Kyrock Elementary Entrepreneur Fair: Multiple Students See Success

Third and Fourth Grade students from Kyrock Elementary School participate in the Entrepreneur Fair.

Edmonson Voice Report:
On Friday, March 14, 2025, third and fourth grade students at Kyrock Elementary participated in a school wide Entrepreneur Fair, where they had their own businesses  that were open to students school-wide. Each third and fourth grade student submitted business proposals to their peers. A total of 26 proposals were chosen, making a total of 18 businesses.

The students made a collective profit of $1,208.05. There were first, second, and third place trophies for those who profited the most money, and there was also a trophy given to the best decorated booth, voted on by other peers. The winners are: 

1st Place: Kyndal Whittinghill and Tynlee Logsdon - Tynlee & Kyndal's Sweet Treats
2nd Place: Kaiden Mattingly and Eli Jaggers - Kaiden and Eli's Petting Zoo
3rd Place: 3rd Place - Asher Mello - Asher's Trick Shots
Best Decorated Booth: Sophia Sanders and Amelia Howell -  All Things Shimmer

4th Grader Heath Sanders asks a Business Panel, made up of local business owners, a question.

Students also had the opportunity to ask a Business Panel of local business owners from Edmonson County questions about their work and what it takes to be a business owner. The Panel incldued Josh Casey from C & C Firearms, Judge/Executive Scott Lindsey, Ryan Stice from Stice Insurance Agency, Lauren McReynolds from McReynolds Physical Therapy, Andrea Brantley from Patton Funeral Home, Michelle Coleman from Bank of Edmonson County, and Joseph Decker from The Jo Show.

Mrs. Brandy Meredith, Principal of Kyrock Elementary, was thrilled with the success of her Blackhawk students.

"I am beyond proud of our student entrepreneurs for their hard work in creating innovative business plans. Their dedication and creativity truly shines, and it was inspiring to see their ideas come to life. Kyrock students enjoyed exploring the businesses and supporting their classmates' hard work. Great job, everyone!"

Mrs. Heather LaMastus also expressed that she was incredibly proud of Kyrock Students.

"This is my first year participating in the Entrepreneur Fair, and I absolutely loved it! I am so proud of my students for stepping up and taking such a big challenge. Their hard work and creativity is beyond inspiring."