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Welcome to Sewanee Elementary School

Sewanee Elementary is nestled atop the scenic Cumberland Plateau in southeastern Middle Tennessee.

Part of the Franklin County School District, the school serves students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

A Century of Learning: Sewanee Elementary Turns 100 in 2026!

Sewanee Elementary School - Old Photo - Specific Date Unknown

Construction of the community-built school began in 1924, culminating in the opening of the doors in 1926, an event that cemented the school's central role in the community. To mark this incredible milestone, a grand Birthday Bash was held on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Old Photo of Sewanee Elementary School for the 100th Birthday Celebration
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible and to all who came out to celebrate with us. It was truly a day to remember for the next 100 years!
Photos of New SES Sign Revealed at the 100th Birthday Celebration on May 8, 2026
Our 100th birthday celebration continues! We are excited to celebrate throughout the 2026-2027 school year and make even more memories together.
The Tennessee Magazine - May 26, 2026 - Sewanee Elementary students and faculty are sharing what Sewanee means to them throughout the school’s centennial celebration. Read about it here. #TNSchools https://hubs.la/Q04hT05d0
Guest Speakers at the 100th SES Birthday Celebration on May 8, 2026 - Mrs. Allison Dietz, SES Principal; Mrs. Kathryn Bruce, SES Librarian; Dr. Rob Pearigen, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the South; Ms. Kiki Beavers, President of the Sewanee Civic Association; Mrs. Barbara Reid-Bedford, Former Student (1960s); Mr. Eric Taylor, Former Student (1990s); Miss Amelie Watson, Current SES Student (2020s)
Student-Led Tours during the 100th Birthday Celebration included construction workers telling the story of the school (How it all began), 1920s, 1930s/1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s
100th Birthday Celebration Dedications - Dedication of the stage in loving memory of Teresa Brown, Former SES Music Teacher; Dedication of the trail in loving memory of Kim Tucker, Former SES Principal; Dedication of the gym in honor of David Gilliam, Former SES PE Coach

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FOURTH NINE WEEKS AWARDS

FIRST HONOR ROLL

1st Honor Roll for the 4th Nine Weeks for Sewanee Elementary School - 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades

SECOND HONOR ROLL

2nd Honor Roll for the 4th Nine Weeks - 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grades

TIGER TRAITS & CITIZENSHIP

Tiger Traits & Citizenship for 4th Nine Weeks for Kindergarten through 5th Grades at Sewanee Elementary School

Tiger News Network

Tiger News Staff for 2026/2027 School Year Announced at May Assembly
We are excited to introduce our Tiger News Network staff for the 2026-2027 school year! We can't wait to see this amazing group of students share the news, highlights, and happenings throughout the year.

Summer Reading Challenge

"Be a Summer Super Reader!
Read 10 different books. 
Earn 10 different backpack tags!
Complete the form and return to Mrs. Bruce by August 10!
Happy Reading!"
Summer Reading Challenge 2026 - Earn badges (backpack tags) for each book you read in the 10 categories listed. Have fun exploring new titles and authors! Enjoy reading inside, outside, to a friend or family memory, to yourself! Where can you find really good books to read? Check out the offerings at the Franklin County Public Library in Winchester every Monday in June at 2:00 p.m. and May Justus Memorial Library in Monteagle every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Summer Reading at Franklin County Library 2026: May 23rd Summer Reading Kick-Off 10 a.m. to noon; Monday Madness 2:00 p.m. every Monday in June; Storytime at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday; Meet Me At every Friday at 2:00 p.m.; June 18th at 10:00 a.m. Performer at The Library; July 9th at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Winchester Swimplex
Summer Reading Challenge 2026 Form

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