New Clay High Principal Pushes ACT Growth, Attendance
Clay County High School Principal Carl Ledbetter told the School Board Thursday he is pushing to improve student outcomes by focusing on increasing ACT scores and student attendance rates. Ledbetter said he officially began his tenure as principal in May. Ledbetter said achieving this will require a culture of high expectations for every student regardless […]
Clay County FFA Claims State Bullpen Innovation Title
Clay County High School FFA students Allie Reagan and Jackson Randolph are state champions in the FFA’s Bullpen Innovation Contest. Clay County High School Agriculture Teacher James Matthew Craighead said the competition functions as a “Shark Tank” for agriculture students. The event requires participants to develop a product or a theoretical concept to pitch to […]
Clay FFA Plant Sale Supports Student Hands-On Success
The Clay County High School FFA program hosts its annual plant sale Saturday to support student activities and agricultural education. Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor James Matthew Craighead said the project integrates a greenhouse management class where students oversee the entire life cycle of the plants. The program utilizes a large climate-controlled greenhouse on the […]
Clay HS Students Advocate Donaldson Park Improvements
A Clay County High School group wants to see Celina’s Donaldson Park improved to increase access, the town’s enjoyment, and potentially sales tax revenue. Jason Upton created the group of three Beta Club students with assistance from high school leaders. Upton said he planned for the students to learn leadership and public speaking skills, while […]
Clay CTE Building To Open In Weeks, Final Touches Underway
The new Clay County High School CTE Building is almost finished, and students could use it as soon as late September. School Board Chair Benji Bailey said he is excited to see the building come to fruition. Bailey said the remaining work includes finishing touches on the inside, and the only delays have come from […]
Jackson’s Tinsley To Become Clay Co. High School Principal
Clay County Schools has hired Dr. Gary Tinsley to become the next principal at Clay County High School. Clay County School Board Chairman Benji Bailey said the position became available after former principal Mike Dickerson accepted a job with a different school system to be closer to home. Tinsley spent a brief time in the […]
Clay County Students Start Help Desk To Help With Tech
Clay County High School giving students a unique opportunity by implementing a student-led technology help desk. Clay County High School Junior Witt Kaslikowski said the 12-students assist students, faculty, and staff in troubleshooting issues with their phones or computers. Kaslikowski said he and a fellow student took initiative to create the student-led help desk. “Here […]
FAFSA Clinics Next Week Supporting UC Families
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission is offering free FAFSA clinics to give Upper Cumberland families hands-on support while applying for federal student aid. Senior Outreach Director Jason Seay said they have always had FAFSA workshops at high schools and colleges throughout the state but families need more support this year. Seay said last year’s revamping […]
Local Coaches Said Vols Win Good For Game
The Vols College World Series victory seen by millions across the country, but the win will mean something more to the young ball players across the Upper Cumberland. The Vols led by head coach Tony Vitello took down Texas A&M, marking the first championship in program history. Upperman Baseball Coach Wes Shanks said the Volunteers […]
Clay High School Students Offered Summer Job Program
Clay County High School students can earn up to $4,000 over eight weeks this summer through a new Youth Employment Program. Clay County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Doug Young said the chamber is working alongside the American Job Center to offer the program. He said Clay County is the only distressed county in the […]
