Items will be used for Winter Formal and Graduation. Extras are stored and shared with other schools.
THANK YOU to all who have donated!

Introducing another long standing Warrior: Darlene Nibarger
Mrs. Darlene is one of our wonderful cafeteria ladies. She makes sure our students and staff are served with a smile each day.
She loves to spend time with her family, especially her grand babies. She has been married to her husband for 38 years.
Mrs. Darlene is a cancer survivor and credits her family for helping her make it through.
She is pictured with her family below.
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Shelby Theobald Davis attended Rogers Creek from kindergarten through 8th grade. She now works as a Nurse Practitioner.
She still lives in the Rogers Creek area and has so much love for "The Creek."
She is pictured below with her family. The last photo shows Shelby and her sister Taylor, also a RCES alumni, graduating together with their doctorates of Nursing Practice.
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Mark your calendars! We have two fun and exciting events for students and families coming up at the Creek!


Introducing another long standing Warrior: Tony Mason
Mr. Mason is our Special Education Teacher. He works with all grade levels and inspires them to always do their best. You can also find him outside with the car rider line each afternoon.
Outside of school, you can find Mr. Mason winning his fantasy football league, cheering on the VOLS, running, and spending time with his wife, Mrs. Pat.
Mr. Mason is our Rogers Creek 5th-8th grade teacher of the year!
He is pictured with his family below.
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Hailey Shannon Hicks attended Rogers Creek from kindergarten through 8th grade. She graduated with a Bachelorâs degree in special education and psychology from Tennessee Wesleyan University, then gained a Masterâs degree in curriculum and instruction from Carson-Newman University.
She is proud she gets to teach in the county in which she grew up.
She is pictured below.
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Introducing another long standing Warrior: Callie Ramin
Mrs. Callie is our 2nd grade teacher. She fiercely loves the students in her classroom and guides them to meet high expectations. You can also find her assisting in family movie night and STREAM night.
Outside of school, she spends time with her beloved family, cheering on the Tide, and her daughter's soccer team.
Mrs. Callie is Rogers Creek prek - 4th grade teacher of the year!
She is pictured with her family below.
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November/December Counseling Corner

Katelyn Cornett attended RCES from kindergarten through 8th grade. She now works for Grace Therapies as an Occupational Therapist. She is a school based OT in McMinn County, Monroe County, and Etowah City Schools.
Katelyn would like to share: "Rogers Creek School gave me an important understanding and foundation that I had no idea would prepare me for the works God had in store all along. I am so blessed to have had the environment and support I grew up with to get me to the place I am today!"
She is pictured below.
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Our school is now offering telehealth visits in the nurseâs office through our partnership with East Tennessee Childrenâs Hospital (ETCH).
We are excited to provide care for minor illnesses while your child is at school. This service makes accessing pediatric care quicker and more convenientâa pediatric provider can evaluate your child through a virtual visit right from the nurseâs office.
Our goal is to make getting care easier and help students feel better and stay in school when possible.
For more info and to allow your child to participate, please complete the consent form using the link below.
đ Click here for consent and more information: https://www.mcminnschools.com/page/telehealth

Introducing another long standing Warrior: TJ Roberts
Mr. Roberts is our 5th and 6th grade science and social studies teacher. He is also a sponsor for family game night.
Outside of school, you can find Mr. Roberts spending time with his family at the Disney Parks, cheering on the VOLS, and going on Canadian fishing trips.
He is the co-owner of a small business, MR. Gutter.
He is pictured with his family below.
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Brandon Hill attended Rogers Creek from 2007 - 2016. During his time at RCES he was a member of the basketball team. We are always so appreciative of his return for alumni games to support our current teams.
He currently works at McMinn County Sheriff Deputy as a court security.
A quote he would like to share is, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.â Mathew 5:9
He is pictured below.
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Introducing another long standing Warrior: Scott Standridge
Mr. Scott is a Special Education aide. He is dedicated to keeping students safe and aiding them in closing academic gaps. You can also find him in the afternoons on parent pick up duty.
Outside of school Mr. Scott is the pastor of Triumphant Baptist Church. He spends his free time cheering on the Vols and entertaining his grandchildren.
He is pictured with his family below.
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For families who are affected by the SNAP delay,:
Families who need food assistance, here is a list of food banks by county provided by The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). TEFAP is a supplemental food program that will provide communities with nutrition assistance and emergency food at no cost to the individual. The eligibility guidelines include:
Tennessee Resident (TDA doesnât require households to provide an address or identification to confirm residency).
Need food.
Income Eligibility: TDA does not require applicants to verify income eligibility. Eligibility may be established in one of two ways:
The recipient may show proof of eligibility for income from one of the following means-tested programs:
SNAP
Families First
Supplemental Security Income
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or
Residence in Public Housing;
The agency may allow applicants to verbally disclose the householdâs income, by showing the applicant the current income eligibility chart. The recipient may verbally confirm total household income is below the dollar amount shown for 185% of the current federal poverty income level.
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Below is a link to an interactive map of food banks.
https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/department/tennessee-agriculture-interactive-data/the-emergency-foodâŚ
Dustin Pitcock attended RCES from 2010-2017. He is now a first year teacher at Calhoun Elementary School.
He recently graduated from Tennessee Tech University.
Dustin is very involved with 4H and the livestock showing community. You can find him showing pigs and judging at many events.
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