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The Michelle Chalk Scholarship Fund was established to create scholarship grants to graduating seniors to keep the memory of Michelle Chalk alive in the community that she lived and loved.
Michelle Chalk's death was felt by her family, friends, and the community of Fort Thomas, KY. She was a beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin and granddaughter. She was a friend to everyone she met. She loved singing, dancing and performing on stage.
Thanks to the donations of many people this fund has been created.
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News and events
2023 – Highlands Choirs – Michelle Chalk Award
The 2023 Michelle Chalk Award for outstanding pride, spirit, enthusiasm, and unity of purpose to the Highlands Choirs was presented to Sylvie Martin. Congratulations Sylvie !
2023 MCSF Recipients
On Thursday, May 11, 2023 Highlands High School participated in their Senior Awards presentations to the Class of 2023. On this evening the Michelle Chalk Scholarship Fund awarded four scholarships. Congratulations to … Alyssa HarrisJosephine HalbauerAnnaLucy Surrey and Ruby Smith
2022 – Johnson – Commitment to Character Award
To honor the memory of Michelle’s years at Johnson, The Commitment to Character Award is presented to students that are identified as kind, strong, and safe. Especially safe with someone else’s feelings. The 2022 recipients of this award are Maggie Meyers and Brady Dirkes. Both students demonstrate empathy and inclusion on a regular basis, and will return to Read more about 2022 – Johnson – Commitment to Character Award[…]
2022 – Highlands Choirs – Michelle Chalk Award
The 2022 Michelle Chalk Award for outstanding pride, spirit, enthusiasm, and unity of purpose to the Highlands Choirs was presented to Annie Perkins. Congratulations, Annie!
2022 MCSF Recipients
On Thursday, May 12, 2022 Highlands High School participated in their Senior Awards presentations to the Class of 2022. On this evening the Michelle Chalk Scholarship Fund awarded three scholarships. Congratulations to … Katie WilsonLucy New andAbe Hils
The Michelle Chalk FUNd
The Michelle Chalk FUNd, established through The Karen Wellington Foundation, seeks to provide FUNactivities for breast cancer patients and their families. This FUNd is named after Michelle Chalk (pictured above, center). She was the loving care giver of her mother, Patty Chalk, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in January of 2014. Thanks to the Read more about The Michelle Chalk FUNd[…]
2021 – Highlands Graduation
On Monday, May 31, 2021 Highlands High School gathered on the David Cecil memorial stadium to celebrate the graduation of the class of 2021, Michelle’s classmates. Without a doubt, the most resilient class to walk the halls of Highlands. During the commencement there were several speeches recognizing the accomplishments of the students and the support Read more about 2021 – Highlands Graduation[…]
2021 – Highlands Choirs – Michelle Chalk Award
The 2021 Michelle Chalk Award for outstanding pride, spirit, enthusiasm, and unity of purpose to the Highlands Choirs was presented to Kierra Guttadauro. Congratulations, Kierra! In the presentation, Mr. Young mentions a commissioned piece of music, “Like a Leaf“, in memory of Michelle.
HHS 2021 Baccalaureate
On Sunday, May 30, 2021, Highlands High School celebrated their Baccalaureate ceremony. At this time, Erin Barker and Maddie Baldrick each gave a speech in memory of Michelle. Video of Erin’s Speech “Hi everyone, I’m Erin Barker, and I’m also graduating tomorrow. So, I’m going to start this off by saying that public speaking is Read more about HHS 2021 Baccalaureate[…]
2021 – Johnson – Commitment to Character Award
To honor the memory of Michelle’s years at Johnson, The Commitment to Character Award is presented to students that are identified as kind, strong, and safe. Especially safe with someone else’s feelings. The 2021 recipients of this award are Baily R, Emily L, and Anna L. These students will return to Johnson next year as Read more about 2021 – Johnson – Commitment to Character Award[…]