Henderson County Board of Education Hosts Legislative Information Meeting
The Henderson County Board of Education hosted a Legislative Information Meeting this morning at the Board of Education office, welcoming State Representative Brock Martin, State Representative Kirk Haston, and State Senator Ed Jackson for an open and informative discussion.
The meeting provided an opportunity for board members, district leadership, and community members to hear directly from state legislators about current legislative topics impacting public education. Participants also shared local perspectives and priorities, reinforcing the importance of open communication between state leadership and local school systems.
Open dialogue such as this plays a critical role in strengthening partnerships and fostering collaboration, all with the shared goal of supporting student success across Henderson County Schools.
The meeting was open to the public and served strictly as an informational session. No action was taken by the Board of Education.
The Henderson County Board of Education extends its appreciation to Representatives Martin and Haston and Senator Jackson for taking the time to engage with the district and community. The Board also thanks Mr. Tate, the Board’s Legislative Liaison, for facilitating the discussion, as well as all community members who attended and continue to stay informed and involved in public education.
The Henderson County Board of Education hosted a Legislative Information Meeting this morning at the Board of Education office, welcoming State Representative Brock Martin, State Representative Kirk Haston, and State Senator Ed Jackson for an open and informative discussion.
The meeting provided an opportunity for board members, district leadership, and community members to hear directly from state legislators about current legislative topics impacting public education. Participants also shared local perspectives and priorities, reinforcing the importance of open communication between state leadership and local school systems.
Open dialogue such as this plays a critical role in strengthening partnerships and fostering collaboration, all with the shared goal of supporting student success across Henderson County Schools.
The meeting was open to the public and served strictly as an informational session. No action was taken by the Board of Education.
The Henderson County Board of Education extends its appreciation to Representatives Martin and Haston and Senator Jackson for taking the time to engage with the district and community. The Board also thanks Mr. Tate, the Board’s Legislative Liaison, for facilitating the discussion, as well as all community members who attended and continue to stay informed and involved in public education.
Henderson County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27th due to an anticipated winter storm forecast by the National Weather Service and extreme cold through Tuesday morning. Based on current information, weather conditions are expected to create potentially hazardous travel and safety concerns across our district.
We will continue to monitor weather updates closely and will communicate any additional information as it becomes available. Please take appropriate precautions during this time, and we encourage everyone to stay safe and stay warm.
We will continue to monitor weather updates closely and will communicate any additional information as it becomes available. Please take appropriate precautions during this time, and we encourage everyone to stay safe and stay warm.
Grizzlies Basketball League will be canceled for January 24th due to weather concerns! Make up date TBA.
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS
2026 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL PLAYDAY (JANUARY 24TH)
2026 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL PLAYDAY (JANUARY 24TH)
PRE-KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION for the 2026-2027 School Year
All children who will be four (4) years old on or before August 15, 2026 are eligible to apply for PreK for the 2026-2027 school year.
Pre-registration for Pre-K in the Henderson County School District will be Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Bargerton, Beaver, Pin Oak, Scotts Hill, South Haven, South Side, and Westover Elementary Schools.
Requested documents to bring when completing an application:
1. Proof of Income (ex: check stub, income tax return, public assistance case, etc.)
2. Proof of age such as birth certificate, other medical documents
3. Social Security Card
4. Proof of Immunizations on a Tennessee Certificate of Immunization form from the Health Department or a Physician’s office
5. Copy of Physical Examination (within 1 calendar year)
6. Two (2) Proofs of County Residence (E911 address) (ex: electric bill, water bill, etc.)
If you have any questions, please contact any elementary school or:
Shannon Taylor
(731)968-3661 ext. 1205
taylor.shannon@hcschoolstn.org
Voluntary PreK (VPK) is an income-based program and priority will be given to those families that qualify. Completing the Henderson County PreK application packet does not guarantee enrollment in the PreK program. Non-income eligible students are placed on a waiting list once all paperwork is complete. Per the VPK grant guidelines, non-income eligible students will be notified mid-September informing them of their waitlist status.
