Tag Archives: Livingston Academy

The Overton County School System needs more cafeteria staff substitutes for Livingston Academy. Food Services Director Debie Taylor said three employees are currently out, meaning four people feed the entire high school. “Normally at the beginning of the school year, I usually have a whole page of people that want to sub and their phone numbers to call them,” Taylor ... Read More »

The Overton County School System has asked for waiver from the state to allow remote learning. Overton County Director of Schools Donnie Holman said the state has opened short term waivers for remote learning, which would only close specific classes and grades. Holman said the district submitted a waiver this morning because of hot spot schools. “We’ve got three areas ... Read More »

The new Livingston Academy students will notice some new improvements to the high school entrance when returning to class. Assistant Principal Lesley Riddle said the new Alumni Association Courtyard is complete and gives the opportunity for outside learning. “Every year they are trying to find new projects to help the students at Livingston Academy,” Riddle said. “This year was a ... Read More »

Overton County is looking to re-brand, boost tourism and strengthen its workforce through Tennessee’s ThreeStar program. Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Shannon Cantrell said signage leading tourists downtown, a new county website and developing internship programs are what is planned. Cantrell said a bulk of the $50,000 grant will go towards online improvements. “Everything has moved to online ... Read More »

The Livingston Academy Fastbreak Club is trying to supplement its fundraising without any home football games. Fastbreak Club Treasurer Bridgett Carwile said the club helps the basketball team cover expenses for tournaments and apparel. Carwile said July 16 the club is offering rib eye sandwiches to support the student athletes. “There will not be any home football games, so that ... Read More »

Livingston Academy Athletic Director Bruce Lamb says new legislation passed by the Tennessee General Assembly will elevate the safety of student athletes. The new legislation known as the “Safe Stars Act,” establishes certain health and safety requirements in regards to school youth athletic activities. Lamb said it will ensure coaches and trainers are more prepared when it comes to student ... Read More »

The Overton County Board of Education will meet with architects Tuesday for some final discussions of facility options for the Livingston Academy football stadium. Member Mike Hayes said the school board will be presented with two possibilities. “They’re gonna talk about the options for the concession stands and restrooms,” Hayes said. “Look at whether we’re going to do one building ... Read More »

Any Overton County 8th grader planning on attending Livingston Academy in the fall is invited to the LINK to LA Summer Transition Program. They will be able to meet their future teachers, learn the layout of their new school, and get a feel for what a day in high school might be like. Federal Programs and CTE Director for Overton ... Read More »

Legendary Overton County Basketball Coach Larry Looper will be laid to rest Saturday. Looper passed away at the age of 80 this week. Livingston Academy Principal Richard Melton said Looper’s life showed a life long dedication to the school System. “We had a lot of good teams before that, but it was like when he got here Livingston girl’s just ... Read More »

The Livingston Academy Alumni Association is making an outdoor classroom for the high school. The Overton County Board of Education approved the work Tuesday. Interim Director of Schools Donnie Holman said the beautified area will be centered around the flag pole at the school entrance. “All the concrete is going to be stamped concrete,” Holman said. “And then, they even ... Read More »