Education

O ak Grove Elementary announces their recipients of the “Mrs. Gilbert Shining Star Award” for the 2025-2026 school year. This award is given in honor and memory of Mrs. Shawn Gilbert, 1st grade teacher. Mrs. Gilbert was a “Shining Star” to those whose lives she touched. She was a shining example of living a life filled with love, joy, and service to others. These students were chosen for exhibiting those same qualities. Congratulations to these wonderful students.

Oak Grove Elementary enjoyed several guest readers for Read Across America Week!

F ifteen students representing the Spot Lowe Technology Center distinguished themselves at the SkillsUSA Tennessee State Leadership and Skills Conference held March 15-18. Joining a field of over 1,800 peers at the Chattanooga Convention Center, the Marshall County delegation competed in 13 specialized categories, securing medals in seven of them.

3rd Nine Weeks Awards

O n Friday February 27, 2026, the Friends of Henry Horton, TDEC (Henry Horton State Park Rangers), GM and WM had a celebration for the 2026 Marshall County Duck River Education Day Essay winner Logan Raymer. Logan is a 5th grader at Westhills Elementary School in Mrs. Perry’s class.

H ave you ever seen one of the most biodiverse rivers in the world? I have! Introducing the Duck River! My class took a field trip to the Duck River to learn about the importance of the river and how we all have a responsibility to take care of it. Turbidity, pH, and macroinvertebrates are some of the things that people test in the Duck River. There are a lot of ways of helping or checking the Duck River, including recycling.