Tag Archives: Clay County School District

High School students of Clay, Jackson and Pickett counties can participate next year in Overton County’s aviation classes. The partnership comes from a grant designed to increase rural learning opportunities about unmanned aircraft systems. Overton County Director of Schools Mark Winningham said the $179,000 will be used for equipment for students to tune-in virtually. “They will also have opportunities to ... Read More »

Clay County Schools are asking parents to complete an Internet access survey. The survey includes questions about Internet connectivity for student households. Curriculum Supervisor Misty Strong said the purpose is to gauge Internet needs in the district. “We are trying to put a percentage on how many of our students have Internet access at their residence,” Strong said. “And out ... Read More »

Daily student interaction and maintaining regular learning hours are guidelines the state set for a distance learning plan. Clay County School Director Matt Eldridge said although the spring semester was difficult, forcing the school district to compile distance learning options helped school officials feel more prepared for this school year. “Unfortunately this has come about, but it has spring boarded ... Read More »