How will re-entry look for the public school system? That’s the $64,000 question parents and teachers hope to have answered Thursday night as the system is expected to decide on a re-entry plan. Two weeks ago The Leader published a discussion with superintendent Dr. John Combs in which several factors of re-entry were discussed. Four days later Gov. Bill Lee extended the … [Read more...] about What’s happening with schools? A plan is expected tonight
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COVID and school: How the upcoming year may look
How will school look when students return in the fall? Things will be a lot different, said superintendent Dr. John Combs. Just how different, and what the exact plan will be, changes. It’s not something that is easy. “We thought we had a good plan figured out, then numbers exploded, as [Tipton County Emergency Management Agency Director] Tommy Dunavant put it.” Two weeks ago, … [Read more...] about COVID and school: How the upcoming year may look
Class of 2020: Meet Covington’s Top 10
[metaslider id="5520"] Tonight, Covington's Class of 2020 will graduate. The ceremony will split the class in two, with honor students and those with last names A-L at the 6 p.m. ceremony and M-Z at the 8:30 p.m. ceremony. Here is the class's top 10 students: 1. Laura Gail Billings, 4.0, 33; daughter of Mark Billings of Drummonds and Kathy Billings of Covington 2. John … [Read more...] about Class of 2020: Meet Covington’s Top 10
Class of 2020: Meet Munford’s Top 10
[metaslider id="5460"] Today is graduation day for Munford High School's Class of 2020. The school has changed its original plans, which set five separate ceremonies, and will now be conducting the ceremony as a drive-thru for the graduates. Here are the school's Top 10 graduates: 1. Emily Grace Norris, 4.0, 35; daughter of Tim and Tina Norris of Drummonds 2. Maria Kubo, … [Read more...] about Class of 2020: Meet Munford’s Top 10
Munford changes graduation from in-person to drive-through
Munford High School announced to its seniors Friday morning plans had changed for Saturday's graduation ceremony. Instead of five mini graduation ceremonies held throughout the day, graduates and their families will now drive up to the stage on the football field. It's been the school's Plan B since graduation plans were announced. "At this time, due to the uncertainty in the … [Read more...] about Munford changes graduation from in-person to drive-through
Class of 2020: Meet Brighton’s Top 10
[metaslider id="5436"] The Class of 2020 is a graduating class unlike any other before it. Tonight, Brighton's graduates will gather together – socially distanced, and in two separate groups – for the final time (and for the first time in two months). The Leader will commemorate this class with its annual graduation magazine, but we wanted to present to you the top 10 … [Read more...] about Class of 2020: Meet Brighton’s Top 10
It’s happening: Graduation plans for the Class of 2020 have been announced
Today Tipton County's high schools made a much-anticipated announcement: Graduation ceremonies are happening next month. It will happen differently in a world battling COVID-19, with schools splitting graduates up and instituting other requirements, such as a limited number of guests, to allow for social distancing. School officials know limiting guests doesn't accommodate … [Read more...] about It’s happening: Graduation plans for the Class of 2020 have been announced
April 15: Gov. Bill Lee recommends schools close for remainder of school year
In his daily briefing Wednesday, Gov. Bill Lee recommended schools in the state close for the remainder of the school year. He said the recommendation came as a way to protect all Tennesseans and help them stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’m sure this news may not come as a surprise to many of you,” said Dr. John Combs, director of Tipton County Schools. “I want to say … [Read more...] about April 15: Gov. Bill Lee recommends schools close for remainder of school year
