Category: Schools and Education
Coverage of schools, colleges, academic programs, student achievements, educational events, and youth opportunities in Berea, Richmond, and Madison County.
Madison County Schools Summer Feeding Program Kicks Off June 1
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. — Madison County Schools will launch its summer feeding program Monday, June 1, with a kickoff event for families at the Glenn Marshall Elementary and B. Michael Caudill Middle School parking lot. The kickoff will run from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the GME/BMCMS parking lot. The district states the summer…
Next Level Soccer Camp Offers Summer Youth Training at Berea College
BEREA, Ky. — A weeklong soccer camp for young players is scheduled for June 1 through June 5 at Berea College Alumni Field. Next Level Soccer Camp is open to girls and boys ages 8 to 17 and will focus on individual, technical, and tactical training for players who want to keep developing their skills.…
🌟🎭 Annie KIDS Opens May 29 at The Spotlight Playhouse
BEREA, Ky. — Spotlight Acting School’s youngest division of stage performers will take center stage beginning Friday, May 29 🗓️, as the bright and inspiring Annie KIDS opens for a multi-weekend run at The Spotlight Playhouse in Berea. 🎶👧🐶 The production features a massive lineup of local youth actors ranging from ages 4 to 11…
Creative Arts Camp Brings “New York, New York” Theme to The Spotlight Playhouse June 8 to 12
BEREA, Ky. — Spotlight Acting School will offer an immersive week of summer enrichment for local students from June 8 to 12 with the return of its annual Creative Arts Camp at The Spotlight Playhouse in Berea. 🗓 Dates: June 8 to 12📍 Location: The Spotlight Playhouse, 214 Richmond Road, Berea🎭 Theme: “New York, New…
Spotlight Acting School’s Creative Arts Camp Returns June 8–12: A Week of ‘New York, New York’
BEREA, Ky. — Summer break can be a challenge for families who want something more meaningful than another week of screens, but still need a structured, full-day environment for their children. Spotlight Acting School’s Creative Arts Camp is designed to fill that gap. Running Monday through Friday, June 8–12, at The Spotlight Playhouse (214 Richmond…
Berea College Commencement Set for May 10 With Governor Andy Beshear as Speaker
BEREA, Ky. — Berea College will welcome graduates, families, and visitors to campus on Sunday, May 10, for a full day of commencement events celebrating the Class of 2026. The day begins with the Baccalaureate Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. in Phelps Stokes, followed by the main Commencement Ceremony at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Arena…
A Month of Milestones: Navigating College and High School Graduation Traffic Across Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. — Madison County is about to get very busy, and the traffic will arrive in two massive waves. From the early-May college ceremonies to the late-May high school send-offs, local roads, restaurants, and shops are gearing up for a full month of graduation crowds. For local residents, a little planning is going…
Spotlight’s Film Acting Camp Offers Families a Summer Option Beyond the Stage
BEREA, Ky. — For Berea-area families trying to map out the final stretch of June, Spotlight Acting School is offering a summer camp that shifts the focus from stage lights to camera lenses. The school’s Film Acting Camp is scheduled for June 29 through July 3, 2026, at The Spotlight Playhouse. Open to rising sixth…
🎭 Spotlight Acting School Opens Registration for “New York, New York” Summer Creative Arts Camp
BEREA, Ky. — Families in Berea looking for a summer option that blends creativity, structure, and performance have a new date to circle on the calendar. Registration is officially open for Spotlight Acting School’s Creative Arts Camp, a weeklong program for rising first through ninth graders hosted at The Spotlight Playhouse on Richmond Road. The…
🐠 Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS Swims Into Spotlight Acting School — and Shrek KIDS Is on the Horizon
BEREA, Ky. — There is a lot of excitement building at Spotlight Acting School right now, and for good reason. Coming up first is Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS, which arrives April 24 through April 26 and brings one of Pixar’s most beloved stories to the stage. It follows Marlin, the anxious and overprotective clownfish, as…
