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Congratulations to Bridgeforth Middle School, Minor Hill School, and Richland School on being declared a Reward School by the Tennessee Department of Education! Reward status is the highest distinction a school can earn in TN and is based on a school's overall student academic achievement and growth scores and student attendance.

The Giles County Board of Education recently attended the Tennessee School Boards Association Leadership Conference and annual convention this past weekend in Nashville. The focus for the conference and convention for 2025 was "Student Excellence:  All voices One Goal." During the conference, an awards banquet was held with the Giles County Board of Education achieving the "Platinum Designation in the Healthier Schools Challenge."  The Board of Education received this award for work completed by board members in conjunction with Coordinated School Health Coordinator, Mrs. Melecia Lambert. The award was sponsored by Wellpoint, with the Board receiving an $8,000 monetary donation for this accomplishment. 

 

As flu season is upon us, our district is committed to keeping our students, staff, and families healthy and learning. We want to share what we’re doing to promote wellness at school and provide some helpful tips families can use at home to prevent the spread of illness.

At School

We are taking proactive steps to keep our campuses clean and healthy:

• Increased cleaning and sanitizing of high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs, desks, and common areas.
   
• Encouraging frequent handwashing and providing hand sanitizer in classrooms and offices.
   
• Promoting healthy habits, like covering coughs/sneezes and keeping hands away from the face.
   
• Monitoring illness and sending home students or staff who are exhibiting flu-like symptoms.
   

At Home

Families play a key role in helping keep everyone well. Here are some simple ways to protect your household and our school community:

• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
   
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow.
   
• Stay home when sick. Please keep your child home until they are fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication.
   
• Disinfect frequently touched surfaces like phones, tablets, and door handles.
   
• Encourage rest, healthy eating, and hydration to strengthen immune systems.
   

When schools and families partner to promote wellness, we can minimize illness and keep our students learning and thriving all season long. Thank you for your support in helping us maintain a healthy and safe school environment!