Curriculum & Instruction
The mission of the Tipton County School System is to instill hope, inspire confidence, and prepare students to be productive and successful.
Tipton County, located in West Tennessee, is home to the 17th largest school system in Tennessee. Our school system serves 10,400 students and is the largest employer in the county. Tipton County Schools provide a variety of services:
Tipton County, located in West Tennessee, is home to the 17th largest school system in Tennessee. Our school system serves 10,400 students and is the largest employer in the county. Tipton County Schools provide a variety of services:
- Pre-Kindergarten
- Exceptional Children
- Title I Programs
- Career Technical Education Programs
- Advanced Placement Courses
- Dual Enrollment Program
- Industry Certifications
- Adult Learning Center
For more information about programs in a specific school in Tipton County, please visit the individual school's web site.
Prohibited Concepts in Instruction
Third Grade Retention Law
Textbook Adoption
Science materials will be adopted in 2024-2025.
*Please contact your child's school if you have questions about the adoption process/timeline, adoption committee, or for information about viewing science textbook samples.
**New January 2025: Science adoption samples are available for inspection during January 2025 Parent/Teacher conferences or at the Media and Technology center.
Career & Technical Education
Parents/guardians 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.
Instructional Supervisors
Dr. Rebekah Byrd
Director of Instruction
Mrs. Brooke Shipley
K-5 Instruction
Dr. Brian Norton
6-12 Instruction
Harvey Witherington
Career Technical Education
Varissa Richardson
6-12 Exceptional Children
LaToya Avery
Preschool-5 Exceptional Children
Preschool-5 Exceptional Children
Kathryn Huffman
Federal Programs
District Instructional Coaches
Monica Wilkins - ELA
Ashley Maclin - Math
Other Support Personnel
Angie Holley - Special Services Coordinator