WORK OF ART: The Limestone County Schools Visual Art Show is open through Friday at The LaunchBox at Athens State University. Be sure to stop by and check out these incredible pieces made by our talented students.
Our Advanced Agriculture program at the Limestone County Career Technical Center is helping the Athens-Limestone Beautification Board get our downtown ready for spring and summer. They’ve spent the last several days prepping the pots downtown with self waterers, top soil, and fresh flowers.
Our Limestone County Student Senate group traveled to Montgomery Tuesday as part of the Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce Montgomery Drive-In.
The group met with Representatives Danny Crawford, Andy Whitt, Parker Moore, Philip Rigsby, Senator Arthur Orr, and Senator Larry Stutts, along with several other government agency leaders. In addition, students also toured the State Capital.
KICKS FOR KIDS: What an amazing day for our students at Tanner Elementary School!
Every student received a FREE pair of sneakers and 5 pairs of socks, courtesy of Listerhill's Kicks for Kids Shoe Drop!
Listerhill Foundation hopes that one new pair of shoes can provide many benefits such as increased self-esteem, physical activity, attendance, positive behavior, classroom engagement, and more.
This special program celebrates students and encourages success. Listerhill partners with the California-based organization, Shoes That Fit, who has provided over 2 million pairs of shoes to children across the US since 1992.
We are so incredibly grateful to Listerhill Credit Union and Listerhill Foundation for this wonderful opportunity for our students!
ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES: Seniors from across the district had the chance to engage with local business and industry leaders Wednesday as part of the Blaze Your Own Path Career Fair Expo at Ingalls Harbor in Decatur. While there, they were enlightened about the jobs and opportunities that await them after high school.
Due to the threat of extremely high winds and the risk of severe weather, all after school activities are canceled for Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
WEATHER ALERT: Limestone County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay Thursday, February 20, 2025. Please remember to return all school-issued devices and chargers. With these extremely cold temperatures we also want to remind our bus riders to bundle up while waiting at the bus stop.
Due to the threat of winter weather, Wednesday, February 19, will be an e-Learning day for Limestone County Schools. No in-person classes will be held. School-issued devices were sent home with students this afternoon, along with instructions from your student’s teachers. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and will inform you of any updates regarding activities on Thursday. Stay safe and warm!
REMINDER: Limestone County Schools will be closed Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents' Day.
Our 11th grade students across the district traveled to Calhoun this week to meet John Baylor from OnToCollege, a platform used by our students for ACT prep. Meeting Baylor allowed our students the opportunity to gain expert insights into the ACT process, including rest prep strategies, application tips, and time management skills ahead of the upcoming ACT in March.
LIFE SKILLS 101: Seniors at Ardmore High School may still be months away from graduation, but on Monday they spent the morning preparing for life after high school.
As part of Senior Professional Day at the school, the group participated in round-table sessions with teachers and members of the community. Sessions included mock interviews, vehicle maintenance, basic first aid, tie tying, self-defense, finance 101, and traffic stop 101.
Limestone County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Several of our buses experienced minor issues this morning and single-digit temperatures are expected overnight. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this time. Stay safe and warm!
Limestone County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay Tuesday, January 21, 2025. All 240 day employees should report at normal time. With these extremely cold temperatures, we want to remind our bus riders to bundle up while waiting at the bus stop. Dress in layers and wear hats, gloves, and scarves.
UNIFIED: It was a cold start to the school day Friday morning, but inside the gym at Ardmore High School , nearly two dozen students were about to warm the hearts of many.
With their Tiger jerseys on, music blaring, and ready for tip-off, students in Kaitlin Sparkman’s special education class rallied around their coach for one final pep-talk before game time.
“Let’s go!,” one student shouted.
Then, the buzzer sounded, and it was time for Sparkman’s Unified basketball team to hit the court for a friendly game of basketball against their peers from Hazel Green.
The best part? Both inclusive basketball teams consisted of students with special needs or disabilities.
This is the first year for Ardmore’s team, which was started by Sparkman.
“I want them to feel they can do anything they set their mind to,” Sparkman said. “It’s important to do this for them so that they feel included in the community. Just because they have a disability does not mean they have limitations of what they can do.”
When the final seconds ticked off the clock, it didn’t matter what the score on the scoreboard was. The smile on the faces of all the athletes said it all.
They were all winners.
Welcome Back! We hope everyone enjoyed their time in the snow this weekend. Because of improved conditions, Limestone County Schools will operate as normal Monday, January 13, 2025.
Due to the threat of winter weather, Limestone County Schools will be closed Friday, January 10, 2025. All extracurricular activities scheduled for the weekend are suspended as well. While school-issued devices are being sent home with students this afternoon, these will only be used if e-learning is necessary for early next week. We will continue to monitor weather conditions throughout the weekend and will make another announcement Sunday evening if needed.
ENGAGE. ENLIGHTEN. EMPOWER: We welcomed nearly 1,200 employees to Elkmont High School Monday morning as part of our annual county-wide meeting. It was an honor to have Kim Bearden join us to help kick-off 2025 and the second half of the school year!
Congratulations to all of our Miss Merry Christmas attendants!
Emily Francis Zirbel- Ardmore High School
Alyssa Gilliam- Clements High School
Whitley Talbert- East Limestone High School
Jessa Usery- Elkmont High School
Kali Adams- Tanner High School
JuliAnn Kylle- West Limestone High School
Alivia Davis- Limestone County Career Technical Center
CELEBRATE: Monday was a day of celebration across the district as we honored our exceptional educators and support personnel who have made an impact on the lives of students.
This year, we are pleased to announce Brooke Holland, of Tanner Elementary School, as our Elementary Teacher of the Year, and Glennis Black, of the Limestone County Career Technical Center, as our Secondary Teacher of the Year.
Reagan Clem of Tanner Elementary School is our Educational Support Person of the Year.
We are proud to celebrate these outstanding educators and are grateful for all they do to support and encourage the growth and development of our students.
Congratulations once again to all of our winners!
Several students in the Teaching and Training program at Limestone County Career Tech visited our Early Learning Academy this morning to lead several fun, hands-on activities.
Earlier this fall, Limestone County Schools implemented the Early Learning Academy, an employee childcare program. It's located on the campus of Piney Chapel. The goal is not only to provide affordable childcare for our employees, but to help with recruitment and retention efforts as well.
