East Side Elementary – Reflections
In the world of education, July is the page turning month; the month that starts with a deep exhale and some relaxation then ends with the opening…
2022 Test Data – HCS
Numbers and data are concrete symbols that are unable to be changed or manipulated once they have been produced. Everyone has undoubtedly heard the…
HCS Students Create Public Art
Cities, towns, and communities are made up of a variety of facets that combine to form a culture around a particular area. Buildings, green spaces,…
HCS – Assessment and Opportunity
This past September, Governor Bill Lee made the announcement that many believe will impact Haywood County and the surrounding area for years to come.…
Inclusivity and Equity in the Classroom
At the beginning of this school year, Haywood County Schools (HCS) partnered with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) to…
HCS Benchmark Testing Data
When I taught middle school English, I would often talk about the word “narrative” and its meaning. When my students and I would read a story as a…
TSBA Legislative Institute
Members of the Haywood County School board joined some of the HCS leadership team in Nashville on February 14-15 to gain a better understanding of…
HCS Named Best For All District
Haywood County Schools Recognized as Best for All District 68 Tennessee Districts Celebrated Statewide for ESSER Investments that Benefit Students…
A “Tail” of Two Rivers
“A dog is a man’s best friend” is a common saying that most everyone has heard at one time or another, but in Haywood County Schools a dog can also…
HCS Showing Steady Growth
In January of 2002, the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 was signed into law by President George W. Bush. This sweeping education reform…
School Board Appreciation
Haywood County Schools will join other Tennessee school districts in saluting our local education leaders during Tennessee’s annual School Board…