Welcome back! Students and Staff we are so glad to have you back in our buildings! School is open and we are anticipating a wonderful start!
Our Roane County School Board attended the Tennessee School Board Association Summer Law Institute at the end of July. During this conference they were provided with a review of new and relevant state laws, in addition to state and federal school-related court decisions. The School Board also took this opportunity to combine it with the Board Retreat. This was a time set aside to focus specifically on the needs of our students, staff, community and what can be accomplished to make Roane County Schools excel!
Roane County School district lost a member of the Bobcat Nation Coach Matt Headden. Matt Headden, a long time teacher, coach, and friend of Oliver Springs passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at his home. He touched many lives through the years, instilling knowledge both in the classroom and on the field. Please remember his family, the teachers, staff, and students of Oliver Springs High School as they mourn the loss of Coach Matt Headen.
Arrangements:
Family will receive friends on Monday, July 31, 2023 at Beech Park Baptist Church in Oliver Springs from 3-7:00 pm. Celebration of Life service will begin at 7:00 pm with special memories from family and friends. https://www.jacksonfuneralservices.com/obituary/Walter-Headden
Roane County Schools Administrators and Supervisors kicked off the new school year with an opening meeting earlier this week. After a motivating message and charge from Director of Schools, Russell Jenkins, attendees heard from various departments learning what's new and upcoming across the district. A very special thank you to Rockwood Electric Utility for hosting the event.
Roane County Schools provides students with the opportunity for open enrollment at each school within the district. Families must provide transportation if the school is outside their bus zone. State law requires districts to publish open enrollment numbers before school starts. If you wish to attend a school outside of your bus zone, please contact the school by August 1st to complete “Out of District” paperwork and request enrollment for your child. Placement will depend on the number of open seats and the number of applicants. Please click this link more information: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LNk-YtYK1_ePn4KGGKw04wxxvv_tX688fCY6XzAjT7Q/edit?usp=sharing.
Harriman High School Students, Parents, Alumni, and Community Members, please watch and share this video with important information about HHS.
Just click this link: https://youtu.be/eV5MkrsgyBg
We are excited for this upcoming school year! Go Big Blue! #DevilPride
Alumni Information Link
https://forms.gle/SFHu6TpkoyfXFMH96
Amazon Wish List - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/338N6FS2ETFM6?ref_=wl_share
Congratulations to Alana Phillips!
I am excited for the opportunity to be Roane County Schools Learning Loss Coordinator. This will be my 19th year as an educator, and 18 of those have been at Ridge View Elementary. I have worked as a classroom teacher, reading interventionist, and last year I was the school’s Literacy Leader. I graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with my M.S in Education and Reading Specialist. I will have my ED.S in Instructional Leadership with a focus on Instructional Coaching through the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga in August. I am committed to providing support for our teachers and staff while preparing students for success at all grade levels, K-12.
Roane County Schools is looking for a Health Science Teacher. Please use the above link, ( type into your browser), to find the application.
How's Your Internet?
Roane County's Broadband Accelerate Program needs your help. Your participation in a short survey will help improve your community's access to dependable and affordable internet service.
We need input from as many residents as possible to improve Roane County's chances of receiving grants, from the State of TN, for internet (broadband) access.
The survey will measure the current level of service in our homes and businesses. Taking the survey does not commit you to anything - it is just a means to find where reliable and affordable service is needed. This information will not be released to the public.
We ask that you complete this short survey only once by July 6, 2023.
If you'd rather complete this survey on line, go to:
https://tinyurl.com/mtxzv z9r ,
or use the QR code provided.
Questions or comments can be directed to:
Kenny Clinton, ken.clinton@roanecountytn.gov Cell 865-384-3287
Debra Saner, saner1952@gmail.com Cell 513-659-2969
Glenn Gabriel, gabriel.clarence@yahoo .com. Cell 865-320-2004
To learn more about the Broadband Accelerate Program visit:
https://utextensioncedtennessee.edu/tennessee-broadband-accelerate-program/
P.O. Box 643 • Kingston, TN 37763 • Phone: 865.376.5578 • Fax: 865.717.4215
Summer is a time for teachers to rest, relax, and recharge. Many of our teachers take the time to develop new skills they will use in their classrooms when school starts. Eva Robbins (OSHS) and Mary Coulter (MHS) spent a week on the campus of MTSU learning all there is to know about Computer Science! Our students will be ready to meet the new graduation requirements before the school year 2024-2025! Thank you ladies for pushing forward to bring Computer Science to your schools!
