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…

HHS students place in state HOSA contests

Seven Haywood High School students competed at the HOSA State Leadership Convention in Nashville March 4 through the 6 at the Opryland Hotel. Maggie…

TTC At Whiteville Visits REACH Academy

REACH Academy seniors welcomed a presentation by the Tennessee Technology Center at Whiteville on March 6. The GEAR UP Tennessee program provided the…

Darleisha Douglas Student of the Week

Darleisha Douglas is the Haywood High School Student of the Week. She is the daughter of Dorothy Douglas and a freshman. She is a member of the First…

Haywood Elementary Students Become Authors

Students in Mrs. Elizabeth Lovelace’s first-grade class at Haywood Elementary can now be called published authors and illustrators. During the month…

Pastries for Parents

Parents were invited to enjoy a light breakfast with their child on Thursday, March 19. "Pastries for Parents" is an event to show our appreciation…

Fourth Grade Science Blast

Mr. Tim Roberts with University of Tennessee Extension Service conducted science experiments with all of East Side's fourth-grade students. The…

ES Music Club performs at Haywood High School

East Side's Music Club performed at Haywood High School's Open House on Monday, March 17. They did an awesome job sharing their singing talent with…

HHS celebrates FFA Week

Members of the Haywood High School Future Farmers of America organization celebrated FFA Week February 25 through March 1 through a variety of…

FFA students compete in Regional Horse Judging

FFA students of Agriculture teacher Garry Butler recently competed in the Regional Horse Judging Contest at the University of Tennessee in Martin.…

HHS Open House and PEP Rally welcomes families

Families gathered at Haywood High School Monday, March 17, to an Open House and PEP Rally. HHS Principal Jerry Pyron talked to parents and families…

Khadejah Hodge “shadows” a teacher

Khadejah Hodge, a student in Mrs. Jarratt's Life Connections classin the HHS Career and Tech Department recently participated in a job shadowing…

HHS Student of the Week Jordan Goodman

Jordan Goodman is the Haywood High School Student of the Week. She is the daughter of Tracy Goodman and Jim Eaton. A junior, Jordan likes to take…

HHS researches Black History

During the month of February, classes in several disciplines studied Black History at Haywood High School. Mrs. Holly Chilcutt and Mrs. Melanie…

Dr. Phillips holds ACT Workshop at HHS

The HHS Administration provided a great opportunity for juniors at Haywood High School recently. They offered an ACT prep workshop, developed by Jane…