Cracker Barrel donates 300 chef jackets to Blackman culinary program
The Blackman High culinary program was one of a dozen schools throughout Middle Tennessee to receive in upwards of 300 of the 4,000 chef jackets donated by Cracker Barrel. Blackman instructor Frank Pinnix participated in a meeting with several other high school culinary educators — Lebanon, Wilson Central, Mt. Juliet, Green Hills, Cookeville, Memphis, Canon…
RCS summer learning camps provide bridge between school years
The four-week K-8 summer camps are under way at 14 sites throughout Rutherford County. More than 6,000 students — many of whom participated in distance learning this past year and missed out on first-person connections between students and teachers — are “working in their current grade and getting a little bridge before next year,” said…
Health science grads recognized at pinning ceremony
Prior to ever arriving at Oakland High School, senior Ellie O’Boyle was told to do what you love. She loves being around people and enjoys science. “I did not know what career could incorporate those two things,” said O’Boyle, who spoke at the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant and Certified Nursing Assistant Pinning Ceremony held Monday…
Even remotely, Blackman scholars ‘taste’ MTSU’s variety on BCA Day
While they physically weren’t able to be on campus for BCA Day at MTSU this week because of COVID-19, Blackman Collegiate Academy scholars still received a “taste” of the university in more ways than one. The Blackman High School students heard presentations from Middle Tennessee State University chairs and faculty members, but the best (MTSU…
MTSU, Blackman High leaders celebrate collegiate academy students’ accomplishments
Top administrators from MTSU and Blackman High School celebrated the academic success and research pursuits of nearly 100 Blackman Collegiate Academy students during a virtual pinning ceremony Thursday, Sept. 24. MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee, Blackman Principal Leisa Justus and Assistant Principal Justin Smith gave livestreamed remarks from the McWherter Learning Resources Center Studio A…
Redstone Federal CU opens branch inside Blackman High
Blackman High School this week opened its first student-run credit union branch in partnership with Redstone Federal Credit Union. Student tellers take deposits, cash checks, handle cash withdrawals, and make money transfers. While gaining real-life work experience, students also increase their financial literacy and become eligible for a college scholarship from Redstone. There are 10…
The Blaze Warrior Challenge 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
The Blackman High School JROTC announces their 3rd Annual 5K and 1 mile fun run. This is a fundraising event for the JROTC building fund. Fun for the whole family and for a great cause!!! Pets and strollers welcome! $10 Kids 1 Mile Fun Run $25 5K Walk/Run Register at: www.runsignup.com or www.active.com