CHEATHAM ACHIEVES A news service of the Cheatham County School District

School Board recognizes Employees of the Month

4/1/2021

Congrats to our Employees of the Month!

• Ashland City Elementary STEM Academy: Melissa Underwood, Nurse
• East Cheatham Elementary School: Diane Paterson, Assistant
• Kingston Springs Elementary School: Janessa Grimm, Speech Language Pathologist
• Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School: Wendie Brown, Front Office Secretary
• Pleasant View Elementary School: Margie Christoffer, Computer Lab Assistant
• West Cheatham Elementary School: Laura Webb, Teacher
• Cheatham Middle School: Davis Holland, Teacher
• Harpeth Middle School: Kirstie Whitaker, Counselor
• Sycamore Middle School: Amanda Standley, Assistant
• Cheatham County Central High School: Kim Evans, Guidance Secretary
• Harpeth High School: Kyla Arrington, Teacher
• Sycamore High School: Amy Baker, Teacher
• Riverside Academy: Ty Owen, Assistant
• Daycare/Pre-K: Cynthia Marvel, Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School Pre-K Teacher
• Finance: Teri Hudson, Payroll Associate
• Nutrition: Karen Schmitt, Cheatham County Central High School Manager
• Transportation: Barbara Moore, Bus Aide

The Cheatham County School Board recognized the employees at its April 1 meeting.

The employees received a $25 Walmart gift card that is sponsored by A.O. Smith through the Cheatham County Chamber of Commerce. We thank them for their continued support of the Cheatham County School District.

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School Board recognizes Employees of the Month

3/4/2021

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Congrats to our Employees of the Month!

• Ashland City Elementary STEM Academy: Misty Mayo, Bookkeeper
• East Cheatham Elementary School: Paula Wilson, Teacher
• Kingston Springs Elementary School: Amy Brown, Teacher
• Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School: Tammy Stewart, RTI Teacher
• Pleasant View Elementary School: Crystal Staggs, Teacher
• West Cheatham Elementary School: Pam Brown, Attendance Secretary
• Cheatham Middle School: Olivia McKown, Teacher
• Harpeth Middle School: Julia Jones, Teacher
• Sycamore Middle School: Kyle Quillen, Teacher
• Cheatham County Central High School: Amber Dunn, Front Desk Secretary
• Harpeth High School: Taylor Hummell, Teacher
• Sycamore High School: Maggie Fields, School Counselor
• Riverside Academy: David Jones, Teacher
• Daycare/Pre-K: Becky Allgood, PVES Infant Teacher
• Nutrition: Joy King, SHS Cook
• Technology: Josh Stuart, Lead Computer Technician
• Transportation: Mary Ford, Bus Assistant

The Cheatham County School Board recognized the employees at its March 4 meeting.

The employees received a $25 Walmart gift card that is sponsored by A.O. Smith through the Cheatham County Chamber of Commerce. We thank them for their continued support of the Cheatham County School District.

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Wrestlers qualify for state tournament

2/13/2021

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The region tournament was held at Fairview this weekend resulting in 19 Cheatham County wrestlers qualifying for the state tournament next week.

• The following wrestlers are region champions:
Taylor Turner, Harpeth High School, 106 pounds
Dylan Davenport, Sycamore High School, 126 pounds
Logan Heckert, Sycamore High School, 132 pounds
Luke London, Sycamore High School, 138 pounds
Daniel White, Cheatham County Central High School, 152 pounds
Cooper Edwards, Harpeth High School, 170 pounds

• 2nd place medals include:
Payton Boyde, Harpeth High School, 120 pounds
Mark Helser, Sycamore High School, 145 pounds
Landon Morris, Cheatham County Central High School, 195 pounds
Evan Dixon, Sycamore High School, 220 pounds
Ariel Rojas-Avila, Sycamore High School, 285 pounds

• 3rd place medals include:
Trey Moreland, Sycamore High School, 106 pounds
Dakota Delang, Harpeth High School, 132 pounds
Tell Magness, Harpeth High School, 145 pounds
Dalen Kimble, Sycamore High School, 152 pounds
AJ Rigby, Harpeth High School, 182 pounds

• 4th place medals include:
Owen Carney, Cheatham County Central High School, 126 pounds
Adan Alvarez, Cheatham County Central High School, 132 pounds
Spencer Hendrix, Cheatham County Central High School, 145 pounds
Rolen Prater, Cheatham County Central High School, 285 pounds

Other highlights from the region tournament: Sycamore won second place for the overall tournament team and Harpeth placed fourth and Harpeth’s Cooper Edwards’ 170-pound match against White House Heritage won best match.

On the girls side, Amanda Thomason of Cheatham County Central High School finished first in her weight class (112 pounds) and also qualified for the state tournament.

Good luck next week at the state tournament in Chattanooga!

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School Board recognizes Employees of the Month

2/4/2021

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Congrats to our Employees of the Month!

