Friday, May 18 2012 9:47 PM EDT2012-05-19 01:47:09 GMT
HIXSON, TN. (WRCB) -- Why are Big Ridge Elementary fifth graders spending their last few weeks of class outside on the Greenway Farms? They're in search of ladybugs, in the largest ladybug populationMore >>
For almost 30 years, Ron Boston's Big Ridge fifth graders have been well prepared for advanced science classes all the way through college.
His latest group of student scientists, as he calls them, is researching ladybugs for Cornell University in New York. It's called the Lost Ladybug Project.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:00 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:00:33 GMT
MURRAY COUNTY, GA. (WRCB) -- More than a hundred fifth graders are now proud graduates of the DARE program in Murray County. DARE Officer Tammy West, along with Sheriff Howard Ensley congratulated studentsMore >>
More than a hundred fifth graders are now proud graduates of the DARE program in Murray County.More >>
Thursday, May 10 2012 7:40 AM EDT2012-05-10 11:40:55 GMT
CLEVELAND, TN (WRCB)- There were songs, a few laughs and plenty of tears. Teddy Bryson is calling it a career after helping build a successful program at Oak Grove Elementary. With a close-knit studentMore >>
Principal Teddy Bryson got a big send-off from Oak Grove Elementary in Bradley County, where he has led the school for 18 years.More >>
Monday, May 7 2012 3:05 PM EDT2012-05-07 19:05:43 GMT
Denia Reese (photo courtesy Times Free Press)
RINGGOLD, GA (WRCB) - The Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA) recently announced that Catoosa County Superitendent Denia Reese is the recipient of the GSSA President's Award. The GSSA President'sMore >>
Catoosa Co. Supt. Denia Reese wins a statewide President's Award from the Georgia School Superintendents Association.More >>
Wednesday, May 2 2012 6:50 PM EDT2012-05-02 22:50:48 GMT
Erin Hatley
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB)- Erin Hatley has a message for Hamilton County students: make good choices, and they will be rewarded. The reigning Miss Tennessee is visiting eight local schools this week and tellsMore >>
Miss Tennessee Erin Hatley is visiting eight Hamilton County schools this week, spreading a message of kindness and volunteerism.More >>
Wednesday, May 2 2012 6:25 PM EDT2012-05-02 22:25:51 GMT
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN (WRCB) - A mailing mistake has further complicated the controversial East Hamilton rezoning plan. Letters were sent to several hundred Hamilton County parents giving them a chanceMore >>
A mailing mistake has further complicated the controversial East Hamilton rezoning plan. More >>
Tuesday, May 1 2012 4:30 PM EDT2012-05-01 20:30:34 GMT
Helen Simoes, Minja Savic, Erika Zurauskaite and Filipe Goncalves
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB)- Several of the international students from Chattanooga's Hamilton Heights Christian Academy have announced their intentions to continue their educational and athletic pursuits at variousMore >>
Many of Hamilton Heights Christian Academy's international student-athletes have earned scholarships to continue their educational and athletic careers.More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 5:44 PM EDT2012-04-30 21:44:58 GMT
Glen Brown
ROSSVILLE, GA (WRCB)- Glen Brown is cleaning out his office at Rossville Middle School, and he won't have far to move. As he completes a one-year stint as principal of the middle school, Brown is preparingMore >>
Glen Brown has been named the new principal of Ridgeland High School in Walker County. Brown is currently principal at Rossville Middle School.More >>
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB)- Eyewitness News has learned that Tennessee Temple Academy, a K-12 school operated by Tennessee Temple University, will close its doors at the end of the current school year. The school, located on Highland Park Avenue, has been in operation for some sixty years. Officials notified parents and staff on Wednesday.
The school has struggled financially for the past several years, with enrollment dropping at a rapid rate. Some elementary grades reportedly had only a handful of students this year.
For many years, Tennessee Temple was a high school basketball powerhouse, but the sports program also suffered in recent years.
The K-12 closing is not expected to affect the university, according to school officials.
Here is a statement released Friday by the school:
Since 1951 Tennessee Temple Academy have been inspiring the youth of Chattanooga and surrounding area to pursue knowledge in a spiritually nurturing environment. Unfortunately, the Board of Directors at Tennessee Temple University have recently made the decision to close the Academy and cease operations by the end of this school year in May.
Current students will still be required to fulfill their academic responsibilities to remain in good standing and receive full credit for their enrollment. We will be offering dual enrollment and online classes for High School Juniors and for any other information we would like to direct you to our office at (423) 493-4337.
