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Board gives OK to naming ‘LaPorte Field,’ ‘Dave Rider Center for Athletic Performance’
By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent Two Elizabethton City Schools athletic facilities were given formal names in recognition for contributions to the system during Thursday night’s regular Board of Education meeting. The board approved the school system’s acceptance of a $400,000 gift agreement with the not-for-profit Citizens Bank Tri-Cities Foundation Ltd., and in appreciation the donation […] The post Board gives OK to naming ‘LaPorte Field,’ ‘Dave Rider Center for Athletic Performance’ appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Law firm: BOE violated law with Little Milligan closure
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Nashville-based law firm retained in relation to the Carter County Board of Education’s decision to close Little Milligan Elementary School claims that decision violated public meeting law and could be challenged in court. The school board voted 6-1-1 on April 25 to close the school, citing budget concerns for […]
City school board OKs $36M budget that includes 4.5 percent raise for all staff
By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent The Elizabethton City School Board on Thursday passed a $36,259,561 budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the first full year under the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement, which was signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee in May 2022. “This was a very challenging budget for many aspects,” Director of […] The post City school board OKs $36M budget that includes 4.5 percent raise for all staff appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Sullivan County Schools asks for over $6 million to increase teacher pay
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with information regarding the projected budget. BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Wednesday’s Sullivan County Budget Committee meeting was packed with county teachers as the director of schools asked county commissioners for money to raise teacher salaries. This big ask is one that could result in raising taxes. Sullivan County […]
Unaka Elementary releases third nine weeks honor roll
Unaka Elementary School announces the honor roll for the third nine weeks of school. THIRD GRADE All A’s – Brylee Collins A & B’s – Natalie Coppola, Carolina Crockett, Bella Gifford, Brynlee Huggins, Brayden Marlowe, Carter Westberry, Paisley Williams FOURTH GRADE All A’s – Chloe Campbell, Emma Dugger, Hope Scherer, Baylee Wilson A & B’s […] The post Unaka Elementary releases third nine weeks honor roll appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Kingsport BOE advances proposed drug testing policy
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Kingsport Board of Education approved on first reading a random drug testing policy for high school students who participate in extracurricular activities. Under the proposed policy, extracurricular activities would include athletics, cheerleading and spirit, competitive band, clubs, student leadership positions and more. If a student tests positive, they would not […]
Meet the new cohort for this prestigious ETSU scholarship
The East Tennessee State University Honors College recently announced the newest cohort of Quillen Honors Scholars, a prestigious honor. “On behalf of the Honors College and the Quillen College of Medicine, I am thrilled to announce the third cohort of Quillen Honors Scholars who will begin at ETSU in the fall,” said Dr. Karla Leybold, […] The post Meet the new cohort for this prestigious ETSU scholarship appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Two Dobyns-Bennett students in Transition School to Work program sign with ETSU
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Dobyns-Bennett High School’s Transition School to Work program held its annual banquet on Monday where two students signed a letter of intent to attend East Tennessee State University (ETSU). The Transition School To Work (TSW) program allows students with intellectual disabilities to take workshop classes to learn different life and job […]
Northeast Tennessee high schools send squads to 2024 Spring Fling
(WJHL) – From Kingsport to Greeneville, a whole host of high school squads from the far corner of the state began their journey to the Spring Fling and their respective state championships. Greene Devils baseball hopped a bus Monday afternoon, with the hopes of repeating as Class 3A state champions. Greeneville earned that trophy in […]
Prep Roundup: Gibbs tops Tennessee High; Cloudland falls in softball sectionals
(WJHL) – A pair of local softball teams were forced to wait until Sunday to earn their shot at playing for a state championship, thanks to inclement weather to start the weekend. In Bristol, Tennessee High ran into a tough Gibbs bunch, as the Eagles tacked on some much-needed insurance late in the game for […]
Midway Elementary hosts Safety Day
Midway Elementary hosted its annual safety day on April 29. Students learned about various safety topics from professionals in the school and from the community. It was a great learning experience for the students. Second grade teacher, Mrs. Tina Watson, organizes this event each year. The school would like to thank the following for participating: […] The post Midway Elementary hosts Safety Day appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
East Tennessee State University raises tuition for salary increases
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) board of trustees unanimously voted to increase tuition by 5.25% beginning in the fall. University leaders said this increase is due to federal legislation. The vote to change tuition and fees was one of the first pieces of new business in ETSU’s board of trustee […]
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