October 5, 2021
HHS seniors reach TN Promise goal
Haywood High School’s diligent commitment to the post-secondary success of its students, whether it’s workforce development or college preparation,…
September 29, 2021
HHS Homecoming 2021
Tomcats celebrate Homecoming 2021 There’s nothing small about a small-town high school homecoming celebration, especially in Brownsville. Despite the…
September 29, 2021
HMS XC Meet
HMS and Serendipity host XC Eight middle school cross country teams traveled to Haywood County to compete on two miles of beautiful rolling hills at…
September 28, 2021
Gov. Lee visits Haywood High School
Tuesday, September 28, is certainly one for the record books as it forever changed the trajectory of Haywood County…and Haywood County Schools for…
September 28, 2021
New TCAT coming too!
New technical college to be built in Haywood County By: Carlton Veirs, The Brownsville Press The big announcements keep coming. On Tuesday, September…
September 28, 2021
We won!
Largest auto manufacturing plant ever built in the United States to locate in Haywood County By: Carlton Veirs, The Brownsville Press It’s hard to…
September 28, 2021
Sunny Hill Intermediate School – Reaching for Excellence
In the principal’s office of Sunny Hill Intermediate School, there’s a piece of art made from metal hanging on the wall. It’s difficult not to…
September 28, 2021
A School Nurse on Each Campus Provides Needed Support for Teachers and Students
The challenges of navigating COVID-19 within a school building and school system have been immense. A silver lining to the pandemic, however, is…
September 28, 2021
21st Century: Connecting Students to Academic Opportunities Outside the Classroom
When thinking of a student’s academic learning day, most people would carve out a seven hour window in their minds and believe that learning would…
September 22, 2021
Grandparents Day 2021
HES celebrates the gift of grandparents In honor of Grandparents’ Day, Haywood Elementary School hosted a drive-thru celebration last Friday. Doting…
September 22, 2021
Reading intervention is key at HCS
Reading intervention is key at HCS Reading - one of the most crucial elements of every child’s education – develops critical thinking skills and…
September 22, 2021
Top readers at Anderson
Two Anderson Cubs have claimed the honor of being the first in their grade to be named to the coveted Sight Word Club. If you’ve had a child attend…
September 22, 2021
2 cafeterias score perfectly
Kudos to Anderson and East Side cafeterias In a recent email from Superintendent Joey Hassell, the CEO of Haywood County Schools applauded two school…
September 15, 2021
Lighthouse Team
HES announces 2021-2022 Lighthouse Team Successful American Broadway actress, singer and author Lea Michele once said, “A lighthouse doesn’t save the…
September 15, 2021
HMS Homecoming
HMS celebrates homecoming 2021 Haywood Middle School celebrated homecoming last week. The festivities kicked off with wacky-tacky student-wide…
September 15, 2021
New social workers
Haywood County Schools welcome social worker at every school School board meets, substitute teachers needed The Board of Education convened last…
September 8, 2021
HCS delivers aid to Waverly
Haywood County’s benevolent true colors shone brightly last week as the community rallied together to support fellow school district Humphreys…
September 8, 2021
It’s always sunny on the hill
“Wonderful things are happening on The Hill,” exclaimed Instructional Facilitator Sharon Clark as she passionately spoke of all the happenings at…
September 8, 2021
HES rewards readers and doers
An incentive is defined as “something that motivates or encourages one to do something.” And no one recognizes the efficacy of this powerful tool…
September 8, 2021
Understanding the plans
Multi-million-dollar sports complex: Understanding the plans New athletic facilities for Tomcat sports – the town is abuzz. The Haywood County…
September 1, 2021
LASCO loves HCS
In an act of kindness and support, LASCO/NAPCO/Westlake bestowed baked goodness to every school in Haywood County last Thursday. NAPCO Director of…
September 1, 2021
HMS cross country in full swing
Haywood Middle School boys cross country is off to leaps and bounds for the fall 2021 season. Under the direction of avid runner and sixth-grade…
September 1, 2021
The Ayers Foundation
A look into one of HCS’s newest and most valuable student resources An exciting opportunity for high school Tomcats is on the horizon. The Ayers…
September 1, 2021
School Board serious about multi-million-dollar sports plex plans
Will Haywood County Schools demolish L.Z. Hurley Memorial Stadium and erect a brand-new sports complex in its place? Or will they build a multi-sport…
August 30, 2021
Join HCS in aiding flooded Waverly schools
Please donate and join Haywood County Schools as they participate in a state-wide fundraiser to benefit fellow school district Humphreys County,…
August 27, 2021
Mr. Cub’s surprise visit to Anderson
Anderson Early Childhood Center kindergarten and pre-K students were greeted by a very special guest on Friday. Mr. Cub himself made a surprise visit…
August 27, 2021
HES recognizes young leaders
The Leader in Me is a program within Haywood County Schools that teaches seven key leadership and life skills to students and creates a culture of…
August 25, 2021
New cafeteria tables at two HCS schools
Many Haywood County School students dined at new cafeteria tables this week. Over the weekend, East Side Elementary and Haywood High School were the…
August 25, 2021
Cub cuties
These three Cub cuties make the back-to-school transition look easy…and adorable. Stella Scott, Ashtyn Jarrett and EJ Eubanks (pictured L-R) are…
July 23, 2021
HCS leadership collaborates
Haywood County Schools had an awesome time of collaboration, connection and learning with district and school leadership Tuesday, July 22. The…
July 20, 2021
Play ball…on a new field?
