New turf on the football fields. New lights for the other sports. New buildings for the ag departments. It’s all coming soon to Tipton County Schools after the school board approved a project timeline at Thursday night’s meeting. “Our kids deserve the best,” said director Dr. John Combs. Already approved earlier this year, the installation of turf at the three high school … [Read more...] about School board OKs athletic, ag program projects
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Tipton County Chief Deputy will move to school board as CFO
In a surprising move on Tuesday Tipton County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Billy Daugherty announced he would be leaving law enforcement. When the new fiscal year begins on July 1, Daugherty will transition from chief deputy to chief financial officer at the Tipton County Schools district. “This has been a very, very emotional decision for me,” he said. “Public service is my … [Read more...] about Tipton County Chief Deputy will move to school board as CFO
There has been no recommendation to close schools, superintendent says
This week has seen many teacher, student and staff member absences due to positive tests or quarantines but Tipton County Schools has received no recommendations to close schools. Cases and positivity rates have been increasing at a rapid pace all over the county and the school cases mirror that. Earlier this week at Brighton Elementary there were more than a dozen faculty and … [Read more...] about There has been no recommendation to close schools, superintendent says
Tipton County’s mask mandate will end Sept. 30, but Huffman encourages continued mask usage
Tipton County's mask mandate, which has been in place since Aug. 5, will end on Wednesday, Sept. 30. County executive Jeff Huffman, who is what other counties call a county mayor, made the announcement Monday. "Tipton County's numbers continue to improve overall," he said via email. "The county is up to 1,836 confirmed positive cases and 19 deaths. The positivity rate for the … [Read more...] about Tipton County’s mask mandate will end Sept. 30, but Huffman encourages continued mask usage
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
Tipton issues a county-wide mask mandate – here are the details
Masks will now be mandated in Tipton County, county executive Jeff Huffman announced Monday. The mandate goes into effect Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 11:59 p.m. and will require most everyone over the age of two to wear a mask in public places. After much consideration, County Executive Jeff Huffman finds there is substantial data that indicates wearing a cloth or other face covering … [Read more...] about Tipton issues a county-wide mask mandate – here are the details
Masks will now be required in Tipton County Schools
Masks will now be required in Tipton County's public schools, the district announced Friday morning. Re-entry plans previously included a recommendation, or encouragement, but not a mandate. After discussions with our County Executive, as well as, updated recommendations from the Health Dept, LeBonheur, and the UT HSC - we agree that masks are an appropriate next step to slow … [Read more...] about Masks will now be required in Tipton County Schools
Two local women, including 75-year-old, receive their GEDs
[metaslider id=6101] Two months ago hundreds of Tipton County high school seniors graduated and emotions, as they always do at graduations, ran high. Two more people received different, but just as important, diplomas Monday afternoon in front of the Alternative Learning Center in Covington and it also was a very emotional event. Ida Terry, a 75-year-old with eight … [Read more...] about Two local women, including 75-year-old, receive their GEDs