• Ashland City Elementary STEM Academy: Shannon Martin, Attendance Clerk/ Registrar
• East Cheatham Elementary School: Stephanie Gottschalk, Teacher
• Kingston Springs Elementary School: Brooke Daugherty, Teacher
• Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School: Casey Ealy, Nurse
• Pleasant View Elementary School: Melanie Miles, Teacher
• West Cheatham Elementary School: Rhonda Baker, Special Education Assistant
• Cheatham Middle School: Shawna Lyle, Teacher Assistant
• Harpeth Middle School: Christopher Vaughn, Band Instructor
• Sycamore Middle School: Heather Baker, Teacher
• Cheatham County Central High School: Kelsey Hollis, Teacher
• Harpeth High School: Alicia Brown, Special Education Assistant
• Sycamore High School: Matt Carrigan, Teacher
• Riverside Academy: Tony Lazenby, Teacher
• Daycare/Pre-K: Tammy Turnington, ACESA Pre-K Assistant
• Finance: Ida Miller, Federal Bookkeeper and Accounts Payable
• Nutrition: Mary Craver, PEFAM Cook
• Transportation: Tammy Turnington, Bus Assistant

The Cheatham County School Board recognized the employees at its Feb. 4 meeting.

The employees received a $25 Walmart gift card that is sponsored by A.O. Smith through the Cheatham County Chamber of Commerce. We thank them for their continued support of the Cheatham County School District.

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SHS students place in regional TSA competition

2/1/2021

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Sycamore High School had a strong showing at the Technology Student Association (TSA) regional competition, which was held virtually on Friday, Jan. 30.

• Biotechnology Design
Third place: Keegan Bilodeau
Third place: Mary Davis

• Board Game Design
Second place: Jackson Earle

• Data Science and Analytics
First place: Soren Boles

• Debating Technological Issues
Second place: Cameron Johnson
Second place: Conner Vick

• Digital Video Production
First place: Chole Drebenstedt
First place: Savannah Williams

• Essays on Technology
Second place: Conner Vick

• Forensic Science
Second place: Micah Webb team
Second place: Elijah Fielder team
Third place: Daniel Davis team
Third place: Sam Davis team

• Technology Bowl
Second place: Soren Boles
Second place: Jackson Earle

• Technology Problem Solving
First place: Cameron Johnson team
First place: Conner Vick team
Second place: Soren Boles team
Second place: Jackson Earle team

These students will participate in the upcoming state TSA competition, which will also be held virtually. Teachers John Staggs and Levi Cooper are the sponsors of the SHS TSA.

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School Board recognizes Employees of the Month

12/3/2020

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Congrats to our Employees of the Month!

• Ashland City Elementary STEM Academy: Janine Belote, Teacher
• East Cheatham Elementary School: Melissa Jones, Teacher
• Kingston Springs Elementary School: Anna Vandervoort, Teacher
• Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School: Tammy Stewart, RTI Teacher
• Pleasant View Elementary School: Jessica Ledbetter, Teacher
• West Cheatham Elementary School: Kaye Hunter, Teacher
• Cheatham Middle School: Jena Toole, Nurse
• Harpeth Middle School: Rebecca Katras, Assistant
• Sycamore Middle School: Lindsey Givens, Nurse
• Cheatham County Central High School: Tammy Krantz, Attendance Clerk
• Harpeth High School: Kelly Fields, Teacher
• Sycamore High School: Kim Crosby, Attendance Clerk
• Riverside Academy: Alayna Duffel, Teacher
• Daycare: Wanda Givens, Harpeth Middle School Employee Site Director
• Technology: Nicole Crowder, Administrative Assistant
• Nutrition: Deb Dison, Pleasant View Elementary School Cook
• Transportation: LaDonna Prentice, Bus Driver

The Cheatham County School Board recognized the employees at its Dec. 3 meeting.

The employees received a $25 Walmart gift card that is sponsored by A.O. Smith through the Cheatham County Chamber of Commerce. We thank them for their continued support of the Cheatham County School District.

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School Board recognizes Employees of the Month

11/6/2020

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Congrats to our Employees of the Month!

• Ashland City Elementary STEM Academy: Tammy Retchless, RTI Interventionist
• East Cheatham Elementary School: Annalisa Lewis, Teacher
• Kingston Springs Elementary School: Tammy Baker, Computer Teacher
• Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School: Alicia Wolfe, Computer Teacher
• Pleasant View Elementary School: Abby Hager, Teacher
• West Cheatham Elementary School: August Malouf, Speech Language Pathologist
• Cheatham Middle School: Susie Kephart, Dean of Students
• Harpeth Middle School: Katie Pacifici, Front Desk Manager
• Sycamore Middle School: Kelly Chitty, Speech Language Pathologist
• Cheatham County Central High School: Kathryn Van Mater, Teacher
• Harpeth High School: Andrea Holley, Counselor
• Sycamore High School: Becky Jackman, Librarian/Media Specialist
• Riverside Academy: Shannon Roberts, Attendance Secretary
• Daycare: Sue Mullican, CMS Cheatham Achievers Site Director and Christy Davis, SMS Cheatham Achievers Site Director
• Finance: Angela Patterson, Finance & Operations Specialist
• Nutrition: Nikki Myatt, ACESA Cook
• Transportation: Darlene Huff, Bus Driver

The Cheatham County School Board recognized the employees at its Nov. 5 meeting.

The employees received a $25 Walmart gift card that is sponsored by A.O. Smith through the Cheatham County Chamber of Commerce.

We thank them for their continued support of the Cheatham County School District.