Announcement: There is now a Promising Practice Holler for folk teachers to share their Promising Practice. Join and discuss your project or engage in discussions with feedback from your colleagues. I can’t wait to be a part of these discussions.

Friday, Oct. 31 a mixed group of students from the Primary Talent Pool, Gifted Education Department, and Special Education Dept. went on a field trip to “Friends Drift In Farm.” Charlie and Joyce Pinson showed the students what a “Working Farm” looks like and how important farming is to our community. They saw both animal and produce during the…Read More

Good Morning Holler folk. I hope everyone has a great week. Let’s all get out and vote tomorrow. This is a privilege that not everyone has. Goodness, November is here and time is flying. The Professional Growth and Effectiveness System is well into implementation. By now goals should have been completed by the direct supervisor and observations…Read More

Composting is a fun addition to ANY school garden. At Pikeville Elementary, we use organic food scraps from the school cafeteria. We gather leaves and grass clippings around school and even bring them from home. The students are learning about the proper ratios of carbon : nitrogen based materials to keep the compost in balance. Thanks to the…Read More