Cheatham County Central High School announced today that Matthew Bolton has been named a Commended Student in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).

According to NMSC, about 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2016 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2016 competition by taking the 2014 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).

“The young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” said a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”

For more information on the National Merit Scholarship Program, visit www.nationalmerit.org. 

To celebrate Homecoming, Sycamore High School conducted a "Sycamore Pride" art contest.

In cooperation with the Cheatham County Chamber of Commerce, the Cheatham County School District hosted Community Conversations this evening (Thursday, September 17) at Ashland City Church of Christ. The event is designed to generate ideas, share resources, and make connections with other community members to enhance employment and community involvement for young people with disabilities and, ultimately, strengthen the community.

The Cheatham County Board of Education recognized Employees of the Month from August at its board meeting on September 14, 2015.

Not Pictured: Kathleen Vogel (West Cheatham Elementary)