Important Reminders:

• EOC Testing starts tomorrow. We will not have third period Tuesday through Friday.

Countdowns (not including today):

• 13.5 school days until Winter Break

In the event that you have to miss school, email attendance notes to the attendance office or turn them in at the main office before school, between classes, or during lunch.

• Mr. Pugh's Birthday
• National Special Education Day
• CASE Benchmark 2 Algebra IA Window Opens
• ACT Workkeys Testing - NJROTC Building
• 7:45 AM - FT: Culinary Arts to Career Quest @ ETSU
• 9:10 AM - Lees-McRae College Admission Interviews
• 11:25 AM - Lees-McRae College Representative in Uppercommons
• 3:00 PM - Fish Leadership Meeting, F4, Contact: Mrs. Murray
• 7:00 PM - Fr. BB @ EHS

• Mr. Good's Birthday
• EOC Testing: English 9 & 10
• 2:45 PM - NJROTC Leadership Meeting, NJROTC Building, Contacts: Warrant Selhorst and Chief Frank
• 3:00 PM - Crockett Clash Club Meeting, F-1, Contact: Mrs. Barrett
• 3:00 PM - Creative Writing Club Meeting, N-7, Contact: Mr. Earnhardt
• 3:00 PM - FAFSA Night, Library, Contact: Ms. McCorkle (Ends at 8:00 PM)
• 4:00 PM - Basketball @ SHHS

• Coach Hopson's Birthday
• EOC Testing: English 9 & 10
• 7:15 AM - Beta Club Meeting, F-3, Contact: Mr. Harris
• 7:15 AM - FCA Meeting, Weightroom, Contact: Coach Chandley
• 2:45 PM - Myth & Legends Club Meeting, N-6, Contact: Ms. Cummings
• 3:00 PM - Chess Club Meeting, F-5, Contact: Mrs. Phebus

• EOC Testing: English 9 & 10
• 2:45 PM - FCCLA Officer's Meeting, E-5, Contact: Ms. Gourley
• 2:45 PM - NJROTC Drill Meeting, ROTC Building, Contact: Warrant Selhorst & Chief Frank
• 3:00 PM - Talent Show Auditions, N-4, Contact: Mrs. Molloy
• 6:00 PM - Fr. Boys' BB: Home vs. SEHS & Unicoi
• 6:30 PM - Wrestling: @ MWHS

• EOC Testing: Biology
• 7:15 AM - First Priority Club Meeting, F-4, Contact: Mrs. Murray
• 8:00 AM - Field Trip: Welding to NESCC for Welding Certification Testing
• 9:00 AM - Field Trip: Madrigals to Retired Teachers' Luncheon
• 4:00 PM - Basketball: Home vs. Boone

• NJROTC to Area 8 Drill Competition
• Wrestling to Border Duels

• No Events on School Calendar

• EOC Testing: Algebra I, II; Geometry
• 3:00 PM - Fish Leadership Meeting, F-4, Contact: Mrs. Murray
• 6:00 PM - Fr. Boys' BB: @ THS

1st Period: 7:45-9:20

2nd Period: 9:25-11:00

4th Period: 11:05-1:00

• 1st Lunch: 11:05-11:30
• 2nd Lunch: 11:35-12:00
• 3rd Lunch: 12:05-12:30
• 4th Lunch: 12:35-1:00

Go Fund Me link is live for Holiday Assistance: https://gofund.me/36ee5162

Angel Tree is located in the main office- any faculty, staff, community member, or parent may adopt a Pioneer!

We are now accepting applications for the upcoming Miss DCHS pageant! Applications are due next Friday, December 13!

Pick up one from either Mrs. Davenport (chorus room) or Mrs. Bradley (Gpod, Student Services) today!

Civinettes will participate in Secret Santa at the December meeting on Decemeber 10th.

Dear Pioneers,

Thank you so much for your participation and support of the 2024 Karaoke Contest. You all make it fun! Karaoke is a long standing school tradition that helps us provide for many students/families in need at the Holidays. You all are kind and generous. Our DJ comments every year about how impressed he is with our school spirit. We are proud to be Pioneers!

