Pickett Co. High School Cheerleaders Have First-Ever Cheer Camp
The Pickett County High School Cheer Team will get to experience cheer camp for the first time. Coach Maria Holt said the opportunity to have a camp will both broaden the skills of the team and strengthen their bond. “They’re looking forward to learning new skills, I mean like I said I’m still new, so […]
Pickett Schools to Finish Fall Semester with Hybrid Learning
Pickett County Schools will use a hybrid learning model for all students until school starts back January 4. Currently, Preschool through 4th grade is learning in-person and 5th through 12th grade are fully remote. Pickett County School Director Diane Elder said staffing forced this decision, and she currently has nine COVID positive employees. Elder said […]
UC High Schools Wait To See If COVID Affects College Goers
According to local high schools, it is too early to tell if COVID will significantly impact the number of seniors going to college. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission said last week that COVID would significantly affect that number. Warren County High School Principal Clark George said COVID could affect college goers, but his school has […]
Pickett Vs. Clay Football Game Cancelled
Friday’s Clay County at Pickett County high school football matchup has been cancelled due to Pickett players being exposed to COVID. Pickett Director of Schools Diane Elder said enough players are being quarantined that the school does not have a full roster to compete. “It is a little bit inconvenient I know for the team […]
Pickett County High School Students Selling Produce
The first harvest of Pickett County High School’s student garden is now ready. Pickett County High School Teacher Tracy Smith said her students have worked hard to create a successful garden with a self watering system. “Student worked on the design of the raised bed gardens,” Smith said. “They looked at the designs and differently […]
