Congratulations to Rosalyn Wilkerson, the recipient of the CSH Health Services Award today at the CSH Institute in Murfreesboro! Roane County is proud to have Roz as our System-Wide Lead Nurse! Congratulations again!
Mark your calendars for Pre- Kindergarten and Kindergarten Round up!
We would like to encourage you to take a moment and help one of our own teachers , Mrs. Emily Palmer, click the link below and scroll until you find her picture ; your vote can help her be recognized as TN Lottery Educator of the Month:
https://tnlottery.com/education-wins/educator-of-the-month/
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Next week is National School Counselors Week! Help us celebrate those who give countless hours to our students helping them find meaning and purpose throughout their school years!
Roane County Schools intends to apply for a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant to provide students with academic opportunities and support services to help them meet state and local standards in the core content areas. Anyone wishing to make suggestions or offer feedback may contact Angela Spurgeon, Elementary Supervisor/ Federal Projects Director at 865-376-5592 or email at arspurgeon@roaneschools.com.
The application will be available for review at Roane County Schools, 105 Bluff Road, Kingston, TN 37763.
The application deadline is April 1, 2024.
Career and technical education (CTE), provides students with the skills necessary to continue their education or enter jobs in industries that pay well and are readily available. CTE includes a series of classes that match what local businesses need, based on Tennessee's regional economy and job market. Students who take CTE courses, in middle and high school, can learn specific skills and knowledge needed to be successful in an ever changing world.
Attention Parents & Guardians - your student is eligible for a Free Dental Cleaning if they are between the ages of 4-12 during the Months of February and March at the Oak Ridge Campus of Roane State Community College. Details are available in the picture below.
Today, County Executive Wade Creswell along with Roane Alliance, Roane County Schools, TN Achieves, Roane State, University of Tennessee, and TCAT Harriman announced the challenge 70% x 2025. Our goal is a 70% college going rate for Roane County Schools graduates by 2025. College going includes: 2 year college, 4 year college, technical schools, and apprenticeship programs. Juniors from across Roane County Schools attended the event and were inspired by presentations from UT System President Randy Boyd and Oliver Springs Alum, Oakley Atterson. Students also heard a panel discussion from Mr. Russell Jenkins, Director of Schools, Dr. Stephen Streiffer, Director, ORNL, Danice Turpin, President TCAT Harriman, Glenn Jacobs, Knox County Mayor, and Krissy DeAlejandro, President/CEO of TN Achieves. We look forward to encouraging all students to continue their passion for learning!
On January 25, 2024 at the Roane County School Board Meeting, SRO Anthony Hughes and SRO Wayne Landry, were recognized for achieving National Practitioner from the National Association of School Resource Officers. The certificates were awarded by Chief Tim Hawn and Captain Daryl Cook of the Roane County Sheriff’s Department.
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Thank you school board members for your passion, dedication, and public service!
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Attention Parents & Guardians: Roane County Schools will be closed Tuesday January 23, 2024 due to icy road conditions. Please stay safe and warm.
Alert - School Closing:
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Calendar Committee Meeting in the Board Room
January 8, 2024
5:00 pm
Attention Parents/ Guardians please look at the dismissal schedule for your students school. Tomorrow is a 1/2 day of school for students so be sure you locate your child's school and dismissal time! We hope each and every one of you enjoys this Holiday Season!
