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March 29 Schools Closed - Good Friday
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April 1
School Board Meeting
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April 1 - 5
Schools Closed - Spring Break
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Sullivan County DoE Postpones March 28 Meeting, Delays Vote on Possible School Rezoning
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The Sullivan County Department of Education has postponed a special meeting that was scheduled for March 28, a move that will delay a potential vote on possible school rezoning measures.
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| Graduation Ceremony Dates | |
Sullivan County Department of Education is pleased to announce the dates for the graduating class of 2013. Congratulations to all of our graduates!
- North High School - Thursday, May 16 at 6:00
- South High School - Thursday, May 16 at 8:00
- Central High School - Friday, May 17 at 6:00
- East High School - Friday, May 17 at 8:00
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Dr. David Timbs Completes Prospective
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Assistant Director of Schools Dr. David Timbs recently completed the 2012-13 Prospective Superintendents Academy. This academy provides 16 days of training designed to help those with experience in education, business, military, or public service acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to manage a school system. Top educational leaders from across Tennessee taught the courses which covered subjects including school finance, school law, board relations, technology, personnel, and facilities management.
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Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry Serving our North Zone
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The North Zone Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry started in October. This program is a method of direct food distribution in an organized format that utilizes a dry/refrigerated vehicle to provide food to people in need. Nutritious fresh foods (such as such as milk, juice, bread and fresh produce)and non-perishable groceries are distributed.
The mobile food pantry is held once a month in the parking lot of Bloomingdale Baptist Church. Over the past 4 months, this program has served over 169 households, 618 individuals, and 294 children. There are plans to continue this program through the summer months.
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If I Had A Hammer Builds - 5th Graders Learning Math Hands-On by Building Houses
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All fifth grade students in Sullivan County will have the opportunity to participate in the If I Had A Hammer house build. Students have been traveling to Northeast State Technical Community College to build a real house large enough for their entire class to fit inside. Each build takes approximately two hours and helps students apply the concepts of math, create plans, and set goals. Students have also been touring the Northeast State campus and learning more about college life. Below are pictures from some builds that have already been completed. More students will participate throughout the year. Click here for more information on If I Had A HammerIndian Springs Elementary:
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Sullivan North CTE Student Places First in Regional Skills USA Carpentry Contest
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Sullivan North student Timothy Morrison placed first out of eight schools participating in the regional Skills USA Carpentry contest. Timothy has earned the right to compete in the state competition April 22-24 in Chattanooga. Mr. Charles Hubbard teaches Carpentry at Sullivan North High School.
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Sullivan South AFROTC Students Practice Resume Writing and Interviewing
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Students in A Flight at Sullivan South AFJROTC formed interview teams and questioned younger cadets who had practiced resume writing and interview techniques. Interview members are (l to r) Haylea Copas, Cole Wampler, Heath Ryans, TJ Hongkham, and Tyler Fields)
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Sullivan South High School Community Awareness Team Places in HOSA State Competitio
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 | | Community Awareness Team: Whitney Taylor, Marielle Hotzclaw, and Emmy Williams. |
Sullivan South's Community Awareness Team placed 2nd in the HOSA state competition. Their topic was seat belt awareness. These students are sponsored by Amy Joyner, Health Science and Technology teacher at Sullivan South High School. |
Sullivan South AFROTC Competes in Greeneville Drill Competition
submitted by C/SRA Shianna Holderfield
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Sullivan South AFROTC compet ed in Tusculum College drill meet. Advanced Color Guard won first place commanded by Heath Ryans with Haylea Copas, Jared Jenkins, and Cole Wampler. Cole Wampler commanded the armed flight team Laine Brickey, Allie Titus, Haylea Copas, Aaron Peters,
Josh Nichols, Erika Paige, Jared Jenkins, Heath Ryans, Conor Clare, Hannah Moody, and Shianna Holderfield in the flight. The color guard was commanded by Shianna Holderfield with Max Kelly, Hannah Moody, and Conor Clare. Erika Paige commanded Seth Oaks, Matt Owens, Josh Nichols, Laine Brickey, Hannah Moody, and Jordan Watts on unarmed squad. In dual exhibition, Hannah Moody and Jordan Watts did a sabre routine. Inspection included Haylea Copas, Aaron Peters, Allie Titus, Heath Ryans, Jared Jenkins, Cole Wampler, Josh Nichols, Erika Paige, Seth Oaks, and Shianna Holderfield. Everyone participated in knock-out.
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Maintenance Improvements Across the County
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 | Orange and blue accents have been painted in the Holston Middle School Gym
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