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Principals report busy start to year: after-school enrollment, new clubs and Tennessee college partnerships
Summary
Principals reported a strong start to the school year: Askins Elementary has 88 students in its after-school program; Fayetteville Middle School launched mindfulness and club offerings; Fayetteville High School reported increased participation with Motlow State and TCAT and selection for Tennessee’s Direct Admissions pilot program.
School leaders told the Fayetteville City Board of Education that the new school year is under way with expanded programs and higher participation in some career and technical pathways.
Askins Elementary School reported 88 students enrolled in the after-school program. The Askins principal said students receive snacks, homework help and enrichment such as line-dance instruction led by a staff member identified as Mr. Brad. The school also plans a Scholastic Book Fair to align with parent-teacher conferences and a Grandparents Day activity in which grandparents will join students to make friendship bracelets.
Fayetteville Middle School reported that it launched a mindfulness program intended to help students learn breath-focused calming techniques. The middle school principal said clubs have started and listed offerings including arts and crafts, a gamers club, gardening, Tiger Spirit Club and a book club for students who want reading time or discussion. The middle school also plans morning tutoring sessions for math and ELA pending confirmation of tutors.
Fayetteville High School reported growth in dual-enrollment and technical training participation. The high school principal said Motlow State Community College and the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) programs have started for students; the school reported 12 students in a Motlow program and seven TCAT welding students this year, increases from last year. The high school also noted that it has been selected for Tennessee’s Direct Admissions Pilot Program, which the principal described as automatic admission to certain Tennessee institutions for eligible students.
Principals provided event dates: middle-school homecoming and eighth-grade night on Sept. 18 and the high-school homecoming game on Sept. 19. Schools also noted that Sept. 16 will include parent-teacher conferences that coincide with the book fair and other activities.
Board members thanked staff for the programs and enrollment progress. The reports were presented for information; no board action regarding program expansions was recorded in the provided excerpt.
These updates reflect early-year programming, extracurriculars and expanded college/career pathways available to Fayetteville City students.
