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"We're glad you're here with us. You're going to have a great learning experience at Montvale." That’s the message that Principal John Webb impressed upon Montvale Elementary’s students while making classroom visits Monday morning.

Matthew Stewart-The Daily Times

Blount County Schools has expanded a federal provision that will allow every child at three participating schools to receive free meals.

“We were extremely pleased with our pilot year,” said Karen Helton, the district’s school nutrition coordinator. “Lanier Elementary and Rockford Elementary saw significant increases in their participation rates, and we hope to see similar results this year.”

Blount Schools Hires Five Administrators

By Matthew Stewart-The Daily Times

Blount County Schools has nearly completed its hiring frenzy. Angela “Angie” Davis has been named Prospect Elementary School’s interim principal. She succeeds Jake Jones, who has been named Heritage High School’s principal. Courtney Lowe Whitehead has been named Carpenters Middle’s assistant principal. She fills a position that was held previously by Jon Young. Young has been named Carpenters Middle School’s interim principal. He replaces Mike Crabtree, who has been named the district’s assistant director of curriculum and instruction.

Britt Nominated for 2016 Tennessee Superintendent of the Year

By Matthew Stewart-The Daily Times

Blount County Director of Schools Rob Britt is competing for the 2016 Tennessee Superintendent of the Year Award. Britt was announced Tuesday as one of eight district nominees for the 2016 Tennessee Superintendent of the Year. He is representing the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents' East District.

Blount Schools Hires Assistant Director, Principals

Matthew Stewart-The Daily Times

Blount County Schools is in the midst of a hiring frenzy with less than 10 days until teachers report back to school.

Heritage High School Principal Earl McMahan announced his intention to retire June 29 and worked his last day June 30. Prospect Elementary School Principal Jake Jones was named Thursday to succeed him. "It's an exciting opportunity to reach out to the community and partner with them as we work together to display Mountaineer pride and grow academically," Jones said.