Congratulations to Lexington High School's Zoey Johnson on winning a National Championship in Two-Dimensional Design!
We still have openings available in the Henderson County Pre-K program at Bargerton, Beaver, Pin Oak, Scotts Hill Elementary, South Haven, Southside, and Westover. All children who will be four (4) years old on or before August 15, 2023 are eligible to register for Pre-K for the 2023-2024 school year.
Requested documents to bring:
-Proof of Income (ex: check stub, income tax return, public assistance case, etc.)
-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.)
***Please bring requested documentation to the Henderson County Board of Education, located at 35 E. Wilson Street in Lexington, and complete a PreK application packet.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Casey McDaniel
Stacey Valle (731)968-3661 ext. 1227 (731)968-3661 ext. 1215 mcdaniel.casey@hcschoolstn.org valle.stacey@hcschoolstn.org
Voluntary PreK (VPK) is an income-based program and first priority will go to those families that qualify. Completing the Henderson County PreK application packet does not necessarily guarantee enrollment in the PreK program. Non-income eligible students will NOT be notified until after school has started. Non-income eligible students are placed on a waiting list once all paperwork is complete. Once all qualifying students are placed, non-income eligible students will receive notice informing them of their status after the beginning of school, per the VPK grant guidelines.
Today we want to recognize our school support staff personnel who have retired from the Henderson County School District this year. School support staff are integral to our student’s education and each school’s academic improvement. Paraprofessionals, bus drivers, school nurses, custodians, and secretaries are vital in creating a school culture that helps students reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. School support personnel make a difference and play an essential role in ensuring students learn in a safe and supportive learning environment. Thank you to each support staff member in our school district for all you do! Congratulations and well wishes to those who are retiring!
Guess what Henderson County Students?? While you are enjoying summer break, your poor principal is still in school!! But, after classroom time yesterday morning, they all got to go have a little fun together! They look forward to seeing you in August. A special thank you goes out to Mrs. Janet Hays for organizing the day!
The students at Beaver School's Summer Learning Camp had a very special visitor today!! Thank you Miss Henderson County, Jordan Bowling, for your sweet visit today!! 👑📚
Join us in wishing each of these dedicated teachers of the Henderson County School System a Happy Retirement! A heartfelt thank you is expressed to each of you for years of dedicated service to the children of Henderson County. We owe you our gratitude and extend best wishes to each of you!!
CONGRATULATIONS LADY TIGERS - CLASS 3A RUNNER-UP:
The Lexington Lady Tigers finished the 2023 season in a familiar place… the Class 3A State Championship Game. The Lady Tigers have had the privilege of playing in the state championship game six times in the past ten years, including three years in a row. As always, the Lady Tigers made things interesting by winning the quarterfinal game against East Hamilton on a walk-off stolen base and winning the state semi-final on a grand slam in the 7th inning against Gibbs. In true Tiger fashion, they won the first championship game against McNairy Central before the breaks just didn’t go their way in the “if-necessary” game. After a 6-10 start to the season, the Lady Tigers went on a tear down the stretch going 24-5 to finish as the TSSAA class 3A runners-up! Congratulations to the Lady Tigers and coaches!
CONGRATULATIONS LADY LION SOFTBALL:
The Lady Lions finished their season in the top six in 2A softball in Murfreesboro this past week. The Lady Lions played Waverly the first day in a close contest that went into extra innings but ended up falling to Waverly 5-4. The Lady Lions bounced back in the second game of the tournament on Wednesday knocking out defending state champions, Alcoa, by a score of 5-2. This win pitted district rivals Riverside at 4:00 on Wednesday. The Lady Lions battled hard but ultimately lost 8-5 and were eliminated. The Lady Lions finished off an amazing season, finishing at 22-12. Congratulations to the Lady Lions and coaches for their 3rd state tournament appearance in 7 seasons.
