Grundy County Superintendent Clint Durley stated that the high school has not confirmed reports of bedbugs at Grundy County High School, which originated from social media speculation. As a precaution, one room has been isolated, and pest-control personnel visited the campus Friday afternoon to inspect the area and treat it if necessary. Families are encouraged …
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to work alongside Grundy County High School regarding reports and allegations involving a student possibly having a firearm. The Sheriff’s Office takes any concern involving school safety extremely serious. All reports of potential threats are thoroughly investigated, and the department will continue working closely with school administrationand law …
Grundy County Schools (GCS) increased School Resource Officer (SRO) presence on Monday, September 14, 2026, and as needed, throughout the week following a potential threat on Friday, September 11, 2026. They say the investigation into a reported threat remains ongoing. Since Friday, GCS says they have also become aware of online discussions related to potential …
As the school year begins, Grundy County Schools will not serve lettuce or tomatoes in August due to the Cyclospora outbreak affecting 45 states. The CDC reports Cyclospora is linked to contaminated food or water and can cause prolonged diarrhea if untreated. Cases have been confirmed nearby but not yet in Grundy County. Parents welcome …
Graduation season is underway across the region as high schools in Marion, Sequatchie, and Grundy counties, along with several Northeast Alabama schools, prepare to honor the Class of 2026 during ceremonies throughout May. In Marion County: Whitwell High School will hold its graduation ceremony Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 PM CDT at Earl Condra Stadium. …
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett has announced 56 Tennessee high schools that are this year’s recipients of the Anne Dallas Dudley Award for meeting student voter registration thresholds. Initiated in 2021, the Anne Dallas Dudley Awards focus on increasing voter registration in Tennessee among students who will be 18 or older on or before …
The Grundy County School system has announced their schools will be on virtual learning February 13- February 18 because of illness. A large number of students and staff members have been absent leading to the decision to go virtual. All students received food for five days; this includes 5 items for breakfast and 5 for …
The Tennessee Department of Education has announced the 2024-25 statewide graduation rate is 92.3 percent, breaking the previous record achieved in the 2023-24 school year at 92.1 percent. 1,892 more students graduated in the 2025 cohort compared to last year, for a total of 69,124 students graduating across the state. Bledsoe County High School 93.9% Grundy County High School 90.2% Marion County High School 92.7% South …
Marion County 33, Brainerd 3. Mason Mays scored 3 times with a 30-yard punt return, a 3-yard run, and an 11-yard rushing TD. Ashton Martin scored on a 1-yard plunge, and Ashton Richards added a 2-yard rushing TD. The Warriors, ranked No. 1 in TSSAA Class 2A, will play at home on Friday as they …
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA), in collaboration with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), has established the NFHS Award of Excellence for Sportsmanship, Ethics, and Integrity to honor remarkable student-athletes who have demonstrated exceptional character and sportsmanship in their athletic pursuits. Deserving students will be presented with a certificate from …
