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Dade School Superintendent stepping down

Wednesday, August 19

Dade county will be looking for another School Superintendent soon. Dr. Jan Irons Harris will be stepping down, she tendered her resignation to the School board Monday night. She then informed the central office staff on Tuesday and sent a system-wide email to all the... Read More.

A New Director of Career and Technology Innovation for Dade County Schools

Tuesday, August 18

The Dade County Board of Education went into Executive Session to discuss personnel and returned to approve a Personnel list that included a new Director of Career and Technology Innovation. The promotion of Assistant CTAE Director Shenea Hill to Director of Career and Technology... Read More.

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Woman Saved from Overdose By Dade Deputy Shares Message of Hope

Tuesday, August 18

A Dade County woman is sharing her story of hope with the Dade County Sheriff's Office (DCSO). DCSO shared this story on their Facebook page. "On August 1st, 2018, Dade County Deputy Misty McConathy was dispatched to an unresponsive female. Deputy McConathy arrived on scene... Read More.

Dade Sheriff warns of rental scam

Tuesday, August 18

Dade County Sheriff warns of rental scam. We are receiving reports of a person advertising houses for rent in Trenton, as well as surrounding areas. This person represents themselves as "Michael", and advertises houses that don't belong to him. The number is out of state, and... Read More.

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Dade County Investigators say Arson suspected: Reward posted

Tuesday, August 18

On August 2nd, a residence was burned on Rock Creek Rd. Dade County Investigators, along with the State Fire Marshal's Office, suspect arson. If you have any information about this fire, please contact the toll free number shown on the sign (1-800-282-5804), or email Detective Misty... Read More.

Dade Superintendent Gives Update on the Start of School; 78% of Students Attending In Person

Monday, August 17

Superintendent Dr. Jan Harris shared some of the numbers and information on how Dade County is fairing with the start of school during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Harris started the August Board of Education meeting with the Superintendent's report. Included was the announcement of Teachers and... Read More.

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Board of Education Approves $20.2 Million Budget With Use of Reserves

Monday, August 17

A second and final hearing on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 budget for the school system was held Monday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. The total revenue budgeted for FY 2021 sits at $19,063,983 with total expenses for FY 2021 at $20.2 million and a deficit... Read More.

Dade Board of Education Holds Final Millage Rate Hearing

Monday, August 17

Board members with the Dade County Board of Education met on Monday at 4 p.m. for the final millage rate hearing for 2020. A presentation was given which explained ad valorem tax, property taxes and how they are calculated, the millage rate and how it... Read More.

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Dade Board of Education Recognizes Teachers, Administrator of the Year for 2020

Monday, August 17

Teachers and Administrator of the Year for Dade County School System have been announced by the Dade County Board of Education. Superintendent Dr. Jan Harris shared information on the award winners in Message from the Superintendent which went out on Monday. Tracy Blevins is Dade County... Read More.

Dade County Welcomes Home Young Cancer Survivor

Sunday, August 16

If you happened to be out in Trenton or traveling along Highway 11 between Trenton and Rising Fawn Sunday afternoon, you may have seen a long motorcade of emergency vehicles from EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, and Forestry as well as some from outside the... Read More.

Dade School Superintendent stepping down

A New Director of Career and Technology Innovation for Dade County Schools

Woman Saved from Overdose By Dade Deputy Shares Message of Hope

Dade Sheriff warns of rental scam

Dade County Investigators say Arson suspected: Reward posted

Dade Superintendent Gives Update on the Start of School; 78% of Students Attending In Person

Board of Education Approves $20.2 Million Budget With Use of Reserves

Dade Board of Education Holds Final Millage Rate Hearing

Dade Board of Education Recognizes Teachers, Administrator of the Year for 2020

Dade County Welcomes Home Young Cancer Survivor

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