Dr. Luttrell:
"Congratulations to our AWESOME school! All of our hard work is recognized!
This designation is the highest honor a public school can earn in the state and reflects an extraordinary level of dedication from our students, educators, staff, and community.
To be named a Reward School, a school must demonstrate high levels of performance and/or improvement by meeting demanding objectives across multiple indicators for all student groups. This is incredibly difficult to achieve, as the state emphasizes performance across the entire school population.
The core criteria include:
Student Achievement
Student Growth
Chronic Absenteeism
English Language Proficiency
Earning this distinction means TVES is truly operating among the best in the state, demonstrating continuous, high-quality success in teaching and learning."
News Release:
November 21, 2025
Greeneville City Schools Named Exemplary District; Three Schools Earn Tennessee Reward Status
Greeneville, Tenn. — Greeneville City Schools (GCS) has been recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education as an Exemplary District for the 2024–2025 school year, one of only 14 districts statewide to receive this prestigious designation. This honor reflects the district’s exceptional academic performance and commitment to student success.
In addition to the district-wide recognition, three GCS schools including Hal Henard Elementary, Tusculum View Elementary, and Greeneville High School have been named Reward Schools. Reward School status is awarded to schools that demonstrate strong performance across multiple indicators, including academic proficiency, student growth, and achievement for all student groups.
“Being named an Exemplary District and having three of our schools recognized as Reward Schools is a powerful reflection of the hard work, resilience, and commitment of our students, educators, and staff,” said Steve Starnes, Director of Schools. “We are extremely proud of our schools, our district, and our community for the shared drive they demonstrate each day to ‘Cultivate Minds and Impact Hearts through Equity and Excellence.’ This recognition affirms our belief in the potential of every student and our unwavering dedication to helping them thrive.”
School Leaders Celebrate Recognition
Hal Henard Elementary School
Principal Janet Ricker shared, “Being named a Reward School reflects the hard work of our students and the unwavering dedication of our teachers and staff. We are deeply proud of our Hal Henard community and the excellence they demonstrate every day.”
Tusculum View Elementary School
Principal Dr. Lana Luttrell stated, “Tusculum View is honored to be recognized as a 2025 Tennessee Reward School. This designation truly reflects the powerful partnership between our talented students, devoted staff, and supportive parents. When we work together, focusing on academic growth and providing both emotional and academic support, great things happen. At Tusculum View, we maintain high expectations, work hard, and celebrate every achievement.”