Family Fun Night

Lights, camera, action! February 9th was the date of the First Annual Family Fun Night at Haywood Elementary. Over 300 students, parents and teachers “camped out” in the gym to watch “Open Season.”

Jurassic Park … no, Haywood Elementary

No, you are not in Jurassic Park. You’re at Haywood Elementary School and it is dinosaur time for first-grade students. First graders shared their knowledge of dinosaurs with their
families as they created dioramas showing what life was like during the time dinosaurs roamed the earth.

Students enjoy performance of “Grease”

A little rain didn't dampen the spirits of Haywood Elementary students who traveled to College Hill to attend a special performance of “Grease,” presented by the Haywood High School Drama Department. The boys and girls enjoyed seeing friends and family members up on stage singing and dancing as they dreamed of their “acting” opportunities when they reach Haywood High.

Hats “on” for Dr. Seuss!

Students and faculty members spent March 2 celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday. Students brought their favorite Dr. Seuss books and donned their very best hat in honor of the day.

Mary Jones selected as one of Haywood County’s Teachers of the Year

Mary Jones, a second-grade teacher at Haywood Elementary, was selected by her peers as one of the Haywood County Teachers of the Year. She is a native of Haywood County, a graduate of Carver High School, and began her career as a teacher only about 10 years ago.

Prior to going to college as an adult, Jones had worked in the financial industry for 14 years and was a teacher’s assistant. “I always wanted to be a teacher,” she said, and followed her dream by taking colleges classes at night. She holds a bachelor of science degree in education from LeMoyne-Owen College.

“Students are learning more skills at much younger age,” Jones said, referring to the changes in schools now in contrast to schools during her younger years. “There is more to learn, more skills and the lessons are broader. Students also have the advantages of using computers.”

The thrill of teaching hits home with Jones because she delights in helping students figure out what they can be. “I tell them if they strive and work hard, they can obtain their goals,” she said.

She has two children, who both attended Haywood County Schools