Henderson County Schools

Day 1 of Administrator In-Service Complete!

Today marked the first of two days of in-service for administrators in the Henderson County School District, held at Jackson State Community College, Lexington Campus. It’s been a great day of learning, planning, and preparing for a successful school year.

A special thank you to Stacey Valle and Shannon Taylor for their hard work preparing and lining up Central Office supervisors and leaders to speak on various topics. We appreciate your time and dedication!

We’ll be back tomorrow to continue the work as we get ready to welcome students and staff back soon!

Please contact Gennifer Leslie at the Henderson County Board of Education if you are interested in being a substitute nurse in the Henderson County School System!

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Stacey Valle at valle.stacey@hcschoolstn.org.

Today, Director of Schools, Mr. Beecham met with the Henderson County School Board Student Advisory Committee to review proposed, new, and updated board policies. Student representatives Millie Davis, Taylor Franklin, and Mason Hanna contributed thoughtful perspectives on policies that directly impact their school community. (Not pictured: Aubrey Holmes and Russell Wilson.) We’re proud of these student leaders for engaging in the work of school governance and representing their peers with insight and integrity.

Our district and school leaders are spending the day on data! Today’s summer in-service is all about how we can create and use student data to support growth and make meaningful decisions for the year ahead. Even in early July, our team is committed to learning, collaborating, and leading with purpose. #DataDriven #SummerInservice

📚☀️ While students are enjoying summer break, many of our incredible teachers are spending part of their summer learning, growing, and getting inspired! From conferences and workshops to specialized trainings across the state, our educators are taking advantage of in-service opportunities to bring fresh ideas and strategies back to the classroom. Hannah McMinn, Rachel Mitchell, and Lindsey Bartholomew attended the Elevate Your Classroom conference in Nashville last week—just one of many exciting learning events happening this summer. We’re proud of Henderson County Teachers' commitment and grateful to our district for supporting ongoing professional development. Stay tuned as our teachers bring these experiences back to benefit every student! 🍎 #TeacherLeaders #LifeLongLearners #ProfessionalDevelopment #ElevateEducation

Scott Bridges Joins Leadership Team at Scotts Hill High School We are excited to welcome Mr. Scott Bridges as the new Assistant Principal of Scotts Hill High School for the upcoming school year! A proud graduate of Scotts Hill High School, Class of 2009, Mr. Bridges is honored to return to his alma mater in a leadership role. After earning his Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2012, he has spent the last 12 years teaching middle school Social Studies at Scotts Hill Elementary. He is set to graduate with a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Austin Peay State University in August. Throughout his career, Mr. Bridges has been dedicated to cultivating meaningful relationships with students and colleagues and fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. He looks forward to continuing that work at Scotts Hill High School—supporting academic success, personal growth, and a strong, united community. Outside of school, Mr. Bridges enjoys spending time with his wonderful wife, Samantha, and their two sons, Mack and James, who keep life interesting and fun. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Scott Bridges to the leadership team at Scotts Hill High School!

Juneteenth - June 19, 2025

Henderson County Summer Camp is going out with a splash!!!

Henderson County Summer Camp Rising K students enjoyed making paper plate animals.

Henderson County Summer Camp Rising 4th graders made thumb print art that coordinated with the lesson of the day.

Henderson County Summer Camp students created a snack cone filled with treats for Jinx, the macaw. They decorated the cone to ensure Jinx received both nutrients and toys to keep her entertained while we studied STEM. Jinx loved her special treats and even tried to demonstrate her counting skills by counting the cones that the students made for her.

Miss Amber Staten from HC Health Department gave a lesson on the dangers of smoking & vaping to our Henderson County Summer Camp students.

Henderson County Summer Camp students in grades 5-8 learned about the dangers of vaping and saw a real demonstration of healthy lungs versus damaged lungs. Miss Amber let the students touch & use the breathing machine to inflate the lungs.

Henderson County Summer Camp students finished their boat races in preparation for the upcoming Boat Races at Beech Lake. Additionally, we learned how to identify different turtle species in our area, including the important lesson not to pick up a snapping turtle. We also reviewed the major rivers in the United States and their contributions to the economy. To wrap up, we discussed potential careers related to boats, rivers, and wildlife.

Henderson County Summer Camp students have enjoyed making new friends and playing lots of fun games during PE.

Thank you to Brian Davis from WBBJ Storm Weather Team for informing our Summer Camp Students about all things weather.

Rising fourth graders enjoyed reading Jack and the Beanstalk and creating parachutes to help Jack escape quickly from the Giant.

Rising K love Henderson County Summer Camp❤️

Rising 3rd graders were able to scrub in for contraction surgery at summer camp today! We had lots of surgeons on hand!