🌌 From Earth to the Universe: Berea College Planetarium Invites Audiences to Look Up
BEREA, Ky. — If you missed the Berea College Planetarium’s recent presentations of Solar Superstorms, do not worry. Another journey into space is right around the corner. The Planetarium’s next featured show is From Earth to the Universe, scheduled for Friday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 5 at 4:00 p.m. at the…
🎩 Spotlight Acting School Heads to Whoville with Seussical the Musical
BEREA, Ky. — If you have been waiting for the right time to get involved with Spotlight Acting School, this may be it. Our next production is Seussical the Musical, a bright, funny, imaginative show that brings together some of Dr. Seuss’s most beloved characters for a stage adventure full of music, movement, heart, and…
🎭 Last Chance to See Disney’s Frozen JR. — and a Great Time to Discover Spotlight Acting School
BEREA, Ky. — This is the final weekend to catch Disney’s Frozen JR. at The Spotlight Playhouse. For anyone who has been curious about what Spotlight Acting School is all about, it is also the perfect time to come out and see it for yourself. There is something genuinely special about watching young performers take…
🎭 Spotlight Acting School Launches New Performance Workshop for Teens and Adults
BEREA, Ky. — A longtime Berea theater program is expanding to welcome older students and adults to the stage. Spotlight Acting School, part of The Spotlight Playhouse, has announced a new Performance Workshop open to participants ages 14 through adult. The program will combine weekly acting instruction with rehearsals for a full production. For more…
🏀 How the Kentucky High School Basketball Tournament Works and Which Madison County Teams Could Make a Run
BEREA, Ky. — March in Kentucky means the start of tournament basketball. High school teams across the state enter the postseason with one goal in mind: reaching the KHSAA Sweet 16 State Tournament in Lexington. For readers who do not follow the structure closely, Kentucky’s system can seem confusing. The path to the state tournament…
🌷 Spring Break 2026: When Berea-Area Schools Are Out and Where Families Are Headed
BEREA, Ky. — As winter begins to fade and the first daffodils appear across yards in Berea, many families are starting to look ahead to spring break. In the Berea and Richmond area, the break does not happen all at once. Local colleges pause in early March, while most K–12 schools in Madison County take…
🎺 High School Honor Band Festival Brings Student Musicians and Families to Richmond This Weekend
RICHMOND, Ky. — If you notice a little more traffic and more families around Richmond between now and Saturday, it is likely tied to Eastern Kentucky University’s High School Honor Band Festival, running Thursday, Feb. 19 through Saturday, Feb. 21. EKU bills this as the 33rd annual edition of the festival, which brings together high…
🍀 Catch the Leprechaun 5K Returns March 1 at Berea Community High School, Benefiting Berea Food Bank and BUURR
BEREA, Ky. — The Catch the Leprechaun 5K is set for Sunday, March 1, with a 9:00 a.m. start at Berea Community High School. Organizers describe it as a St. Patrick’s-themed kickoff to spring racing, with proceeds supporting the Berea Food Bank and Bereans United for Utility and Rent Relief (BUURR). This event is designed…
🎺 EKU Wind Ensemble and Concert Band Play March 3 at EKU Center for the Arts
RICHMOND, Ky. — Eastern Kentucky University’s Wind Ensemble and Concert Band will take the stage Tuesday, March 3, with a 7:30 p.m. concert at the EKU Center for the Arts in Richmond. The university lists the performance as free and open to all ages. For Berea listeners, this is the kind of low-effort weeknight concert…
🎶 EKU Choirs Set March 2 NYC Preview Concert in Richmond, With World Premiere Work
RICHMOND, Ky. — Eastern Kentucky University’s Choirs will share a public preview of their upcoming New York City program on Monday, March 2, with a 7:30 p.m. concert at Gifford Theatre in Richmond. The university lists the event as free admission, making it an easy weeknight option for Berea-area listeners who want to hear the…