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Inclement Weather Update – April 28, 2014

Dear parents and employees, We have received preliminary reports that severe weather is predicted to move into our area between late Monday night and early Tuesday morning. The predictions show the possibility for strong tornadoes. Parents and guardians should monitor the weather reports and take precautions as needed for the safety and well-being of their […]

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Young journalists at Perkerson develop a daily news show

Students at Perkerson Elementary have been busy practicing their broadcast news skills each morning as they prepare the ‘Perk up Perkerson’ daily newscast. The newscast is broadcast to students and staff providing news and announcements for the day. The students involved in the production write the scripts for the show and develop new and innovative […]

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Fox 5 Meteorologist visits Benteen Elementary

Fox 5 Weekend Morning Meteorologist Steve Milone visited the second graders at Benteen Elementary with a storm chaser vehicle. The students learned about the daily duties of a meteorologist directly from the source. Milone explained his job responsibilities, and how Fox 5 can broadcast live over the internet through the storm chaser vehicle. “We need […]

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Dobbs students get a special science lesson

When first-graders at Dobbs Elementary finished their science standards, Principal Dana Evans knew how ensure young minds remembered the information. She simply called for backup. Fortunately,  11 Alive meteorologist Chesley McNeil was ready, willing and able to show students exactly how science applies to daily life. A visit from the Channel 11 weather van kept […]

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