Rock Springs Elementary 4th grade history students experienced what it was like to be a colonist who was getting taxed by King George III. They were very unhappy when the King ordered the Tax Collectors to gather their M&Ms for taxes such as riding the bus, having words on their shirt, or having blue eyes! The "colonists" were angry and felt like the taxes were unfair, and too high! They ended up protesting by tar and feathering the Tax collectors and chanting, "No Taxation Without Representation!"



Emmett Elementary Students enjoy their weekly Emmett Edge house meetings every Friday in the gym!

Mr. Marty Silvers came to Holston Elementary and led us in a nature exploration of the habitats around our school! Students had the opportunity to learn the importance of taking care of nature by preserving animal and insect habitats and food sources.  

1st graders at Central Heights are extending their learning about the brain in Mrs. Camponovo’s RTI class. Students have learned in class about the brain and how it works. In RTI, they have made brain hats and see where each part of the brain is and their function.

Miller Perry’s fifth grade students are studying the appeal and challenges of settling west. Students created advertisements convincing settlers to take the Homestead Act. 

Second and third grade students participated in a STREAM day with Mrs. Cox at Ketron Elementary. The object of the project was to rescue "Wormy" by placing his life jacket (a life saver) around him to keep him from drowning. Students had to use communication and teamwork to keep Wormy from drowning by placing him in his boat. The catch? Students could only use two paper clips to complete the task while only using one hand each. The students did a wonderful job with problem solving. Students were rewarded with yummy regular and sour gummy worms!  

On September 9 West Ridge Air Force JROTC cadets took a trip to Knoxville, McGhee-Tyson Air Guard base for their Open House Air Show. 70 cadets and their instructors took the day to enjoy the show and to learn of aviation history and the science of flight. Several WWII era planes were on display and flew to include the Mustang and the F-4 U Corsair. The show was highlighted by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.