COVINGTON LATIN HIGH SCHOOL: Eighth-graders Emily Zalla and Sam Rodgers look over the science projects produced by Hinsdale Elementary students. Students from Scott, Dixie and Covington Latin High Schools acted as judges for last week's science fair. The Cincinnati Enquirer/STEVEN M. HERPPICH

WEST CHESTER TWP. - Lakota schools have scheduled several parent information nights and kindergarten registration times and locations in preparation for the 2004-05 school year. They are:

• Lakota Early Childhood Center: Parent information nights are 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Kindergarten registration will be 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on March 1-12 and 6-8 p.m. March 3 and 9.

• Adena Elementary: Parent information night is 7 p.m. March 11. Kindergarten registration will be 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays.

• Hopewell Elementary: Parent information night is 7 p.m. March 18. Kindergarten registration continues through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. March 18.

• Shawnee Elementary: Parent information night is 7 p.m. March 11. Kindergarten registration will be 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily and 6-8 p.m. March 11.

Parents should bring identification, the child's birth certificate, proof of residence and custody papers if applicable.

School musical tickets available

HAMILTON - Performances of the musical Good News are set for 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Hamilton High School, 1165 Eaton Ave. Tickets: $8. To order, call 868-7700, ext. 4169.

Mason registering preschool students

MASON - Registration for preschool classes in Mason schools for 2004-05 is being accepted through Feb. 27.

Classes are offered for children with disabilities as well as typically developing children ages 3-5. Classes meet mornings or afternoons Monday through Thursday. Tuition is $150 monthly and there is a one-time snack fee of $70.

Applications can be picked up at the preschool annex office, 196 Northcrest Drive, or the central office, 211 N. East St., or downloaded from www.masonohioschools.com/downloads.cfm.

Placement into the program will occur by lottery. Those selected will be notified in March. Information: 229-4578.

Fairfield levy's placement approved

FAIRFIELD - The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce has endorsed the 6.9 mill operating levy the school board put on the March 2 ballot.

If the levy is turned down, high school busing, after-school clubs and sports and field trips would be cut. The levy would increase taxes about $211 annually on a $100,000 house.

High schoolers host dance for seniors

MASON - The Mason High School Helpers of People Everywhere Club will host Cupid's Ball, a free dance for senior citizens, 6-8 p.m. Saturday in the high school commons, 6100 S. Mason-Montgomery Road. Information: 398-5025.

Warren Co. center offering A+ courses

LEBANON - Warren County Career Center Adult and Community Education is offering A+ Certification courses beginning March 1 at the Kings South Campus, 1797 King Ave.

Students can choose from a daytime class held Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or an evening class on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 10 p.m. Cost is $1,300 plus book.

To register, call 770-0200.

Sue Kiesewetter

E-mail school news to suek@infionline.net or fax to 755-4150.