[metaslider id="8290"] With graduation fewer than three months away, the Class of 2021 is gearing up for commencement. This week, the Tipton County Board of Education has announced the following seniors as the top 10 at their respective schools. In some cases, administrators had to use ACT scores and numerical averages of core classes to determine class ranking. Here's … [Read more...] about Class of 2021: Meet Brighton’s Top 10
Education
Meet Frazier High School’s Class of 1957
Frazier High School is no longer standing and few of its artifacts are still around, but Tipton County Museum Archivist Sherri Onorati has a 1957 yearbook from the former all-Black school in Covington's District 1. The Class of 1957 featured some people who would go on to do great things. Minnie Burrell was the class's treasurer who would later marry classmate John Bommer, … [Read more...] about Meet Frazier High School’s Class of 1957
Crews are currently working to make repairs at flooded Brighton High School
As students and staff members enjoyed what is likely the last snow day, crews were working hard to repair water damage at Brighton High School after a pipe burst late last week. Superintendent Dr. John Combs said maintenance crews have inspected the district's buildings each day during the deep freeze and snowstorms that closed the county for several days. "That morning the … [Read more...] about Crews are currently working to make repairs at flooded Brighton High School
Gov. Lee calls for special legislative session on learning loss due to pandemic
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today announced a call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene for a special legislative session on Jan. 19, 2021 to address urgent issues facing Tennessee students and schools in the 2021-22 school year. Preliminary data projects an estimated 50% decrease in proficiency rates in 3rd grade reading and a projected 65% decrease in proficiency in … [Read more...] about Gov. Lee calls for special legislative session on learning loss due to pandemic
Tipton County teachers will likely see a bonus in February 2021
If everything goes as it should, Tipton County's teachers and staff will see a bonus in February. This week the Tipton County Finance Committee and the Tipton County School Board voted to allocate of $1.3 million in school board funding for one-time bonuses for staff members. The proposal would give $1,000 to full-time, certified staff members and $750 to full-time classified … [Read more...] about Tipton County teachers will likely see a bonus in February 2021
Covington High FFA brings home multiple championships at state competitions
This fall some of the Covington FFA officers have been very active in some of the regional and state level 4-H competitions. On Sept. 24 the team competed in the Western Region 4-H Forestry Contest. Team members were tested based on knowledge of tree identification, tree insects, disorders, diseases, wood identification and tree measuring. The group placed first in the … [Read more...] about Covington High FFA brings home multiple championships at state competitions
Meet Joshua Filtz, the new dean of the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center
Dyersburg State Community College President Karen Bowyer has announced the appointment of Dr. Joshua Filtz as the new assistant vice president for the college in addition to his current duties as dean of the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County. This appointment will be effective Oct. 1. “Dr. Filtz brings a wealth of experience in the area of enrollment services and … [Read more...] about Meet Joshua Filtz, the new dean of the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center
Tipton County Schools scales in-person classes to four days only
On Thursday, the Tipton County Schools announced in-person learning had been cut back to just four days per week. Beginning Sept. 25, Fridays will be distance learning days only until Fall Break, when the district will re-evaluate its plans. Fall Break is currently scheduled for Oct. 13-16. "While this decision may create scheduling conflicts for some families, we request … [Read more...] about Tipton County Schools scales in-person classes to four days only