Wood Named Principal of Scotts Hill High School:
Director of Schools, Danny Beecham, has named Mr. Adam Wood Principal of Scotts Hill High School effective July 1. A Henderson County native and long-time resident, Mr. Wood comes to Scotts Hill from Riverside High School in Decaturville where he served on the administrative team for the last three years, including serving as principal in 2022-23. Before this, Mr. Wood served as a band director for multiple schools in West Tennessee, including two years at Lexington Middle School and eight years at Lexington High School, where his bands consistently earned high marching and concert performance rankings. In addition to his K-12 education experience, Mr. Wood is an Adjunct Instructor of Music for the University of Tennessee at Martin and has served as an adjunct instructor for Jackson State Community College. Mr. Wood also is an ordained minister with over two decades of ministry experience and currently serves as the Music and Worship Arts Pastor at Sand Ridge Baptist Church in Lexington.
Mr. Wood is a Henderson County Schools alumnus, graduating from Lexington High School in 2000. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from Union University, a Master of Music in Music Education from Austin Peay State University, and an Educational Specialist degree from Arkansas State University. Adam and his wife Lindsay, a small business owner, live in Lexington.
Henderson County Substitute Teacher Training:
Substitute teacher training for the Henderson County School System will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Watson Emergency Management Building, 50 Natchez Trace Dr, Lexington, TN. Any new substitute applicant is required to attend this training. Pre-registration for the training is NOT required. Substitutes must be at least 21 years of age and complete an application, which will be available at the training. After completing the initial paperwork, a successful background check and interview will be required before being placed on the substitute teacher list. For more information, contact Stacey Valle at 968-3661 ext. 1215.
Teachers, Principals, Counselors, and ALL Staff members of each school in the Henderson County School District... you are "awesome." As we close the school year, thank you for an incredible year of loving our students. ENJOY your summer break!
We are proud of the Lexington and Scotts Hill Softball Teams that will BOTH be traveling to the TSSAA State Tournament next week! Congratulations to the players, coaches, and their families on their successful seasons and earning the honor of playing in the state tournament!
A large group of Henderson County Schools' Kindergarten - 5th grade math teachers were busy today in the Tennessee Reveal Math Training! Thank you to our teachers for all you do!!
We are proud to share that a large group of teachers in the Henderson County Schools was trained on Monday in the computer science education initiative through "Reach Them All" training with the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network.
The Henderson County Director of Schools, Danny Beecham, spoke to the Lexington Rotary Club today about the Henderson County School System and its emphasis on safety, academics, career/technical programs, and facilities upgrading and maintenance. Mr. Beecham also spoke on the Middle College Initiative for rising high school juniors. He then answered questions from Rotary Club members on third-grade retention law, new teacher recruitment, and the impact of covid on students.
The Lexington Rotary Club honored the four seniors who were recently awarded their local scholarships at their Rotary Club meeting today at the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Jamie McPeake Hall, Lexington Rotary President, is pictured with Lexington High School winners, Ellie Smith, Holly Simons, and Kylie Atchison and Scotts Hill High School winner, Ivy Wyatt.
Henderson County Field Day 2023!! What a great success! Thank you to Mr. Chris Smith (Field Day Coordinator), Kim Bryant, Jeff Griggs, Daniel Lewis, Jamie Simonton, County School Resource Officers, Lexington City Officers, THP, Janet Simonton, Katrina Lewis, Tracy McClerking, Becky Beal, Brantley Smith, our cafeteria workers from each school, so many incredible teacher chaperones, and Lexington High School student helpers! What a fun day for so many students!!!
Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day to each of our school nurses in the Henderson County Schools. We appreciate how each of you takes such great care of our students' health every day!
Danny J Beecham
Director of Henderson County Schools
Thank you, teachers, for all you do for the students of Henderson County. First, as a student, then as a parent and educator, and now as the district director, I have seen firsthand Henderson County’s teachers' incredible impact on our students daily. It is an honor to recognize you during Teacher Appreciation Week. This week we celebrate you and thank God for you!
Danny J Beecham
Henderson County Director of Schools
South Haven Elementary School held their DARE Graduation yesterday.
Mickayla Davis, Trevor Johnson, Darren Richmond were recognized as the DARE essay winners. Congratulations to all the DARE graduates and their instructor, Deputy Pearson.
