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Officials with Hopkins County Schools have announced that the Club Southside Learning & Enrichment Center has earned a perfect five-star rating in the Kentucky ALL STARS quality rating system.
The state recognition highlights the school district’s commitment to providing exceptional early learning experiences for its youngest students.
With the designation, Hopkins County becomes part of a select group of districts. Officials say it is rare for a school district to operate seven five-star preschool classrooms alongside a five-star child care center simultaneously.
District officials commended staff members Tonda Rodgers, Candi Lamb, Lynn Ann Rodgers, and Cassie Thurby for their roles in achieving the distinction.
The Kentucky ALL STARS program measures excellence in early childhood education based on four core criteria: teaching practices, family engagement, staff qualifications, and the learning environment.
Local officials said achieving the five-star rating reflects the shared dedication of Hopkins County’s teachers, staff, and families to preparing children for future academic success.
