Following suit with schools in neighboring counties, Tipton County has closed its public schools through March 30. This will give personnel an extra week to work on thoroughly cleaning the schools, said superintendent Dr. John Combs in a call-out Friday afternoon. The closure also applies to the School-Aged Childcare (SACC) program and also cancels or postpones … [Read more...] about Tipton County closes schools until March 30
Education
Munford High tackles the emotional side of school shootings with the play Declaration
Tonight, as they open a new show, Munford's theater department is tackling a difficult subject: school shootings. Those associated with the show want to be clear what the show is and is not. It's not about any one shooting and it's not about the act of shooting students. It is about the people affected. A different perspective "In this world there’s a lot of violence and, … [Read more...] about Munford High tackles the emotional side of school shootings with the play Declaration
Tipton Christian Academy celebrates massive growth with new $4 million upper school
[metaslider id=3882] On Jan. 3, 2017, an envelope arrived at Tipton Christian Academy via registered mail. School officials knew it contained a sizeable check from a donor, but they weren’t sure just how sizeable. Turns out it was a $1.5-million check and the donor, who asked to remain anonymous, had very specific instructions for how the money was to be used: build a new … [Read more...] about Tipton Christian Academy celebrates massive growth with new $4 million upper school
An inside look at parent pickup at Munford Elementary School
[metaslider id=3856] Ever wondered how in the world school employees manage to get hundreds of students into the correct cars every day? Whether you have or not, you’re about to find out. I decided to spend a Monday afternoon at Munford Elementary School, the largest elementary school in Tipton County, and see how parent pickup works. Controlled chaos is probably the best way … [Read more...] about An inside look at parent pickup at Munford Elementary School
Mary Julia Proctor and AT&T donate benches to Drummonds Elementary and park
Drummonds resident Mary Julia Proctor has been a woman who gets things done for a long time. She became the first female member of the Tipton County Commission in 1978 and has been active n the community for the better part of five decades. Her latest project is as president of AT&T Life Members, a group of retired AT&T employees who do fundraisers and various other … [Read more...] about Mary Julia Proctor and AT&T donate benches to Drummonds Elementary and park
DSCC recently pinned graduates of its nursing program – here are the new local nurses
[metaslider id=3469] Dyersburg State Community College honored its 68th and 69th nursing classes with a ceremony for 37 graduates in the traditional nursing program and 17 graduates in the paramedic to RN fast track program Dec. 13. The ceremony took place inside the Brighton High School Gymnasium. A total of 1,860 nursing students have graduated from DSCC over the past 39 … [Read more...] about DSCC recently pinned graduates of its nursing program – here are the new local nurses
Local educators receive human trafficking training
By KATHRYN VAUGHN Special to The Leader Teachers in Tipton County Schools are currently being trained on how to spot the warning signs of human trafficking. The training is part of a new law passed in Tennessee last year. Under the law, teachers must receive a one-time in-service training on the detection, intervention, prevention and treatment of child victims. The bill also … [Read more...] about Local educators receive human trafficking training
Here’s why Munford Elementary’s coach was dressed like a turkey Friday
On Friday the videos began spreading through Munford Elementary's social circles: A man, dressed in a turkey costume and wearing skates, dances to a festive Thanksgiving song while kindergarteners try to keep up. The stunt marked the end of fundraising and celebrated raising enough money to purchase additional playground equipment. "We were just happy to raise $1,000," said … [Read more...] about Here’s why Munford Elementary’s coach was dressed like a turkey Friday
