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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Science Hill principal accepts central office post
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Science Hill High School will have a new principal at the helm for the 2025-26 school year. Johnson City Schools (JCS) announced on Tuesday that principal Josh Carter will move to the district's central office and fill the role of secondary supervisor. ETSU preps for start of hurricane season while reflecting on Helene Carter has worked at Science Hill for the last 26 years as an English teacher, assistant principal and principal. He has led the Hilltoppers as principal since 2021. While a teacher, Carter was named the 2009 Science Hill Teacher of the Year. 'With almost three decades of experience as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, and principal at Science Hill, Dr. Carter brings a deep understanding of our students, staff, and community to this role,' Johnson City Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Greg Wallace said in a provided statement. 'His proven leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence make him uniquely prepared to support our district. We are confident that Dr. Carter will continue to elevate the work we do in Johnson City Schools.' In a news release from JCS, Carter said he is looking forward to his new role. 'I am excited and honored about the transition to secondary supervisor,' Carter said in a statement. 'I have loved my time at Science Hill and look forward to supporting the students, teachers, and administration in a different way.' A JCS spokesperson confirmed that the school district is in the process of searching for a new principal at Science Hill. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Science Hill seniors sign into workforce roles after Project SEARCH completion
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — 5 seniors at Science Hill High School signed into the workforce on Monday after completing a yearlong internship through Project SEARCH. Project SEARCH is designed for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program provides training in job/soft skills through workplace immersion and personalized job-search assistance. PREVIOUS: Science Hill students complete yearlong Project SEARCH internship 'They work very hard through the year to do this,' Special Education Teacher Tracy Coggins said. 'They love the fact that they get to go to the hospital and pair with Ballad Health, and Project Search is a really good opportunity for them, especially for those who want to go forth in working in different areas.' Project SEARCH Student Katie Pardee said she's excited to work at the hospital. 'I'm just trying to work at the hospital because hospitals are so great,' Pardee said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Science Hill students complete yearlong Project SEARCH internship
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — After a yearlong internship at Niswonger Children's Hospital, five Science Hill High School students are ready for the workforce. Project SEARCH is a one-year internship program designed for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It provides comprehensive training in job and soft skills through complete workplace immersion and personalized job-search assistance. 'We have five students that are graduating this year from Science Hill that have been involved in our first cohort Project Search, and to say what an amazing journey it has been is an understatement; it has truly been amazing to watch these kids grow both professionally and personally,' Tara Chadwell, Johnson City Medical Center associate administrator, said. Second Harvest hosting baby item distribution event During their internship, students learned in various departments, including environmental, food services, child life, and engineering, while also volunteering for additional needs. 'These team members are getting the chance to go through different internships, if you want to call it small sections of time throughout their year of being here at JCMC, that they get to experience all kinds of different departments and learn and grow at the same time,' Chadwell said. Carlos, one of the students, developed important independence skills and even brought home his first paycheck. 'From seeing him in the classroom at Science Hill and then being able to come here and just watch his independence grow, his responsibility grow, and to just watch him gain these employment skills and now to have full-time employment has just been an amazing journey to watch,' Christy Henegar, Science Hill High School assistant principal. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
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Thursday Preps: Crockett softball and Indians baseball claim district championships
Washington Co. TN — Even though teams had locked in a spot in the upcoming regional tournament, who would be declared district champions was decided in Thursday night softball and soccer title games. In Jonesborough, top seed David Crockett needed to beat Unicoi County twice in the Class 3-A playoffs to win, and they did just that behind the pitching and hitting from Madelyn Dulaney as the Lady Pioneers won the championship with scores of 6-0 and 4-2. Advertisement On the pitch at the Steve Spurrier field, neighboring rivals Dobyns-Bennett and Science Hill could not decide the game in regular time they had to go to penalty kicks, and the Indians would prevail and win 0-0 (4-3). D-B will host Jefferson County in the regional semifinals, while Science Hill travels to Sevier County. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather.
