Van Buren FFA Selling Handcrafted Tables, Benches To Fund Club
The Van Buren County High School FFA is taking orders for handmade picnic tables and benches. Agriculture Teacher Lance Smith said throughout the entire school year, orders are open for six foot to 12 foot tables. Smith said everything is student built. “They go in, they make all the cuts, they take all the measurements, […]
Tech’s Move-In-Week Kicking Off With Week Of Events
Wednesday kicks off move-in-week at Tennessee Tech, welcoming in the 2025 class of Golden Eagles. Student Affairs Vice President Cynthia Polk-Johnson said they are expecting over 1,200 incoming students to campus. Polk-Johnson said there are campus events planned before classes to help new students find their campus community. “Classes don’t start until the 19th and […]
PCSS Enrollment Numbers Up Almost 4 Percent From Last Year
Initial enrollment numbers for Putnam County Schools indicate the student population is returning to normal. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said compared to the end of school last year, an additional 450 students have arrived. “It does seem that there are many students that have returned from a homeschool type enrollment back to the traditional school […]
LA Alumni Association Completing New Courtyard For Students
The new Livingston Academy students will notice some new improvements to the high school entrance when returning to class. Assistant Principal Lesley Riddle said the new Alumni Association Courtyard is complete and gives the opportunity for outside learning. “Every year they are trying to find new projects to help the students at Livingston Academy,” Riddle […]
Van Buren High School Hosts Informational Night For Students And Parents
Van Buren High School will host an informational back to school night Tuesday evening. Principal Katina Simmons said the event will serve both parents and students with information as the new school year begins. “We’re really big on communication with our parents and our students,” Simmons said. “The more they know the more information they […]
Overton Schools Giving Out Supplies And Registration Packets Monday
Overton Schools giving students and parents free school supplies and registration papers at Monday’s Back To School Bash. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said each school in the system is participating in the drive-through event. Where ever your student will attend classes is where you should go to receive the items. “One other big purpose […]
Back To School Giveaway Coming To Dogwood Park
The Save The Children Foundation’s 100 Days of Reading Back to School event is coming to Dogwood Park Saturday. Putnam County Schools Academic Social Interventionist Cindy Putman said kids will get a new backpack filled with school supplies. Putman said the event from 10:00 AM to noon will be first come, first served. “Because of […]
GES Welcoming Students Back To School With Luau Night
Gainesboro Elementary School is welcoming students back to school on Thursday with a luau theme. Principal Tina Cassetty said the school always looks for a fun theme when it comes to parent engagement events. Cassetty said the event starts at 5:00 PM with an informational meeting, but then comes the moment students wait for all […]
Backpack Assist Ministry To Host 10th Annual Back-To-School Drive
The Backpack Assist Ministry will host its 10th annual Back-to-School celebration. Coordinator Carleen Benson said that each year the organization takes donations and puts the money towards providing resources to students in White and Van Buren Counties. “It is an awesome event,” Benson said. “And it’s a community event where everybody gets together and we […]
White County Transportation Software Saving Time And Money
A new transportation software update allows White County School System buses to run routes more efficiently. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the software update allows for faster route scheduling and street level mapping. Dronebarger said the software has even allowed for the elimination of one bus route so far. “We did come across one […]
