Fentress Teacher Mentors Eighth-Grade Student Author
A Fentress County educator mentoring a local student author to help publish children’s books for fellow students across the Upper Cumberland. Reading Ambassador Belinda Payne said eighth-grade student Reese Smith began her writing journey in the fifth grade after receiving a hamburger-shaped toy. Payne said Smith used the toy as inspiration for her first published […]
Pine Haven Security Upgrades Entering Final Phases
Fentress County Schools entering the final phase of a multi-year infrastructure project to replace the doors at Pine Haven School to improve campus safety and energy efficiency. Fentress County Director of Schools Kristi Hall said the project will cost approximately $200,000. Hall said the project began several years ago using ESSER funds. Hall said the […]
York’s Pile Steps Down From Coaching Citing Family
Long-time high school basketball coach Rodney Pile officially announced his resignation as the York Institute boy’s basketball coach. Pile said his wife, Stacie Lynette, was diagnosed with breast cancer and will undergo chemotherapy treatment. Pile said he wanted the time to be there to support his wife, just as she supported him throughout his lengthy […]
Fentress Schools Receive New Grant, Extra Tutoring Help
Fentress County Schools set to use a $75,000 Tutoring Innovation Grant to help bolster their in-house tutoring services. Fentress County Schools Director Kristi Hall said the grant is intended to increase the number of tutoring instructors. They will also use training to help guide students towards academic success. “Our students in Fentress County will be […]
Fentress Schools Eliminate Audit Finding With Write-Offs
Fentress County addressing a longstanding audit finding following the county commission’s approval of liability write-offs tied to unresolved payroll accounts. Fentress County Director of Schools Kristi Hall said the write-offs stem from audit findings involving payroll liabilities that could not be matched to individuals, an issue that has appeared in audits for several years. “Basically, […]
Fentress Hiring Familiar Faces To Address Teacher Shortage
Fentress County Schools are looking close to home to combat a teacher shortage, hiring graduates of the district to return to the classroom. Fentress County Director of Schools Kristi Hall said the teacher shortage is an ongoing challenge for the district and for school systems across Tennessee. Hall said local graduates understand the county. “If […]
Clarkrange Bathroom Renovation Nearing Completion
Clarkrange High School is nearing the completion of the major bathroom renovation project in the school’s lobby area. Fentress County Director of Schools Kristi Hall said the school building was built in the 1960s and that area of the school has not seen major renovations since then. Hall said the project is being completed just […]
Fentress Sports Field Set For Construction After Delay
The Fentress County Board of Education received an estimated $100,000 from the county for its York Elementary multi-purpose sports field project. The project is to level off and extend the existing field to be regulation size for football and soccer. Fentress County Director of Schools Kristi Hall said she is excited to move the project […]
Bradley Hired As New Clarkrange High Principal
Clarkrange High School’s next principal will be a familiar face, as Jason Bradley has been hired to take over the school’s leadership. Principal Debbie Pritchett recently retired. Bradley has spent the last nine years at Clarkrange serving as a biology teacher. He spent the last five years as the Track and Field Coach. Bradley said […]
Fentress Parents Need To Register New Students Friday
Fentress County Schools open Pre-K and Kindergarten registration Friday. Pre-K Director Tammy Norman said parents can register their children in person at any elementary school or online. Norman said it is critical to register your child this Friday. “We do have a limited number of slots,” Norman said. “Each class is only allowed 20 students. […]
