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The Daily Times
Alcoa school board approves future calendar, tighter background check requirements
The Alcoa School Board approved its 2027-28 academic calendar and finalized stricter background check requirements for school volunteers and outside personnel during its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20. The new calendar eliminates the half days included in the current school year’s schedule, following a review process that administrators said solicited feedback from teachers, administrators and other school employees. Assistant Director of Schools Scott Porter told the board that the calendar was developed by a committee that considered several drafts before bringing its recommendation to the board. Under the approved calendar, teachers will return July 12, 2027, with student registration scheduled for July 16. The school year will conclude in May 2028. Board members also approved the district’s annual Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement accountability report, which showed students exceeding the district’s academic performance goals in both math and English language arts. The report outlines the district’s academic performance and improvement goals under Tennessee’s school funding formula. According to the report, 57.9% of students in grades 3-8 met or exceeded expectations in math during the 2025-26 school year, surpassing the district’s goal of 55.2%. Third-grade English language arts proficiency also exceeded the district’s target, with 51.7% of students meeting or exceeding
WATE
Sam Houston Elementary students embrace change during major renovations
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — At Sam Houston Elementary School in Maryville, students continue to learn while construction workers build a new expansion. New year, new entrance. As class begins, construction continues at Sam Houston Elementary. Inside Taylor Hawkins’ classroom, students are hard at work. “It can get a little crazy sometimes,” said Hawkins. “But one […]
The Oak Ridger
Oak Ridge football hosts Maryville on Thursday at Blankenship
The Oak Ridge High School Wildcats earned the right to compete in the TSSAA Class 6A football playoffs with their 35-14 win over the Farragut Admirals last Friday. This Thursday, Oct. 29, Oak Ridge will play Maryville at Blankenship Field in the final game of the regular season. It's also Senior Night for members of the football, band, cheerleading and dance teams. At the Wildcat Tailgate Pavilion, fans will be feasting on chili made by church members. Eight churches had signed up to compete in the church chili contest as of Monday, according to organizer Chris Corwin. The tailgate party at the pavilion, 100 Kentucky Ave., runs from 4:30 to 7 p.m. This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Oak Ridge football hosts Maryville on Thursday at Blankenship
The Newport Plain Talk
CCHS Class of 1957 reunion held
The Cocke County High School Class of 1957 recently held its 69-year reunion at the Taylor-Ford Home in Eastport. The event was hosted by Tammy and Jabo Francis in honor of Tammy’s step-father Alfred “Butch” Ford. The hosts served a luncheon. Ten of the 28 living class members attended the event including Garry Brooks, Christine Gray Smith, Joyce Gray Clark, Alfred “Butch” Ford, Willie Green, Ben Hooper, Charles McNabb, Paula Moore Inman, Evelyn Mason Rhodes and Jeanne Yater Birdwell. Cocke County Mayor Joe Shults was a special guest. His mother, Claudette Dunn Shults was a member of the class. Also in attendance were spouses of deceased members including Shirley (Guy) Hayes, Debra (Mickey) Lovell, Peggy (Junior) Walker and Herman (Margaret Holt) Shelton. Rounding out the guest list were Shirley Brooks, Faye Fish, Patsy Hooper, Brenda McNabb, Susan Overholt Drinnon, Vaughn Lewis Moore, Michael Haag and Vickie Mason. Members who died since the last reunion were remembered — Shelby Grooms Owens, Verlin White, Guy Hayes and Madge Murray Mounger.
The Rogersville Review
utdailybeacon.com
Students raise concerns about campus bus reliability, accessibility
For students who rely on the University of Tennessee campus bus system, getting to class or home can begin with a question: Will the bus be here on time?. Over time, students have raised concerns about inconsistent arrival times, bus-tracking technology and accessibility, pointing to areas where the university’s transportation system could improve.
