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| Important Dates | |
November 6
Schools Closed - Inservice Day
-- November 13 School Board Meeting
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November 19 - 23 Schools Closed
Fall Break & Thanksgiving Break
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| Sullivan Central Teacher Chosen as WTFM Teacher of the Month | 
Caitlin Duke, a senior at Sullivan Central High School, nominated Tracy Graybeal for the 98.5 WTFM Teacher of the Month.
Ms. Graybeal was chosen to receive this honor. She received a $100.00 BP gas gift card, $50.00 Office Depot gift card, $50.00 gift certificate to Guissepes, $50.00 gift card to A to Z School Supply Store, $50.00 gift card to Austin Spring Spa.
Ms. Graybeal's 4th period class was also given a pizza party compliments of Pizza Plus.
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| BMS Students Work with My Sister's Wish Foundation | |
Blountville Middle School students completed a community outreach program with My Sister's Wish foundation. "The mission of My Sister's Wish is to improve the quality of life of patients diagnosed with cancer. It is our goal to decrease emotional strain placed on patients receiving treatment for cancer by providing much needed companion services and in-home needs. It is also our goal to provide care giver respite time by having dedicated time in the home or in the treatment centers with patients therefore allowing family members the comfort and confidence to be able to leave the patient and pursue other needs or activities. "
Mrs. Nichols' Art class and Mrs. Hatcher's Library class combined for a week. Students traced, cut out, stitched and stuffed school colored pillows to be donated to local hospitals and patients. These pillows are used in the healing process after surgeries. Students also met a cancer survivor and founder of the organization. She shared some of her experiences with the students in a class discussion. More information can be found at mysisterswish.com
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Health Science Students attend ETSU Rural Health Science Career Fair
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East TN State University, Division of Health Sciences held its 22nd Annual Rural Health Science Career Fair on Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012. Students from Sullivan Central, Sullivan East, Sullivan North and Sullivan South were of the 19 high schools and three states represented at the career fair this year.
Doug Taylor, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs and ETSU's President Dr. Brian Noland welcomed the students to the campus. The hands-on career fair allowed students to explore human anatomy with cadavers, make pharmaceutical compounds, use state-of-the-art mannequin patient simulators, and speak with ETSU administrators, instructors and students. Whitney Snapp, a Sullivan Central student explained, "The day was so fun! It was great to learn about different health care careers and experience the hands-on activities." AJ Steffey, a senior at Central added, "The Health Career Fair was a wonderful opportunity and we had tons of fun!"
Before returning home, students concluded the day with a campus tour and lunch at the ETSU Market Place. ETSU sponsors this yearly event to provide information and encouragement to rural high school students interested in pursuing careers in the health professions.
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| Bluff City Elementary EPIC Celebration | |
From October 22 - 30, Bluff City Elementary is celebrating the EPIC character, focusing on various character traits each day, with a color and theme. For example, Tuesday was "Respect Shines Through!"
Other activities include students writing about an EPIC staff member (these are submitted and a drawing is held each day with a lucky staff member winning a door prize; a service project which includes collecting items for the "Children's Advocacy Center" and "My Sister's Wish" (organization that makes heart-shaped pillows for breast cancer patients); a parenting workshop, family math night; & family movie night! This is also "bus safety" week so the students are getting a refresher course on transportation safety to and from school. The PTA has helped us by funding Goodie bags for our bus drivers and police officers to show our appreciation for helping to keep us safe!
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| Sullivan North High School News | |
Congratulations to Sullivan North High Band
Sullivan North High School band competed at the Appalachain Classic at Central on October 20. The percussion section and the drum major, Lily Head, both placed 'runner up' in the A Division, and the color guard placed 3rd.
Sullivan North NJROTC Drill Competition
Sullivan North High School Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (NJROTC) unit will host the Area 9 East Drill Qualifier on Saturday 3 November. This event will determine one of the regional finalist that will compete in Kansas City in February for the Area Championship. Events will include Armed Basic Drill, Unarmed Basic Drill, Color Guard, Personnel Inspection, Exhibition Drill and various physical training events. The event begins at 8:00 a.m. and is open to the public.
Sullivan North NJROTC Orienteering Competition
Sullivan North High School Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (NJROTC) recently participated in the Duck Island Orienteering Competition hosted by Volunteer High School. Six schools participated in this event held on Saturday, October 20th. The six member team from Sullivan North completed the race and earned a second place overall trophy. Cadet Jaron Estep earned third place overall in the individual category.
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| SSHS Theatre Arts Presents We're Off to Save the Wizard | |
 Sullivan South High School Theatre Arts is presenting WE'RE OFF TO SAVE THE WIZARD this week to 1600 Sullivan County elementary and middle school children. There are over 40 South students involved in the cast and crew. The play is adapted from one of the Land of Oz books entitled Tik Tok of Oz. The public is invited to attend the performance on Sunday, October 28,2012 at 2:30pm at the school. Any questions? Contact Laura Roller at 354-1300 orlaura.roller@sullivank12.net
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| CHMS: Bagels for Bus Drivers | 
Colonial Heights Middle School honored bus drivers with a "Bagels for bus drivers" morning and Patti Keith's art classes designed foldable buses, signed by students, to show their appreciation for the work of the drivers. The project was part of a week-long campaign to honor these unsung contributors to education.
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Kevin Hawins, Former CTE Student, Joins SCDE Maintenance Dept.
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Sullivan County Maintenance would like to welcome Kevin Hawkins, Drywall/Carpenter. Kevin graduated from Sullivan County Schools in 2007. While in high school Kevin took Carpentry I & II and Masonry I & II under Mr. Hubbard. Prior to being hired by Sullivan County, Kevin worked for Morrison Construction for five years. |
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