White Co. School Board Wants To Reduce Teacher Absences
The White County Schools spent more than $88,000 over budget on substitute teachers this school year. The White County School Board wants to find a way to reduce teacher absences. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the teacher absences have been excessive. “I just think we are missing a lot of school,” Dronebarger said. “It’s […]
Dogwood Park Hosting Community Band Festival Saturday
A chance to enjoy local music and celebrate the legacy of community music as Cookeville’s Dogwood Park hosts the annual Community Band Festival this Saturday. Cookeville Community Band Conductor Carroll Gotcher said the festival is a free event where people can sit around and listen to different community bands play. Gotcher said the event is […]
Bears On The Move In The UC, Awareness Important
Multiple black bear sightings have been reported around the Upper Cumberland over the last two weeks, and a TWRA biologist said people should be aware. A bear spotted at a Monterey residence, also near a senior care facility in Fairfield Glade. TWRA Region Three Biologist Casey Mullen said bear sightings are becoming more common in […]
Pickett Schools Adding Student Board Member In Fall
The Pickett County School Board will add a student member to its board for the upcoming school year. Outgoing Director of Schools Diane Elder said a new law requires school boards across the state to involve students in the school board. Elder said the student would be a rising senior selected by school administration. Elder […]
Putnam Teacher Wants To Begin Restoring Childhood
A local teacher launching a major initiative to get children off devices and back into life. Avery Trace Middle School Teacher Ryan Dalton calls it Restoring Childhood. He said the idea was inspired by the book ‘Anxious Generation’ by Jonathan Haidt and the mental health issues correlated with excessive screen time. Dalton said he read […]
Roane State/TCAT Naming Building After Johnson, Yager
Fentress County’s new TCAT/Roane State Facility will be named after Tennessee Senator Ken Yager and Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson. The Tennessee Board of Regents approved the building name during a quarterly meeting on Friday. The Ken Yager & Jimmy Johnson Building currently under construction. Johnson said he feels honored. “You get a name on […]
Harelson Introduced As The Next Stone Memorial Principal
Cumberland County School System has promoted Marcy Harelson to become the next principal at Stone Memorial High School. Harelson currently serves as the assistant principal at Stone. Harelson has more than 20 years of education experience. The promotion takes place as 9-12 Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor Dr. William Maddux plans to retire at the end […]
White County Schools Partnering With Ayers Foundation
The White County School Board approved a partnership with the Ayers Foundation at Thursday’s night Board of Education meeting. The Ayers Foundation is college access and counseling program that serves distressed and at-risk Tennessee counties. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said that he is excited for students to benefit from the organization’s expertise. […]
Clay Schools Proposing $13.9 Million Budget, With Defecit
The Clay County School Board proposing a $13.9 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year after a review during Thursday night’s work session. The budget includes a $900,000 shortfall. Finance Director Ashley White said that number includes additional positions that the school system might or might not need. “Your local revenues been coming in good,” […]
Robbins Named Pickett’s New Director Of Schools Thursday
The Pickett County School Board named Melissa Robbins as the new Director of Schools Thursday night. Robbins has spent her entire 20-year career in the Sumner County School District, serving as a classroom teacher, success coach, and administrator. Robbins said the Pickett County job was appealing because it is her hometown. Robbin said her passion […]
