Education

Whitwell Middle School places first in Kindness Games contest
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Whitwell Middle School recently placed first among 10 schools from across the nation in this year’s nationwide Kindness Games contest. Hosted… Login to continue reading Login…

SAS ANNOUNCES NEW MATH, HUMANITIES FACULTY MEMBERS
Allison Powell of Manchester and Elizabeth Christopher of Sewanee will join the SAS faculty this fall. As a Humanities teacher, Powell brings more than 15… Login to continue reading Login…

Madalyn Ownby becomes first SPHS student to receive TGA scholarship
JARRETT GOODMANStaff Writer Publicly announced during South Pittsburg’s Board of Water Works & Sewers meeting on May 5, South Pittsburg High School (SPHS) student Madalyn… Login to continue reading Login…

A Community United Through Compassion and Service
NOVA MCGILL Contributor There are moments in life that leave a lasting impact, even when it is difficult to express them with words. Such experiences… Login to continue reading Login…

MCHS trio signs for pre-apprenticeship at Mueller Water Products
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Elijah Blevins, Dustin Matthews, and Caynan Womack of Marion County High School have recently become this year’s pre-apprentices for Mueller Water… Login to continue reading Login…

Dedicated, inspiring, and student-focused! Our 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year shares their story in this interview with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET).
Ashley Thomas, 4th Grade Science/Social Studies, South Pittsburg Elementary School, Marion County School System (2022-23 Marion County Schools Teacher of the Year) Q: What, or… Login to continue reading Login…

2026 Seal of Excellence celebration held at Western Sizzlin
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer As per tradition within Marion County’s school system, the county’s Board of Education hosted its Seal of Excellence ceremony in honor… Login to continue reading Login…

Richard Hardy Memorial School celebrates centennial anniversary
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer Students, staff, and residents of the Richard City area of South Pittsburg have gathered in celebration of Richard Hardy Memorial School’s… Login to continue reading Login…

Chattanooga State Kimball campus hosts open house
JARRETT GOODMAN Staff Writer The Chattanooga State Community College Kimball campus recently became the site of its very own open house event, to which students… Login to continue reading Login…

Helping Paws in Need: Interact and Beta Clubs Partner for MARC
NOVA MCGILL Contributor Focused on helping local animals in need, this project supported the work of the Marion Animal Resource Connection (MARC), an organization dedicated… Login to continue reading Login…
