The Henderson County Board of Education and all summer camp locations will be closed tomorrow in honor of the Juneteenth Holiday.
Smith Named Pin Oak Principal-
Chris Smith has been named principal of Pin Oak Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year. Mr. Smith received his degrees from The University of Memphis and Freed-Hardeman and has been an educator since 2001. He has worked the past twelve years with the Henderson County School System and the last nine years at Pin Oak, where he has held the roles of Physical Education teacher and Assistant Principal. His tenure at Pin Oak has been marked by a commitment to fostering student development and promoting a positive learning environment.
During his time at Pin Oak, Chris has had the privilege of working alongside esteemed educational leaders such as Dr. Meyer and Dr. Coffman, whose mentorship and guidance have contributed significantly to his professional growth and success.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Chris finds joy in his role as a husband to his wife, Morgan, and father to three beautiful daughters: Harper, Charlie, and Landry. Mr. Smith looks forward to his new role as principal of Pin Oak School.
HCU Lady Soccer tryouts are cancelled for tomorrow. The 2nd tryout will be June 11th @ 5:30. Hope to see everyone at the complex.
Henderson Co Girls Soccer tryouts are today!!
Henderson Co Girls Soccer tryouts are Friday !!
Congratulations to these young ladies!!
Don't Forget Summer Camp Registration is TODAY from 8-11 at Beaver School. You can also register Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Coffman Named South Haven Elementary School Principal
Mr. Danny Beecham, Henderson County Director of Schools, is happy to announce Dr. Stephanie Coffman as the principal of South Haven Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year.
Dr. Stephanie Coffman has been with Henderson County Schools for 24 years. She spent 11 years in the classroom before transitioning to administration 13 years ago. She has served as principal or assistant principal at Bargerton Elementary, Westover Elementary, South Haven Elementary, Scotts Hill High School, and Pin Oak Elementary.
She holds a Doctor of Education with an emphasis in Instructional Leadership from Freed Hardeman University, a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Bachelor's in Elementary Education.
Dr. Coffman is married to Craig Coffman. They have two daughters/sons-in-law and two grandchildren.
"I am honored to announce that Dr. Stephanie Coffman will be serving as the principal of South Haven School starting next year. Please join me in welcoming her, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact she will continue to make on our students' lives." - Danny Beecham, Henderson County Director of Schools
Henderson County North Football Information
Saturday - Immunization Clinic 💉
Congratulations to Raylee Hollingsworth (SHHS), Knox Franklin (LHS), and Maggie Sanders (LHS) on receiving the Emma Elizabeth Cruse Foundation Scholarship!
Rainey Announced as New Principal for Lexington High School
Henderson County Schools is pleased to announce that Brandon Rainey has been selected as the new principal at Lexington High School, effective the 2024-2025 academic school year.
Mr. Brandon Rainey has been a member of the administrative team at Lexington High School for the past 14 years, serving as an Assistant Principal under Mr. Steve Lindsey. Mr. Rainey is a 1998 graduate of LHS. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Freed-Hardeman University. He later returned to Freed-Hardeman, obtaining a Master of Education degree in curriculum and instruction. Mr. Rainey received his Instructional Leadership endorsement from Bethel University. Mr. Rainey is married to Rebecca Armstrong Rainey. They have two children, Maci and Addie.
