Overton Schools Redoing LA Restrooms With COVID Money
Renovations will be made to all student restrooms of Livingston Academy over Christmas break. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said facilities will be getting a new paint job as well as touchless sinks, new counter tops and stalls. “That’s something that needed attention for quite some time, and we want that to really look better […]
Overton Schools Receive Interest In AH Roberts HVAC Replacements
Overton County Schools received sealed bids Tuesday to replace HVAC units at AH Roberts Elementary School. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said nine units that approach 20 years of service will be replaced. “There’s several other schools in the district that need additional HVAC units replaced, but rather than us employing contractors and engineers to […]
Overton BOE Approves Funding For Elementary Level Wrestling Team
An elementary grade level wrestling team will be coming to the Overton County School System. The Overton County Board of Education approved team allocations of $1,000 per year for the program. Chairman Mike Hayes said based on feedback he has received, the team is about to start. “Coach Newman from the high school had reached […]
Overton Schools See Drop In COVID Numbers After Extended Labor Day
Overton County Schools’ extended Labor Day break was successful in the opinion of Director of Schools Donnie Holman. Holman closed schools for two days on September 1st with 144 students COVID positive. As of Friday, Holman said that number has since dropped to 43. “I think five days off there together, I do believe it […]
Overton Schools Closing Thursday And Friday Due To COVID Numbers
Overton County Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday due to student COVID numbers. According to Director of Schools Donnie Holman, the decision was encouraged by the county’s health department. All extracurricular activities are also discontinued until Tuesday except for TSSAA high school sports.
Overton Declined Remote Learning Days For District
The State Department of Education has declined Overton County Schools’ request for seven days of remote learning. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said according to Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn, the district did not have enough sick students. “The rationale behind it was she (Schwinn) was still very concerned by the large percent of students that […]
Overton Schools Giving Out Supplies And Registration Packets Monday
Overton Schools giving students and parents free school supplies and registration papers at Monday’s Back To School Bash. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said each school in the system is participating in the drive-through event. Where ever your student will attend classes is where you should go to receive the items. “One other big purpose […]
Overton BOE Pursuing Land Purchase For Future LA Track
Overton County Board of Education has given the go ahead to pursue a 23 acre land purchase expanding the Livingston Academy property. Director of Schools Donnie Holman and School Board Member Mike Hayes will lead negotiations. Hayes said the land gives the school road access to Allred Street and options for future projects. “It has […]
