Clay Schools: No Plans To Close Hermitage Springs School
The Clay County Board of Education addressed rumors Thursday night, saying there are no plans to permanently close Hermitage Springs School. During the meeting, a question was raised about whether the district intends to close the school within the next three years. School Board Member James Mays said he was unaware of such a move. […]
TCAP Pep Rally Helps Prepare For Next Week At Celina K-8
With TCAP testing starting next week, Celina K-8 tried to get rid of the testing jitters with a TCAP pep rally Friday. Cheerleaders led cheers and students sang songs to get pumped up for next week. Celina K-8 Principal David Maxfield said he hopes the pep rally will help students prepare. “Well, I think they […]
Volunteers Needed For Clay Playground Build Saturday
The Clay County Chamber of Commerce hopes to double its 50 volunteers signed up to help build the new Hermitage Springs playground. Clay County Tourism Director Beverly Murphy said the playground, designed by Hermitage Springs Elementary School Students, is coming to life as part of First Lady Maria Lee’s Tennessee Serves initiative. She said volunteers […]
Summer Construction Projects Nearing Completion For Clay Schools
Clay County Director Of Schools Diana Monroe said the summer’s construction projects across the school system are moving toward completion. The projects include new bathrooms at Celina K-8 School, with the old facilities being converted to storage and an upgrade to the faculty lounge. New electrical panels have also been installed. New flooring installation continues […]
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 […]
Clay Schools Begin Summer Learning Camp Outreach
The Clay County School System will begin reaching out to parents this week about Tennessee’s mandated summer learning camp. Supervisor of Instruction Misty Strong said the program will run from May 24 until June 24 on a 4-day a week schedule. Strong said the system is looking at bench mark assessments, economically at-risk students and […]
