Sumner County Schools

SCS Represented at the MTVA Midstate Honors Choir

The High School Choir directors are proud to announce students from Sumner County Schools who were chosen for the MTVA (Middle Tennessee Vocal Association) Midstate Honors Choir and MTVA Freshman Honors Choir! In addition, several students were also selected to participate in the TMEA (Tennessee Music Educators Association) All State Honors Choir. We are so proud of these students!

• Beech High School (Director Mrs. Lucy Alegria)
• Gallatin High School (Director Mr. Owen Ladd)
• Hendersonville High School (Director Dr. Gary Wilson)
• Liberty Creek High School (Director Mrs. Pam Andrews)
• Portland High School (Director Mrs. Tara Carrick)
• Station Camp High School (Director Mrs. Amanda Vesey)
• White House High School (Director Ms. Beth Stepleton)

Freshman SATB:

• Sophie Benfield, Emily Alexander and Fiona Mulder (HHS), Wyatt Graves and Whisper Stephenson (LCHS), Olivia Buttrey and Shelby Poarch (SCHS), Mary Beth McKnight (WHHS)

Freshman SSAA:

• Linianne Vazquez Moreno (GHS), Kayleah Kulsea and Alexis Paxton (HHS), Anastasia Fraser (PHS)

MidState TTBB:

• Henry Shaw (BHS), Tayler Thompson (GHS), Isaac Staples (HHS), Jake Sanchez (PHS), Lucy Hanks (WHHS)

MidState SSAA:

• Alivia Barrett and Ciara Bugaj (GHS), Avril Eddins and Kaley Zadick (HHS), Madeleine Lassiter (PHS), Kinnedi Quinn (WHHS)

MidState SATB:

• Maddox Guthrie, Tiffany Melirrytos, and Nicholas Winchester (BHS), Olivia Ring (GHS), Rose Drinkworth, Clover Ross, Ethan Mulder and Dominick Brickey (HHS), Jeanna Sando (PHS)

All State SSAA:

• Olivia Ring (GHS), Clover Ross (HHS)

All State TTBB:

• Maddox Guthrie and Nicholas Winchester (BHS), Ethan Mulder (HHS), Lucy Hanks (WHHS)

All State Alternates:

• Tiffany Melirrytos (BHS), Rose Drinkworth (HHS), Madeleine Lassiter (PHS)

SCS Enhanced Option Schools Presentation

Sumner County Enhanced Option Schools (Middle Technical High School, Middle College High School, and E.B. Wilson) have taken their show on the road! Principals of each school will be speaking with sophomores and juniors at ALL Sumner County high schools about their programs, enrollment process, and upcoming information nights. The road show started this morning at Beech High School.

Parents are welcome to attend the following informational nights:

• Middle College High School (at Vol State Community College) – Monday, November 6, 2023 at 6:00 pm
• Middle Technical College High School (at TCAT Portland; 602 S Broadway, Portland TN) - Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 6:00pm
• EB Wilson HS (at 685 E Main St, Gallatin, TN 37066)– Monday, November 13 at 5:00pm.

What are Sumner County Enhanced Option Schools?

Sumner County Middle College High School (MCHS) is an innovative, contemporary high school and is a collaboration between Sumner County Schools and Vol State. Available to rising juniors and seniors, MCHS provides the opportunity for students to receive an associate degree at the same time as their high school diploma. All classes are taken on the Vol State campus and are dual enrollment – the student receives high school as well as college credit. Since students will also be Vol State students, they will be invited to participate in college clubs and activities. This is the right place for high school students who can better reach their full potential in a “non-traditional” school setting. Students can enjoy a more independent learning environment with unique features while getting a head-start on college.

Middle Technical College High School (MTCHS) is one of many ways that Sumner County Schools offers your child a chance to earn college credit while working toward their high school diploma. Located in Portland, MTCHS is available for rising juniors and seniors in Sumner County. MTCHS provides students with the free opportunity to attain a high school diploma and TCAT industry certification simultaneously. Students learn hands-on, real world job skills in computer information technology, welding, machine tool, automated manufacturing/mechatronics, cosmetology, building/construction and more! Students at MTCHS enjoy a more independent learning environment with unique features from our traditional high schools.

