Director: Pickett High Bathroom Renovation Nearly Complete
Pickett County High School’s bathroom renovation nearly complete, barring a few more coats of paint. The project was the most needed renovation at the high school, as outlined by the administration last year. Director of Schools Melissa Robbins told the School Board Monday the school bathroom just needs new doors, before they are finally usable. […]
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 […]
Pickett Bathroom Renovations Underway After Delays
Bathroom renovations at Pickett County High School are finally underway after several months of delays. . The project initially set to begin this summer before the school year started. Pickett County Director of Schools Melissa Robbins said the contractor faced issues. “They had, I think, some issues with making sure they had the contractor,” Robbins […]
Pickett Approves $2K Bonus For Teachers/Non-Teachers
Pickett County Schools has approved a $2,000 bonus for teachers and non-teachers. Pickett County Director of Schools Diane Elder said teachers will be receiving the $2,000 from the state as part of the Education Freedom Act. Elder said the school board approved similar bonuses for non-teachers to show appreciation to those employees who were left […]
Pickett Schools Director Diane Elder Announces Retirement
After serving 18 years as the Pickett County Director of Schools, Diane Elder has announced her retirement. Elder said she will serve as the director until June 30. Elder said her decision came after much consideration. “Well, I’ve always been told for the last five years by other directors who have retired, they look at […]
Pickett High Bathroom Renovations To Begin This Summer
Pickett County Director of Schools Diane Elder said renovations to the Pickett County High School bathrooms will begin this summer. Elder told the Pickett County School Board Monday night the company doing the renovations will do camera work on the bathrooms during Spring Break. Elder said the renovations will include new stalls and plumbing for […]
Pickett K-8 Fills Positions After Retirements
A lot of new faces will greet students when Pickett K-8 School reopens in weeks. Pickett County Director of Schools Diane Elder told the School Board Monday night they expected nine teachers to retire, but a tenth left for a better opportunity. Elder said K-8 Principal Emily Bilbrey has done a wonderful job filling the […]
Pickett County Director Of Schools Gets Two Year Contract Extension
The Pickett County School Board approved a two-year contract extension for Director of Schools Diane Elder Monday night. Elder has been in the Pickett County School system for 45 years. The extension will be a renewal of Elder’s current contract with no change in salary. “Pickett County’s got to be the best county in the […]
Pickett Schools Approve Repairs After Summer Central Office Flooding
Pickett County School Board approved emergency renovations following a pipe leak that exposed unknown asbestos. A pipe burst in the School Board Conference room in July, which cause an entire wing of the office space to flood. Pickett County Director of Schools Diane Elder said an estimated $22,000 in sheetrock, baseboard, and flooring damage occurred. […]
Pickett School Board Race Decided By Two Votes, Parrott Retains Seat
In a race decided by just two votes, Pickett County School Board Member Travis Parrott will retain his District Three seat. Parrot with 200 votes beat out challenger Gary Stover who received 198 votes. The unofficial results of a runoff election after the two candidates tied during the August election.
