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Time to wake up! ...if you're going to the Moon. Our Artemis II crew started their second flight day with the sounds of John Legend's "Green Light" (feat. Andre 3000). "Sleepyhead" by Young and Sick roused the crew earlier today.

Big things are happening at W.R. Castle Elementary through the Full-Service Community Schools Grant! 🎥 The Tomcat News crew is giving students hands-on opportunities to grow in leadership, communication, teamwork, creativity and project-based learning. #uswepproject

ABA student Corey Phillips joined fellow Wolfe Co. Youth Council members in Washington, D.C., where they visited the Capitol and met Congressman Hal Rogers during the National Summit. Students discussed issues impacting their communities while growing as leaders. #uswepproject

Meet Jasper Tingle, a senior at Pulaski County High School and the ABA Grant’s Student of the Month for March. Through the ABA Grant and her Teacher’s Aide Apprenticeship at Pulaski Elementary School, Jasper discovered her passion for education. #uswepproject

ABA students at Lawrence County High School interested the dental field got a firsthand look at the profession thanks to Dr. Pamela Sparks Stein from the University of Kentucky. #uswepproject

It’s National Nutrition Month! 🥦🍎 Through our Full-Service Community Schools grant, we’re helping students build healthy habits by focusing on physical fitness, overall wellness and making healthy choices. #uswepproject

51 educators came together for EXCEL Symposium 4, joining historian Kidada Williams to explore the Crisis of Union — from Lincoln’s second inauguration through Reconstruction — and how to bring that learning into today’s classrooms. #uswepproject #ItsAGreatDaytoEXCEL

Highland Elementary hosted a family STEM night filled with hands-on stations in math, science, technology and engineering — plus a chance for families to shop the school Book Fair and enjoy food served by volunteers from the student lighthouse team. #uswepproject

Congratulations to Lincoln County High School's newest phlebotomists, who achieved a 100% pass rate in the inaugural phlebotomy class. With the support of the ABA grant, these students are gaining the certifications needed to launch their careers. #uswepproject

It’s #CivicLearningWeek — a week to highlight the importance of civic education. With the help of iCivics, teachers participating in WEP’s grants can access engaging lessons, games and classroom activities. 🔗 CivicLearningWeek.org/resources #uswepproject

Meet Emily Bailey, a senior at Magoffin County High School and the ABA Grant’s Student of the Month for February. Through her Work-Based Learning placement, she is gaining hands-on experience in a healthcare setting. #uswepproject

Magoffin County High School ABA students experienced the latest in agricultural technology, advanced equipment and modern farming practices at the 60th Annual Farm Equipment and Machinery Show. #uswepproject

Service learning in action 💕 Through our Full-Service Community Schools grant, students at Central Elementary crafted valentines for residents at Mountain Manor Nursing Home. #uswepproject

Meet Taylor Blevins, a senior at @LawrenceCoSch and the ABA grant's student of the month for January. Taylor is currently completing a pre-apprenticeship in dental assisting through the Smile Savers program at the Lawrence County Health Department. #uswepproject

Members of the WEP team served as guest judges for West Jessamine students as they prepared for the We the People competition. Join us in wishing these students the best of luck as they compete next week in Louisville. #uswepproject

Meet Elijah Pelton, a @JCEaglesInfo senior and the ABA grant's student of the month for November. Elijah is currently serving as one of JCHS’s IT generalist apprentices, applying his growing technical expertise to support the campus. #uswepproject

This week, and every week, we’re grateful for our career support specialists and WEP team members who create opportunities for students. Hear directly from our students about how the ABA grant has helped them prepare for their future. #uswepproject

Incredible work from Lincoln County Schools and Mrs. Jerran Adams! WEP is excited to see more pathways opening for students across Kentucky. #uswepproject

Congratulations to 2 of our Full-Service Community Schools — @JCEaglesInfo and @PikevilleInd — for their KSA results! 🎉 PHS ranked 1st, and JCHS ranked 3rd out of 171 districts, showcasing exceptional performance in science, math and reading. #uswepproject

The FREE Family Toolkit from National Performance for Education is packed with resources, tips and ideas you can immediately use to help your child and teen thrive this school year. Check out the toolkit here ➡️ usnpe.org/family