Pickett Schools Approve Calendar Featuring Slight Change
Pickett County Schools has approved a school calendar for the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 academic years. Pickett County Director of Schools Melissa Robbins said the school system’s calendar committee met last month and presented its proposal. The first day of school will remain the first Monday in August, with the final day scheduled for late May. […]
School Restroom Renovations Slowed, Director Concerned
A slight delay has slowed the completion of renovations to the Pickett County High School restrooms. Pickett County Director of Schools Melissa Robbins told the School Board a contractor had to find a subcontractor to install HVAC wiring, delaying the finish. Shipping delays in tile material also a concern. Robbins said the HVAC wiring has […]
Nashville Mandates Internet Safety, Life Success In Schools
A new state law requires all school systems to teach students in grades six through twelve about internet safety and success in life beginning this school year. “The Success Sequence” teaches students that graduating high school, going to college, or entering the workforce, getting married, and having children in that order, leads to better outcomes […]
UC Schools Adjusting To Legislature’s New Recess Law
Schools across the Upper Cumberland adjusting to the new state law that requires additional recess during the school day. Most school systems previously had 30 minutes of recess scheduled. That time has been bumped to 45 minutes. Jackson County Director of Schools Jason Hardy said adjusting to the new law has not been easy, but […]
