Ridley Pearson, the author of the Kingdom Keepers series, Lock and Key series, Magical Map series, Peter and the Star Catchers, and Super Sons series virtually visited 6th grade during Encore. All 6th grade students attentively listened to him speak on how he wrote the Kingdom Keeper, Magical Map, and Lock and Key series. They had amazing questions for him and enjoyed the time with him. Thank you, Mr. Pearson, for your time and knowledge!

A huge thank you to Wellworth Bank for surprising our 3rd graders with Dairy Queen blizzards today! The bank wanted to reward our 3rd graders for all their hard work and success this school year. Thank you Wellworth Bank for the sweet treat! 💜

Thanks to board members- Ricky Dodson and Mitch Stonecipher for donuts today! They were delicious and greatly appreciated. 💜

🚨BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS 🚨 •Upcoming 7th-8th graders tryouts are May 6th at 3:00-4:30 p.m. •Upcoming 4th-6th graders tryouts are May 7th at 3:00-4:30 p.m. *All students must have a current physical.

Teacher Appreciation, but make it themed 🤌🏼 RES PTO surprised our teachers and staff with the coolest Star Wars theme treats! Thank you PTO for the delicious treats and thoughtful surprise today! We love our PTO to the edge of the galaxy and back. May the Fourth be with you ✨

No school tomorrow, May 5, 2026, due to Election Day!

LA seniors visited our Rickman Bulldogs today during their Senior Walk. Congratulations to all the seniors and we wish you good luck in your future endeavors!

So that our faculty, staff, and students have the opportunity to attend the funeral of one of our own, Mr. Joey Williams, Overton County schools will dismiss at 1 PM on Monday. Buses will run. There will be no afterschool.

Rickman's 2026 Talent Show!

Rickman's 2026 Talent Show!

A field trip days are the best days 💛 Our First Graders had an amazing time at Cedar Lake Camp! They definitely made some unforgettable memories today 💜✨

Today our students participated in the Shine On Games at LA. They played fun games and cheered for each other. Our bulldogs loved every minute! Thank you to the LA staff and students for helping make this day great for everyone!

Some more of our perfect attendance winners from April! Congratulations Joshua Mabe and Brady Melton for having perfect attendance 💜💛

Thank you, Shane Nelson at Academy Sports-Cookeville, for donating a basketball hoop and basketballs to our school! We greatly appreciate the donation 💜💛

Overton County's Cross Country Tryouts are May 15th! Students must have a current physical to try out 💙✨

Want a chance to show your school spirit? 💜✨ Rickman Cheerleading Tryouts are Thursday, May 14th and Friday, May 15th! You must have a current physical to tryout.

Rickman's Annual Talent Show is Friday, May 1st! Students will receive admission, popcorn, and water for $3. We can't wait to see all of our school's talent! 💜💛

Online registration for next school year is now open for current Rickman Elementary students until May 30th. Please complete your child's registration as soon as possible. Thank you!

Woohoo!! A huge congratulations to our perfect attendance winner, Maison Hughes! Maison was working hard all week at school and earned the award for being present April 20th-24th. Way to go, Maison!

Seniors that attended Rickman Elementary are invited to attend Senior Celebration at Rickman School in the library on Wednesday, May 13 at 3:15 pm. Please join us for friends, food, fun memories, and a game of pin fall!