All children who will be four (4) years old on or before August 15, 2026 are eligible to apply for PreK for the 2026-2027 school year.
Pre-registration for Pre-K in the Henderson County School District will be Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Bargerton, Beaver, Pin Oak, Scotts Hill, South Haven, South Side, and Westover Elementary Schools.
Requested documents to bring when completing an application:
1. Proof of Income (ex: check stub, income tax return, public assistance case, etc.)
2. Proof of age such as birth certificate, other medical documents
3. Social Security Card
4. Proof of Immunizations on a Tennessee Certificate of Immunization form from the Health Department or a Physician’s office
5. Copy of Physical Examination (within 1 calendar year)
6. Two (2) Proofs of County Residence (E911 address) (ex: electric bill, water bill, etc.)
If you have any questions, please contact any elementary school or:
Shannon Taylor
(731)968-3661 ext. 1205
taylor.shannon@hcschoolstn.org
Voluntary PreK (VPK) is an income-based program and priority will be given to those families that qualify. Completing the Henderson County PreK application packet does not guarantee enrollment in the PreK program. Non-income eligible students are placed on a waiting list once all paperwork is complete. Per the VPK grant guidelines, non-income eligible students will be notified mid-September informing them of their waitlist status.
2026-2027 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION🚌
Registration for Kindergarten in the Henderson County School District will be Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Bargerton, Beaver, Pin Oak, Scotts Hill, South Haven, South Side and Westover Elementary Schools. All children who will be five (5) years old on or before August 15, 2026 are eligible to register for Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year.
Requested documents to bring to your school on March 12, 2026:
● Proof of age such as Birth Certificate, other medical documents
● Social Security Card
● Proof of Immunizations on a Tennessee Certificate of Immunization form from the Health Department or a Physician’s office
● Copy of Physical Examination (within 1 calendar year)
● Two (2) Proofs of County Residence-E911 address (ex. electric bill, water bill, etc.)
If you have any questions, please contact any elementary school or Mrs. Shannon Taylor (731)968-3661 ext. 1205.
Registration for Kindergarten in the Henderson County School District will be Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Bargerton, Beaver, Pin Oak, Scotts Hill, South Haven, South Side and Westover Elementary Schools. All children who will be five (5) years old on or before August 15, 2026 are eligible to register for Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year.
Requested documents to bring to your school on March 12, 2026:
● Proof of age such as Birth Certificate, other medical documents
● Social Security Card
● Proof of Immunizations on a Tennessee Certificate of Immunization form from the Health Department or a Physician’s office
● Copy of Physical Examination (within 1 calendar year)
● Two (2) Proofs of County Residence-E911 address (ex. electric bill, water bill, etc.)
If you have any questions, please contact any elementary school or Mrs. Shannon Taylor (731)968-3661 ext. 1205.
2026 HCS BASEBALL SCHEDULE
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION🚌
Pre-registration for Kindergarten in the Henderson County School District will be Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Bargerton, Beaver, Pin Oak, Scotts Hill, South Haven, South Side and Westover Elementary Schools. All children who will be five (5) years old on or before August 15, 2026 are eligible to register for Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year.
Requested documents to bring to your school on March 12, 2026:
● Proof of age such as Birth Certificate, other medical documents
● Social Security Card
● Proof of Immunizations on a Tennessee Certificate of Immunization form from the Health Department or a Physician’s office
● Copy of Physical Examination (within 1 calendar year)
● Two (2) Proofs of County Residence-E911 address (ex. electric bill, water bill, etc.)
If you have any questions, please contact any elementary school or Mrs. Shannon Taylor (731)968-3661 ext. 1205.
Pre-registration for Kindergarten in the Henderson County School District will be Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Bargerton, Beaver, Pin Oak, Scotts Hill, South Haven, South Side and Westover Elementary Schools. All children who will be five (5) years old on or before August 15, 2026 are eligible to register for Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year.
