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IMPORTANT: Due to hazardous road conditions and to ensure the safety of all our students, Monroe County Schools will be closed today, Tuesday, November 12, 2019.

Cristal Harrill is pictured with the winners of "The Tellico Plains High School Student Literary Exhibition" contest. The Student Literary Exhibition project encourages students' awareness and appreciation of their history and heritage. Students interviewed older family members for the purpose of compiling a true, historical fiction short story, or poem. Sponsored by the Charles Hall Museum and displayed at the museum during the Cherohala Skyway Festival held at the museum, October 26. The Hall museum awarded each winner a $50 check and certificate.

On Monday, November 4, Senior Forrest Atkins signed with TN Wesleyan University's Golf Team. He is a four-year player on the TPHS Golf Team who has attended two State Golf Tournaments. Forrest plans to major in business. Pictured with Atkins are his parents, Rick and Kathy Atkins, TPHS Golf Coach Shawn Yates, and TWU Golf Coach Jeff Rice. Congratulations, Forrest!

Senior Kendra Watson was crowned the 2019 Homecoming Queen on Friday, October 18, 2019. She is a member of the Lady Bears Volleyball Team and Softball Team. Congratulations, Kendra! (Photo by Deidra Watson)

The TPHS National Beta Club recently donated $750.00 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and its fight against childhood diseases, especially cancer. Houston Davis, interpreter at TPHS, received the check on behalf of St. Jude. Davis participates in 5K's and half marathons for St. Jude. If anyone would like to donate funds by sponsoring Davis, visit his St. Jude webpage by clicking on this article!

Congratulations to Forrest Atkins for qualifying for the TN State Golf Tournament that is to be held on October 7 and 8. Atkins shot an 80 in the Regional Golf Tournament and finished in the top three. Seniors Cal Moser and Jake Tallent and Sophomore Maddie Dodson also participated in regional play.

The 2020-2021 FAFSA application opened October 1 to anyone wanting to attend college. ..............The Federal Student Aid money is based on income, and money goes fast. So, the earlier a student applies - the BETTER! ..............If you need help with the FAFSA application, please stop by guidance or call to make an appointment for after school!

The 2019-2020 TPHS Baseball Team is needing sponsors for the "Beary Merry Christmas Ugly Sweater 5K Run," which takes place on December 14, 2019. If you or your business would like to be a sponsor, CLICK ON THIS ARTICLE or visit the "Baseball" page under "Athletics." -----------------------The "Runner" Entry Form is also linked to the TPHS Baseball Page.

The River Valley AgCredit recently donated $6,000 to the TPHS FFA program. RVAC donated a total of $132,000 in special gifts to 22 FFA chapters in its service areas in western Kentucky and eastern Tennessee.

The Monroe County Dental Clinic sent a form home with your child that describes what services are offered to Monroe County students, which includes transportation to/from school to the dental clinic. -------------------------------------- Please send form back to the school or call 423.442.3677 if you would like to apply for their services or have questions!