Henderson county schools begin state testing Monday
Henderson County Schools will begin administering the Kentucky Summative Assessment on Monday, and testing will continue through May 22, said a Henderson County Schools release.
The KSA is the annual statewide assessment given to Kentucky public school students in grades 3–8, 10, and 11. It measures student achievement in reading, mathematics, science, social studies, writing, and editing & mechanics. In addition to academic assessments, students will complete a Quality of School Climate and Safety Survey.
Per Kentucky regulations, all students enrolled in Henderson County Schools are expected to participate in the assessment.
To support student success, school officials are recommending that families
- Be aware of their child’s testing schedule
- Avoid scheduling appointments on testing days
- Emphasize the importance of doing one’s best and carefully following directions
- Ensure students get adequate sleep, eat a nutritious breakfast and arrive at school on time.
“State assessments are an important measure of student learning and progress,” said Brandy Haley, the director of accountability and assessment for HCS. “We appreciate the support of our families in preparing students to do their best.”
Each school will provide families with a detailed testing schedule.
For additional information, please contact Brandy Haley at (270) 831-5000 or brandy.haley@henderson.kyschools.us.
HPD arrests man for false reporting
Police arrested a Henderson man after making a dozen false reports about crimes that didn’t happen.
The Henderson Police Department charged Timothy Casebier, 54, with false reporting an incident to law enforcement and harassing communications on Tuesday.
Police say that during January, February and March, Casebier called 911 a dozen times to report his house being broken into, physical assaults, harassment and being shot with a BB gun.
The allegations were made against two specific people. While investigating the complaints, officers determined they were false allegations.
Based on the information gathered during these police calls, officers requested an arrest warrant for harassing communications and false reporting an incident to law enforcement.
He was lodged in the Henderson County Detention Center.
Wathen Lane work extended due to weather
The city of Henderson says the re-opening of Wathen Lane has been pushed back because of weather-related delays that have impacted the contractor’s ability to finish the work as scheduled.
The road, originally set to reopen on April 30, is now expected to reopen on May 19, said the city.
The closure affects the portion of Wathen Lane between Wolf Hills Boulevard and the entrance to the Braxton Park subdivision. During this period, access will be limited to local traffic only.
Residents of the Braxton Park neighborhood should note that the subdivision entrance will not be accessible from Highway 60 via Wathen Lane until the road reopens. Alternative access routes should be used during this time.