Its School Board Appreciation Week

January 28, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

January 22-28, 2023 is School Board Appreciation Week in Tennessee and the DeKalb County School District is joining public school districts from across the state to celebrate the observance and honor local board members for their commitment to DeKalb County and its children.

The theme “Let’s Face It – School Boards Work” reminds us to celebrate the unique role school boards play in building a future for their students, championing and advocating for quality education, and governing their local public schools. As the elected representatives of the people in their local communities, they represent their local communities’ voice and vision for the future of their public schools.

“It takes strong leaders to build a strong community, and these men and women devote countless hours to making sure our schools are helping every child learn at a higher level,” said Director of Schools Patrick Cripps.

The school board’s main goal is to support student achievement, Director Cripps added. To achieve that goal, the board focuses on the following needs:

• Creating a vision for what the community wants the school district to be and for making student achievement the top priority.

• Setting the direction of the school district to achieve the highest student performance.

• Ensuring progress is measured to be sure the district’s goals are achieved and students are learning at expected levels.

• Supporting a healthy and safe school district culture in which to work and to learn;

• Forming partnerships with others in the community to solve common problems; and

• Focusing on continuous improvement by questioning, examining, revising, refining, and revisiting issues related to student achievement.

“Even though we are making a special effort during the last week of January to show appreciation for our school board members, we recognize their contributions reflect a year-round effort on their part,” Director Cripps said.

The school board members serving DeKalb County are as follows: Danny Parkerson, Alan Hayes, Jim Beshearse, Eric Ervin,, Jamie Cripps, Jason Miller, and Shaun Tubbs

January 27, 2023
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DeKalb Middle School Principal Caleb Shehane and Assistant Principal Angela Johnson are pleased to announce the students of the quarter for the 2nd Nine weeks.

7th grade Students of the Quarter:
Sam Arnold and Audrey Colwell

8tth grade Students of the Quarter:
Bethany Dillon and Victor Locklear

6th Grade Students of the Quarter:
Hannah Tobbit and Hayden Quarles

January 27, 2023
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Northside Elementary School has awarded its Eagles of the Month.

Every month, each homeroom teacher nominates a student out of their class that consistently exhibits attributes such as being on time, uses their time wisely, takes accountability for their own actions and learning, is responsible, and is respectful to both adults and peers. These students meet all of our S.O.A.R. (Safe, On time, Accountable, Respectful) expectations, give 110%, and have a kind heart. They each received an Eagle of the Month certificate and yard sign. Northside is very proud of each student!

January honorees are:

Ana Pack (5th grade) is a great student. She is a hard worker and kind to her peers.

Harmony Edwards (4th grade) is always polite and willing to help others. She is friendly to the other students and helps them when its needed. She is an amazing student.

Annalise Simpson (3rd grade) is an exceptional student and role model. She is a very bright girl who excels at all she does. She is kind and considerate of others and is very helpful to her teacher.

Parker Ward (2nd grade) has been very determined to improve his reading skills. He has made so much progress due to his motivation and hard work. He has become a more confident reader and also encourages others who may need extra help.

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