E.B. Wilson - Sumner County Schools is proud to offer students the opportunity to participate in a virtual high school environment. By using electronic learning; students complete coursework for high school graduation. Virtual classes are offered on a full-time and part-time basis. Once students are accepted, students enroll in courses needed to earn a high school diploma. All of these courses are approved by the Tennessee Department of Education, and credits earned through virtual school are transferable to any Sumner County School.

Be Pro Be Proud Tennessee Mobile Workshop Launch

Sumner County Schools, in collaboration with the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce, and Meta’s Gallatin Data Center, Unite to Present the Be Pro Be Proud Tennessee mobile workshop Launch

Sumner County Schools is honored to announce its partnership with the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce, Meta’s Gallatin Data Center and Vol State to serve as the inaugural hosts for the Be Pro Be Proud Tennessee mobile workshop. This dynamic collaboration aims to raise awareness and connect students, parents, and educators to the world of skilled technical professions. Be Pro Be Proud Tennessee, is designed to promote career and technical education (formerly known as vocational training) and will revolutionize how students perceive these opportunities.

The Be Pro Be Proud mobile workshop, equipped with multiple interactive simulations, including virtual reality experiences, offers a captivating and visually engaging platform for showcasing a wide range of skilled workforce jobs. The program's goal is to open new avenues for students by highlighting high-demand, well-paying careers that do not require a traditional four-year degree. The workshop offers hands-on learning opportunities and showcases the high-paying careers available in industries such as manufacturing, construction, forestry, agriculture, commercial truck driving and more.

“It is a tremendous honor to be chosen as the host for the inaugural launch of Be Pro Be Proud Tennessee, a platform that not only celebrates our skilled workforce but also paves the way for a future of pride and excellence in our great state,” Sumner County Schools Director, Dr. Scott Langford said. “We work hard to equip our kids for the real world and empower them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Be Pro Be Proud Tennessee aligns perfectly with our mission to prepare the next generation of professionals.”

Sumner County Schools continues to lead the state in certified career and technical education (CTE) career pathways. CTE courses engage students and prepare them for high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers. Sumner County Schools also leads the state in STEM and STEAM schools designated by the state.

"The current skilled workforce is reaching or has already reached retirement age, and the demand for these jobs has never been higher," Sumner County Schools Career and Technical Education and STEM Supervisor, Chase Moore said. "With Be Pro Be Proud Tennessee, we aim to change the perception of these valuable career opportunities and give our students a chance to explore diverse professions, such as electricians, welders, commercial truck drivers, linemen, heavy equipment operators, CNC machinists, forestry workers, and more."

The Be Pro Be Proud mobile workshop is stationed at Vol State today and will return November 6th and 7th at Gallatin High School and November 8th and 9th at Portland High School. Sumner County Schools is excited to offer this unique opportunity for its high school students.

A distinguished guest list including elected officials and industry leaders were on hand today. For more information visit https://www.beprobeproudtn.org/

Quick Facts about Sumner County Schools:

Sumner County Schools leads the state in certified Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways.

The district also leads the state in STEM/STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) schools.

Sumner County Schools operates a high school, established in 2015, where students can earn their high school diploma and industry certifications concurrently through a partnership with a local technical college.

The district is home to the number one school in the state and 31st nationally.

Current Sumner County Schools senior, Maddox Prichard, received a deal from Kevin O'Leary and Lori Greiner on the hit ABC show, Shark Tank. Maddox created The Measuring Shovel for a STEM homework assignment.

SCS Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Sumner County Schools (SCS) is excited to announce the names of our National Merit Semifinalists. Less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors qualified for this prestigious honor, and they have an opportunity to continue in the competition for more than 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million.

SCS congratulates the following:

Karamias Antoine - Hendersonville High School

Nova Melvin - Hendersonville High School

Carson Cox - Merrol Hyde Magnet School

More than 1.3 million juniors in about 21,000 high schools entered the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state.

To become a Finalist, the Semifinalist and a high school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, in which they provide information about the Semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. National Merit Scholarship winners of 2024 will be announced in April.