District News and Announcements

Charleston Elementary families and students enjoyed a successful and festive evening at this year’s “March of the Toys” event. The celebration brought together students, families, staff, and community volunteers for a night filled with holiday cheer.

Bradley County Schools extends its appreciation to everyone who contributed to the event’s success. The support of families and volunteers continues to strengthen the Charleston Elementary community and enrich student experiences.

We wish all families a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season.

Ocoee Middle School’s 8th grade STEM students completed an in-depth circuit project that included learning about different circuit types, creating paper and digital circuits, and practicing soldering to connect batteries and LED lights for custom-built lamps.
Students also used laser cutters and woodworking tools to design and assemble their lamp structures, applying both creativity and technical skills throughout the process.
The school celebrates their hard work, innovation, and dedication to hands-on learning.

Bradley County Virtual School students recently completed a grant-funded Art Collaboration with the 5ive Points Museum, designed to support the development of artistic skills and creative communication. Over the course of four two-hour sessions, students explored new techniques, practiced visual expression, and worked closely with museum staff to refine their talents.

The collaboration concluded with a student exhibition that will remain open to the community for the next two weeks, highlighting the hard work and creativity of participating students.

Bradley County Schools appreciates the partnership with the 5ive Points Museum and celebrates the meaningful learning opportunities created through this collaboration.

Bradley County Schools is proud to announce that the Ocoee Middle School Competition Cheer Squad has qualified for the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando. The team earned their bid at the recent UCA regional competition, demonstrating strong skill, discipline, and teamwork.

This achievement reflects the athletes’ commitment and the support of their coaches, school community, and families. Bradley County Schools congratulates the OMS Colts on this significant accomplishment and looks forward to cheering them on at Nationals.

CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Bradley County Schools is proud to announce that Bradley Central High School and Charleston Elementary School have been designated as Reward Schools by the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) for the 2024–2025 academic year.

This recognition is the state’s highest distinction for academic achievement, honoring schools that demonstrate outstanding student performance and growth across multiple measures, including proficiency, progress, and readiness.

“This designation reflects the incredible dedication of our teachers, staff, students, and families,” said Dr. Linda Cash, Director of Schools. “Bradley Central and Charleston Elementary embody our district’s mission of growing students academically, socially, and emotionally. Their success is a testament to a culture that values hard work and high expectations.”

Bradley Central Principal Patrick Spangler expressed pride in the achievement, stating, “Our teachers have worked incredibly hard to create rigorous and engaging learning experiences for every student. This recognition validates the effort our entire school community puts in daily to ensure that students are prepared for college, career, and life.”

Charleston Elementary Principal Allison Bynum added, “This honor belongs to our students, staff, and families. Charleston Elementary thrives because of our shared commitment to support one another and the belief that every child can succeed.”

Bradley County Schools continues to see strong academic performance districtwide, with multiple schools showing measurable growth in state assessments. The district remains focused on its vision to ensure that every student graduates prepared for their future.

For more information about Reward Schools and state accountability, visit the Tennessee Department of Education’s website at www.tn.gov/education.

 

Interview with Principal Allison Bynum- https://youtu.be/NaE6p9YeRq4?si=qJpJbakVyuj9fUWdn

Interview with Principal Patrick Spangler- https://youtu.be/mLVVMD6yO3s?si=xVSZ_3Hcpgj4grK0