Requested documents to bring to your school on March 12, 2026:
● Proof of age such as Birth Certificate, other medical documents
● Social Security Card
● Proof of Immunizations on a Tennessee Certificate of Immunization form from the Health Department or a Physician’s office
● Copy of Physical Examination (within 1 calendar year)
● Two (2) Proofs of County Residence-E911 address (ex. electric bill, water bill, etc.)
If you have any questions, please contact any elementary school or Mrs. Shannon Taylor (731)968-3661 ext. 1205.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION for the 2026-2027 School Year
All children who will be four (4) years old on or before August 15, 2026 are eligible to apply for PreK for the 2026-2027 school year.
Pre-registration for Pre-K in the Henderson County School District will be Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at Bargerton, Beaver, Pin Oak, Scotts Hill, South Haven, South Side, and Westover Elementary Schools.
Requested documents to bring when completing an application:
1. Proof of Income (ex: check stub, income tax return, public assistance case, etc.)
2. Proof of age such as birth certificate, other medical documents
3. Social Security Card
4. Proof of Immunizations on a Tennessee Certificate of Immunization form from the Health Department or a Physician’s office
5. Copy of Physical Examination (within 1 calendar year)
6. Two (2) Proofs of County Residence (E911 address) (ex: electric bill, water bill, etc.)
If you have any questions, please contact any elementary school or:
Shannon Taylor
(731)968-3661 ext. 1205
taylor.shannon@hcschoolstn.org
Voluntary PreK (VPK) is an income-based program and priority will be given to those families that qualify. Completing the Henderson County PreK application packet does not guarantee enrollment in the PreK program. Non-income eligible students are placed on a waiting list once all paperwork is complete. Per the VPK grant guidelines, non-income eligible students will be notified mid-September informing them of their waitlist status.
Henderson County Schools are closed today, Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
BEAVER ELEMENTARY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM WILL BE COMPETING IN STATE TOURNAMENT ACTION ON SATURDAY JANUARY 17TH @ 5 PM
HENDERSON COUNTY BASKETBALL ALL STAR GAME
TONIGHT JANUARY 12TH
GIRLS BEGIN @ 6PM WITH BOYS TO FOLLOW
LOCATION: WESTOVER ELEMENTARY
TONIGHT JANUARY 12TH
GIRLS BEGIN @ 6PM WITH BOYS TO FOLLOW
LOCATION: WESTOVER ELEMENTARY
Henderson County Board of Education Holds January 2026 Meeting
The Henderson County Board of Education met on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at South Haven Elementary School. In addition to other agenda items, the Board recognized outstanding educators across the district, honoring Principal of the Year Brandon Rainey of Lexington High School and Teachers of the Year: Anyce Russell (Pre-K–4th, Pin Oak Elementary), Jessica Austin (5th–8th, South Side Elementary), and Amanda Branson (9th–12th, Scotts Hill High School).
Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our schools!
Spring Substitute Training Workshop for Henderson County Schools will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Watson Center located at 50 Natchez Trace Dr., Lexington, TN.
Congratulations, Hailey Johnson – Novice Teacher of the Year!
Henderson County School District is proud to recognize Hailey Johnson as our Novice Teacher of the Year! This honor celebrates early-career educators who demonstrate exceptional dedication, instructional excellence, and a positive impact on students—and Hailey truly embodies all of these qualities.
Hailey is currently in her fourth year of teaching at Bargerton Elementary School and is a proud graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She is married to her husband, Channing Johnson, and together they have two children, Jake and Heidi. Being both a teacher and a parent has deepened Hailey’s passion for education and strengthened her commitment to making a lasting difference in the lives of her students.
Throughout her career, Hailey has already achieved impressive milestones, including being named Bargerton Elementary School Teacher of the Year for the 2024–2025 school year, earning Level 5 teacher status for two consecutive years, and serving as the Henderson County 4th Grade Math Lead Teacher. In this leadership role, she has guided professional development and facilitated grade-level meetings, supporting both student success and teacher growth.
Hailey is known for building meaningful relationships with her students, fostering confidence, and celebrating both big and small successes in the classroom. Her dedication, leadership, and heart for teaching make her a shining example of excellence in education.
