Tag Archives: Dekalb County High School

Dekalb County High School’s Work-Based Learning Program allows students to support their families while developing real-world skills. Work-Based Learning Coordinator Brad Leach said students are provided the opportunity to experience the workforce and see what careers best fit their interests. He said discipline and responsibility are key traits that students form through this program. “With it being a rural area ... Read More »

Dekalb County High School hopes to have a new girls’ volleyball team ready to take the court in time for the 2024 fall season. Vice Principal Thomas Cagle said it has been a three-year process to bring the new team to reality. He said he is excited to offer students a chance to play a sport that builds discipline, unity, ... Read More »

DeKalb County High School named a new recipient of the Supporting Postsecondary Access in Rural Communities (SPARC) grant. SPARC grants from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) are awarded to distressed and at-risk counties in the state. CTE Director Brad Leach said the school is set to receive $102,000 to upgrade and enhance CTE programs. “This money is really going ... Read More »

DeKalb County High School could double its home side capacity with the plans for stadium upgrades. The school board recently approved to bid out for new bleachers, lights, and concrete work. Principal and Athletic Director Bruce Curtis said the project could cost anywhere between $800,000 to $1 million. “It’s time and we also want to make our games a better ... Read More »

Friday night’s football game between DeKalb County High School and Warren County High School has been postponed due to COVID-related concerns. The tentative makeup date is scheduled for Friday, October 8th. Tickets for Friday’s game may be redeemed at the rescheduled game. Read More »

Bruce Curtis has been named the new principal of Dekalb County High School. Curtis replaces Randy Jennings, who stepped down from the position last month. Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said Curtis’s experience in the Metro Nashville school system impressed leadership. “He had been an assistant principal for Antioch High School and talking to him and his references, they talked ... Read More »

Dekalb County High School Principal Randy Jennings has stepped down after 26 years in education. Director of schools Patrick Cripps said he and Jennings go back together as administrators for over a decade. Cripps said Jennings was someone he could count on to bounce ideas and provide a steady force in the system. “You don’t replace Randy Jennings,” Cripps said. ... Read More »

A Dekalb County High School senior passed away Monday morning in a two car crash. Eighteen-year-old Cassie Maxwell of Alexandria lost her life while traveling on Highway 70 between Dowelltown and Liberty. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Maxwell was traveling east when she entered a right curve too fast and entered oncoming traffic. Maxwell struck a vehicle head on ... Read More »