Newport Grammar School dates to 1898

For over a century, Newport Grammar School has overlooked downtown Newport from its position atop Mims Avenue. First opened in 1898, NGS has the distinction of being the oldest elementary school in Tennessee in continuous operation.

Conscious of its history and reputation, NGS proudly acknowledges it stellar past while embracing the future. It remains as one of Tennessee’s few one-school systems.

Overseen by the Newport Board of Education, NGS averages enrollment of over

675 students in grades PreK-8, while also serving additional children in NGS Little Warriors Pre-School.

Jan Brooks chairs the board. Other members are vice-chair Mickey Powers, Seth Butler, David Perryman, and Nathan Vernon.

Schools

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 58 the Children (STC) provides in-school and after-school literacy programs at Bridgeport, Cosby Elementary, Edgemont, and Northwest. In September 2016, a new STC pilot program was implemented at Centerview, Del Rio, Grassy Fork, and Smoky Mountain. All elementary schools participate in the Second Harvest Backpack program.

ROTC program once again earned state and national honors this year. Housed at CCHS and open to students at both CCHS and CHS, the group is highly visible in the community as they perform countless hours of volunteer service. Also a highlight of the school system, both the high school band and chorus students have been recognized at multiple levels as both individuals and groups for outstanding performances.

In order to improve their instructional skills, they attend numerous professional development sessions, seminars, and other training opportunities. A low teacher-student ratio contributes to better educational

Technology remains a strength of the Cocke County School System. At least one computer lab is in each school, and Promethean Boards have been installed in the majority of classrooms.

Highly successful PreK classes are now in operation. The Family Resource Center serves as a liaison between parents, the school system, and the community.

Cocke County’s Naval Junior

Members of the Cocke County Board of Education are Rose Lovell, Richard Coggins, Otha Rolen, John Johnson, Dr. Ken Johnson, Darla Morgan, and Jimmy Stokely. The Cocke County School System’s Central Office is located at 305 Hedrick Drive, Newport, TN 37821 and can be reached by telephoning 423-6237821 or by faxing 423-625-3947. The system’s website is www. cocke.k12.tn.us.