Rotary Literacy Outreach Reaches Local Third Graders
The Livingston Rotary Club is visiting third-grade classrooms across Overton County to read and provide students with books focused on the themes of community service. Rotary Club President Rhonda Young said the annual outreach program is designed to plant a seed of service in young students while improving local literacy rates. Young said the initiative […]
Overton Protecting Student Data With Multi-Factor Authentication
Overton County Schools has added an extra layer of security to its online student forms system, requiring multi-factor authentication for all accounts. Overton County Schools Athletic Director Lesley Riddle said the new feature rolled out on Wednesday and requires users to verify their login through a second step, typically by clicking a link sent to […]
Overton School Board Approves Athletic Facility Upgrades
The Overton County School Board voted Tuesday night to use some $167,000 for upgrades to the Livingston Academy soccer field and softball field. The board moved the money from existing funds. School Board Member Mike Hayes said the improvements at the soccer field consist of installing new LED field lights. “The current lighting’s 20-plus years […]
Warren County GEAR UP Student Going To Super Bowl
A Warren County student who participates in the Tennessee Tech GEAR Up program is headed to this year’s Super Bowl after submitting a video highlighting the value of the program. Warren County Eighth Grader Eduardo Mendez won two tickets to the Super Bowl after submitting a video for the nationwide Student Success Agency contest. GEAR […]
Overton More Work To Do To Improve School Letter Grades
Overton County Director of Schools Kim Dillon said the state’s education report card released this week shows there is more work to do to educational outcomes. Overton County Schools received three B’s, three C’s, and one D. Dillon said every school saw some growth, with four schools moving up a letter grade. Dillon said it […]
Overton Schools Designated As “In Need Of Improvement”
Overton County Schools designated as “In Need of Improvement” from the Tennessee Department of Education, after an analysis of last year’s testing data. A school district receives the designation if its overall score falls in the bottom five percent of all districts. Eight school districts across the state received the designation. In a statement, Overton […]
Overton Approves Changes To Help Fill Difficult Positions
The Overton County School Board will implement a differentiated pay plan, designed to help fill hard-to-staff positions. Overton County Director of Schools Kim Dillon said this year’s plan pays out stipends ranging from $1,000-$5,000. Dillon said she hopes the stipends are enough to fill and keep behavior, CDC, and special education teachers. “We have found […]
Overton 3rd-Grade ELA Regression In Latest TISA Report
The latest TISA accountability report showed Overton County Schools regressed last year in trying to reach 70 percent third grade ELA proficiency by 2030. In the 2024-2025 school year, Overton County dropped from 39.2 percent proficiency to 32.4 percent. Director of Schools Kim Dillon said it is a challenge to improve third grade ELA proficiency. […]
Overton School Board: Productive Retreat, Morale Good
Some Overton County School Board members said meeting with teachers and staff during its annual board retreat provided valuable insight. School Board Chairman Mitch Stonecipher said he feels like retreats are always productive, as a retreat is a more laid-back environment. Stonecipher said he left impressed by the investment that principals are making into the […]
Overton Considering Adding Flag Football, Budget Concerns
The Overton County School Board is considering adding a Livingston Academy girls flag football team this spring. Several schools across the Upper Cumberland, including Stone Memorial High School and Upperman High School, have already added the sport. Director of Schools Kim Dillon said the sport is gaining interest. “Apparently, it’s become a big thing, and […]
