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![A PK student has paint on her hands in art class]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719327578/brightschoolcom/kkjdbajpbtqjuoelbohf/IMG_1290-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719327578/brightschoolcom/kkjdbajpbtqjuoelbohf/IMG_1290-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1719327578/brightschoolcom/kkjdbajpbtqjuoelbohf/IMG_1290-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1719327578/brightschoolcom/kkjdbajpbtqjuoelbohf/IMG_1290-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1719327578/brightschoolcom/kkjdbajpbtqjuoelbohf/IMG_1290-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1719327578/brightschoolcom/kkjdbajpbtqjuoelbohf/IMG_1290-Enhanced-NR.jpg","width":2200}])
The Tennessee Arts Academy (TAA) has announced The Bright School as its 2024 Arts Rich Elementary School of the Year.
- arts
![New faculty for 2024-25]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718384241/brightschoolcom/nzsxoucx1wgv0ppcysfz/NewFacultyfor2024-25.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718384241/brightschoolcom/nzsxoucx1wgv0ppcysfz/NewFacultyfor2024-25.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718384241/brightschoolcom/nzsxoucx1wgv0ppcysfz/NewFacultyfor2024-25.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718384241/brightschoolcom/nzsxoucx1wgv0ppcysfz/NewFacultyfor2024-25.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1718384241/brightschoolcom/nzsxoucx1wgv0ppcysfz/NewFacultyfor2024-25.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1718384241/brightschoolcom/nzsxoucx1wgv0ppcysfz/NewFacultyfor2024-25.jpg","width":2200}])
The Bright School is excited to welcome five new faculty members for the 2024-25 school year.
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![The class of 2024 in front of the main building]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716644850/brightschoolcom/apr5x1xt2omn1v2un1xu/graduationthumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1716644850/brightschoolcom/apr5x1xt2omn1v2un1xu/graduationthumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716644850/brightschoolcom/apr5x1xt2omn1v2un1xu/graduationthumbnail.jpg","width":799}])
Forty-six fifth graders joined the ranks of hundreds of Bright School alumni during the 110th graduation ceremony held on Friday, May 24, 2024.
- graduation
![Fifth graders learn math through boat building]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716389454/brightschoolcom/sp8pxp9gmuz4x3kfvtms/IMG_4841.heic","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1716389454/brightschoolcom/sp8pxp9gmuz4x3kfvtms/IMG_4841.heic","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1716389454/brightschoolcom/sp8pxp9gmuz4x3kfvtms/IMG_4841.heic","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1716389454/brightschoolcom/sp8pxp9gmuz4x3kfvtms/IMG_4841.heic","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1716389454/brightschoolcom/sp8pxp9gmuz4x3kfvtms/IMG_4841.heic","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1716389454/brightschoolcom/sp8pxp9gmuz4x3kfvtms/IMG_4841.heic","width":2200}])
The fifth grade advanced math class had the opportunity to learn practical application of math skills through the building of wooden boats.
![Students receive certificates]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715878993/brightschoolcom/do6e3i0r31sgw04dqfpj/recognitiondaythumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715878993/brightschoolcom/do6e3i0r31sgw04dqfpj/recognitiondaythumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715878993/brightschoolcom/do6e3i0r31sgw04dqfpj/recognitiondaythumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715878993/brightschoolcom/do6e3i0r31sgw04dqfpj/recognitiondaythumbnail.jpg","width":805}])
Student achievements were honored today at the annual Fifth Grade Recognition Assembly.
- awards
![Leya Alani with Mrs. Watts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1715786085/brightschoolcom/qdwrv3rdbpxriouepkbv/kristinandleyathumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1715786085/brightschoolcom/qdwrv3rdbpxriouepkbv/kristinandleyathumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1715786085/brightschoolcom/qdwrv3rdbpxriouepkbv/kristinandleyathumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1715786085/brightschoolcom/qdwrv3rdbpxriouepkbv/kristinandleyathumbnail.jpg","width":802}])
Leya Alani '18, currently a junior at Baylor School, has received the Citizen of the World Award for 2024.
![The track team after their victory]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714941572/brightschoolcom/z9nfw9rnvnc5ve82q3lv/trackteam.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1714941572/brightschoolcom/z9nfw9rnvnc5ve82q3lv/trackteam.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1714941572/brightschoolcom/z9nfw9rnvnc5ve82q3lv/trackteam.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1714941572/brightschoolcom/z9nfw9rnvnc5ve82q3lv/trackteam.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1714941572/brightschoolcom/z9nfw9rnvnc5ve82q3lv/trackteam.jpg","width":1280}])
The boys and girls track team won the Independent School Conference championship held on Saturday, May 4, at Chattanooga Christian School.
- Sports
![Third grade winners of the Young Southern Writers Contest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713922787/brightschoolcom/h9tqgigxn5i14io6suk1/IMG_1336thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713922787/brightschoolcom/h9tqgigxn5i14io6suk1/IMG_1336thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713922787/brightschoolcom/h9tqgigxn5i14io6suk1/IMG_1336thumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1713922787/brightschoolcom/h9tqgigxn5i14io6suk1/IMG_1336thumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1713922787/brightschoolcom/h9tqgigxn5i14io6suk1/IMG_1336thumbnail.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713922787/brightschoolcom/h9tqgigxn5i14io6suk1/IMG_1336thumbnail.jpg","width":1632}])
Young writers and poets, including 23 Bright School students, were recognized in the Young Southern Student Writers contest organized by SoLit and the UTC English department.