Excitement is in the air at Halls High School as plans are made to develop and build their premier outdoor classroom. The idea was proposed to the Knox County School Board in September, and the wheels of action are beginning to turn on this momentous educational initiative.
So what would this mean for Halls High School and the Halls Community? The creators of the classroom hope to inspire students, parents, educators, administrators, and community partners to use this opportunity to collaborate and create a mutually beneficial space where the objectives of education may be met.
The plan for the space, a three acre plot donated by Knox County Stormwater Management Division to meet the needs of a recent grant, includes the creation of "study areas." These may develop into things such as hummingbird and butterfly gardens, natural successional woodlands, and restored riparian buffers along the stream channel. The classroom will be multi-functional and could be used by many classes including Earth Sciences, Ecology, and even English, Creative Writing, and Art as they search for inspiration. However, the classroom currently is still a great idea waiting to happen. We need additional community support and are asking you to become a Halls High "Outdoor Classroom" partner.
Be a Donor
$100 Bluebird
$500 Goldfinch
$1000 Bobwhite
$5,000+Red-tailed hawk
For more information on how you can become a partner, contact Ruth Anne Hanahan at (865) 974-9124 or Mike Blankenship at (865) 925-7565.
Halls High School Outdoor Classroom