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Back-to-School is coming up in about a week! We are so excited to welcome students back to the 2024-2025 school year.

Freshmen and New Students will report on Abbreviated Day this Friday, August 2nd from 8-10 am.

All students (freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors) will report next Tuesday, August 6th for the first day of school. We will be on the same bell schedule as last year. The building will open at 7:15 with the breakfast bell ringing at 7:30. Students will report to class at 7:50, and they must be in their seats before the 8:00 tardy bell when class begins.

Students who have not paid for registration ($10), parking ($25), or computer insurance ($20) need to do that the first day of school. Computer insurance is optional but highly encouraged. For parking on the first day, you may park in the student parking lot and then come to the front office with your forms, proof of insurance, drivers license, and fees. You only pay for parking if you choose to drive to school. Students who need bus information can contact Dr. Hoeke.

Students will eat for free this year for breakfast and lunch due to a special grant received by Greene County Schools. If you want extras or seconds, you will need to have cash or load money into your cafeteria account.

Athletic Director’s Corner:

As the summer heat begins to wane and the crispness of fall fills the air, excitement is palpable at Chuckey-Doak High School. Our fall sports season is gearing up, promising a whirlwind of activity, competition, and school spirit.

First, on the green, our men’s and women’s golf teams are poised to drive their way to success, with promising talent ready to tee off and make their mark. The volleyball team is set to serve up some thrilling matches, showcasing teamwork and tenacity as they spike their way through the season.

Football, the quintessential fall sport, is back with high energy and determination. Our players have trained hard, and the community eagerly anticipates Friday night lights, where every game is a display of grit and togetherness.

Women’s soccer is ready to take the field, blending strategy with athleticism as they aim to outmaneuver their opponents and score those crucial goals. Lastly, our men’s and women’s cross-country teams are prepared to hit the trails, demonstrating endurance and speed over varied terrains.

Each of these sports provides an arena for competition and fosters personal growth, discipline, and school unity. As the Athletic Director, I look forward to watching our student-athletes thrive and excel. Here’s to a fantastic fall sports season at Chuckey-Doak High School!

Go, Black Knights!

If you have any questions about athletics, please see Dr. Donahue.

Dress Code: Students should be dressed appropriately to school. Pajamas are not permitted. No caps, hats, bandannas, toboggans, hair stockings, or hoods will be worn in the building. Pants must be worn at the waist. Clothing must not expose the stomach, chest, ribcage, midriff, or back area. Skirts, shorts, and dresses cannot be any shorter than three inches above the knee. We will review the full policy during our Knight Time next week. No blankets are allowed in the school building during the school day. The full GCS dress code policy is available here.

Cell Phones: Student use of cell phones during the school day is a privilege. Cell phones and all functions within the cell phone (i.e. cameras and all other applications) are prohibited in the following areas unless expressly permitted by a staff member for educational purposes: Classrooms, Science Labs, Restrooms, all Physical Education areas, and all School Office areas. Cell phones are prohibited from use in classrooms and any other area in which academic work is being done unless instructed by the teacher. Ear buds / headphones must be removed during class time and hallway passing. Once inside the school, students must store their cell phones / electronic devices in a location that is not visible to the teacher or other students, even though they are on SILENT. It is YOUR responsibility to keep your things secure. Under no circumstance is photographing or video recording allowed anywhere on school premises. Texting and cell phone use is permitted in halls during passing and during the lunch period in the cafeteria. No live calls, no Facetime, no video calls, etc. Students will learn about our full cell phone policy during Knight Time next week.

We would like to recognize some of our faculty and staff.

We have two faculty members who are changing positions this year:

Mrs. Ginger Little, School Secretary

Ms. Mariah Serrano, Registrar

We also have several new members to our team:

Mrs. Lisa Arionus, Math Teacher

Mr. Landon Brady, Band Director

Miss Emily Casteel, Science Teacher

Dr. Craig Hall, Spanish Teacher

Ms. Faith Hunt, Business and Personal Finance Teacher

Coach Brett Knight, ISS Teacher, Wrestling Coach, & Assistant Football Coach

Mr. Joshua Matthews, Special Education Aide

Ms. D’Lee Pollock, Librarian, Yearbook Teacher, & Assistant Golf Coach

Coach Marissa Snapp, RTI Teacher & Volleyball Coach

Mr. Quinn Spring, Math Teacher

Ms. Honey Stanley, CDC Aide

Chuckey-Doak High School
365 Ripley Island Rd, Afton, TN
(423) 798-2636