Congratulations to Sydney Steimel who placed 2nd in the state of Tennessee in Microsoft Excel certification testing! Way to go Sydney!
Congratulations to Mrs. Kayla Rather, Rockwood Middle Schools new Assistant Principal! When I moved back to Roane County, I landed at Rockwood Middle where I have taught math for the last eight years. I have so much love for this school and community. RMS is a great place and I can't wait to step into my new position where I will help our teachers and students continue to be successful. Go Tigers!
Congratulation to Stephanie Collins! I am honored and excited to be the new ½ time assistant principal/interventionist at Kingston Elementary. This will be my 26th year as an educator and 15 of those have been at KES. I have served as a middle and elementary teacher and as a math interventionist. I am a Tennessee Tech graduate with a B.S. in Elementary Education and a M.S. and ED.S in Instructional Leadership.
KES is an excellent school with a dedicated faculty and staff, exceptional students and a
supportive community. I look forward to working with our students and community and helping KES to positively navigate our students' futures.
Reminder: Registration for Roane County Virtual Academy for the 2023-2024 school year is now open. Please fill out the linked registration form: https://forms.gle/SnKSffALSREXSJgJ9 If you have any questions please call the RCVA office at 865-717-5443.
This week teachers from the schools in Oliver Springs attended The Chatt Fab Institute. They were stretched outside of their comfort zones when asked to answer the following question: How can digital fabrication tools be used to create an interactive interpretation of an expression of art? These teachers rose to the challenge and created a fabulous piece! The challenge asked them to use tools, learn to code, work together and communicate in ways they had never thought about. They left with lots of knowledge, a deeper understanding of what students face when presented with Essential Questions requiring them to use brand new skills and thought process to solve, and a network full of teachers who learned to support each other and find success.
The Chattanooga Fab Institute is a 3-day digital fabrication conference presented by Public Education Foundation and Hamilton County Schools that offers educators an opportunity to engage in authentic experiences with 3D printing, laser engraving/cutting, vinyl cutting, CNC routing, micro-computing, and much more!
This was the 5th annual institute for educators eager to learn more about how the world's largest FabLab network, VW eLabs, is transforming education!
My name is Mrs. Billie Goldston. I am honored to accept the Assistant Principal position at Cherokee Middle School! I look forward to serving the students, families, faculty, and community. Over the past 22 years in education, I have focused on building strong relationships, preparing students for success, both in and out of the classroom, and encouraging others to “change the world”. I truly believe there is magic in education and every student deserves the very best we can provide! I am excited to be a part of the Cherokee family!
Parents, the window for 3rd grade retention appeals are now open! You can Use this link: https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/thirdgradeappeal to access the form. (Copy and Paste the link if necessary.)
Online Registration is NOW OPEN for new K-12 students beginning Monday, May 1st. The link can be found on our district website under the "Online Registration" section. Please make sure you select the 2023-24 year when registering your student. In addition to Online Registration, Final Forms will also need to be completed. This is also found under the "Online Registration" section of our district webpage.
If you have a student that is RETURNING next year, you also will need to go through the registration process to verify information that was previously submitted.
If you have any questions, please call your school or the District office at 376-5592.
The Roane County School Board along with CTE Director, Cindy Lockett, recognized the outstanding work and accomplishment of Miss Melody Wilson at last nights Board Meeting. Melody will be representing Roane County at DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, FL next week.
Roane County High School DECA
Melody Wilson is a National Qualifier in Automotive Services Marketing
Andy Kroeger, Advisor
Families of the Roane County Schools Virtual Academy, please check your email regarding testing information for next week. You'll find a schedule, location map, and additional testing specifics.
