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
Education
DSCC announces it will continue distance learning, postpones pinning and graduation ceremonies
Dyersburg State Community College has announced changes to its spring semester calendar due to the college's recent one-week extension of spring break. The college extended spring break through March 22 to prepare for the transition of all classes to a distance learning mode amid COVID-19 concerns. Students will continue to use distance learning for all classes through the end … [Read more...] about DSCC announces it will continue distance learning, postpones pinning and graduation ceremonies
From graduation plans to fundraisers: Here are answers to 19 frequently asked questions from the school board
With the uncertainly that's loomed for last three weeks as schools have closed for safety during the pandemic, administrators and officials with the school board have been asked a lot of questions. Here are answers to 19 of the most frequently asked questions. 1. How long will school be closed? In accordance with our Governor’s request, all Tipton County Schools are currently … [Read more...] about From graduation plans to fundraisers: Here are answers to 19 frequently asked questions from the school board
Gov. Lee calls for schools to be closed until April 24
In a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Bill Lee recommended public schools across the state of Tennessee remain closed until April 24. Previously, Tipton County Schools Director Dr. John Combs had closed schools until April 1, in accordance with a previous call to have schools through the end of March. Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn said … [Read more...] about Gov. Lee calls for schools to be closed until April 24
Munford Elementary staff members drive through neighborhoods to stay connected with students
[metaslider id=4782] Michael and Whitney Mason and their young two sons stood at the intersection of Park Street and Cottonwood Drive Monday afternoon in Munford to take part in a pretty unique event: a parade with no crowds. Munford Elementary School teachers, administrators and paraprofessionals got in about 30 cars Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. and drove around town for two hours … [Read more...] about Munford Elementary staff members drive through neighborhoods to stay connected with students
Tipton County Schools extends closure feeding program
Tipton County Schools will extend its feeding program, superintendent Dr. John Combs announced. First announced earlier this week, the district was able to provide lunches for anyone under 18 using food it'd already received from the USDA. Districts were not previously allowed to feed children during planned closures, like the spring break closure next week. "We … [Read more...] about Tipton County Schools extends closure feeding program
Tipton County Schools will provide free meals for students on select days
Tipton County Schools will be providing free meals for students at six sites, the board announced Monday afternoon. The meals will be provided March 18-20 and March 30-31 at six sites Austin Peay Elementary, Brighton Elementary, Covington High School, Drummonds Elementary, Munford Elementary and the Boys & Girls Club in Covington. The drive-thru event will take place from … [Read more...] about Tipton County Schools will provide free meals for students on select days
Tipton County Schools extends closure through March 31
Tipton County Schools announced Monday will extend its school closure through March 31. The schools had previously been closed for two weeks, through spring break, with a re-opening date set for March 30. The change came just hours after Governor Bill Lee urged every district in the state to close its schools through March 31. "As we've stated before, this is a fluid … [Read more...] about Tipton County Schools extends closure through March 31
