Overton Schools Need Teachers For After School Programs
Overton County Schools need teachers to help with the after-school programs at several different schools throughout the county. Overton County Director of Schools Kim Dillon said the school system has dealt with the issue for the last few years. Dillon said with the state raising teacher salaries, the financial incentive to teach after school has […]
Maintenance, Custodians A Concern For Overton Schools
With expansions coming to three Overton County elementary schools, School Board Members concerned about the potential need for more maintenance-custodians. School Board Member Ricky Dodson said the growth at Rickman Elementary, in particular, has been noticeable with a current student population of 717. Dodson said with this growth, the board should consider hiring a full […]
Bids Approved For Three Overton School Expansions
The Overton County School Board approved bids for expansion projects Tuesday night at Allons, Hilham, and Rickman Elementary. School Board Member Mike Hayes said the three projects were budgeted at a combined $20 million. The bids came in some $1 million under. Hayes said each school will be adding new classrooms, and Rickman will expand […]
Overton School Board To Review Strategic Plan At Retreat
The Overton County School Board is planning to review and potentially overhaul the district’s strategic plan at its fall retreat. Director of Schools Kim Dillon asked the board Tuesday night if they should continue on the current plan, which was last revised in 2023, or create a new one. Board Member Mike Hayes said the […]
School Enrollment Trends Varying Around UC To Start ’26
Putnam County Schools seeing a slight decrease in students two weeks into the school year. Attendance and Enrollment Management Supervisor Chris Pierce said some 11,518 students currently enrolled. Pierce said enrollment down some 310 students district wide a year ago. “Those could be as simple as normal movement from county to county looking for housing,” […]
Overton Schools Keeping Phones Off And Out Of Sight
The Overton County School Board will begin the school year with a new mobile device policy, staying in alignment with new Tennessee law. Director of Schools Kim Dillon said under the new policy, students will not be allowed to have cell phones on or out during the day. Dillon said headphones and smart watches will […]
Dillon Named Overton Director Of Schools
The Overton County School Board appointed interim Director of Schools Kim Dillon to take on the full time position during its Tuesday meeting. Dillon has spent 24 years in the Overton County School System as a teacher at Livingston Middle School and the Principal at Hilham Elementary. She spent the last last four years in […]
Overton School Board Holds Director Of Schools Interviews
Three candidates for Overton County’s Director of Schools position discussed their plans for improving school safety and retaining staff during Tuesday night’s interviews with the School Board. Overton County Interim Director of Schools and Curriculum Director Kim Dillon has been with the system for over 20 years. Dillon said she brings a team-player leadership style. […]
Overton TCAP Scores Trending Up, AP Results A Highlight
Overton County Schools TCAP scores finished similar to last year’s scores, but Interim Director Kim Dillon said she is overall pleased. Dillon said Livingston Academy saw jumps in Algebra scores. Some 63 percent of LA students who took AP exams passed. “Those students acquired a total of 280 college classes, so that’s 280 credits from […]
Dillon Appointed Overton Interim Director of Schools
The Overton County School Board appointed Kim Dillon as the Interim Director of Schools during Tuesday night’s meeting. Dillon currently serves as an Instructional Supervisor for grades 7-12 in the Overton County School System. Dillon will begin her new role on July 1. She will serve until a full time director is hired.
