Working together to place free books in the hands of children

Reading Railroad, local schools, and middle and high school Beta Club members teamed up recently to register Haywood County children for FREE BOOKS…

Working Together To Place Free Books In The Hands Of Children

Reading Railroad, local schools, and middle and high school Beta Club members teamed up recently to register Haywood County children for FREE BOOKS…

HMS Celebrates Homecoming 2013

Haywood Middle School celebrated Homecoming on September 3 against Jackson Prep. Selected to serve as representatives were (from left) Kerrington…

Health Sciences students “dress” the part

These Health Sciences students at Haywood High participated in a “Professional Dress” day on September 24 as part of their classes, under the…

HHS FCCLA officers attend Leadership meeting

Mrs. Sarah Haynes, Mrs. Denita Jarratt, and Mrs. Vickie Noles, the FCCLA advisors at Haywood High School, recently took their chapter officers to the…

HES Celebrates Constitution Day

Haywood Elementary School celebrated Constitution Day on Tuesday, September 17, along with the Daughters of the Revolution and Mayor Jo Matherne, by…

More Tomcats earn “Pancake” Reward

This week in the Career and Tech Culinary Arts Department, 16 Tomcats were honored for their play in the September 13 game against Crockett County.…

HHS Library Announces Book Fair

The HHS Library will host a Scholastic Book Fair September 30-October 4. It will be open the day of Parent-Teacher Conference and continue until the…

HHS Band competes in Ripley Labor Day Parade

The Haywood Tomcat Marching Band participated in the annual Ripley Labor Day Parade on Monday, September 2. The Marching Tomcats have participated in…

Tomcats receive “Pancake” reward

The HHS Career and Tech Culinary Arts Department has revived the famous “Pancake Club.” The Pancake Club is a select group of football players who…

Tomcats feel the spirit as they begin the 2013 season

Friday, August 16, was the debut of the 2013 Haywood High School Tomcats, and the Tomcat spirit was in the air. Seniors who have been nicknamed “The…

HMS Football begins 2013 season

Members of the Haywood Middle School 2013 Warrior Football Team are Xavier Walker (2), Tyler Hudson (3), Jalin Hudson (4), Deyondrius Hines (5),…

Curriculum Night Brings Families To Haywood Elementary

Friday night, August 2, was an exciting time as Haywood Elementary School opened its doors to begin a brand new year with Curriculum Night. The halls…

Symphony Timberlake earns gold medal at National FCCLA conference

Symphony Timberlake, along with her FCCLA advisor, Mrs. Denita Jarratt, traveled to Nashville in July to participate in the 2013 FCCLA National…

HHS holds Freshman Orientation

Haywood High School came alive Friday afternoon, August 2, as administrators, faculty and staff welcomed more than 200 of the 249 freshmen who began…

HHS opens doors to students on Monday

Haywood High School welcomed students to school on Monday, August 5. As is tradition, the seniors met in town and caravanned out to the school and…

Youth tourism program strengthens attractions

Members of the inaugural Youth Tourism Board were presented certificates of achievement at the Brownsville City Board meeting on May 14. Pictured…

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Ernie Jackson named head Tomcat football coach

From the Office of Superintendent Teresa Russell Haywood County Schools Wednesday, June 12, 2013   Superintendent Teresa Russell has named Ernie…

HMS promotes 212 eighth graders

HMS hosted a promotion ceremony for the eighth grade students on Tuesday night, May 21. Despite the weather, the gym was packed with students,…

HES Honors Students For 4th Nine Weeks Achievement

HES held its end of year awards programs on Monday, May 20. Students were recognized for perfect attendance for the entire year, first honor roll for…

HHS Class of 2013 graduates earn $1,915,552 in scholarships

When the Haywood High School Class of 2013 held its graduation Saturday morning, 189 students received diplomas on the L. Z. Hurley Memorial Field.…

HES Music Students Entertain Sugar Creek Residents

Haywood Elementary School music teacher Patricia Gaietto decided in the fall to let the third graders play recorders for their spring music program…

HHS Distinguished Scholars honored at annual banquet

Haywood High School seniors who are candidates for the Distinguished Scholar Diploma were honored at a banquet in the school cafeteria on May 7.…

Superintendent Russell recognizes students

These Haywood High School students made presentations to Board members and guests about their school organizations and activities. Pictures are Ebony…

