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
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Varissa Richardson named West Grand Division Principal of the Year
Munford Elementary School Principal Varissa Richardson was named the West Grand Division Principal of the Year Tuesday. The award is given annually to a school leader for outstanding service in education and exceptional leadership that drives overall improvements in his or her school. “We’re really excited,” said Tipton County Schools Superintendent John Combs. “I’ve worked … [Read more...] about Varissa Richardson named West Grand Division Principal of the Year
Here’s how Buff City Soap is partnering with local schools
[metaslider id=2103] The students’ eyes widened as Buff City Soap manager Kori Flanagan dumped a big bowl of mixture used to make bath bombs on the table. They’d already gone through the ingredients, and the properties of each one, in this science experiment and now it was the fun part: time to scoop the mixture into molds and make one of the natural living company’s signature … [Read more...] about Here’s how Buff City Soap is partnering with local schools
Tipton County Schools earns exemplary designation after TNReady scores released
Tipton County Schools is one of 20 districts which earned exemplary status, the Tennessee Department of Education announced Thursday. "Exemplary" is the highest distinction a district can earn. "We are pleased with the results and want to congratulate our students, teachers, administrators, and staff for their diligent work," said director of schools Dr. John … [Read more...] about Tipton County Schools earns exemplary designation after TNReady scores released
School system removing contaminated drinking water sources after lead found
Several drinking fountains and sinks in local schools have been removed after lead was detected during testing, director of schools Dr. John Combs confirmed Wednesday. Letters went home with students at several local schools to notify parents lead had been found in drinking water. "In compliance with state law and a recently-adopted Tipton County Board of Education policy, … [Read more...] about School system removing contaminated drinking water sources after lead found
Dancing queen: Deborah Walker integrates dance, drama into everyday learning
A line of children is formed in the hall outside Deborah Walker’s room, students waiting patiently as older dancers straggle behind from the previous class. Twenty-nine youngsters fill into the dance studio and at once the open space turns into a crowded room. The fourth graders take second position and begin warming up with isolations. Led by four dance captains, today’s … [Read more...] about Dancing queen: Deborah Walker integrates dance, drama into everyday learning
Lessons in legacy: Covington principal Marcus Heaston challenges students to consider what they’ll leave behind
“What is going to be your legacy?” Marcus Heaston asks, sitting behind his desk with his hands folded. Heaston, the new principal at Covington High School, tells a story about his family that has affected his life. “My parents were teenagers when my mother became pregnant with me. She was faced with the difficult decision of becoming a young mother,” he said. Heaston sits back … [Read more...] about Lessons in legacy: Covington principal Marcus Heaston challenges students to consider what they’ll leave behind
Unexpected opportunities: Glenn Baker spent nearly four decades with TTC-Covington
When Glenn Baker graduated from George R. Ellis High School in Munford in 1968, a career in education was not the plan. Upon graduation, Baker joined the Army before taking classes at Tennessee Technology Center and State Technical Institute in Memphis. He also worked in the fabrication business for a time before an opportunity presented itself to become a sheet metal … [Read more...] about Unexpected opportunities: Glenn Baker spent nearly four decades with TTC-Covington
