The McKenzie Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is hosting their annual Fall Festival Fundraiser on Saturday, October 28 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at McKenzie Elementary School. There is no entry fee and this event is open to the public. There is a Silent Auction full of themed baskets and local business certificates and goodies, a Cake Walk, a Costume Contest and prizes for grades Pre-K-4th, food, sweet treats and games. They will also be crowning the 2023 Fall Festival King and Queen. more

HUNTINGDON (October 18) — During Wednesday’s Huntingdon Board of Education meeting, four teachers were granted tenure at the recommendation of Director Dr. Jonathan Kee. The four individuals, Leeah Bergman (HMS Math), Ryan Vincent (HMS History), Lesley White (HMS ELA) and Candice Wilson (HPS Pre-K), meet the requirements from Tennessee’s Department of Education. more

Niche.com has again ranked McKenzie High School among one of the best in Tennessee. The local school ranks 33 among 369 Tennessee’s public high schools and first in Carroll County. more

McKENZIE — Bethel University has announced the schedule of events for its 2023 Homecoming Celebration, “Continue the Tradition,” held October 16-22. more

Six past members of McKenzie High School football homecoming royalties from 1948-64 were presented during the 2023 MHS Homecoming parade. The ladies enjoyed a gathering prior to the parade hosted by the McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) and McKenzie City Florist and More, which included refreshments and time for reminiscing about their days at McKenzie High. more

ATWOOD (October 5) — Members of the West Carroll Special School District Board of Education moved through its monthly meeting by reaffirming its COVID policy and announcing the school now has two Student Resource Officers (SROs) in addition to the school’s Student Safety Officers. more

McKENZIE (OCTOBER 4) — It was a fun day for students at McKenzie Elementary School as students were encouraged to walk to school on Wednesday, October 4 as an annual event. more

McKENZIE (October 6) — Belle O’Brien is the 2023 MHS Football Homecoming Queen. She was crowned during pre-game ceremonies at Rebel Stadium on October 6. The candidates all entered the stadium in a convertible driven by Steven Berryman. more

Susan Dyer, a teacher at McKenzie High School in Carroll County, took part in the “Humanity of Leadership” program on Sept. 27 as part of the WestStar Leadership Program’s WestTeach Program. Participants in the WestTeach Program are K-12 teachers who are nominated by their principal who aspire to remain in the classroom but want to be a leader in their school and community. more

Six McKenzie teachers were honored Tuesday, October 3 for their mastery in teaching. more

McKENZIE (October 3) — School building upgrades and school safety were some of the main topics on the agenda of the McKenzie Special School District Board of Education on October 3. more

On September 2, the members of the McKenzie High School Class of 1960 met for their sixty-third reunion. more

The McKenzie High School Alumni Association (MHSAA) has spotlighted alumni at recent local events. One of the goals of the organization is to salute MHS graduates in various ways, with more activities being planned. more

HUNTINGDON (September 30) — Twenty marching bands competed at Paul Ward Stadium in the Huntingdon Marching Invitational. more

McKENZIE — McKenzie High School is celebrating Homecoming 2023 this week. Friday includes a parade, a community pep rally, introduction of the Homecoming Court and the coronation of the queen, plus the Homecoming game featuring the McKenzie Rebels and the Houston County Fighting Irish. more

McKENZIE — The new 33,710 square-foot facility, multi-purpose sports practice facility is nearing completion. more

McKENZIE — Students of McKenzie Middle School hosted the See You At The Pole, a religious gathering filled with religious devotions, prayers, and sacred music. more

McKENZIE — Bethel University held a blood drive on the McKenzie campus and exceeded its goal in blood donations. more

HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon Marching Band is hosting its annual marching invitational at Paul Ward Stadium on the campus of Huntingdon High School. more

McKenzie School Board Agenda for October 3 at 5:30 p.m. McKenzie Elementary School Library. more