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Munford Elementary

Brighton, Drummonds and Munford elementaries earn Reward School designation

By Echo Day on September 14, 2022

Three of Tipton County’s elementary schools have earned Reward School status.  Brighton, Munford and Drummonds elementary schools earned the designation because they demonstrated high levels of performance and/or improvement in performance by meeting their annual measurable objectives across performance indicators and student groups. The Reward school distinction places … [Read more...] about Brighton, Drummonds and Munford elementaries earn Reward School designation

Munford Elementary staff members drive through neighborhoods to stay connected with students

By Jeff Ireland on March 24, 2020

[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

An inside look at parent pickup at Munford Elementary School

By Jeff Ireland on January 31, 2020

[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

Here’s why Munford Elementary’s coach was dressed like a turkey Friday

By Echo Day on November 22, 2019

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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