IMPORTANT DATES

2012-2013 

Kindergarten Registration
March 22, April 17,
& May 3

2012-2013
Pre-K Application Dates

May 1, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
May 2, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Summer Institute
Applications Due
May 15th

WEATHER ALERTS

In case of inclement weather- school closings will be announced on this webpage and broadcast on 93.5 FM and 1250 AM. Television Channel 29 will have information on closings as well as Channels 3, 5, 13 and 24.  You may also call the Central Office at 476-7148 ext. 2000 for information regarding school closings.

Public School Choice

Information for CES & CIAA

 Great Place to Learn...  

... A Great Place to Grow!

Thank you for visiting Tipton County Schools.  

Located in the fertile lands of Southwest Tennessee, the Tipton County School System has an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students.  We have outstanding teachers, administrators, and staff members who do what is necessary to ensure that students succeed.  Tipton County School students consistently score well on academic measures and extracurricular activities.  For many years now our school system has been recognized as a premier school system in Tennessee.

Our mission as the leading catalyst for educational excellence is to guide and inspire students to become model citizens who pursue post-secondary education and thrive in the global job market by engaging each student in challenging experiences led by quality educators in a safe and nurturing environment.

Tipton County Schools provide a variety of services including:
  • Pre-Kindergarten
  • Exceptional Children
  • Title I Programs
  • Career Technical Education Programs
  • Advanced Placement Courses
  • Dual Enrollment Program with the Tennessee Technology Center and Dyersburg State Community College
  • Adult Learning Center
For more information about programs in a specific school in the Tipton County, please visit the individual school's web site.

Parents interested in determining what school their child(ren) will attend should visit the School Zone link and type in their mailing address. If a computer is not available, parents should call (901)476-7148 for more information.




Tipton County School News

  • Munford High Takes Grand Permio Prize!  Dyersburg State Community College recently hosted the Spanish Feria - an event of local high school students learning about Spanish culture and language.  Students from all over West TN participated in craft, cooking, dictation, poetry and video competitions.  Munford High took home the Grand Premio award.  Congratulations MHS!  Holding the MHS trophy is Alexi Starnes, daughter of Wanda and Cecil Starnes.  She is a senior and the MHS Spanish Honor Society.  See the full article in the Commercial Appeal. 
    Posted May 16, 2012 6:16 AM by Web master
  • Special Olympics: May 11 Come out and support our athletes this Friday! Opening ceremony begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Brighton High School football field.
    Posted May 9, 2012 1:20 PM by Web master
  • Austin Peay Elementary Art Show May7-11 You are cordially invited to attend our annual Austin Peay Elementary Art Show.                                    Art ShowCome check out the amazing pieces of artwork our children have been creating and learning about in art class! Open House:Monday, May 75:00 pm - 7:30 pm Additional Gallery Viewing:May 8-118:00 am - 5:00 pm Admission: Free Donations to the AES Art Program will be greatly appreciated!!!Don’t miss out on this spectacular event!!!
    Posted May 7, 2012 9:51 AM by Web master
  • Janice Smith - Southwest TN Teacher of the Year! Congratulations to Janice Smith, Kindergarten teacher at Crestview Elementary School.  Ms. Janice was named 2011-2012 Southwest Tennessee Teacher of the Year.  We are so proud to have you teach the children of Tipton County!
    Posted Mar 15, 2012 12:14 PM by tipton.webmaster@gmail.com
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Recent Announcements

  • Summer Theatrical Camp 2012 Tipton Arts Council & Covington Integrated Arts Academy Summer Theatrical Camp 2012All theater campers will participate in this year’s of musical production, of Disney’s “Aladdin-kids”. The campers ...
    Posted May 9, 2012 7:28 PM by Web master
  • Open Enrollment for Covington Integrated Arts Academy Covington Integrated Arts Academy, better known as CIAA, has open enrollment April 5th through the 20th.Any family in Tipton County with learners wishing to attend this innovative PreK through ...
    Posted Apr 13, 2012 10:13 AM by Angela Christopher
  • Pre-school Applications PreKindergarten Applications will be taken The application dates for 2012-2013 pre-k will be:May 1, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and May 2, 11:30 a ...
    Posted May 3, 2012 9:30 AM by Angela Christopher
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Staff Development

  • Project mMind for Math & Science Teacher 7-9th grades Project mMind is now full Please see your school administrator to add your name to the waiting list.  Download the application today!     
    Posted Apr 24, 2012 3:43 PM by Angela Christopher
  • 2012 Summer Institutes See your administrator to register! A school administrator will complete the Summer Institute applications for your school and return it to Angela Christopher at the Central Office.  Signed applications should ...
    Posted May 7, 2012 6:55 AM by Angela Christopher
  • 2012 Professional Development Survey All certified staff: Please take a few short minutes to complete the Tipton County Schools Professional Development Needs Assessment administered by Federal Projects. The survey is open until Friday, March ...
    Posted Mar 8, 2012 7:02 AM by tipton.webmaster@gmail.com
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