Innovation Academy will hold informational meetings for parents, prospective students and their families on March 19th, April 9th and April 16th.  A school walkthrough can be made from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. on those days, followed by a parent meeting at 10:00 a.m.  Topics to include learning methodology, online curriculum, school goals, internet access, related arts, STEM afterschool program.  There will also be time to address questions and concerns.  Open enrollment for IA begins on March 9th.  Innovation Academy is located in Holston Middle School, 2348 Highway 75, Blountville.

  

  

On February 5, Ketron hosted its first high-school basketball game since it was a high school. Sullivan North and Sullivan Central boys' and girls' teams versed in an exciting game. All alumni of Ketron were invited to attend the game. Several alumni attended including former high school principal J.B. Robinson. Alumni were also invited to sign a Ketron banner that will be displayed in the school for years to come.

 

 

 

  

Students from Sullivan North Key Club and Ketron Elementary's student leadership team visited Preston Place to make Valentine's and visit the elderly residents. Students learned the value of serving others and working together to bring joy to others.

  

  

 

  

Hunger Games 101: Professional Development Ketron and Central Heights Elementary participated in a unique training on Tuesday. The Hunger Games 101 in-service introduced educators to the culture of poverty and it's obstacles. Teachers participated in a hands-on interactive experience that helped them begin to understand what life is like with a shortage money and other resources. Participants assume the roles of different families facing poverty. This experience aimed to deepen the participants understanding of the daily challenges faced by kids and families living in poverty and how to bring attention to the need to build significant relationships with our students and families.

The Hunger Games 101 will also be adapted and used as a Career Exploration tool for 4th & 5th grade students at Ketron & Central Heights Elementary.