Celina K-8, Hermitage Springs Prep For Construction
Celina K-8 and Hermitage Springs School preparing for construction projects to begin. Electrical and plumbing work is set to begin on November 15th. Director of Schools Diana Monroe said the largest undertaking in preparations was the Celina K-8 library. “The library is basically totally moved and it looks awesome you’ve just got to go down […]
Clay School Board Awards Bids For Celina K-8, Hermitage Springs Plumbing Projects
Clay County School Board approved bids Thursday night for two plumbing renovation projects at Celina K-8 and Hermitage Spring School. Board members heard a presentation of bids from Architect Allen Hill. The bids for both projects plus their alternates totaled some $1.8 million to be paid from ESSER 2.0 funds. “It may be possible for […]
Celina K-8 Celebrate Improved Math Skills and Strong Reading Skills
Celina K-8 is no longer a target school because of its success in math during the last testing cycle. Tennessee targets schools for improvement when there is poor performance in a subject. Principal David Maxfield said the school took its math score from a one to a three. “That was huge, that was a huge […]
Clay School System Offering Medical Services To All Students
All Clay County Schools will offer medical services for students this year, helping students and busy parents. Health Coordinator Rob Edwards said that physicals and eye exams will be provided through Well Child. Edwards said parents do not have to miss work, arrange transportation or make appointments to check their child’s health. “There are children […]
Clay School System Using Outside Source For District Psychologist
The Clay County School System has contracted with an outside service to fill the District Psychologist role. ProCare Therapy will be utilized for $77 an hour. Director of Schools Matt Eldridge said it was a challenging role to fill, but one of importance for all students. “When we came back this past year with the […]
Celina K-8 School Employee Tested COVID Positive
The Celina K-8 School has been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after a school employee tested positive for COVID-19 late last month. Director Of Schools Matt Eldridge said all activities were immediately shut down at the school once the test was received. Schools had already been closed since March 16. The incubation period occurred over the […]
