Tag Archives: Fentress County Schools

Fentress County Schools applied for a grant with partners at Save the Children to provide educators and curriculum for students in aftercare. Allardt Elementary School and Pine Haven Elementary School are among some 100 applicants in the country. Save the Children State Advisor for School Aged Programs Shelby Eriksen said the program targets “bubble students,” those who may be behind ... Read More »

Fentress County Schools Director-Elect Kristi Hall said that her focus for her tenure will be on the kids. Hall said that while she feels grateful for all the support from the community through the process, now the hard work begins. “My number one goal is kids,” Hall said. “I think if we put kids first then everything else will fall ... Read More »

Fentress County Board of Education voted Monday night to select Kristi Hall to lead the school system. Hall was one of two finalists for the position narrowed down by the school board. Hall will replace current Director Of Schools Mike Jones who will retire June 30. Hall said she wanted to celebrate the positives of the school system more and ... Read More »

The Overton County Commission will consider the 2020-2021 budget Monday night. A budget hearing will begin at 4:30pm before the 5pm meeting. The Commission will also approve expenditures of COVID-19 money from the Governor’s office. The Fentress County School Board will consider its reopening plan Monday night. In addition, the board will consider a revision of its policy on bullying ... Read More »

The Fentress County School Board approved a revised calendar Monday night that will begin Monday August 10. Because of the cancellation of the Fentress County Fair, Schools Director Mike Jones said the system had an extra day that could be put to use in training teachers. “We really need some extra time to do some virtual training,” Jones said. Students ... Read More »