Rickman School Addition Continues Into School Year
Construction to extend at Rickman Elementary School beyond the start of the new school year as work continues on the school’s addition. Director of Schools Kim Dillon said the school will use temporary measures to keep the construction zone separated from students while allowing normal operations to resume. “I think they’re concerned because the inside […]
Rickman Elementary Staff Use AED To Save Custodian
Staff members at Rickman Elementary saved the life of a school custodian by utilizing an automated external defibrillator and performing CPR. Principal Julia Poston said the incident began when a teacher discovered custodian Mike Clark in distress inside a hallway closet. The faculty member used a school walkie-talkie to alert the campus first responder team, […]
Rickman PTO Raising Funds For School Safety Upgrades
The Rickman Elementary PTO wants to raise funds to purchase safety equipment that will improve the school’s security measures. PTO President Athen Harper said proceeds from this year’s “Bulldog Blitz” event will go toward the next phase of safety upgrades at the school, building on efforts that began last year. Harper said the organization has […]
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 Prepares To Bid Elementary Projects
Overton County Schools ready to bid out multiple projects at the system’s elementary schools. Upland Design’s Brian Templeton said the construction documents are finished. Templeton presented a target bid date for each school project. The bid for Hilham Elementary will be first on August 26. Rickman will go for bid the following Thursday, and Allons […]
Overton Schools Kicking Off Pre-K Registration Thursday
Overton County Schools will open early registration for the system’s Pre-K Program with a Kick-Off Night Thursday. Curriculum Supervisor Rebekah Hughes said grant-funded program prioritizes income-eligible families. Hughes said the kick-off night serves as a chance for parents to learn more. “It’s just a time to come out and talk to the teachers,” Hughes said. […]
Overton Schools Maintenance Saves $ On Rickman Elementary Stair Fixes
Overton County Schools’ maintenance department set to save the system money on repairs to a Rickman Elementary staircase. Supervisor Steve Mosley said it was brought to his attention that a staircase on the rear gym entrance was coming away from the building. He said after bringing in an engineer, it was determined that the staircase […]
Holman Settling In As Interim Overton Co. Schools Director
Overton County Interim Director of Schools Donnie Holman said his first few weeks of leading the school system has gone well. Holman said while it has been busy, the help from central office staff has made for a smooth transition. “Although I am learning a lot, I feel like I have really gotten a lot […]
