Welcome to the third month of “Count Down to Kindergarten,” the awareness program developed by the Rural Accelerator Initiative leadership team to help parents know what is expected of children entering kindergarten and to help the children be prepared for the transition to school.

NEWPORT—An upset parent from Cosby addressed the county school board Thursday with complaints of her child’s bus being continuously late. The concerned parent also discussed the lack of response from several calls placed to the bus garage and school board office about the issue.

NEWPORT—It was a brief but moving ceremony.

MORRISTOWN—Three Walters State Community College students have been named 2019

Welcome to the second month of “Count Down to Kindergarten,” the awareness program designed by the Rural Accelerator Impact leadership team to help parents know what is expected of children entering kindergarten and to help the children be prepared for the transition to school.

COCKE COUNTY—Good attendance is essential to student achievement and graduation, and the Cocke County School System and Mayor Crystal Ottinger are committed to dedicating resources and attention to reducing chronic absenteeism rates.

NEWPORT—Dr. Penny Schwinn, State Education Commissioner, visited Cocke County High and Newport Grammar School Wednesday afternoon.

NEWPORT—Starting kindergarten is a major life event for both a child and his/her parent/caregiver. While it should be an exciting time of new adventure, it can be stressful for both the child and the adult.

NEWPORT—Two new faces in the Cocke County School System this year are those of Holly Tungett and Kenny Cody, Site Coordinators for the non-profit Communities in Schools in Tennessee, whose focus is to help chronically absent students overcome obstacles to their school attendance.

NEWPORT—The first community stakeholder meeting to launch the new Rural Accelerator Initiative in Cocke County was held on June 27. While the initiative broadly seeks to accelerate progress toward cradle-to-career outcomes for all students in Cocke County, the initial focus will be on kinder…

NEWPORT—Another long summer has passed and many children are eager to begin then new school year.

NEWPORT—The Newport City School Board received the Board of Distinction award from the Tennessee School Board Association on Monday, July 16.

COSBY—Information regarding registration for Cosby High School and opening day requirements has been announced by the school’s administration.

NEWPORT—Cocke County’s Save the Children program recently received a Visionary Award from the Tennessee Public Health Association. The award recognizes individuals or groups who dedicate their time, talents and efforts to create a healthier community in which Tennesseans can live, work, and play.

NEWPORT—A total of 180 students graduated from Cocke County and Cosby High Schools in May 2019 with a Work Ethic Diploma, the highest number of graduates achieving this goal in Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Greeneville, Hamblen, Hawkins, and Sevier County school systems.

NEWPORT—In some ways, it seems like just a short time has elapsed since the idea of a complete restoration and upgrade of the Cocke County High School auditorium was first discussed.

COSBY—Students and their families were treated to an evening of fun when Cosby Elementary held an open house event last week.

NEWPORT—Members of the Cocke County Republican Party elected new leadership on Saturday morning.

NEWPORT—As part of Save the Children’s work in partnership with Partners for Education at Berea College, Strive Together, and the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the Cocke County Rural Accelerator Initiative was formed recently.

NEWPORT—Transition from eighth grade to high school often elevates the stress levels of both students and parents. Often students find themselves leaving the comfort of smaller schools and being thrust into a setting with hundreds of additional students, new teachers, and different requirements.

NEWPORT—Four people—Beth O. Freeman, Gordon Ball, Dr. Patti Ketterman, and the late Maxie Denton Wilson—were honored Thursday night by the Cocke County Education Foundation as recipients of their prestigious 2019 Celebrate Our Success award.

NEWPORT—Newport City Director of Schools Sandra W. Burchette will continue in that position for the coming year after a unanimous decision by the Newport City Board of Education during their meeting Monday, March 18.

NEWPORT—Two Little Free Libraries are now in operation in Cocke County and more are planned.

NEWPORT—Cocke County’s Imagination Library program received a significant financial boost recently in the form of a $30,000 grant from the Wright Family Foundation.

NEWPORT—Students at Northwest Elementary School were treated to a glimpse of the future when theLab stopped for a visit.

NEWPORT—After 19 rounds Jay Hunt emerged victorious as the 2018 Countywide Spelling Bee Champion.

NEWPORT—Two spellers from every local elementary school will convene at First Baptist Church for the annual countywide Spelling Bee.

NEWPORT—Cocke County High School senior Aubrie Strange has been named a 2022 Niswonger Scholar.

NEWPORT—In August 2017, Save the Children expanded services provided to Cocke County through its Community Collaborative initiative. The goal of the program is to bring together all entities that are interested in improving education in the district.

NEWPORT—Members of the Newport City Board of Education welcomed Newport Grammar School eighth grader Taelyn Hamilton to their meeting on Monday, March 19.