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utdailybeacon.com
New Haslam program uplifts management students
“We launch business leaders into the world,” is an idea that sits at the foundation of the Haslam College of Business. The college aims to propel prepared students into professional spaces through courses and programmatic support. Earlier this month, the college’s management and entrepreneurship department officially launched the Management...
knoxtntoday.com
Let’s Talk: Youth — A champion, a colorful legacy and science that glows
Young people across East Tennessee are finding opportunities to shine, whether through athletic competition, scouting or scientific discovery. This week, we’re celebrating a Bearden Middle School champion, a special Girl Scout experience inspired by Dolly Parton and a classroom challenge that could take fifth graders to Dollywood. Bearden Middle...
The Oak Ridger
Oak Ridge and surrounding school systems set winter break dates
It may not be Halloween or Thanksgiving yet, but it's time to start planning for students and teachers' long winter or Christmas break. They'll soon get an extended holiday break from their classrooms . Many East Tennessee districts align their school schedules to start and end around the same time, and that's no different for winter break. Anderson County Schools Students have a half-day Dec. 18, with winter break beginning fully Dec. 21. Students return Jan. 5. Clinton City Schools Students have a half-day Dec. 18, with winter break beginning fully Dec. 21. Students return Jan. 5. Knox County Schools Students have a half-day Dec. 18, with winter break beginning fully Dec. 21. Students return Jan. 5. Oak Ridge Schools Students have a half-day Dec. 18, with winter break beginning fully Dec. 21. Students return Jan. 5. Roane County Schools Students have a half-day Dec. 18, with winter break beginning fully Dec. 21. Students return Jan. 4. Morgan County Schools Students have a half-day Dec. 18, with Christmas break beginning fully Dec. 21. Students return Jan. 5. Caitlyn Meisner is the K-12 education reporter for Knox News. Email tips and story ideas to caitlyn.meisner@knoxnews.com . The Oak Ridger's News Editor
The Advocate & Democrat
Dominant second half clinches win for Sweetwater, home playoff game
Friday night was more than just a win over a Region 2-3A foe for Sweetwater. When the Wildcats outscored McMinn Central 20-0 in the second half in Englewood to win 48-20, they also secured second place in the region and clinched a first round playoff game at King Berrong Field. “We feel good. We’re really excited about that,” Sweetwater head coach Tommy Bunch Jr. said after the game. “We felt like we should’ve had the first round playoff game last year, so it’s a long time coming.” Meigs County secured the first place spot with its win over Austin-East and now the Chargers and Roadrunners will battle for the third and final playoff berth this week. As for last Friday’s game, the Wildcats threw the ball around more than normal in the first half, but settled on their bread and butter power run game in the second half. The Wildcats rushed out to a 14-0 lead, but the Chargers hung around to trail just 28-20 at the break. “We saw our guys in the first half not be able to put the game away,” Bunch said. “We could’ve gotten out to three scores on them a couple of times, but
The Newport Plain Talk
Cosby ready to battle Jellico for Region 1-1A title on ‘The Hill’
COSBY — All season long, the Cosby and Jellico high school football teams have been moving in the same direction. Those paths finally will converge in what amounts to a Region 1-1A championship game this Thursday evening as the Eagles host the Blue Devils at Virgil Ball Stadium. The winner will get the trophy while the loser still will receive the consolation of a home start to the state playoffs. But that trophy is pretty darn appealing to everyone involved. “We’re really excited,” said Cosby head coach Levi Cooper. “It’s a huge opportunity for our football program and our community to be able to host a region championship game. It’s kind of what you talk about in the offseason. It’s the reason we do the work. “Those days lifting and working out and practicing were to give us this opportunity. We’re super-excited about it. We expect it to be a huge crowd and a physical, tight, four-quarter football game. I think it’ll be a really great atmosphere.” It is the second straight monster matchup for the Eagles (8-1, 6-0), who traveled to Hampton last Friday and stormed to a 46-30 victory to set up this winner-take-all opportunity. Cosby started its
Rockytop Insider
Tennessee Commit David Gabriel Georges Leads High School to East Region Championship
Photo via @_.da1._ on Instagram David Gabriel Georges’ big showing on the ground helped Baylor School capture its third straight TSSAA Division II-AAA East Region championship on Friday night. Baylor School knocked off Ensworth, 27-7 , to improve to 9-0 ahead of its game in Knoxville against Knox Catholic next Friday night. Gabriel Georges, a…