Sumner County Schools

White House High School would like to congratulate Hannah Meador and Isabella Jones!

Hannah will attend the Governor's School for Technological Innovation and Business Leadership (GSTIBL) this summer (June 4- July 1) at Tennessee Tech University. GSTIBL is a 28-day collegiate experience designed to expose 30 of the best and brightest Tennessee high school juniors and seniors to a variety of concepts, ranging from business plan writing to organizational management. Attending the Governor's School for Technological Innovation and Business Leadership enhances student knowledge of business and entrepreneurship practices, global innovation, information technology, and leadership principles. Students form teams to develop a business plan for a business of their own creation. Their business will be based on a technologically innovative product.

Students will have the following experiences:

• earn three hours of college credit
• learn more about the latest in business, innovation and technology
• develop an interest in business leadership and business practices
• simulate management and ownership of a business
• live on campus at Tennessee Technological University
• learn from university professors and business leaders
• create a business plan and compete in a variety of real-world business scenarios
• explore a variety of subject matter on business, information technology, professional development, and leadership
• experience the Upper Cumberland region during fun and engaging evening and weekend activities
• meet other high school students with similar interests from across Tennessee
• develop a large network of peers, professors, college students and business professionals

Isabella Jones will attend the Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts at Middle Tennessee State University this summer. The Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts exists to provide high quality arts education for gifted and talented high school students in the state of Tennessee. The pre-professional summer curriculum includes individual and group instruction designed to help each rising 11th and 12th grade student explore and develop talents in music, ballet, theatre, filmmaking, or visual art during this three-week summer intensive. Students are selected in competitive auditions during the months of January or February.

Hendersonville High School Principal Named TNASSP Principal of the Year

The Tennessee Association of Secondary School Principals (TNASSP) announced Hendersonville High School Principal, Bob Cotter, as the 2023 regional winner for Principal of the Year. TNASSP represents middle level and high school principals, assistant principals, supervisors and other administrators throughout Tennessee.

SCS Hosts Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Day

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Sumner County Schools continues to smash records while setting new goals for the future. Currently, SCS leads the state in the number of STEM / STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) certified schools. In addition, SCS also leads the state with the most Tennessee Pathways Certifications which range from coding to culinary arts. The CTE pathways recognize a strong alignment between Sumner County high school programs, postsecondary partners and high-quality employment opportunities in the region. The goal of CTE education is to ensure students have a clear and guided pathway to move seamlessly into the workforce. On Tuesday, April 11th SCS teachers and staff, community partners and community leaders gathered at Bagsby Ranch to discuss where the district is headed.

“Sumner County Schools works hard to prepare students for life after graduation,” Sumner County Schools Supervisor of CTE and STEM, Chase Moore said. “We continue to work really hard to develop programs that allow students to earn certifications and credentials in a variety of fields before they even graduate, as well as partner with local employers to provide a variety of work-based learning experiences. The CTE department is truly a team effort between administrators, teachers, and community partners including TCAT and Volunteer State Community College.”

The goal is to give SCS students a competitive advantage by giving them the academic knowledge, technical competencies, and professional skills they need to succeed. By offering multiple career pathways Sumner County can help align student's career choice with their skills and abilities.

"Being number one in the state is not a reason to slow down," Moore said. "We will continue to push, grow, and add more programs of study for our children."

Industry credentials have grown from 610 in 2020-21 to 922 in 2021-22. Dual credit has also increased with 183 credits earned, up from 163.

More than 4,000 Sumner County students competed in national, state, and district competitions last year, or were a member of a local club chapter.

Sumner County Schools seeks to identify what career pathway opportunities exist for students in our area, along with postsecondary partners which include Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) and Volunteer State Community College and develop programs that prepare our students for in-demand jobs in the community.

“It’s a win-win for students and our community,” Director of Schools Dr. Del Phillips said. “Ensuring our students have access to high-quality career and technical education is essential to preparing them for career opportunities that come their way. We are always looking to identify new and innovative careers that put students on a pathway to success."

Special thanks to Meta - Gallatin Data Center for sponsoring CTE Day.

Lunch was provided by Gallatin High School and Liberty Creek High School culinary students.

HHS Receives $2.500 from HolidayFest

Hendersonville High School received $2,500 from HolidayFest after an evening of frolic and fancy. In December, HHS Select Choir treated audiences to a full evening of food, music, and theatrical entertainment with a madrigal dinner. The dinner was renaissance themed with costumes and music. The singers portrayed a sixteenth-century king, queen, and court who invited the audience to a Christmas feast. The event benefited the Hendersonville High School Select Choir and ARCHERS on International Mission. Today, HolidayFest Founding Member, Lynda Evjen, and HolidayFest Treasurer, Renee Rainey presented HHS Choral Program Director, Dr. Gary Wilson with a check for $2,500. The HHS Choral Program is set to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City next spring.

HolidayFest is a 501C3 Nonprofit. It is the umbrella organization for an annual celebration of activities and events from October thru December designed to unite the entire community – people, businesses, government, the arts, and service organizations. Since 2016, HoildayFest has raised more than 3.6 million dollars for the community.