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CCHS among 187 schools to receive TVA robotics grants

The Tennessee Valley Authority and Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc. partnered to provide $700,000 in grants to 187 youth robotics programs at schools and nonprofits, and Christian County High School was one of the recipients. According to a news release, 2026 is the second year the power provider and the volunteer organization have hosted the robotics grant program. Interim TVA President and CEO Mike Skaggs says hands‑on skills, such as robotics, opens […]

todayAugust 17, 2026 120 1

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CCHS graduates the class of 2026 in final commencement ceremony

Crowds packed the stands at Christian County High School’s Lyle Dunbar Gym to celebrate the school’s 2026 graduating class at Friday’s commencement ceremony. CCHS opened its doors in 1959, and after this school year, the campus will house alternative learning programs such as Bluegrass Learning Academy and the student body will move to the consolidated Christian County High School, which will open in August. Before students received their diplomas, Principal […]

todayMay 22, 2026 10

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Local Arts Council announces the recipients of the 2026 Barbara Gardner Art Award

High school senior Bailey Bayne and Art Educator Paula Gieseke were announced as this year’s recipients of the Pennyroyal Arts Council’s Barbara Gardner Art Award. The award honors Barbara Gardner, who passed away in 2021, and spotlights her commitment to the arts. Gardner was a self-employed artist and art teacher and was a member of the Hopkinsville Art Guild. Each year, the council awards $500 scholarships to an art student […]

todayMay 21, 2026 8

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CCPS announces graduation ceremony keynote speakers

The graduating seniors at Christian County and Hopkinsville High Schools will be walking across the stage on Friday to receive their diplomas, and on Monday, the Christian County Public School System announced the keynote speakers of both commencement ceremonies. Christian County High School’s ceremony will be at 5 p.m. and Robert Burnham will be the keynote speaker. Burham is an Army veteran who has worked at CCHS for the past […]

todayMay 18, 2026 9

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Alum Brett Pritchett, from CCHS valedictorian to community leader

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano When Brett Pritchett looks back on his time at Christian County High School, he sees more than memories, he sees the foundation that shaped the rest of his life and his career.  Growing up in Crofton and graduating as one of four valedictorians in 2000, he says CCHS gave him the base he needed to pursue his goals with confidence. Throughout high school, Pritchett stayed […]

todayNovember 19, 2025 10

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School board approves matters concerning consolidated CCHS construction, new positions

The Christian County School Board welcomed two new student representatives and approved matters concerning the consolidated Christian County High School as well as the creation of new positions at Thursday’s meeting. Hopkinsville High School Senior Karla Quintanilla and Christian County High School Senior K’Veon Ivory were sworn in as student board representatives.   Quintanilla is a member of the Superintendent Advisory Council, Beta Club, Health Occupation Students of America and […]

todayOctober 17, 2025 7

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CCHS Seniors Honored in National Merit Scholarship Program

By News Reporter Gabby Cedano Two Christian County High School seniors were recognized by the National Merit Program for their academic excellence. Samuel Norwine was named a National Merit Semifinalist, placing him among the top students in the nation and advancing him to the finalist round for scholarship consideration. Then, Lacey Paige received a Letter of Commendation for her outstanding academic performance.  In a news release, Superintendent Chris Bentzel says […]

todaySeptember 23, 2025 2

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Christian County High School celebrates the 2025 graduating class

Crowds packed the stands at the Stadium of Champions to celebrate the Christian County High School 2025 graduating class at Friday’s commencement ceremony. Before students received their diplomas, they were spotlighted for their academic achievements and received a speech from Assistant Superintendent Kevin Crider. CCHS Principal Leigh Ellen Malone spotlighted the school’s top ten and recognized Avery Adcock as the valedictorian and Cari-Bella Fowler as the salutatorian of the 2025 […]

todayMay 23, 2025 4

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CCPS Superintendent Bentzel spotlights end of year plans

Students have less than a month of school left until summer break and Christian County Public Schools Superintendent Chris Bentzel shared what they have planned before the end of the school year. Graduation ceremonies for seniors of Christian County and Hopkinsville High Schools are set for May 23 at the Stadium of Champions, and afterward Bentzel says graduates are invited to celebrate the milestone with their friends at Project Graduation. […]

todayApril 28, 2025 3

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