We value your feedback and want to continue improving the experience we provide for every South Central Elementary student and family. Please take just a few minutes to complete our First Nine Weeks Parent Check-In Survey; your input will help us celebrate what is working well and identify ways we can better serve our school community.
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your partnership and will use this information to continue improving South Central Elementary for our students and families.
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your partnership and will use this information to continue improving South Central Elementary for our students and families.
Weekly Newsletter!
Our latest newsletter is attached with all the important updates and reminders for our Wildcats!
Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL until Tuesday, October 13th for Fall Break.
We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and fun Fall Break!
https://washingtoncstn.edurooms.com/newsletters/south-central-elementary-school/newsletters/sces-10-2-26-10-12-26
🏀 Girls Basketball Tryouts Are Coming Up! 🏀
Calling all Lamar and South Central students interested in playing girls basketball! Interest meetings and tryouts are coming up October 1st & 2nd.
📅 Tryouts: October 1st & 2nd
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Lamar Gym
Reminder: Students must be at school at least 1/2 a day to participate in tryouts.
Important: Students must have a current sports physical dated after April 15th of the school year. No physical = No tryout.
For more information, contact Coach Adina Johnson at johnsona3@wcde.org.
Calling all Lamar and South Central students interested in playing girls basketball! Interest meetings and tryouts are coming up October 1st & 2nd.
📅 Tryouts: October 1st & 2nd
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Lamar Gym
Reminder: Students must be at school at least 1/2 a day to participate in tryouts.
Important: Students must have a current sports physical dated after April 15th of the school year. No physical = No tryout.
For more information, contact Coach Adina Johnson at johnsona3@wcde.org.
Join us Thursday, October 1st for the Junior Musket Bowl as Daniel Boone Middle School takes on Davy Crockett Middle School!
📍 Daniel Boone High School
⏰ Gates open at 6:00 PM
🏈 Kickoff at 7:30 PM
📍 Daniel Boone High School
⏰ Gates open at 6:00 PM
🏈 Kickoff at 7:30 PM
To: Parents/Guardians of 7 th and 8 th grade GEAR UP Cohort
From: GEAR UP Lead team for Washington County Schools
Dear Parent or Guardian:
My name is Paul Garton, and I am an assistant professor at East Tennessee State University. I am working on an
evaluation project in educational research. The title of my evaluation study is an Evaluation of GEAR UP. The
purpose of this document is to notify you the survey is taking place. If you are not opposed to your child
completing the survey, please complete the questions in the link below.
English version: https://etsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0rFYZjC3cw3NqVU
Spanish version: https://etsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0jLJUtca3TthBoq
From: GEAR UP Lead team for Washington County Schools
Dear Parent or Guardian:
My name is Paul Garton, and I am an assistant professor at East Tennessee State University. I am working on an
evaluation project in educational research. The title of my evaluation study is an Evaluation of GEAR UP. The
purpose of this document is to notify you the survey is taking place. If you are not opposed to your child
completing the survey, please complete the questions in the link below.
English version: https://etsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0rFYZjC3cw3NqVU
Spanish version: https://etsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0jLJUtca3TthBoq
We look forward to meeting with our South Central families on September 29 from 4:00–7:00 PM. If you would like to schedule a meeting with your child’s teacher, please reach out to the teacher directly. We hope to see you there!
🏀 Boys Basketball Tryouts & Interest Meetings! 🏀 Attention Lamar and South Central students! Boys Basketball tryouts September 28th & 30th from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Reminder: Students must be at school at least 1/2 a day to participate in tryouts.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: All players must have a current sports physical dated after April 15th on file to try out. No physical = No tryout.
Got questions? Contact Coach Mossholder at mossholdern@wcde.org. Go Cherokees
Reminder: Students must be at school at least 1/2 a day to participate in tryouts.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: All players must have a current sports physical dated after April 15th on file to try out. No physical = No tryout.
Got questions? Contact Coach Mossholder at mossholdern@wcde.org. Go Cherokees
Weekly Newsletter! 🐾
Our latest weekly newsletter is here! Be sure to take a few minutes to check out all the important updates, reminders, and upcoming events happening at South Central.
https://washingtoncstn.edurooms.com/newsletters/south-central-elementary-school/newsletters/sces-9-28-26-10-2-2026
Have a great weekend, Wildcats!
PHONE ISSUES
We are currently experiencing phone issues at the school. If you are unable to reach us, please send Mr. McKinney a message at 423-833-1036, and we will call you back as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
We are currently experiencing phone issues at the school. If you are unable to reach us, please send Mr. McKinney a message at 423-833-1036, and we will call you back as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
🎀🦋 Spread a Little Kindness! 🦋🎀
Don’t forget that Friday, September 25th is our Dolly-Inspired Dress-Up Day!
Students can dress in their best kindness-inspired country style—think denim, boots, butterflies, hearts, flowers, pink, sparkle, and all things country!
Let’s make it a fun day full of kindness, color, and a little Dolly magic!
