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| Important Dates |
February 4
School Board Meeting
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February 5
MidPoint of the Nine Weeks February 18
Schools Closed
Winter Break-- March 4
School Board Meeting
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| Quick Links |
The url requested by the app is "destiny.sullivank12.net" to allow users to access the collection of any library in a Sullivan County School.
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Indian Springs 4th Graders Participate in 4-H Public Speaking Contest
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 Indian Springs Elementary teachers, principal, and parents were so proud of the 4th graders who participated on December 6 in the 4-H Public Speaking contest. Our judges were impressed by the number of students wishing to speak and the quality of their speeches.
Reilly Wells and Lily Perdue represented Indian Springs Elementary, 4th grade, in the Sullivan County 4-H Public Speaking contest. Reilly placed first and Lily placed second. CONGRATULATIONS, LADIES!!
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Sullivan South Creative Writing Student To Be Published
| Sullivan South student Lindsey Mikel's poem was selected as one of high merit and was chosen for publication by Creative Communications in "A Celebration of Poets Fall 2012". Lindsey is a student in Jan Street's Creative Writing class.
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Miller Perry Elementary Students are Writing, Researching, Creating, and Presenting
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Students in Mrs. Bogg's 4th grade class recently completed a writing project, "The Best of Me." Through this project students learned the steps of the writing process while also encouraging students to appreciate the unique gifts and talents they each possess.
Students in Mrs. Zimmerman's 5th grade class just completed a unit on the solar system. Students researched planets in small groups, made a model of the planets, and wrote research papers. Students then presented to the class on their planets.
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Sullivan County Students All-East Senior Clinic Band
| Sullivan County students competed against other high school students from the eastern third of the state including Knoxville, Chattanooga, and upper-east Tennessee. Congratulations to these students for their achievements!
Sullivan Central
The following six students from Central made All-State East:
Brian Eaton
Maria Long
Lynsey Powell
Josh Roberts
Ryan Tate
Aaron Whitfield
Maria Long made All-State, the highest honor in the state.
Sullivan East
5 students from Sullivan East auditioned for All-State East.
AJ Perry - 15th chair blue band Madison Rasnake - 2 chair green band Sullivan South The South band had 8 students make ETSBOA All-East Senior Clinic Band this year and one of those students also had a high enough score to receive All-State Band honors. These students are: Kimberly Parker, 11th Chair Blue Band (Senior) Erika Sanders, 13th Chair Green Band (Senior)
Clarinet Katie Masters, 10th Chair Blue Band and ALL STATE (Senior)
Bass Clarinet Curtis Peters, 6th Chair White Band (Sophomore)
French Horn Christine Sass, 2nd Chair Red Band (Senior) Trumpet Nick Norton, 3rd Chair White Band (Junior)
Trombone Jake Brickey, 4th Chair Green Band (Junior)
Baritone Guy Bortz, 2nd Chair Red Band (Junior)
The order of bands are Blue, Red, Green, and White.
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| Ketron 3rd Graders treated to a READING CELEBRATION field trip |
Ketron Elementary School's 3rd graders were treated to a READING CELEBRATION field trip. Principal Wendell Smith was inspired during a visit to Pam Wolfe's class, where a student excitedly read aloud to him. Mr. Smith, Mrs. Wolfe, Mrs. Angie Sybert and Pastor Phil Whittemore of Bloomingdale Baptist Church coordinated the day's event  s.
The entire field trip was free for the 120 Ketron students. Bloomingdale Baptist Church provided a generous meal and the materials for a Christmas tree ornament craft. The church served Chick-fil-a chicken nuggets, and a buffet of fresh vegetables and fruits. Students were encouraged to eat until full. While enjoying the meal, students were entertained by professional clown and 4th grade teacher. Kevin Armstrong. To their surprise, Mr. Armstrong created a variety of balloon animals for the students. Ketron Art Teacher, Mr. David Meade with the assistance of church members directed the students in the creation of an unique glass ornament. 
Next, the students were given a tour of the Bloomingdale Public Library. Librarians introduced the students to the benefits of owning a library card. Parents were encouraged to meet their children at the library to apply. While parents registered, the students were treated to a read aloud session. Each student was given a candy cane and a book marker to use in their copy of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. 
Finally, the students entered the Bloomingdale Ruritan Building, where they were greeted by Storyteller Saundra Kelley. Mrs. Kelly is an International Storyteller, published author and president of the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild. The students sat around the fireplace at the feet of Mrs. Kelley, who was dressed as "Grandmother" in her nightcap and red sweater and long plaid skirt. The children sat in silent awe as she spoke. The field trip was a huge success thanks to the collaborative efforts of Ketron Elementary School and Bloomingdale Baptist Church. |
Sullivan South AFJROTC Annual Awards Ceremony
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Sullivan South AFJROTC held an annual fall awards ceremony in December. The ceremony recognizes achievements in PT, orienteering, and academics. The top 4 ribbons a cadet can earn are Achievement, Leadership, Outstanding Cadet, and Superior Performance.
Earning the Superior Performance were: Josh Nichols, Aaron Peters, and Haylea Copas from A-Flight; Cory Bachetti, Alex Beyersdorf, Nikki Hill, John Machen, Hannah Moody, and Rob Raible from B-Flight; Jackson Davis, Sam Johnson, Max Kelly, Aylah Moody, and Heath Ryans from C-Flight. This is earned by having a 100% average in JROTC.
The Achievement Ribbon is given to the top 5% of the cadet corps for significant achievement. Earning this ribbon was Haylea Copas, John Machen, Ben Firth, Sam Johnson, Phillip Morris, Shianna Holderfield, and Evan Wade.
The Leadership Ribbon goes to the top 5% of the cadet corps for outstanding performance in a position of leadership as an AFJROTC cadet in corps training activities. These ribbons went to Cory Bachetti, Aylah Moody, Jackson Davis, Ben Firth, Josh Nichols, and Aaron Peters.
The Outstanding Cadet Ribbon is the highest award given at this ceremony. Shianna Holderfield was top freshman, Haylea Copas top sophomore, Josh Nichols top junior, Aaron Peters top senior, and Ben Firth for reserve cadet of the semester.
At the end of the ceremony, Sarge presented the sought after Honor Flight Award to A-Flight, commanded by Tyler Fields and Josh Nichols, for this semester.
It was a great night full of laughs, smiles and applause. Thank you to all the parents who help make it possible, and the cadets for being a part of this wonderful program.
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Colonial Heights Middle School STEM Room
| Colonial Heights Middle School's new STEM room has recently been completed. This room will house the school's new Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math program.
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