The Student Services Department

Tuesday, December 3rd (Tomorrow) is senior FAFSA parent night. The library will be open from 3PM to 8PM with professionals who can assist families with completing the FAFSA. Senior students should have received an email with required documents for completing the FAFSA (i.e. tax return documents, FSA ID, social security number). Here is a link to the Federal Student Aid website that contains more information regarding the FAFSA and requirements.

Questions? Please email your school counselor (emails at the bottom of the newsletter).

On Monday, December 2nd, the admissions representative from Lees-McRae College will be visiting Crockett during 2nd and 3rd periods by appointment to interview students and offer same-day admission decisions.

If you are interested in meeting with her and did not already receive an email about a meeting, see your school counselor to make an appointment.

The representative will also have a table in the upper commons during all four lunches for all students to visit and get more information about Lees-McRae.

Lees-McRae is located in Banner Elk, NC. For more information, click this link.

Applications are opening soon for current 11th and 12th grade students to apply to join the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) Student Engagement Council. TDOE Engagement councils provide the with input, feedback, and recommendations on the implementation of strategic initiatives and programs. The councils have no legislative, administrative, or programmatic authority.

The Student Engagement Council meets virtually once a month to collaborate with the department to move our state and its students forward. Students will serve for a five-month term from January 2025 to May 2025. The first meeting will be held on January 30, 2025. All subsequent meetings will take place from 3:30-4:30 p.m. CT on the Thursdays of the second full week each month.

Current 11th-grade and 12th-grade students who are passionate about K-12 education in Tennessee are encouraged to apply.

Click here to access the application beginning November 18, 2024. Applications will close at 5:00 p.m. CT on December 20, 2024. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Click this link to complete the form.

Order Graduation Supplies:

MUST have a Cap, Gown, Tassel and Diploma Cover to participate in the Graduation Ceremony

--> Cap & Gown order must be placed by November 30, 2024 to avoid hefty late charges

--> Order online at https://scherffjones.com

--> Have Questions?

--> --> Email: scoffice@herffjones.com

--> --> Phone: 864-244-0110

--> Watch the video below for detailed instructions on how to order

--> Herff Jones representative will be on campus Thursday, September 5th during all four lunches to answer questions or to take cash/check orders

Students can get homework help by giving the hotline a call at 615-298-6636. The program is available from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday – Thursday evenings.

Parents can also go to the Homework Hotline website to schedule days and times they’re available. To learn more about the program, click here.

It's time to celebrate our region's teachers once again! Nominate a teacher who goes above and beyond on WJHL.com for the weekly honor: https://www.wjhl.com/.../enter-your-teacher-for-educator.../

For centuries, mystical creatures of all description were gathered to a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary is one of the last strongholds of true magic. Enchanting? Absolutely. Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite . . .

Kendra and her brother, Seth, have no idea their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven. Inside the gated woods, ancient laws keep order among greedy trolls, mischievous satyrs, plotting witches, spiteful imps, and jealous fairies. However, when the rules get broken, powerful forces of evil are unleashed, forcing Kendra and Seth to face the greatest challenge of their lives, to save their family, Fablehaven, and perhaps even the world.

Happy signing day for Awna Kuykendall!! We are so proud of you and cannot wait to see the great things in store for you! Limestone University is gaining an amazing person to their team. We love you!!

Crockett Senior Kortney Shaffer signed a scholarship to play soccer with the Milligan University. Congrats, Kortney!

Karly Honeycutt represented DCHS as an All-American Cheerleader in Disney World. She performed on Main Street in Magic Kingdom at the Varsity Spirit Spectacular Parade.

Members of the DCHS NJROTC team assisted in the Homecoming ceremony at GVES.

Congratulations, cadets! Go Pioneers!

Civinettes volunteered their time over Thanksgiving break at two events in downtown Jonesborough this past week. Christmas Tree Lighting and Whoville were two local community events where Civs handed out programs, helped young children decorate Christmas cookies, and assist in lighting candles for the Christmas Tree Lighting!

