Short Mtn School Safety Day

Woodbury, TN May 18, 2016 - On Monday, May 16, 2016, Short Mountain Elementary School held its first annual Safety Day. Several state, county, civic agencies and individuals were on hand to help educate students on how to be safe and protect our environment. Second grade teacher, Amanda Francis, organized the event and was helped by all staff members at the school. Students moved throughout multiple stations throughout the day, asking questions and participating in activities. The highlight of the day was a visit from Smokey the Bear. Mr. Robert Pitts is to be commended for bringing this fun and educational day to his school. Special thanks to the following individuals and agencies that helped to make this day a success:

Cannon County EMS- Jason Barrett and Greta Stone

Cannon County Schools Transportation- Bus Safety- Lisa Black and Felicia Coppinger

Cannon County Sherriff Department - Sherriff Darrell Young, Tommy Barker SRO, Drew Colwell, Anthony Young,

Hand washing Demonstration-Mandy Gay

Middle Tennessee Electric - Bo Asbury & Chad Hale

Middle Tennessee Natural Gas- Chris Swoape

Tennessee Forestry Department- Cory Ashford, Joe Bryson, Lisa Goodmaster, and Smokey the Bear

Tennessee Highway Patrol- Trooper Roger White

Tennessee Wildlife and Resource Agency (TWRA) Tabitha & Dan Lavacot, Glen Rogers

Tractor Safety- Heath Nokes

Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue - Kevin Kanagy, Will Daniel, Sebastian Novoa, and Clint Cook