Dr. Kelley Harrell, John Adams Elementary School Principal, has been named the 2024-25 State of Tennessee Principal of the Year.

Teachers of the Year include Addison Hale-Benton (Grades Pre-K–4), Heather Bishop (Grades 5–8), and Katie Kimbro (Grades 9–12).

Rylee Adams, D-B EXCEL senior, was one of only four students awarded nationally.

This specialty license plate will be a legal, registered Tennessee specialty license plate that can be renewed each year. This is not a decorative or novelty plate.

Shanna Hensley was named KCS Principal of the Year and Dr. Holly Flora was named KCS Supervisor of the Year.

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Picture Retakes for Grades 9-11 will be held on Oct. 17th.

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Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Sept. 12th & 13th at DBE. Please check the graphic for available times and call to schedule an appointment by Sept. 12th.

Bryan Kerns, Dobyns-Bennett High School Fire Management Services and Mathematics teacher, named the 2024-25 State of Tennessee Teacher of the Year at the TDOE's annual Excellence in Education celebration.