Students honored: 52 score 30+ on ACT; elementary singers perform for Blount County board
April 03, 2026 | Blount County, School Districts, Tennessee
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The Blount County Board of Education opened its meeting with a student performance and several recognitions before moving to routine business.
Carpenters Elementary singers (third–fifth graders) performed selections from a program titled "Disney Through the Decades" and invited the public to the full musical on May 8–9 at William Blunt High School at 6 p.m. The performance was introduced by Director Ridge and the students' teacher; the board applauded the group.
Josh Tidwell introduced the district's Classified Leadership Academy graduates and read the names of staff who received certificates, thanking them for their work in schools. "Every adult in our schools contributes to student success," Tidwell said as he recognized the certificate recipients.
Donnie Anderson (introduced for the recognition) highlighted that 52 students achieved a composite ACT score of 30 or higher and said such a score places students roughly in the top 7% of test takers nationally. The board individually recognized students from several high schools; among highlights, Parker Scythe reported that WBHS cadet Colonel Jonathan Chitwood earned a U.S. Air Force scholarship and plans to attend Yale University, and WBHS choir performed at Carnegie Hall during spring break.
Student representatives from Eagleton College and Career Academy, Heritage High School, Samuel Everett School of Innovation and William Blunt High School summarized recent campus activities and upcoming events, including FFA and SkillsUSA honors, testing dates and senior activities.
The board also heard a brief statement from the Blount County Education Association urging contextual interpretation of standardized-test results.
The meeting moved to consent and agenda approvals after the recognitions.
Carpenters Elementary singers (third–fifth graders) performed selections from a program titled "Disney Through the Decades" and invited the public to the full musical on May 8–9 at William Blunt High School at 6 p.m. The performance was introduced by Director Ridge and the students' teacher; the board applauded the group.
Josh Tidwell introduced the district's Classified Leadership Academy graduates and read the names of staff who received certificates, thanking them for their work in schools. "Every adult in our schools contributes to student success," Tidwell said as he recognized the certificate recipients.
Donnie Anderson (introduced for the recognition) highlighted that 52 students achieved a composite ACT score of 30 or higher and said such a score places students roughly in the top 7% of test takers nationally. The board individually recognized students from several high schools; among highlights, Parker Scythe reported that WBHS cadet Colonel Jonathan Chitwood earned a U.S. Air Force scholarship and plans to attend Yale University, and WBHS choir performed at Carnegie Hall during spring break.
Student representatives from Eagleton College and Career Academy, Heritage High School, Samuel Everett School of Innovation and William Blunt High School summarized recent campus activities and upcoming events, including FFA and SkillsUSA honors, testing dates and senior activities.
The board also heard a brief statement from the Blount County Education Association urging contextual interpretation of standardized-test results.
The meeting moved to consent and agenda approvals after the recognitions.
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