"It is with great confidence that I announce Mr. Brandon Rainey as the new Principal of Lexington High School beginning on July 1, 2024. Mr. Rainey's commitment to LHS and extensive experience make him well-suited for this leadership role. His dedication to academic excellence will benefit our students, faculty, and staff. I am confident that under Mr. Rainey's guidance, Lexington High School will continue to thrive and uphold its tradition of excellence." - Danny Beecham, Henderson County Director of Schools
SHHS GIRLS SOCCER TRYOUTS
Soccer tryouts. ⚽️
Henderson County Special Olympics:
The Henderson County Special Olympics was held on Monday, May 6th at LHS gym. The day started with a Parade of Schools followed by the National Anthem sung by one of our students. Schools taking part in the day were Lexington High School, Scotts Hill High School, Scotts Hill Elementary, Westover Elementary, Bargerton Elementary, South Side Elementary, Caywood Elementary, and Lexington Middle School. LHS Beta Club members partnered with a special needs student to be their person for the day. The games began with the long jump and 100 yard dash. Every special needs student participated and received ribbons while standing on the podium and having their picture taken. After the games, all the students participated in a dance party. Lunch was provided by the Special Education Dept. which included cheeseburgers from McDonalds, chips, snack cakes, and drinks. After lunch, Brantley Smith brought his equipment and donated his time to set up stations with activities so the students could have lots of fun while moving from station to station. There were lots of smiles and high fives. Thank you to all who participated, helped, watched, and donated to our very special day.
HENDERSON COUNTY MAY DAY WAS A HUGE SUCCESS:
On May 7 th, 2024, we had our annual county-wide field day. This year, it consisted of the seven-county schools along with Lexington Middle School in grades sixth through eighth grade. Along with those schools, sixty Lexington High School students were hand-picked to run the field day events. This year we had 1,120 students participate in twelve individual events along with eight team events. It was a
great day for everyone involved. Seeing the students competing in games and having fellowship with one another is what this event was designed to do. I want to say thank you to all hands involved in making this a special day.
Sincerely:
Coach Smith
Today we celebrate our Henderson County School Nurses!! Thank you for EVERYTHING you do for each of our students!!
Henderson County Youth Leadership wrapped up their cohort yesterday with Education Day. They spent the biggest portion of the day as ambassadors at the Middle School Career Fair hosted by our Middle School Career Coaches. They were also able to have a great round table discussion with Mr. Beecham about the future of education in Henderson County. Our students were fortunate enough to be able to attend a ribbon cutting in the afternoon with the Chamber of Commerce at Southland Safari Park where they were treated to a guided tour and animal encounters.
Lexington, TN. – Henderson County Schools announced today that Lexington High School has
been selected to win a Learning Environment grant through the TVA EnergyRight School Uplift
program. Pictured are energy team members; (Back, L to R) Kaelyn Chappel, D’Mia Armstrong, Jade Clark;
(Front, L to R) Mrs. Lauren Marchbanks, Abby Cook, Paislee Douglas, Rylee Wadley, Selena Krypciak, Avery Todd.
Tight budgets and aging buildings leave many schools facing a difficult decision between
funding learning programs and making needed facility upgrades that can lower energy costs
and improve health and comfort. TVA’s School Uplift program partnered with local power
companies across seven states to help 106 public schools tackle energy waste this school year.
School Uplift is a year-long energy management training program, developed with the State of
Tennessee’s Energy Efficient Schools Initiative, that helps public schools make smart energy
choices that improve the classroom learning environment and save money through decreased
energy use.
“School Uplift is another great example of TVA and Lexington Electric’s investment in our
community,” said Lauren Marchbanks. “We learned so much through this program about how to
make our school more efficient and comfortable, and I’m proud of our staff and students whose
efforts earned this grant. We plan on investing the grant money in more flexible seating for
classrooms that will improve our facility and make Lexington High School an even better place
for all students to learn and thrive.”
Lexington High School joins over 225 schools to have completed School Uplift over the past
four years, competing to earn grants for building upgrades and other learning environment
improvements. On average, participating schools save nearly 10% on their annual energy bills
from behavior changes alone.
“Every dollar invested in our schools helps districts allocate resources to where it matters most –
educating our children,” said Monika Beckner, vice president of TVA’s Energy Services &
Programs. “We’re inspired by the winners of this year’s School Uplift grants and proud of their
dedication to reducing energy waste and building a sustainable future for us all.”
Recently, TVA’s School Uplift program was recognized as a 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the
Year by ENERGY STAR, administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