Congratulations, Hailey! We are incredibly proud of you and grateful for the impact you make every day at Bargerton Elementary and across Henderson County Schools.
Henderson County School District is proud to recognize Hailey Johnson as our Novice Teacher of the Year! This honor celebrates early-career educators who demonstrate exceptional dedication, instructional excellence, and a positive impact on students—and Hailey truly embodies all of these qualities.
Hailey is currently in her fourth year of teaching at Bargerton Elementary School and is a proud graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She is married to her husband, Channing Johnson, and together they have two children, Jake and Heidi. Being both a teacher and a parent has deepened Hailey’s passion for education and strengthened her commitment to making a lasting difference in the lives of her students.
Throughout her career, Hailey has already achieved impressive milestones, including being named Bargerton Elementary School Teacher of the Year for the 2024–2025 school year, earning Level 5 teacher status for two consecutive years, and serving as the Henderson County 4th Grade Math Lead Teacher. In this leadership role, she has guided professional development and facilitated grade-level meetings, supporting both student success and teacher growth.
Hailey is known for building meaningful relationships with her students, fostering confidence, and celebrating both big and small successes in the classroom. Her dedication, leadership, and heart for teaching make her a shining example of excellence in education.
Congratulations, Hailey! We are incredibly proud of you and grateful for the impact you make every day at Bargerton Elementary and across Henderson County Schools.
Grizzlies Basketball League starts Saturday, January 10th @ 8 am. Games will be played at Bargerton Elementary School. Come out and enjoy some basketball.
Admission $2
2026 Henderson County United Boys Soccer Team
Wishing the entire Henderson County School District a Happy New Year!
May the year ahead be filled with continued success, growth, and opportunities for our students, staff, and families. Thank you for all you do to support excellence in education—here’s to a great year ahead!
May the year ahead be filled with continued success, growth, and opportunities for our students, staff, and families. Thank you for all you do to support excellence in education—here’s to a great year ahead!
🎄Merry Christmas from Henderson County Schools!🎄
Wishing our students, families, and staff a season full of joy, laughter, and holiday cheer. Enjoy the break and make some wonderful memories! 🎁🎅
Congratulations, Brandon Rainey!
Henderson County Schools is proud to announce Brandon Rainey as the High School Principal of the Year!
A lifelong member of the Lexington High School community, Mr. Rainey was named Principal in 2024 after serving for many years as Assistant Principal. A 1998 graduate of Lexington High School, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, along with his Instructional Leadership endorsement.
Mr. Rainey began his career in 2006 as an Economics and Business Education teacher, later serving as CTE Department Chair and coaching Track and Cross Country. In administration, he has focused on instructional leadership, student achievement, and school culture. He also oversees the district-wide Innovative Schools Model Grant, strengthening innovation and career education across Henderson County schools.
Outside of school, Mr. Rainey is married to Rebecca Armstrong Rainey, and they are the proud parents of Maci and Addie.
Please join us in celebrating Mr. Rainey’s dedication, leadership, and well-deserved honor! 🏫🎓
#PrincipalOfTheYear #HCSproud
Henderson County Schools is proud to announce Brandon Rainey as the High School Principal of the Year!
A lifelong member of the Lexington High School community, Mr. Rainey was named Principal in 2024 after serving for many years as Assistant Principal. A 1998 graduate of Lexington High School, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, along with his Instructional Leadership endorsement.
Mr. Rainey began his career in 2006 as an Economics and Business Education teacher, later serving as CTE Department Chair and coaching Track and Cross Country. In administration, he has focused on instructional leadership, student achievement, and school culture. He also oversees the district-wide Innovative Schools Model Grant, strengthening innovation and career education across Henderson County schools.
Outside of school, Mr. Rainey is married to Rebecca Armstrong Rainey, and they are the proud parents of Maci and Addie.
Please join us in celebrating Mr. Rainey’s dedication, leadership, and well-deserved honor! 🏫🎓
#PrincipalOfTheYear #HCSproud
