First Place, East Division, K-8/Middle Schools Tammy Pearce, Principal 307 Car Mol Dr. Johnson City, TN 37601 Johnson City Schools Visit website Recipe For Success: Indian Trail Middle School is a 6 th and 7 th grade school with approximately 1100 students. We are proud of the fact that we focus on student achievement and growth. My staff has set high expectations for themselves as well as for our students. Our goal at Indian Trail is to make … Read More
Third Place, West Division, K-8/Middle Schools Melinda Harris , Principal 905 E Chester St Jackson, TN 38301 Madison County Schools Visit website Recipe For Success: Parkview Montessori Magnet School is a Montessori magnet school in Jackson, Tennessee. The school became a magnet Montessori school in 1992 and has grown from 88 students to over 300 with a waiting list! Our school is not zoned and students from anywhere in Madison county can register to attend. Students are randomly … Read More
Third Place, Middle Division, Middle Schools Brian Bass, Principal 7200 Cumberland Drive Fairview, TN 37062 Williamson County Schools Website here Recipe For Success: The secret to our success at Fairview Middle School can be attributed to a common simple belief that we can always improve. There will always be students who can learn more than they are currently learning. I like to say that it takes three P’s: Passion, Purpose, and Perseverance. First and foremost, administration, guidance, teachers, … Read More
Second Place, Middle Division, Middle Schools Ronnie Scudder, Principal 134 SCMS Lane Carthage, TN 37030 Smith County Schools Website here Recipe For Success: At Smith County Middle School, our faculty, staff, and students live by two quotes: 1. Strong Commitment Marks Success 2. Excuses are not acceptable. Failure is not an option. Excellence is our goal. From the first faculty meeting each year until the last day of school, high expectations for student achievement and behavior are instilled … Read More
First Place, Middle Division, Middle Schools Johnny Chandler, Principal 401 East College Street Dickson, TN 37055 Dickson County Schools Website here Recipe For Success: Dickson Middle School has adopted the beliefs of some rather successful individuals in providing the best education we can to our entire student body. Coach Pat Head Summitt, coach of the Lady Vols, says, “Never Ever let anyone out work you.” We as a staff believe that is something we can always control. We … Read More
First Place, East Division, Middle Schools Curtis Wells, Principal 4745 Rutledge Park Rutledge, TN 37861 Grainger County Schools Website here Recipe For Success: Improving student achievement at Joppa School required a drastic change in the focus of all involved with the education of the students. In general, the students, parents, faculty and staff members were very satisfied with the school and saw no need for change. Through data analysis, used in conjunction with the development of our School … Read More
Third Place, West Division, Elementary Schools Patricia White, Principal 9380 Highway 128 Savannah, TN 38372 Hardin County Schools Website here Recipe For Success: The success that Walker Elementary has enjoyed for the past few years can be attributed to a variety of factors. A nurturing, family climate, a highly qualified staff, supportive parents, and most importantly, a community of eager, industrious learners have all combined to create the positive, goal-oriented environment that the entire Walker family shares. A … Read More
First Place, East Division, Elementary Schools Teresa Leonard, Principal 348 Christian Church Road Gray, TN 37615 Washington County Schools Website here Recipe For Success: The “recipe for success” at Boones Creek Elementary School involves a highly-qualified, well-trained, and highly motivated group of teachers who believe all students can learn regardless of aptitude, socioeconomic status, and home environment. Parents support both the teacher and the school in its effort to educate their child. Paraprofessionals are highly-qualified and dedicated to … Read More
Third Place, East Division, K-8/Middle Schools Marty Cosby, Principal 160 Hill Road Harrogate, TN 37752 Claiborne County Schools Recipe For Success: Forge Ridge School is a K-8 school with 90.6% of the students economically disadvantaged. Our objective at Forge Ridge has always been to give each child the best education possible. As I tell my teachers at the beginning of each school year and throughout the year, “Students will achieve what is expected of them. We must have … Read More
Third Place, Middle Division, K-8/Middle Schools Brian Bass, Principal 7200 Cumberland Drive Fairview, TN 37062 Williamson County Schools Recipe For Success: The secret to our success at Fairview Middle School can be attributed to a common simple belief that we can always improve. There will always be students who can learn more than they are currently learning. I like to say that it takes three P’s: Passion, Purpose, and Perseverance. First and foremost, administration, guidance, teachers, and support … Read More