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CMS students and staff highlight Blue Ribbon culture and student-led goals
Summary
Corbin Middle School staff and student council presented to the Corbin Board of Education on March 12, 2026, emphasizing a positive school culture, student mental health and a reading initiative called "Beanstalk" that administrators said has substantially increased book circulation.
Corbin Middle School staff and student council presented the school's culture work and student-led priorities to the Corbin Board of Education on March 12, 2026.
Principal Evan Robinson told the board that the school’s culture—which he described as "the work in the dark"—and a shared vision contributed to the school's Blue Ribbon status and to strong community impressions. Robinson said administrators "gave students a voice" by empowering the student council to present the school's priorities.
Student council members Campbell Gardener, John Reed Warren, Macy Bunch, Camdyn Mullins, Macy Smith and Mia Jones outlined four core goals: improving mental-health supports, expanding student recognition, increasing teacher recognition and bolstering school safety. Parent volunteers Tasha Mullins, Fallon Taylor and Regina Wentz described the PTO-run "Heart" program ("Helping education and Redhounds Thrive") and said volunteers organize "Heart Days" to support special events.
Jennifer Gordon described the "Beanstalk" reading program and presented data the presentation said showed a large increase in book check-outs and items in circulation, which administrators credited with building a "culture of reading." Robinson and student Easton Faulkner recognized head custodian "Scotty" for his service and work with the student cleaning crew.
The board received the presentation during its regular meeting; no board action was required. The board later praised the presentation, with board members calling it "incredible" and noting the positive impact on student engagement and school climate.
