Moore County fundraisers put support to work
From Saturday at Woodards to fall flowers and Book Buddy Lanyards, local families have several ways to pitch in.
MCHS places No. 2 locally in U.S. News rankings
Moore County High School runner-up in the Tullahoma metro area and No. 199 in Tennessee in the 2026-27 rankings.
MCHS seniors can apply early for TN Direct Admissions
Students who complete the TN Promise application by Aug. 17 could receive offers, financial aid estimates in September.
The Big Yellow Pause
Moore County Schools carries 478 bus riders across 12 routes as students and motorists prepare for the first morning pickup.
Moore County begins purchase of new school bus
School leaders name Hatfield to legislative network, update governance while keeping meals at same price.
Moore County launches Pre-K enrollment push
Families may qualify for free Voluntary Pre-K even if they believe their income is too high. Here is what parents need to know.
School board to review public-comment rights
Meeting also includes meal prices, the school board attorney, personnel updates, and the district’s annual agenda.
Gray earns UT Distinguished Tennessean Scholarship
Moore County student-athlete earned one of UT’s county-level scholarships for incoming Volunteers.
2026 MCHS Graduation Program
Be sure to grab a copy of the 2026 Moore County High School Graduation Program at tonight’s ceremony.
MCHS Class of 2026 Scholarships Awards
Seniors took their turn in the spotlight Thursday as the Class of 2026 was celebrated during Senior Awards Night.
School fund balance takes $56,000 hit
Account dropped after a tax error, while school board members also reviewed staffing changes and OK’d a support position.
SCHRA Head Start now taking applications
Moore County families can now enroll eligible children ages 3 to 5 in the Head Start program for the 2026-27 school year.
2025-26 T2 Honor Rolls
Moore County High School has released the second trimester honor rolls for A and A-B students.
Why we Read Across America this week
What began as a one-day national read-in in 1998 – anchored to March 2 – has grown into a celebrated tradition.
Tractor Day returns to MCHS
As part of National FFA Week, Tractor Day is a rural tradition that celebrates agricultural heritage, student leadership, and community pride.
Moore County ACT results surge in 2025
Moore County posted one of the largest ACT gains in Tennessee this year, with the share of students meeting the college-readiness benchmark jumping to 50%.
School board renews Director’s contract
Chad Moorehead’s contract and a statewide TSSAA award took center stage as the Moore County School Board wrapped up its final meeting of the year.
2025-26 T1 Honor Rolls
Moore County Schools have released the first-trimester honor rolls for A and A-B students.
Moore County Schools ace compliance review
The annual report is a required review to certify adherence to a broad range of policies and ensure continued state and federal funding.
School Board OKs policy, calendar, budget measures
A significant portion of the meeting focused on the ’26-27 instructional calendar, circulated in two surveys – one to staff, another to the public.
School Board mulls policy changes
District enrollment stands at 922 students – 397 at the high school and 525 at the elementary school – an increase of about 65 from last year.
Transformation of a generation of schoolchildren
Welcome back, students! From chalkboards to Chromebooks, social notes to social media – school looks a lot different than it did in the year 2000.
Dusty Dickey: Jack of all trades
Dusty Dickey wears many hats with heart and hometown pride. He’s also spent decades educating, entertaining, and elevating his small-town roots.
Heart of the matter
Ryan Vaughn was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy at age 13. Three years later, his heart transplant surgery is bringing our tight-knit community even closer.
Band trading tradition for raw expression
Although there’s nothing wrong with a traditional marching band, the goal is to experience the powerful effect music can have on a crowd.
Schools’ window film under scrutiny
The district installed a two-layer film to achieve a thickness of 33 mil. However, many windows show defects, prompting the contractor to return under warranty.
School lunch prices increase for ’25-26
With rising food and labor costs outpacing current meal prices, Moore County Schools will raise prices for student and staff meals for the first time in eight years.
Sales tax holiday set: July 25-27
The three-day event begins at 12:01 a.m. July 25 and ends at 11:59 p.m. July 27, offering savings both in stores and online for personal purchases.
School board approves revised budget
The proposed budget is essentially the same as what the board OK’d in May, except for a few tweaks – pulling out planned purchases for textbooks and a new school bus.
Hammond earns elite UT scholarship
Moore County’s Distinguished Tennessean recipient is Tripp Hammond, who also is one of the Observer‘s student journalists.
Council OKs budget cut, keeps teacher raises
The Metro Council approved the first reading of the 2025-26 budget, carving out $200K from the school budget and agreeing on a $1.7412 tax levy.
Hargett honors MCHS for voter registration
Moore County High School is one of 41 schools statewide to receive the Gold Award: MCHS earned the Silver Award in 2021 and ’23.
School budget includes teacher pay hike
The new scale aligns teacher salaries with the state-mandated minimum of $50,000 a year ahead of the required 2026-27 deadline.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers do almost everything: educate, babysit, console – you name it. They even take time to answer random questions.
BOE: Personnel moves, fencing top topics
Five school system instructors – three retirements and two resignations – will not return for the 2025-26 school year.
Band Fundraiser set for April 26
Every donation helps fund instruments, uniforms, and opportunities that build skills and memories that shape our students’ lives.
MCHS’s Deal, Liles attend SCOPE
Deacon Liles and Jenalee Deal attended SCOPE, which is designed to engage students in finding solutions to pressing educational issues.
Moorehead candidate for scholars program
Trae Moorehead’s inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is among the highest honors bestowed upon high school seniors.
MC schools receive ‘B’ from state
Tennessee Department of Education’s annual report card for school districts show Moore County earned an overall “B” grade.
MCHS Drama Club takes center stage
Thanks to Sara Dennis, the Drama Club has been revived, allowing students to pursue their passion for the theater and face new beginnings.
MCHS surpasses Thanksgiving basket goal
Student Council on Friday handed out Thanksgiving bags to area families as the culmination of its annual Thanksgiving drive.
School Board OK’s boilerplate agenda items
On Monday, the Moore County Board of Education was a model of efficiency, wrapping up its November meeting in less than 13 minutes.
Moore County High School Honor Roll
Moore County High School has released the 2024-25 First Trimester A and A-B Honor Rolls.
