Tyner Middle Academy (Hamilton County, Tennessee)
| Tyner Middle Academy | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| School type | STEM Magnet School |
| Established | 1959 |
| School district | Hamilton County Dept. of Education |
| Principal | Reuben Justice |
| Asst. Principal | Travis Miller |
| Grades | 6-8 |
| Color(s) | Maroon and Gold |
| Mascot | Ram |
| Website | http://www.tynermiddleacademy.com |
Tyner Middle Academy is a middle-school (grades 6-8) located at 6837 Tyner Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The school's building has been used for over 100 years and was originally erected in 1907 as Tyner High School (now known as Tyner Academy). This was the first secondary school to open in Hamilton County, Tennessee, east of Missionary Ridge, and running water and electricity were not provided to the school until the 1920s. Tyner High School relocated directly across the street into a new building during 1937. Tyner Middle Academy would subsequently open to students in 1959 in the original school building.[1] Tyner Middle Academy operates as part of the Hamilton County Department of Education, led by Superintendent Rick Smith.
Historical Notes on the School Building
According to the Hamilton County Genealogical Society Website, the citizens of Tyner congregated at the new school in November 1907 to dedicate the building. The original request for a new high school in Tyner was made by W. H. Varnell and the land for the school was purchased for $250 from J. R. Smith. [2]
School Vision
The vision of Tyner Middle Academy is to create a supportive learning community where every person experiences an engaging and rigorous encounter with learning. As a STEM facility and magnet school, Tyner Middle Academy is committed to providing quality instruction in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The school is also known for the "Dress For Success" program initiated by the late Principal Mark Smith. In 2014, this program was featured in local Chattanooga media: Tyner Middle Students Dress For Success
Administration
Tyner Middle Academy is currently under the leadership of Principal Reuben Justice and Assistant Principal Travis Miller.[3]
Extracurricular Activities
Tyner Middle Academy offers students the opportunity to participate in basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, and wrestling. The school has received widespread attention for its robotics program -"TyBots".[4] The school is also home to the STEM club "TyTech", a biology and physical sciences after-school program led by Mr. A. Goad.
