the application.
Here are further information and steps to apply:
Who should apply?
- Students who are residents of Henderson County, Kentucky, who graduated from Henderson County High School, Henderson, Kentucky, or who are employed fulltime in Henderson County, Kentucky, and who have a record of successful college work and, if applicable, work history.
- Students who will be applying to any accredited graduate school or who are current students in an accredited graduate school.
- Students who can demonstrate a need for additional funding to complete their program of study.
Steps to Apply:
- Complete the application, which covers the Fall and Spring terms; 2026-2027 (Click here for the application.)
- Attach a cover letter describing your goals to accomplish in graduate school and after graduate school, and your financial need for this scholarship (i.e. costs to attend your preferred institution, other scholarships you may have received)
- Attach your resumeand college transcript (and if you are currently in graduate school, your graduate school transcript)
- Proof of acceptance and/or attendance in an accredited graduate school.
- Proof of residence in Henderson, Kentucky or of graduation from Henderson County High School.
- Mail your packet to Henderson Rotary Club of Henderson, c/o Charitable Trust, P.O. Box 77, Henderson, KY 42419-0077 postmarked by the deadline of May 29, 2026. You may also email your packet as an Adobe.pdf file to hendersonrotaryscholarship@gmail.com by the deadline of Friday, May 29, 2026 at midnight.
