Sumner County Schools

The Grinch Visits BBE

Benny Bills Elementary has transformed into Whoville complete with a visit from the Grinch. Students are taking their picture with him and enjoying fun activities related to the movie, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

"In Whoville, they say – that the Grinch's small heart grew three sizes that day. And then – the true meaning of Christmas came through, and the Grinch found the strength of ten Grinches, plus two!"

We think the Grinch's heart grew today after hanging out with our kids

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Indian Lake Elementary Clothing Drive

Indian Lake Elementary students are learning the reason for the season. Third grade sponsored a cold weather clothing drive to benefit the Sumner County Family Resource Center. Students handled the marketing, communication, sorting of clothes, and distribution of more than 1,200 coats, scarfs, gloves, winter clothes and blankets. Students were rewarded with house points for each item donated. The Family Resource Center is a place where our financially challenged students can receive clothing, toiletries, and food. If you would like to make a donation to the center, you can email Cathy Graff or call her at 615-451-6548.

SCS Delivers Thanksgiving Food to Those in Need

Sumner County Schools along with our community supporters spent Thanksgiving delivering food to those in need. Around 450 people received turkey and sides courtesy of INC in Hendersonville, GAP Inc. (Shanda Whitfield); Kappa Alpha PSI (Chris Ford); and country music singer, Tracy Lawrence.

"We know how far a solid meal can go," Sumner County Schools McKinney Vento Coordinator, Kecia Ray said. "If we can bring a family together over a meal and put a smile on someone's face, then we have succeeded. We are grateful for our community supporters who donated the food. We couldn't have done it without them."

Portland High School Welcomes Career Professionals

An FBI agent, comic book creator/ illustrator, emergency room nurse, musician and electricians were some of the careers represented today at the annual Portland High School Career Day and College & Industry Showcase. Students had the chance to learn about different careers while networking with local companies in that field.

Career Day gives students an up-close look at different career paths and connects their learning to the real world. Community members and leaders allowed students to ask questions while sharing insights about their career including salary, work environment and education needed.

Here are some of the fields represented today.

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