Pickett Schools Approve Purchase Of Handsfree Water Fountains
Pickett County’s K-8 and High School will receive new, handsfree water fountains and bottle fillers. The Board of Education approved a $21,000 bid Monday. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the purchase is a part of the district’s COVID spending plan of federal funds. “I recommend the board accept their bid, and let us move […]
PCHS Boys Basketball Fundraising Through Saturday Bake Sale
Pickett County High School’s boys basketball team will be hosting a bake sale to raise funds for the upcoming season. The Saturday event begins at 7:30 a.m. at Bilbrey’s IGA. Head Coach Joseph Amonett said all proceeds will go towards uniform purchases and traveling expenses. “It is a phenomenal event that our community has supported […]
Summer School And Tutoring Highlight Pickett Schools ESSER Spending
The Pickett County Board of Education has approved its third round of COVID relief funding with the main focus on learning loss. Director of Schools Diane Elder said a portion of the $1.3 million will give the high school three years of summer school and tutoring services. “Students will be chosen according to the amount […]
Pickett High School Undergoing First Section Of Repaving Project
Pickett County Schools will be repaving the high school parking lot in increments starting with the first phase approved Monday. The Board of Education awarded a sole bidder to repave some 4,600 square feet for about $110,000. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the main road to the bus garage behind the high school will […]
Pickett Schools Buys Tracking System For Expenditures And Student Growth
Pickett County Schools has purchased a new tracking system to improve the systems bookkeeping. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the program was needed to document expenditures from ESSER funding. “We are supposed to be tracking every penny that we spend,” Elder said. “We need something to keep up with student data, and from talking […]
TVA Rework Of Grant Makes Pickett Schools Solar Pavilion Possible
A solar pavilion for the Pickett County School System could still be a possibility after TVA added more funding and restructured the bid process. The school system was one of seven that received a TVA grant for construction. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the energy company plans to add all the grant winners into […]
Pickett Co. Schools Receive One Bid For HVAC Work
Pickett County Schools has received one bid for system-wide HVAC replacements. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the price for work came in over the TVA Grant supplying the funds. “The entire bid was over the 400 k grant,” Elder said. “But, you got to remember it has all those DOAS units. It’s got all […]
Pickett Co. BOE Rejects Sole Bid For Solar Pavilion Project
The Pickett County Board of Education unanimously rejected the sole bid opened Monday for the construction of a solar pavilion. The school system was awarded a $100,000 grant through TVA to fund the project, but, the total price tag for the work came in at $358,000. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the price was […]
Pickett County BOE Passes Budget With Raises For All Staff
The Pickett County Board of Education approved next fiscal year’s school budget Monday. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the budget process was a difficult one. Elder said April’s projections came in late which created a time crunch with the county. “That put us a little bit behind,” Elder said. “And with our county commission, […]
Pickett Schools Receiving Solar Pavilion And Energy Upgrades
Energy efficient facilities are coming to Pickett County Schools after receiving a $400,000 TVA grant. Director of Schools Diane Elder said as a part of the grant, a brand new solar powered pavilion will be constructed by the school ag learning center. “We’re thinking an outside room that is maybe an art class wants to […]
