UCDD
Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll-free at 1-0800-275-8233. A support group meeting will be held for relatives caring for relative children during the month of March 2021. Please contact Melissa Allison at 931-476-4127. If you are interested in attending this meeting. For housing assistance please contact Myra Walker at 931-432-4111.
Veterans Service Officer Ready to Assist
Are you a veteran in need of assistance? DeKalb County has a Veteran's Service Officer ready to help you, not only with filing claims, but for conversations about your service.
Retired military service officer Bill Rutherford is located on the first floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse and is ready to offer assistance. He is available for in-office visits each Tuesday and Thursday or can be reached by telephone at any time at 615-560-3610.
DeKalb County appreciates the service of all veterans and is proud to provide this service.
DeKalb Board of Education Meeting, July 14
The DeKalb County Board of Education will meet in regular monthly session on Thursday, July 14 at 7 p.m. at the Ernest Ray Education Center. A work session will be held prior to the meeting at 6 p.m. The agenda is as follows: Consider and act on an increase to the Federal (142) reserve from $80,000 to $250,000; Consider and act on Individual School Budgets and Fundraiser Requests for 2022-23; Consider and act on School Board Policies on 1st reading; Consider and act on 2022-23 School Board Meeting Dates; Appoint members of the Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority; Director of School to appoint Chairman of Student Disciplinary Hearing Authority; Personnel Report from the Director; and business properly presented by any Board Member. The consent agenda is as follows: Consider and act on a contract with School Psychologist Judy Malone; Consider and act on an NIET proposal; Consider and act on an agreement for Special Education Services with Tennessee School for the Blind; Consider and act on a 25 cent price increase for staff and visitor meals; Consider and act on a Hardware Maintenance Agreement with LGC; Consider and act on the DeKalb County Youth Baseball using the DCHS Baseball Field; Consider and act on a Memorandum of Understanding with TDOC-Coordinated School Health; Consider and act on an agreement with Tennessee State University; Consider and act on a 2022-23 Consolidated Budget Application; Consider and act on a Clinical Affiliation Agreement with TTU and School Nutrition; Consider and act on School Nutrition request for meals; Consider and act on an agreement to administer the School Nutrition Program; Consider and act on a contract with SchoolKit; Discussion of Industry 4.0 diploma distinction & Computer Science requirements; Consider and act on a Dual Enrollment Agreement with TCAT; Consider and act on 2022-26 Career and Technical Education Innovative Grant 4-year plan including Career Coach/Coordinator Job Description; Consider and act on FY23 Perkins Reserve Grant; Consider and act on Technology Equipment to be disposed.
Snow Hill Baptist Church FREE Yard Sale, July 23
Snow Hill Baptist Church is having a FREE yard sale on Saturday, July 23rd. Household items, clothes of all sizes toys, and other items. Everything is FREE. Starts at around 8:00 and ends at 12:00 Noon . Please take ALL that you need for yourself or others. God Bless. If you need directions to the Church, just come out HWY 70 west to the big blue water tower behind the dumpster site. Rain or shine.
Walgreens, 1st Annual Summer Sizzle, July 24
Come and join us for some good family fun on Sunday, July 24 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. All proceeds are going toward feeding our local community. We aer providing hot dogs, chips, and drinks at no charge, until we run out. We will have shaved ice, bounce house, games, dunking booth and a raffle among other exciting things. We will have booths from our local businesses also. Come and meet our new team members, mnagaer and pharmacists. If you would like to donate any item for the raffle, have a booth or sponsor and activity, you may call Manny Contreras, our Manager at 615-597-4200, Monday – Friday 8a.m. to 5 p.m.
DeKalb County Community Band Summer Concert, July 16
Join the DeKalb County Community Band for its Summer Concert Series July 16 at 7 p.m. at Greenbrook Park Amphitheater featuring Music from the American South, with tunes such as Georgia on My Mind, Tennessee Waltz, Shenandoah, and more! Bring a Lawn Chair and Enjoy! This will be the band’s first ever public performance featuring music: Star Spangled Banner ; Kentucky 1800- Clare Grundman; Shenandoah- Frank Ticheli; At A Dixieland Jazz Funeral- Jared Spears; A Childhood Hymn- David Holsinger; Georgia on My Mind- Michael Brown ; Tennessee Waltz- Various
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Meetings on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in McMinnville.
Smithville L.B.J. &C. Head Start accepting new students
Smithville L.B.J. &C. Head Start is now accepting new students for the 2022-23 School Year. Children 3-5 years old are eligible for the Head Start program, but spaces are limited and parents are encouraged to apply now. There is no cost for families who choose to participate in the program. L.B.J. & C. Head Start is committed to ensuring that children who leave our program are prepared when they enter the kindergarten program in the public schools. The Head Start program provides a comprehensive health service program that includes a broad range of medical, dental, mental health, and nutrition services for the children. L.B.J.& C. Head Start strives to assist the entire family by increasing their self-confidence, self-efficiency, and improve the overall quality of their lives. For more information please call Smithville Head Start at 615-597-5168 or visit the website at http://www.lbjc.org.
Justin Potter and Alexandria Libraries Summer Reading Program
“Oceans of Possibilities” is the theme for the 2022 Justin Potter and Alexandria Libraries Summer Reading Program and children of all ages are invited to participate June 2-23 at 2 p.m. each Thursday at the DeKalb County Complex Theatre Room. All events for both libraries will be at that location. Children can begin registering for Summer Reading at both libraries on May 23rd. Each child that registers and meets their goal will receive a participation certificate and other goodies at the end of the Summer Reading Program. The Summer Reading events are Thursday, June 2nd at 2:00 pm – Opening party with Mr. Bond’s Science Guys; Thursday, June 9th at 2:00 pm – Barry Mitchell’s “Deep Sea Circus; Thursday, June 16th at 2:00 pm –. Edgar Evins State Park Rangers and Animal Friends; Thursday, June 23rd at 2:00 pm – Final Party with Bob Tartar’s Animalogy Critters. For more information, call Justin Potter Library at 615-597-4359 or Alexandria Library at 615-529-4124 visit us on Facebook or our website at www.dekalblibraries.net.
Blood Drive, July 18
DeKalb County Neighbors helping Neighbors Blood Drive will be held on Monday, July 18th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be held in the parking lot next to highway at Complex. To schedule an appointment: bloodassurance.org/dekalbneighbors or contact Jimmy Poss 615-464-7426 or jimmyposs72@yahoo.com Please eat a good meal, drink additional water, avoid energy drinks and bring your I.D. Donors will receive a “Home Run Donor” t-shirt.
School Calendar for 2022-23 Year
The school calendar is set for the 2022-23 year. A system-wide in-service day will be July 26 and at the individual schools July 27 & 28. Registration for students will be Monday, August 1 and the first full day of school is set for Wednesday, August 3. Tuesday, August 2 will be an administrative day for teachers only. DeKalb County students and teachers will have a full week off for fall break October 17-21, Thanksgiving November 21-25, and spring break March 27-31, and a two week break for Christmas December 21 to January 4. December 20 will be an abbreviated day. Students will return to school after the Christmas holiday on January 5, 2023. Schools will also be closed for Labor Day September 5, Dr. Martin Luther King Day January 16, President’s Day February 20, and Good Friday April 7. The last day of school will be May 24, 2023. Report cards will be issued at all schools on October 10, January 9, March 14, and May 24. Parent teacher conferences will be held at DCHS from 3-6 p.m. on October 10 and March 14 and at all the other schools, DWS, NES, SES, and DMS from 3-6 p.m. on October 13 and March 16.
