News from the Schools

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RHS, IHS Occupational Diploma Students Learn About Music Industry The occupational diploma students from Independence and Ravenwood high schools got a taste of the music industry during a visit to Sputnik Sound Recording Studio on March first. The district’s Occupational Diploma classes are focused on teaching State standards that equip students with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to be employed after high school.

“We have several students at both RHS and IHS who are interested in a career in the music industry,” said RHS Occupational Diploma teacher Dawn Edens. While at the studio, students learned how a song is recorded and produced. The visit also encouraged several students to look into opportunities in the music industry.

Meet the New Poetry Out Loud State Champion Kendall Grimes ‘22 Congratulations to Battle Ground Academy senior Kendall Grimes, who recently won her third consecutive Poetry Out Loud state championship for her recitation of Object Lesson by Claire Schwartz, A Litany for Survival by Audre Lorde, and The Sun Rising by John Donne. Kendall is coached by Upper School faculty member Leah Handelsman. For her state title win, Kendall was awarded $1,200, and Ms. Handelsman won $2,500 to buy poetry and other educational materials for BGA. Poetry Out Loud is a partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Poetry Foundation, and the Tennessee Arts Commission for students in grades 9-12.

Franklin Special School District Holds Young Scholars Institute FSSD is excited to begin registration for Young Scholars Institute this summer. The Young Scholars Institute consists of two independent week-long camps and will occur June 6-10 and June 13-17 at Freedom Intermediate School, 840 Glass Lane. Sponsored by the Franklin Special School District, YSI offers challenging, exploratory classes designed for independent and highly motivated learners. The Young Scholars online registration will open on March 11th, so sign up early to reserve your spot!

Brentwood Academy Robotics Teams headed to 2022 World Championship Eight Brentwood Academy Robotics Teams are Texas bound for the 2022 Vex Worlds Championship. BA hosted more than 1000 participants and spectators at the Robotics State Championship competition. The K-12 event brought one hundred and thirty two teams from across the state of Tennessee. The Iron Eagles qualified a record eight teams for this most prestigious level of competition. The students will compete at the world wide invitational in Dallas, Texas in May.

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