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The first day of October brought a new focus for The Redhound Way at Corbin Middle School as eighth graders began exploring Communication through their morning meeting. Principal Mr. Evan Robinson helped set the stage by first highlighting last month's Redhound Way competency: Work Ethic. Through Redhound Shout Outs, students were recognized for demonstrating strong work ethic and were reminded that the choices they make each day reflect who they are as Redhounds. From there,

The sharks were ready. The pitches were polished. And the lemonade was flowing. Corbin Elementary fifth graders recently put their economics knowledge—and their communication skills—to the test as they transformed their classroom into a Shark Tank-style competition. As part of their social studies unit on economics, students have been learning about concepts such as interdependence, opportunity cost, and incentives. To put those ideas into action, students worked in teams to

When a group of Corbin High School choir students expressed interest in auditioning for the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) National Honor Choir, they knew the audition would require preparation beyond their regular classwork. Their choir director, however, was honest with them. With a full schedule of performances, events, and other auditions already on the calendar, there simply wasn’t enough time to teach the audition repertoire and provide individual audition

Sometimes, work ethic is about doing what is expected. Other times, it is about being so invested in the work that you don't want to stop. That is exactly what happened recently in Mr. Jones' Carpentry class at the Corbin Area Technology Center. As part of a Tiny Home project, students were working on insulating the trailer for the house. Mr. Jones had rewarded the class for their hard work and told them they could finish the insulation during the first half of class and spen

What happens when healthcare education and engineering come together? At the Corbin Area Technology Center, students in Mrs. Rhodes' Body Structures & Functions class found out—and the result was a little more fun than your typical skeletal system review! As students have been learning about the bones of the human body, they put their knowledge to the test with a game of Operation. Students identified bones, reviewed their locations and functions, and carefully worked to remo

What happens when a student decides that finishing the assignment isn't the finish line? For Cooper at Corbin Primary, it means setting a goal, working toward it, and finding a way to keep growing. As Corbin Primary began using XTRA Math with third graders as an early-finisher opportunity, Cooper saw an opportunity to challenge himself. On his very first try, he earned a multiplication certificate—a milestone made even more meaningful by the work he had already been doing on

Some of the most meaningful collaborations begin with a simple question: What if we connected the people who have already walked this path with the students who are just beginning it? For Corbin High School alumna Hollie Clifton, that question has turned into an exciting new opportunity for the next generation of Redhounds. Hollie, currently in her final year of medical school at the University of Kentucky, recently reached out to one of her former teachers with an idea: What

Sometimes work ethic looks like finishing your own assignment. Sometimes it looks like staying a little longer, giving a little more, and helping someone else discover what they are capable of. Eva Johnson understands the difference. Without being asked, Eva noticed a classmate who could use some extra encouragement and began finding ways to help. Day after day, she can be seen explaining directions, reteaching concepts, offering encouragement, and patiently prompting her pee

For some students, completing the work is the goal. For Isaiah Hayes, it is only the beginning. At the School of Innovation, Isaiah is a shining example of what it means to live out the Redhound Way value of Work Ethic. He approaches his learning with a genuine desire to understand more, push himself further, and take pride in the work he produces. That mindset is especially evident in mathematics. Isaiah doesn't stop when he has completed the required problems. He challenges

Walk down the hallway first thing in the morning, and chances are you will run into Gavin Smith long before the first bell rings. He makes a point to go out of his way to greet his teachers every single day—not because he happens to be in their morning homeroom or on their team, but simply because he values connection and intentionally starts his day with energy and purpose. That small, daily habit speaks volumes about who Gavin is as a person. Across Corbin Middle School, ei

Sometimes work ethic looks like working hard on an assignment. Sometimes it looks like staying focused when no one is watching. And sometimes, it looks like noticing what needs to be done—and doing it without being asked. That is exactly what Seth Garrison, a student in Mrs. Tabitha Frederick’s 5th period math class at Corbin Middle School, has chosen to do. Seth works hard in math class, but his work ethic doesn’t stop when the lesson ends. Each afternoon, before heading to

Forty minutes. That was all the time Culinary 2 students at Corbin High School had to turn a plan into a finished meal—and they were ready for the challenge. Under the direction of Mrs. Jessica Lester, students recently competed in the 2026 CHS Food Truck Competition, putting their culinary skills, teamwork, and work ethic to the test. Their task was simple in theory: plan, prepare, present, and clean up a full meal before time ran out. In reality, there was a lot happening i

What happens when an entire state loses power? That is the question Corbin High School students are exploring in Mr. Justin Woods' Physics & Earth Science classes as they work through their first OpenSciEd unit on energy flow through Earth's systems. Instead of learning about energy flow only through a textbook or lecture, students are investigating the concept through a real-world phenomenon: the widespread power failures that affected Texas and left millions of people witho

Sometimes, Work Ethic looks like doing your job well. And sometimes, it looks like noticing what needs to be done—and simply stepping in to help. At Corbin Elementary, that is exactly what two fifth-grade students did. With the return of school comes the return of school germs. During the second week of school, Corbin Elementary’s head custodian became very sick and had to leave work for the day. After school, fifth graders Levi Bunch and Rollin Bradshaw noticed that there wa

For Ella Hammons, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is more than a month on the calendar. It is personal. Each October, the Corbin High School sophomore picks up her pencil and creates something special—a new, original Pink Hound design. Drawn entirely by Ella, each design features her own creative take on a cute pink Redhound. But what makes the Pink Hound meaningful isn't just the artwork. It's what Ella chooses to do with it. Ella takes her designs and turns them into items th

Some of the most important work in a school happens before anyone else even realizes it needs to be done. For the teachers she supports, Ms. Debbie Eubanks is the person who seems to know what they need before they ever have to ask. For the past several years, Debbie has served as an instructional aide at Corbin Primary, bringing the same level of effort, care, and dedication to her work each day. She doesn’t wait to be told what needs to be done. She sees a need, takes owner

Resilience isn’t about avoiding hard things. It’s about deciding that hard things won’t stop you. For William Tuttle Jr., that decision has been especially meaningful this year. After undergoing major surgery this summer, William faced a significant challenge before the school year even began. Yet when he returned to school, he came ready to learn, participate, and continue giving his best. William has continued to approach his schoolwork and extracurricular activities with u

For Jaxon Shelby, work ethic isn’t something he talks about. It’s something he shows—day after day. From the time Jaxon entered high school as a freshman, he has had goals for himself. He wanted to play football. He wanted to be part of the band. And someday, he hopes to work as an assistant at Corbin Primary School. What stands out about Jaxon is that he hasn’t simply talked about those goals. He has consistently shown up and put in the work to pursue them. Jaxon joined the

For Corbin High School student Masyn Elam, hard work is nothing new. As a competitive all-star cheerleader, Masyn travels to Louisville three times a week to pursue something she loves—cheering, competing, and, of course, flipping. She also runs track and stays committed to the many demands that come with being a student-athlete. But Masyn’s work ethic doesn’t stop when practice ends. When she saw an opportunity to turn one of her interests into something of her own, she took

Excellence is often found in the extra effort we choose to give. For Jireth E. Villatoro-Rivera, a sixth-grade English Language Learner at Corbin Middle School, a recent writing assignment required more than simply putting his thoughts on paper. While his classmates were focused on understanding the content and communicating their ideas, Jireth was doing that work while also navigating a language he is still learning. And he embraced the challenge with intentional effort. Wit