Celebrating Jonna White at Lexington High School ~ "I am Jonna White, and I graduated from Lexington High School in 2014. I am the co-cheer coach and student council sponsor at LHS. I love to read, go to the river, go on trips, and go shopping. I have a bachelor's in English and History and a master's in education in school counseling. I have been working in the Henderson County School District for four years. A fun fact about me is that I turned a bedroom in my house into a closet to house my clothes and shoes."
Celebrating Tolena Bomer at Westover Elementary School ~ "Hi, I am Tolena Bomer!! I am a second-year counselor with a love for mental health and advocacy. I am newly engaged to Darren Hart, who works at Lexington High School in the Ayer's Foundation Office. I have a passion for helping kids acknowledge and exceed their abilities. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Tennessee at Martin and a master's in social work from Union University. I have two dogs, Luna and Willow. I enjoy couponing in my free time and am an LSU Tiger Football and basketball fan!"
Celebrating Brooklyn Dennison at Scotts Hill High School ~ "I am Brooklyn Dennison, and I am a 2015 graduate of Scotts Hill High School. I obtained my bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 2019, where I double majored in anthropology and sociology. I recently received my master's of education from the University of Tennessee at Martin. I previously was the Ayer's college retention coach at Jackson State and the college access counselor at Lexington High School. I am excited to be back at "the hill!" I love traveling, reading, listening to music, and meeting new people. A few of my favorite things are Dr. Pepper and Life Saver gummies!"
BRYANT NAMED INTERIM ATTENDANCE SUPERVISOR
Mr. Danny Beecham, Director of Henderson County Schools, proudly announces Mrs. Kimberly Bryant as the Interim Attendance Supervisor for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year. Mrs. Bryant has been in the Henderson County School District for 23 years, serving in various roles at Bargerton and South Haven Elementary Schools: PE Teacher, Girls and Boys Basketball Coach, and Librarian. She has worked as the Coordinated School Health Director at the central office for several years.
Mrs. Bryant is a Beaver Elementary School and a Lexington High School graduate. In 1999, she graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with her bachelor’s degree, from Bethel College in 2008 with her master’s degree, and again from Middle Tennessee State University in 2012 with a master’s in administration and supervision.
She has been married to Reggie Bryant for 24 years. They have one son, Devin. She is excited to unite her experience, her openness to learning, and her child-centered approach to support our students. “Let us always keep our students the primary focus of our work.”
Celebrating Haylie Hickerson at Scotts Hill Elementary School ~ "My name is Haylie Hickerson. I attended elementary and high school in the Henderson County School District. I enjoy spending time with my daughter, Blakeley. I also love to be outdoors! I graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a bachelor's degree in social work. This is my first year at Scotts Hill Elementary School, and it is a great place to be!!"
Celebrating Mrs. Becky Cole at Pin Oak Elementary ~ "Hi, my name is Becky Cole! I am happily married to my husband, Jason. I have one son, CJ, and three bonus sons: Dalton, Cayson, and Braedon. I am an animal and plant lover with four precious fur babies and a home full of thriving plants. I graduated from the University of Memphis with a bachelor's degree in education and from the University of TN at Martin with a master's degree in school counseling. I have worked for the Henderson County School District for eight years. I enjoy traveling with my family and all things water... fishing, boating on the river, cruising to different islands, and swimming. Iced coffee is a must! I love shopping on Amazon, watching Netflix, and reading."
Celebrating Mr. Donavan Croom at Beaver Elementary School. ~ "I am 24 years old, born and raised in Henderson County. I am a Beaver School and a Lexington High School alumni. I attended Jackson State Community College, where I obtained my associate degree, then attended the University of TN at Martin, where I received my bachelor's in Social Work, and then my master's in Social Work from Union University. I enjoy golfing, working out, and inspiring children."
We want to send a special thank you to our school counselors in the Henderson County School District. We appreciate everything that each of you do!
National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association, is celebrated February 5-9, 2024, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within United States school systems and how students benefit as a result of school counselors. National School Counseling Week highlights school counselors' tremendous impact in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
This week honors school counselors for being actively engaged in helping students examine their abilities, strengths, interests, and talents; for working with parents as they encounter the challenges of raising children in today’s world; for focusing on positive ways to enhance students’ academic, career, and social/emotional development; and working with teachers and educators to provide an educational system where students realize their potential and set healthy, realistic, and optimistic aspirations for themselves. School counselors are certified, experienced educators with a master’s degree in school counseling. The combination of their training and experience makes them an integral part of the total educational program.