The most important job was helping the Grinch stay in line with all the boys and girls! Thank you Civs for your dedication to our community! You do an amazing job at both events!

Since it’s Thanksgiving, I wanted to share a group of people that our club is immensely thankful for. The students in the CDC classroom never fail to make our days better. We were able to make bracelets with them the last time we went down. So thankful for all of the CDC students and efforts their teachers put into their school days.

Our agricultural classes have been busy! We received a load of plants from Site 1, which were then distributed to the front of the school. They really added the finishing touches to our landscaping!

We have so much fun going to the Crumley House! So proud of my students for giving back and having fun doing it!

Proud of these girls! Let’s keep grinding!

Hardee’s Classic Champions x4!!!!

All Tournament Team

#0 Kayleigh Doner

#2 Bella Ferguson

#23 Brylee Tullock (MVP)

#24 Aaliyah Story

November 26, 2024...Congratulations to Mr. David Pugh and his automotive mechanics students. The following students passed the Maintenance and Light Repair ASE test:

Christopher Hubbard

Elijah Messer

Jacob Peters

Additionally, Sawyer Lewis passed his Brakes ASE test.

Christopher Hubbard and Jacob Peters both have now earned their ASE Entry Level patch.

Take a look at all of our students who have achieved industry certifications at https://www.wcde.org/.../page/dchs-industry-certifications

November 26 brought Crockett's Annual Karaoke event. Ms. Lusk, the event's founder, made an appearance as a judge. Fantastic event. Lots of fun, great kids who always encourage each other and a tremendous blessing to some of our students who need some help during the holidays. And the winners are:

1st Place: Morgan Hensley

2nd Place: Kaden and Brody

3rd Place: Sean Johnson

and the inaugural faculty award: The New Annex Saggy Bottom Boys

Students who want to see all of the photos we took, and we took a lot, can head out to NA-6 and take their pick.

Crockett alumnus Trey Marler (Class of 2022) returned to speak to our A/V Production I class. Trey is currently a junior at the University of Nebraska. He has been a news intern for Channel 8 KLKN & a sports intern for 10/11 News KOLN. He is currently the

Sports Director for Nebraska Nightly, a radio sports announcer for KRNU and a reporter for Big Ten +.

Congratulations for all you have & will achieve and THANKS for coming out to speak to & encourage our students.

Dr. Davis takes as much as she can from media spotlights and Facebook, but she can't get it all without your help.

Please let her know if something is missing at keysa@wcde.org. She needs a picture or link when information is sent. Don't hesitate to send her information.

We do not want to miss anything.

Click the image above or click here if you need to request some help.

Parents must complete this parental consent before students can talk to our Frontier Health Therapists (Nicole and Madi). Please complete the form. A PDF version is below.

Frontier Healthcare has two school based therapists, Nicole Bonham & Madison M. Geis, available to assist DCHS students. Before students can see the Frontier Health Therapists, parents must give permission. To give permission, fill out the online form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4mSnB7-c-Va3Grl2rtxShVK7NnZBXaevTU50qT_r9SnE5Wg/viewform) or download the paper form (https://5il.co/2tn67), fill it out and return it to the student services office.

Click this link to sign the receipt for the Visitor Code of Conduct.

The administrative team understands that situations will arise requiring a meeting with administration. If you would like to meet with an administrator, please contact Laura Geske at geskel@wcde.org or (423)753-1150 so that she can schedule the meeting. You may also email administrators directly at the email address listed under their pictures above.

Administrators' schedules are full with classroom observations, student-parent meetings, professional learning meetings with teachers, and other requirements. When a meeting is not scheduled, those needing a meeting may be asked to wait in the lobby until the administrator is available. This could take a while, especially if the administrator is completing a classroom observation for the duration of the class period. In order to have the time needed to devote to the situation/concern, please schedule a meeting.

Phone calls requesting to speak to an administrator may also require a call back rather than an immediate response. The administrative team understands the urgency of some situations, and the team asks that you please leave a message with one of the office staff, and one of the administrators will return the call as soon as possible. Please be patient with the office staff as they are doing all that they can in that moment.

Click this link for the reporting form.