Tennyson Elementary students, parents and staff spotlighted at board meeting; parents praise school community and recent fundraising

Tennyson Elementary School was the evening’s spotlight at the Warrick County School Corporation board meeting May 13, when parents, students and staff presented performances, shared school highlights and thanked the board for the recognition.

Parents who spoke during the public-patron segment and during the spotlight praised the school community for individualized attention and staff commitment. Britney Fortner, who identified herself as a parent, secretary of the Tennyson PTO and a substitute teacher, said staff regularly “show up for the students in school and outside the school to show love and support” and described teachers who help students with clothing and personal needs.

“We've seen teachers and staff clothe students who are in need, brush and style hair for events or for picture day or just for the day just to make them feel good,” Fortner said.

Principal Missus Howe and other staff highlighted priorities of academic excellence, student engagement, character development and community involvement. Students gave short remarks and musical selections; the presentation noted that Tennyson is the only elementary school in the district to achieve a specified pass rate on iRead for the last three school years (as described in the presentation).

The school’s TPT Spring Festival and auction cleared more than $9,000 in profit, the presentation stated; administrators cited strong community support and small-class benefits such as more individualized attention. The board invited student performers to meet trustees after the presentation.

The spotlight and parent remarks were ceremonial and informational; no formal board action was tied to the presentation.