Just a reminder:
Overton County Schools are offering a four-day Link to CTE Career Exploration Camp on Monday, June 23rd-26th for Rising 6th-9th graders. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided daily at no cost for the camp. Parents or Guardians will need to bring their student to the new LEAD Building next to LA each morning at 7:30 AM for drop off and return for pick up at 2:30PM. If you are interested, please email emilyhammock@oc-sd.com or call Overton County Schools at 823-1287.
All incoming Kindergarten students for upcoming school year 25-26 is required to have updated vaccines prior to first day of school, Aug. 1st. Please send a copy of updated TN State immunization form once student has received vaccines to your child's school no later than Aug. 1st. Please contact your primary care doctor or health department for more information.
All incoming seventh grade students for upcoming school year 25-26 are required to have updated vaccines prior to first day of school, Aug. 1st. Please send a copy of updated TN State immunization form once student has received vaccines to your child's school no later than Aug. 1st. Please contact your primary care doctor or health department for more information.
Overton County Schools will host the Junior Wildcats Middle School Softball tryouts this week at the Livingston Academy softball field. Seventh and eighth grade girls will try out for varsity on June 12, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30. Fifth and sixth grade girls, tryouts will be held for the junior varsity on June 13, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30. All participants should bring a copy of an up to date physical.
"You're off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting! So...get on your way!"
You have come so far Kindergarten, and we are so proud of you!
Overton County Schools is launching a new virtual learning program option for home schooled students. The program is at no cost to parents, offers a flexible schedule, and high-quality materials. Click the link below to learn more and apply online. Applicants will be reviewed and notified if accepted into the program.
https://www.oc-sd.com/page/virtual-program
Meet our May Spotlight Students. These students are chosen monthly by our school counselors, Ms. Laura Baker and Mrs. Donna Ray. Each of these students represent Rickman well! Congratulations!
Click on the link below to read about each student.
Kindergarten: Davie Jo Norris
1st: Tucker Cook
2nd: Easton Bennett
3rd: Graysen Norris
4th: Daisy Fields
5th: Grayson Murphy
6th: Daisy Adkins
7th: Skyler McPherson
8th: Gretah Hargis
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May Calendar of Events
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Please take a moment to complete our 2024-2025 Parent Survey. We value your feedback and use it to inform our decisions as we address the needs of our district. We appreciate your participation. Please use the link below. https://forms.office.com/r/2tjPbJb5Y6
Registration for the Summer Learning Program will end on May 1, 2025. . The program runs from May 27 to June 19. Learn more about the program: https://www.oc-sd.com/o/ocs/page/summer-school Apply at: https://forms.office.com/r/gJhBrQ34Q3
Recently, grades 3-8 completed the Pacer Test during their PE encore time. The Pacer Test is a 20-meter shuttle run in which students run back and forth as many times as they can between two markers. The time allowed between the two markers gradually shortens as the test progresses.
We had 4 new school records made this year!!! We are incredibly proud of each of our students. Our winners in each grade are as follows:
4th Grade
Girls
1. Carli Harper 65
2. Callie Collins 61
3. Rayna Williams 42
Boys
1. Jack McDonald 77 (not pictured)
2. Harlan Cooper 65 (not pictured)
3. Ace Jackson 60
4th Grade Most Improved: Callie Collins and Jack McDonald
5th Grade
Girls
1. Sadie Everly 71 (not pictured)
2. Ansley Clark 69
3. Tahlie Butler 67
Boys
1. Marek Smith
2. Maverick Reams
3. Bryce Burnett
5th Grade Most Improved: Sadie Everly
6th Grade
Girls
1. Alayna Swallows 95
2. Kaitlyn Adkins 69
3. Paisley Everrett 66
Boys
1. Braxton Coffman
2. Riggs King
3. Christian Massengille
6th Grade Most Improved: Jase Waites
7th Grade
Girls
1. Logan Holland 81
2. Kami Gaw 77 (not pictured)
3. Reagan Fowler 72
Boys
1. Huttson Houser 86
2. Conner Everly 80
2. Hudson Lewis 80
7th Grade Most Improved: Branson McDonald
8th
Girls
1. Allie Beason 83
2. Audrey Clark 81
3. Abigail Copeland 53
Boys
1. Aiden Hoover 126
2. Troy Childers 120
3. Ryder Coffman 117
8th Grade Most Improved: Aiden Hoover
Our current record holders at Rickman are as follows:
Girls
1. Allie Beason 101
2. Alayna Swallows 95
3. Grace Ann Hargis 87
Boys
1. Aiden Hoover 126
2. Troy Childers 120
3. Ryder Coffman 117
the local EMS team has notified the district early this morning concerning the bad weather coming through tonight and the potential for flooding. With some districts closing today, we have received permission form the state to have virtual day tomorrow IF needed. Teachers have sent home assignments this afternoon just in case.
Please take a moment to complete our 2024-2025 Parent Survey. We value your feedback and use it to inform our decisions as we address the needs of our district. We appreciate your participation. Please use the link below.
https://forms.office.com/r/2tjPbJb5Y6
We are now accepting applications for our summer learning program. The program runs from May 27 to June 19. Learn more about the program: https://www.oc-sd.com/o/ocs/page/summer-school
Apply at: https://forms.office.com/r/gJhBrQ34Q3
Please join us in welcoming the newest members of our Bulldog family: Ms. Maci Eilers and Mrs. Jena Shoaf. We are incredibly lucky to have them as part of our team!
Voluntary Pre-K program Kick off night - Thursday March 13 from 4:30-6:00 P.M/
Enrollment will be held at the school of your choice (AH Roberts, Allons, Hilham, Rickman, and Wilson). VPK is serves 3 and 4 year old children. Must be 3 or 4 by August 15th. Please see our website for more information. (Programs -> Voluntary Pre-K) or call the district office at 823-1287.
Due to the ongoing icy weather conditions, Overton County Schools requested an additional virtual day from the state. This has been approved, and Overton County Schools will be virtual for Friday February 21, 2025
Overton County Schools will utilize their second virtual instruction day tomorrow, Thursday, February 20, 2025, due to the snow and icy weather conditions.
Overton County Schools are closed today, Friday, January 24.