During the “Something to Roar About” at the October board meeting, Christel Thompson, Pyron Elementary school principal, recognized Jessica Pianalto as a Mike Neden STEM Champion Award recipient. Ms. Pianalto was one of five recipients of this award during the Awards Session at the conference held on October 7-9 in Branson Missouri. The Mike Neden Stem Champion Awards program honors public and private elementary, middle, high school teachers and teacher educators that have served as a champion for integrated STEM education in their school and/or community. The Pyron Elementary School was also recognized as a STEM School of Excellence Award recipient during the conference. Present for the meeting was Christel Thompson, Emily Herring, Anna Fulmer, Madeline Phillips, and Jessica Pianalto.

Thank you Governor Hutchinson for taking the time to visit our school today. The Governor spoke to our Crises Response Team and to our high school students.

Project Mentor had a cookout Monday night. They had a great turnout and a great time. Thank you Tyson for providing the chicken for our cookout!

The new high school was toured at the September school board meeting. The new high school project should be completed by early 2019.

The 2017-2018 Retirees were recognized and given a plaque for their years of service with the Clarksville School District. Present for the meeting were: Judy Black, Joan Estala, Maria Garcia, Melinda Gould, Jo Nell Hogrefe, Holly Kuykendall and Freeman Wish. Not present for the meeting were: Kelley Dean, Grandison Royston, Mary Taylor and Doris Villines. Congratulations on your Retirement!