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For some SCS employees, service is a lifetime commitment. Seven retired police officers have continued their oath to serve Sumner County children.
“I’m not the type of person that can sit behind a desk and be happy,” retired police officer Tracy Murphy said. “When you're a police officer, every day is different, and you never know what’s going to happen.”
After 25 years as a police officer, Murphy made the move from California to Tennessee after another co-worker moved to the area. Murphy and her husband came for a visit and fell in love with the area and the people. She says she chose to be a bus driver for the benefits and the time off.
“I enjoy it. You have all your weekends, holidays, and the summer off. My daughter lives in Virginia and coaches figure skating, so I’m able to visit and watch her competitions.”
Former Franklin Police Department Detective, Becky Porter, is used to working murders, rapes, and child abuse cases. After retirement, she wanted something else that would give her flexibility with her schedule and the insurance that Sumner County Schools provides. She has been driving a special needs bus for the past 4 years.
“I retired in July, my first grand baby was born in September, so I get to be a grandma and do all the things with my grand babies that I wouldn’t have gotten to do, if I stayed as a detective."
Both Murphy and Porter encourage others to give the SCS Transportation Department a chance.
“Give it a try. If you can handle kids on different levels, it’s not really that hard in the overall scheme,” Murphy said.
Bus drivers we spoke with say it's a great job for retirees or stay at home parents that want to work the same hours as their children's school schedule. If you're interested in becoming a bus driver, give us a call at 615-452-1520. We are hiring full and part-time positions. Full-time positions receive medical and dental insurance plans.
Golden Apple Grant Winners
The Hendersonville Chamber Foundation showered our teachers with love, prizes, and money! Every year, the chamber hosts the Golden Apple event honoring and recognizing our teachers. The purpose of the grant program is to address a unique need or to develop a creative new program which advances teaching and learning within the guidelines of the respective school.
Due to their creativity, commitment to excellence and dedication to educating their students, the following teachers were awarded Golden Apple Grants on October 12th totaling nearly $25,000.
Congratulations to:
Lisa Baugh and Christy Brown at Hendersonville High School
Grant project: Commando Corner - $1,500
Dr. Michael Shackleford and Mr. Drew Beeler at Ellis Middle School
Grant project: A Small World - $1,771
Terri Callister and Melissa Skaggs at T.W. Hunter Middle School
Grant Project: Study Island Software - $3,000
Cassie Venable and Beth Freeman at Beech Elementary School
Grant Project: Conservation Outdoor Garden - $2,920
Sundy Mackorell and Larissa Weddle at Indian Lake Elementary School
Grant Project: Oh, the places our mobile STEAM lab will go! - $2,913
Jennifer Anglin at Dr. William Burrus Elementary School
Grant Project: On-to-one Tech for Tomorrow - $2,952
Erin Sanders and Wendy Vincent at Hendersonville High School
Grant Project: What’s wrong with our patient? - $1,500
Lauren Howard at Station Camp Elementary School
Grant Project: Third Grade Bison Bonanza STEM Projects - $1,352
Mackenzie Rowe at Ellis Middle School
Grant Project: Critical Thinking Lab - $3,000
Winning School with the highest percentage of teacher attendance Indian Lake Elementary $300 Cash Prize.
Fundraising for the Foundation is obtained through personal and business donations, advertising sales for the City Guide, and the annual Freedom Festival event held every July 3rd. Since its inception, the Hendersonville Chamber Foundation has donated over $100,000 to support teachers!
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Introducing the Lunchbox Bundle!
In addition to breakfast and lunch being free, the lunchbox bundle is also FREE!
The lunchbox bundle includes one fruit, one veggie and one milk. Basically, if your child wants to pack a lunch, but would like some added fruits and vegetables, then this a healthy addition for them.
Breakfast, lunch, and the lunchbox bundle are free this year under the USDA waivers, and you must take all three items in the lunchbox bundle to count as a free lunch. Just ask for the Lunchbox Bundle when you go through the cafeteria line!