Henderson County is fortunate to have school counselors to work with all students to remove barriers to learning by addressing students’ academic concerns, career options, and social/emotional skills. Henderson County School Counselors believe that every child who enters the doors of a Henderson County School is to be treated with respect and dignity and receive the help they need to become a better person. Henderson County School Counselors are the voices of all children in pursuing their dreams and receiving a high-quality education to become productive citizens. The mission of Henderson County School Counselors is for ALL students to receive academic, career, and social/emotional services and support to encourage all students to dream and achieve individual success for future endeavors.
Henderson County School Counselors are:
Bargerton Elementary – Shelly Russell; Beaver Elementary– Donovan Croom; Lexington High – Carol Burroughs, Cindy Eason, Jonna White; Pin Oak Elementary – Becky Cole; Scotts Hill Elementary – Haylie Hickerson; Scotts Hill High – Brooklyn Dennison, Lori Maness; South Haven Elementary - Warren Powers; South Side Elementary– Teresa Nowell; Westover Elementary – Tolena Bomer, Haley Noles; and Special Education Counselor – Carolyn Weatherford Hayes.
Henderson County North Golf Tryout Information
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“The Grind" at Scotts Hill High School presented metal signs for Mr. Beecham and each school board member for Tennessee School Board Appreciation Week. Thank you to Mr. Qualls and his class! The Grind is a metal fab shop at Scotts Hill High School that is student-based, student-led, and student-driven. The first students to participate in "The Grind" are Garrett Buffaloe, Sam White, Cole Clark, Adam Tubbs, and Zach Lyles. This school enterprise allows the students to build community relationships and life skills. The process begins when a customer reaches out to them about a potential sign idea. They describe what they want their sign to look like, and these students bring their ideas to life. Once the sign is designed, it is cut out on their CNC table, then ground down smooth and painted. All of the advertising, marketing, inventory, and everything related to the business is led by the students and supervised by the instructor.
Henderson County Schools' Teachers, Principal, and Supervisor of the Year were recognized at the January school board meeting. Pictured left to right are Samantha Ujcich (PreK-4), Katie Hehe (5-8), Shelby Bowman (9-12), Danny Beecham (Director of Schools), Steve Lindsey (Principal), and Janet Hays (Supervisor). Congratulations to these incredible educators!
HOLLINGSWORTH NAMED DISTRICT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR:
I am pleased to announce that after sixteen years of dedicated service as the head football coach of the Lexington Tigers, Bryant Hollingsworth has decided to take on a new role as the Henderson County School District's Athletic Director. This decision reflects not only his commitment to sports but also his desire to contribute to the broader athletic development of our district.
Bryant Hollingsworth is a native of Lexington, where he lives with his wife, Della, along with their three children, Caitlynn, Brooklynn, and Madalynn. Coach Hollingsworth brings a wealth of experience to his new position. Having attended Paul G. Caywood Elementary School and graduated from Lexington High School in 1994, he has deep roots within our community. His educational journey includes an undergraduate degree from Lambuth University and a graduate degree from Freed Hardeman University.
As Director of Schools for Henderson County, I commend Coach Hollingsworth for his outstanding coaching career and express my anticipation for the leadership he will provide at the district level. His emphasis on building relationships, instilling values such as hard work, commitment, selflessness, discipline, and fostering a growth mindset aligns with our vision for creating a foundation for success. I am confident that Coach Hollingsworth will continue to inspire excellence and positively impact the lives of our students.
Please join me in congratulating Coach Hollingsworth on his new role, and I look forward to witnessing the positive influence he will bring to our district's athletic programs.
Danny J Beecham
Henderson County Director of Schools
Henderson County Schools will be open Wednesday, January 24th.
It is School Board Appreciation Week in Tennessee, and we would like to recognize and thank the members of the Henderson County School Board for their dedication to our students, faculty, and staff. We know that strong schools help foster strong communities. Thank you, school board members!
Henderson County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 23rd due to secondary road conditions. We hope to be back in session on Wednesday, January 24th.
Henderson County Schools will be closed Monday, January 22nd due to secondary road conditions and water supply issues at several schools.
Henderson County Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 18th and Friday, January 19th. Stay safe and warm! ❄️
Henderson County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 16th and Wednesday, January 17th. Enjoy the beautiful snow! ❄️☃️🌨️
Henderson County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 15th, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