HCS athletics could see major facility improvements Will Haywood County Schools build a new football stadium? Can the existing stadium be brought to…
July 13, 2021
HHS’s Emma Clagg first DSCC dual enrollment student to become NREMT and EMT
Emma Clagg of Brownsville, Tennessee, graduated from Haywood High School in May 2021 as Dyersburg State Community College’s (DSCC) first dual…
June 23, 2021
State officials tour HCS summer camps
Monday and Tuesday, Haywood County Schools opened their doors to special guests State Representative Chris Hurt, Senator Page Walley, Tennessee…
June 1, 2021
Board approves repair bids
June special-called board meeting approves bids, reviews budget Tuesday, June 1, the Haywood County School Board and executive leadership teams…
June 1, 2021
HCS educator selected for TEC Fellowship
East Side Elementary STEAM teacher Sharon Clark is one of 18 educators, making up 150 years of experience from 8 districts across the…
May 26, 2021
Field Day Fun
Sunny Hill Intermediate School fifth and sixth grade students celebrated last week's last few days of school outdoors with no books, no lessons and…
May 25, 2021
Year-end celebrations
Anderson Cubs, Haywood Elementary Pouncers and East Side Wildcats celebrated the rapidly-approaching close of the 20/21 school year with field days.…
May 25, 2021
Up up and away at East Side
East Side Pouncers received an extra special, and for many, once-in-a-lifetime treat Monday and Tuesday as part of their end-of-year fun. Fourth…
May 25, 2021
Parade celebrates graduating Kindergarteners
Spirits were sky-high. Smiles ear to ear. Excitement abounded. And the decorations were out of this world. On Tuesday evening, May 25, Anderson Early…
May 24, 2021
Bookmark winners
East Side Elementary School recently hosted “Reading is my Superpower” book week. As part of the celebration, students participated in a bookmark…
May 23, 2021
Class of 2025 Promoted
On Sunday, May 23, at L.Z. Hurley Memorial Field, Haywood Middle School officially promoted 234 eighth-graders. The promotion ceremony was under the…
May 22, 2021
Congratulations, HHS Class of 2021
212 high school seniors. 48 percent of them eligible for nearly $1.5 million in HOPE scholarships. 45 graduates having earned more than a million…
May 20, 2021
2021 Top Ten
With much pride and elation, Haywood High School's top ten graduating students have been announced. Congratulations to these young adults on their…
May 18, 2021
One last walk of the halls
Haywood High School seniors are still a few days away from taking their final, and most important, walk across the stage, but to many, the halls they…
May 18, 2021
Local art promotes conservation
The artistic talents of three Haywood County School students will serve as a reminder to conserve electricity for generations to come. Trane,…
May 18, 2021
East Side inventor secures state title
The creativity and ingenuity of East Side Elementary fourth-grader Jacoby Clemmons (pictured above with STEAM teacher Sharon Clark) have secured him…
May 18, 2021
Speed and agility on display at Sunny Hill
Congratulations to Sunny Hill sixth-grade Speed Stacking cups competition winners, Tyler, Myahil, Aiden and Kyndal. Cup-stacking with Speed Stacks is…
May 11, 2021
HES Art on the Lawn
The rain held off just long enough, after having already caused one reschedule, for Haywood Elementary School’s Art on the Lawn last Tuesday, May…
May 6, 2021
FFA celebrates growth despite adversity
The Haywood High School FFA chapter held an end-of-year celebration last Thursday. The banquet was used as an opportunity to recognize…
May 6, 2021
Talent abounds at East Side
East Side Wildcats took the stage and won hearts Thursday, May 6, at the school’s talent showcase. Twenty third- and fourth-graders stole the show…