Tag Archives: Overton County Schools

The Overton County School System will once again offer free meals for students this summer. School Nutrition Supervisor Debie Taylor said the meals come through a USDA program that begins May 31st. “When school is out, a lot of times they don’t have meals daily and on a regular basis,” Taylor said. “This way the USDA they make sure that ... Read More »

The Overton County School System implementing virtual reality technology for students to explore career options. CTE Director Teresa Johnson said the idea came from the Upper Cumberland Workforce Development. Johnson said the system partnered with the organization to get five VR headsets. “When a student puts these headsets on, they can perform various tasks including culinary arts to changing oil ... Read More »

Overton County Schools K-3 classrooms will all receive audio enhancement gear through federal COVID funding. ESSER Director Teresa Johnson said in a typical classroom up to 30 percent of students have hearing impairments. “Each teacher will receive their own,” Johnson said. “It is similar to a lanyard, and then it has a small microphone that the teachers simply speak into. ... Read More »

The Overton County School Board approved the purchase of some 24 acres adjacent to Livingston Academy contingent on a drill study. Board Chair Mike Hayes said some board members wanted to test the land before making a financial commitment. “If we want to approve the purchase contingent on the core drilling, then we will approve that and we’ll proceed with ... Read More »

Underserved Overton County Students can take home free hotspots through a new district program connecting households. Technology Coordinator Brent Thrasher said some 200 hotspots are available through a free T-Mobile program. “That’s something that we’ve seen grow over the years as there is more of our content and curriculum is online,” Thrasher said. “That need has grown definitely.” Thrasher said ... Read More »

The speakers for the Livingston Academy Alumni Association Dinner are official. Tennessee Highway Patrol Major Michael Hamilton, Upper Cumberland Medical Society President Dr. Dawn Barlow and Professional European Basketball Player Keelie Lamb will headline. Assistant Principal and Planning Committee Member Lesley Riddle said the alumni will speak on April 23rd. “We’re hoping that we have a good turnout, and people ... Read More »

Sickness taking a toll on the staff of Livingston Middle School closing the Overton County School for two days. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said a mixture of COVID, flu and other illnesses has 13 or 14 of the 21 teachers unable to work. “Another problem in that is sometimes we can use an educational assistant or other people in ... Read More »

Overton County Schools have received a state grant to help close the gap in literacy learning loss. An Early Literacy Network Grant giving $80,000 over two years. Instruction Supervisor Melissa Savage said the money will be used to continue vendor support for grades K-2. “We’re seeing amazing things,” Savage said. “We’re seeing student are involved with the curriculum. They’re having ... Read More »

Overton County Schools received sealed bids Tuesday to replace HVAC units at AH Roberts Elementary School. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said nine units that approach 20 years of service will be replaced. “There’s several other schools in the district that need additional HVAC units replaced, but rather than us employing contractors and engineers to help us with this, we ... Read More »

The capacity of the Livingston Academy football stadium will be 2,703 seats as the school board has purchased the new bleachers for renovations. Chairman Mike Hayes said due to time constraints, the purchase comes through a state approved vendor to bypass the bid process. “In a normal situation, you would have the bid out for the general contractor to do ... Read More »