“We are very excited for and proud of Morgan on being named a Pinnacle Scholar Award recipient,” said D-B Principal Dr. Chris Hampton. “This is an honor for which she has worked hard to attain and I have no doubt this hard work will carry over to her college, career , and future endeavors.”
To be considered for the Pinnacle Scholar Award, students are nominated by a teacher or guidance counselor, and Berea College faculty and staff select the top students. The program was created to recognize students who demonstrate a strong potential to exert a positive influence on the future of the Appalachian region, and assists the college in fulfilling its mission of serving the region through a focus on learning, labor, and service. Berea College is a liberal arts work college, located in Berea, KY.
Kingsport City Schools (KCS) is a public school district located in Kingsport, Tenn., serving students in Sullivan and Hawkins county. The district is comprised of 13 schools, including a Pre-K, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school and a non-traditional school; with total enrollment over 7,100 students. The vision of Kingsport City Schools is to be, Student Focused … World Class.
KCS has been named the top school district in Tennessee as winner of the 2014 SCORE Prize District Award by the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) and has earned the 2014 Achievement Award in the annual Excellence in Tennessee Recognition Program by the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNPCE).
For more information on KCS, visit k12k.com, listen live on WCSK 90.3 FM, The Voice of KCS, read our blog, We Are KCS, or call (423) 378.2100. We’re social too; follow us on Facebook (Kingsport City Schools), Twitter (@KCS_District) and check out our YouTube Channel (KPTSchools).
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