Whatever you wear, bring your KINDNESS with you!
CHECK OUT THE WILDCAT CTE PRINTSHOP!
The print shop will be open this friday from 2:15pm-2:50pm. Bring your money if you would like to purchase something.
Every purchase helps support our students and the SCES CTE program! ❤️
See the flyer for available items and prices.
Quantities are limited and items are first come, first served!
Bus #43 will be running late this afternoon. Students will load on time at Crockett but will arrive home late. Students will load at South Central approximately 35-40 minutes late. Bus #68 will be covering the route. Thank you!
🏀 Girls Basketball Tryouts Are Coming Up! 🏀
Calling all Lamar and South Central students interested in playing girls basketball! Interest meetings and tryouts are coming up October 1st & 2nd.
📅 Tryouts: October 1st & 2nd
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Lamar Gym
Interest Meetings:
🏀 Lamar Students — Wednesday at 2:15 PM in the cafeteria
🏀 South Central Students — Thursday at 11:30 AM
Important: Students must have a current sports physical dated after April 15th of the school year. No physical = No tryout.
For more information, contact Coach Adina Johnson at johnsona3@wcde.org.
Come out, work hard, and GO CHEROKEES!
Calling all Lamar and South Central students interested in playing girls basketball! Interest meetings and tryouts are coming up October 1st & 2nd.
📅 Tryouts: October 1st & 2nd
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Lamar Gym
Interest Meetings:
🏀 Lamar Students — Wednesday at 2:15 PM in the cafeteria
🏀 South Central Students — Thursday at 11:30 AM
Important: Students must have a current sports physical dated after April 15th of the school year. No physical = No tryout.
For more information, contact Coach Adina Johnson at johnsona3@wcde.org.
Come out, work hard, and GO CHEROKEES!
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL!
Join us at Grandview Elementary School for an exciting night of football, food, and fun!
Tailgating begins at 4:45 PM
Theme: NEON DAY — Wear your brightest neon colors!
Hot Dog Food Truck on site!
Bring your family, bring your friends, and come light up the night!
Join us at Grandview Elementary School for an exciting night of football, food, and fun!
Tailgating begins at 4:45 PM
Theme: NEON DAY — Wear your brightest neon colors!
Hot Dog Food Truck on site!
Bring your family, bring your friends, and come light up the night!
🏀 Boys Basketball Tryouts & Interest Meetings! 🏀 Attention Lamar and South Central students! Boys Basketball tryouts are coming up on September 28th & 30th from 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Interest Meetings:
Lamar: Wednesday at 2:15 PM in the Cafeteria
South Central: Thursday at 11:30 AM
⚠️ IMPORTANT: All players must have a current sports physical dated after April 15th on file to try out. No physical = No tryout.
Got questions? Contact Coach Mossholder at mossholdern@wcde.org. Go Cherokees
Interest Meetings:
Lamar: Wednesday at 2:15 PM in the Cafeteria
South Central: Thursday at 11:30 AM
⚠️ IMPORTANT: All players must have a current sports physical dated after April 15th on file to try out. No physical = No tryout.
Got questions? Contact Coach Mossholder at mossholdern@wcde.org. Go Cherokees
Admission: Students $2 | Adults $6 | Family $12
HOMECOMING IS TOMORROW!
Get ready, Wildcats! Our South Central Homecoming is happening Tuesday, September 22nd!
Homecoming participants — be at school by 4:00 PM for pictures!
Homecoming starts at 5:00 PM
Lady Wildcats Volleyball vs. Fall Branch — 6:00 PM
Come out, celebrate, and PACK THE GYM to support our Wildcats!
Get ready, Wildcats! Our South Central Homecoming is happening Tuesday, September 22nd!
Homecoming participants — be at school by 4:00 PM for pictures!
Homecoming starts at 5:00 PM
Lady Wildcats Volleyball vs. Fall Branch — 6:00 PM
Come out, celebrate, and PACK THE GYM to support our Wildcats!
Please support Sophie Dearstone in her fight with a non-cancerous brain tumor. All of South Central is behind her. Any help would be appreciated.
Happy Friday, Wildcats!
Our weekly newsletter is here! Take a few minutes to check out all the important updates, upcoming events, reminders, and exciting things happening at South Central.
Thank you for staying connected and helping us make it a great week for our Wildcats!
https://washingtoncstn.edurooms.com/newsletters/south-central-elementary-school/newsletters/sces-9-21-26-9-25-26
Have a wonderful weekend, South Central Families!
Our weekly newsletter is here! Take a few minutes to check out all the important updates, upcoming events, reminders, and exciting things happening at South Central.
Thank you for staying connected and helping us make it a great week for our Wildcats!
https://washingtoncstn.edurooms.com/newsletters/south-central-elementary-school/newsletters/sces-9-21-26-9-25-26
Have a wonderful weekend, South Central Families!
Flu vaccination at school:
October 13th & October 14th
Look for your students consent forms going home.