Lamarcus Williams named HHS Student of the Week

Lamarcus Williams, son of Tracie Williams and John Williams, is a senior at Haywood High School. He is the president of the Bible Club, a fourth-year…

Madison Smith selected as HHS Student of the Week

Madison Smith, the daughter of Grover Harwell and Martha Smith-Harwell, is the HHS Student of the Week. She is a freshman and in the Distinguished…

HHS students hold Cultural Day

With the funds from a mini-grant from Haywood County Schools, students of HHS Band teacher Dumanic Wade and art teacher Jennifer Friedman…

Students bring awareness to Earth Day

On Monday, April 23, many people celebrated Earth Day by turning out lights, unplugging power cords that were not in use, using cloth napkins, and…

HHS Band wins in Florida band competition

The Haywood High School Marching Tomcat Band attended Band Rewards Weekend in Panama City Beach, Florida, April 25-28, competed in a parade…

Mrs. Lovelace Receives VFW Award

Mrs. Elizabeth Lovelace was surprised on Monday, April 29, when she was presented with a check for $100 to be spent at her discretion for the…

Anne Marie Sceals HHS Student of the Week

Ann Marie Sceals is the Haywood High School Student of the Week. She is a freshman and the daughter of Barry and Valerie Sceals. Anne Marie attends…

Students Learn About Saving Money

Students in Mrs. Brittany Higgins’ classroom at Haywood Elementary School learned about the importance of saving money from Cindy Smith from First…

Mock DUI Crash enactment

The community really came together with Haywood High School drama students to send a strong message to HHS seniors – Don’t Drink and Drive. Pictured…

Kyle Sills named Student of the Week

Sophomore Kyle Sills has been selected as the Haywood High School Student of the Week. He is the son of Greg and Michelle Sills. Kyle enjoys playing…

HES Recognizes Students For Achievement

Haywood Elementary held its third awards programs of the year on Friday, April 19.    The Rotary Club presented a bicycle to a first grader this nine…

HHS FBLA Members Compete In State Contest

2013 HHS FBLA State Competitors were (front) Ebony Clark, Ricarnicea Johnson, Quinton Douglas, Destiny Williams, Kenston Thomas; (second row) Jamie…

GEAR UP Helps Parents, Students, And Teachers During HMS TCAP Parent Night

On Monday, April 15, Haywood Middle School geared up to help parents and students focus on and get ready for the TCAP tests. Parents and students…

HHS Show Choir Places In World Strides Heritage Competition

The Haywood High School Show Choir, under the direction of Michelle Tillman, traveled to Orlando, Florida, April 11-14 to compete in the World…

Students learn about living “On My Own”

Haywood High School students in both Mrs. Denita Jarratt’s and Mrs. Sarah Haynes’ classes participated in a financial education program sponsored by…

HES Holds Math Night

Everything added up to a great evening of fun and fellowship on April 4 at HES’s second annual Math Night. More than 80 students attended, many of…

Elementary Students Participate In Art Contest

April 1-7 was National Public Health Week, and UT Extension’s TNCEP and Delta Health Initiative partnered with the Haywood County Health Department…

Katora Holmes – Haywood High School Student of the Week

Katora Holmes, a senior and the daughter of Kathleen and Vanie Holmes, has been selected as the HHS Student of the Week. She is vice president of the…

Discovery Day a great success for HHS students

Tuesday, March 19, really was a day of discovery for Haywood High School students. Thanks to the thoughtful planning of Vice Principal Michelle…

HHS FCCLA members excel at State competition

FCCLA winning members who represented Haywood High so well at the state contest were Justice Brown, Sabrina Snipes, Symphony Timberlake, Jada Brooks,…

Emily Wright HHS Student of the Week

Emily Wright, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wright and a junior at Haywood High, is being recognized as Student of the Week. She is president of the…

Two HHS students win SWTEC writing contest

Southwest Tennessee Electric is proud to announce the winners of the 2013 Washington Youth Tour Creative Writing Contest.  Students were asked to…

HHS Library Club visits McWherter Library at U of M

On March 20 the Haywood High School Library Club took 32 students on its fourth annual visit to the McWherter Library at the University of Memphis.…

HHS Broadcasting students visit MTSU campus

Members of the Broadcasting II and III classes at HHS visited the Middle Tennessee State University campus on March…