Newsletter - The Week of February 6, 2022

Super Bowl Spirit Week

Parent Portal

The Parent Portal is a web-based information system that all Boone County Schools use to house information and data about your child. It is a great way to stay on top of your child's progress throughout the school year. Your child's grades are updated on a weekly basis so you can be as up-to-date with their progress as possible.   

Your log in works from school to school within Boone County, so if you had access from the elementary or middle school in prior years, you can use that access information for your child @ Cooper. 

TWO IMPORTANT THINGS:

1. If you do not have access to log-in; please stop by our main office to obtain the activation code and step-by-step instructions. You will need a photo ID in order to receive the activation code. See our receptionist, Holly Staton.

2. Once you have access; please check the information we have on file to ensure it is correct.

Prom 2022!

We are very excited about Cooper's Prom this year. Prom will be held on Saturday, April 2,2022 from 7-11 p.m. at Paul Brown Stadium. The tickets will cost $70 each and will include dinner, and a parking voucher for Paul Brown Stadium.  

This year, there will be 550 tickets available. Tickets are sold in such a way to ensure that every Cooper Senior has the opportunity to purchase a ticket to attend Prom. Plan ahead. This year, tickets will be sold on the following dates to the following groups of people:

• Feb. 7-11th: Juniors and Seniors of Cooper ONLY

• Feb 14th: Cooper Seniors with underclass dates or dates from other schools

• Feb 15th: Cooper Juniors with underclass dates or dates from other schools

• Feb 16-18th: Any remaining tickets will be sold to Cooper Juniors and Seniors

Any tickets available for purchase after Feb. 18th will be subject to a $10 late fee (=$80 total per ticket). and will need to be discussed with Sra. Giska in Rm 202 during lunch OR after school only.

Click here to view the letter given to all junior and senior students in November 2021.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact 

Teacher Sponsor: Jeri Giska

jerilyn.giska@boone.kyschools.us

Outside Programs

We wanted to share some videos that have been created of the outside programs available for incoming junior and senior students. If your student is interested in any of these programs and would like more information they can reach out to our Career and College Readiness Coach - Mrs Traci Barton - traci.barton@boone.kyschools.us

• Early College
• Fire Science
• Homebuilders

2021-2022 Student Service Awards 

Students: Earn a National Community Service Award for your impact ato view nd distinguish yourself when applying for college, jobs and scholarships. Share a few details and a photo from each of your volunteer, philanthropy & leadership activities this year. You must have at least 20 hours across at least 4 activities between June 1, 2021 and April 15, 2022 to earn recognition. Application deadline is April 15, 2022. Get started at my.InnerView.org

Click here for further information.

ACT Registration

Don't wait much longer if you plan on taking the ACT Test on April 2. The registration deadline is February 25th (without late fees)! We encourage juniors to take the ACT during their junior year. However, taking the ACT multiple times, in many instances helps students become more comfortable with the format and environment. 

Any student that has a free/reduced lunch status can take the ACT for free twice not including the state provided ACT test for all juniors on March 8th. Any student with a free/reduced lunch status should stop by the guidance office to pick up a form to receive two free ACT tests.

Click here to register for the ACT

The Alibis Theatre Production

Cooper Drama Club presents The Alibis, short mystery spoofs directed by some juniors and seniors here at Cooper.

Performances are Thursday, February 10th, Friday, February 11 and Saturday, February 12th - all at 7pm. Tickets are by donation.

One or Two Hour Delays  

There is a possibility as we progress through the last part of our the winter season that our district could operate on a ONE or TWO hour delay instead of an all-remote learning day in order to maximize in-person instructional time.  

All schools start either one or two hours later than normal. Buses may run their regular routes or an altered route depending on weather and road conditions at the time; just add one or two hours to the regularly scheduled pick up times depending on the length of the delay.

See below for our delay schedule for both remote and in-person should this be used for inclement weather situations.

One Hour Delay: school will start at 8:40amTwo Hour Delay: school will start at 9:40am 

One Hour Delay Schedule

Two Hour Delay Schedule

Inclement Weather   

Ever wonder how, why or if school is delayed or canceled due to extreme cold temperatures or other winter weather? Check out the wind chill information sheet. You can also view the inclement weather information sheet to find out more about the process and how the decision is made by our district office officials.

Inclement Weather Information  

Wind Chill Information Sheet 

We urge students to wear a coat, winter hats, gloves, heavy coats (layer up) and boots during cold weather. Frostbite and hypothermia are serious risks as well as potential bus or vehicle trouble to and from school. 

In the event school is delayed, cancelled or dismissed early, we will send out an automated text message to the primary household, as well as, post the information on our social media outlets and webpage.

Text messages is one of the ways we communicate information to our families. Text messaging will be used for inclement weather delays and closing in addition to reminders of upcoming events.  

Text Subscribe Boone to 53291 to receive text messages.

Boone County Youth Cabinet

The Boone County Youth Cabinet is a leadership program for high school juniors established in 2002 by the Boone County Fiscal Court in partnership with the RC Durr YMCA, Boone County Schools, Walton-Verona Schools and other partners. The BCYC program fosters students' development in areas of leadership and civic responsibility by offering an opportunity to learn about local government, interactions with local officials, and participation in service learning activities. All BCYC participants must be Boone County residents. Applications for the 2022-2023 Boone County Youth Cabinet are now open for current sophomores (rising juniors).

Please click on the links below for further information.

2022 - 2023 BOONE COUNTY YOUTH CABINET APPLICATION

Due 5:00 PM, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 to dmmcormick@boonecountyky.org

Boone County Youth Cabinet Brochure

Upcoming Events   

Click here to view our upcoming events calendar.



Feb. 1-6 Student Portal opens for online scheduling

Feb. 7 Cheer Send-Off Showcase

Feb. 8 8th Grade Field Trip to Cooper

Feb. 8 8th Grade Parent Night - 6:30p - Auditorium

Feb. 10 8th Grade Field Trip (Snow Date)

Feb. 10 8th Grade Parent Night (Snow Date)

Feb. 10 The Alibis Theatre Production, 7:00 p.m.

Feb. 11 The Alibis Theatre Production, 7:00 p.m.

Feb. 12 The Alibis Theatre Production, 7:00 p.m.

Feb. 12 National ACT

Feb. 15 Community Service Hours DUE for seniors

Feb. 16 SBDM Meeting, 3:00pm

Feb. 16 Parent/Teacher Conference 3:30pm-7pm

Feb. 17 Parent/Teacher Conference 3:30pm-7pm

Feb. 21 No School

Feb. 25 National ACT Test Registration Deadline 4/2

Feb. 28 Alive @ 25 - Library 4pm - 8pm

Mar. 9 ACT Juniors

Mar. 15 Commonwealth Honors Academy Deadline

Apr. 1 Graduation Slide Show Pictures Due

Apr. 2 National ACT

Apr. 2 Prom at Paul Brown Stadium 7-11pm

May 2-6 AP Exams

May 9-13 AP Exams

All Sports Schedules are available to view on the Cooper Website. 

Go to Quick Links - Athletics - Sports Schedule - select the sport from the drop down calendar menu.

Sports/Non Sports Event Ticket Sales - Top of Cooper Homepage.

Live Streaming - Quick Links - Athletics - Live Sports Streaming.