​Cheatham County Central High School has been selected as a partner school for the new statewide Advise TN college advising program, coordinated by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
CCCHS is one of 30 high schools across the state who will receive an Advise TN college advisor who will work full time to ensure that all students have the information and support needed to access college opportunities.
“The Advise TN partner schools are a diverse and exciting group of high schools,” said Mike Krause, Executive Director of THEC. “What each school brings to the Advise TN program is a strong commitment to partnership and a relentless dedication to helping students access higher education opportunities.”
Over 100 schools participated in the Advise TN application process, which included a proposal, letters of support from the community and a team meeting between key CCCHS staff members and the THEC.
“We are excited to have been selected as one of the Advise TN partner schools,” said CCCHS Principal Steve Wenning. “This new position will be very beneficial to our students as they navigate the transition from high school to college.”
The Advise TN college advisor will work closely with CCCHS counselors Beth Campbell and Brandi Lunsford to provide services to students and build upon work already being done at the school.
The college advisor will officially join the CCCHS team in October after having completed rigorous training on best practices in financial aid, college and career advising and mentoring.
Advise TN will serve approximately 14,000 junior and senior students statewide during the 2016-2017 school year with individual college advising, career exploration activities and support in applying for financial aid and scholarships.

The Sycamore High School baseball team will host its 15th annual Steak Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday, Nov. 5.
The popular event will feature guest speaker Woody Hunt, the head baseball coach at Cumberland University. Hunt has devoted 39 years to Cumberland's baseball program, with 36 years as head coach. His head coaching record is 1,503-665-5. He has the most wins of any active coach in NAIA, and he is one of six coaches to ever record 1,000 victories in NAIA.
The Cumberland baseball team has appeared in 12 NAIA World Series, including six in the last 12 seasons, claiming national championships in 2004, 2010 and 2014 as well as runner-up finishes in 1995 and 2006. Hunt's son, Ryan Hunt, is the head baseball coach at Volunteer State Community College, which currently has three former War Eagle Baseball players on his team. Festivities will begin at 5 p.m. In addition to the steak dinner and Hunt’s speech at 5:45 p.m., there will be a live and silent auction. Tickets can be purchased in advance. However, tickets can be purchased at the door, too.
If you would like to purchase a ticket, see a Sycamore baseball player or e-mail War Eagles coach Daniel Smiley at dsmiley3319@yahoo.com.

           This year, The Cheatham County School District was given an unprecedented opportunity to facilitate a massive multi-day professional development undertaking.  This opportunity was unique in that it afforded the district an opportunity to utilize previously scheduled instructional days of May 23rd to May 25th.  Unlike previous years, employees from all across the district were able to get together, collaborate, and learn from one another.  In addition, the district was able to draw upon the strengths, skills, and expertise of our own staff members.  The video below is an exhibition of how the in-service transpired over the course of three days.            

CMS "rocks" the test was one of several different themes of test preparation at Cheatham Middle School.  Every year, Cheatham Middle School celebrates academics and test preparation much in the same way that they do for sporting events.  On Friday, April 22nd, Cheatham Middle School held an academic pep rally, and a hallway decorative contest.  The events were designed to raise enthusiasm and student awareness regarding the significance of the state assessments.  "It's a great way to build excitement for learning, and more importantly showcasing what you've learned," said Dean of Students David Hooper.  Cheatham Middle School students from all grade levels took to the hallways to demonstrate their excitement.  It was apparent for any student walking around CMS that the entire atmosphere of the building was geared towards the test.  The pictures below are an exhibition of how CMS students built up enthusiasm around this year's assessment.