Erik Robinson - Tazewell County School Board

06/04/2026

Congratulations to Mrs. Maupin on her retirement after 57 years in education. Her dedication, leadership and commitment to students have left a lasting mark on generations of families. Best wishes as she begins this well-deserved new chapter.

05/12/2026

What you see in this photo was collected by one assistant principal in just one school year at a local high school. It does not include weapons or drugs that were seized by the police.

This is more than a collection of confiscated items — it represents the growing challenges our schools, parents, and communities face every single day. Vapes, ni****ne products, suspected THC devices, sharp objects, grinders, and other prohibited items are finding their way into our schools at alarming rates. Many of these products are highly addictive, easy to conceal, and often marketed directly toward teenagers with bright colors, candy flavors, and attractive packaging.

Schools cannot solve this problem alone. It takes parents, educators, law enforcement, and communities working together to protect our children. No single policy is a perfect solution, but small preventative steps can make a difference. Clear or transparent backpacks are not about punishment or taking away individuality — they are about creating an added layer of accountability, visibility, and deterrence.

Will clear bags stop every problem? Of course not. But if they prevent even one weapon, one v**e sale, one dangerous substance, or one tragedy from entering a school building, then they are worth considering.

Our children deserve safe learning environments where the focus is on education, opportunity, and their future — not addiction, peer pressure, or dangerous behavior hidden behind closed pockets and zippers. Sometimes the smallest steps can help start the biggest changes.

05/05/2026

04/29/2026

Debra Wilson - Thank you! This would not have been possible without your leadership. We appreciate you extending this opportunity to students at Graham High School.

04/11/2026

Great job, Elise!

04/09/2026

🧑🏻‍🎨 Great opportunity for young artists across Tazewell County! 🎨🖌️ 🖼️

Call for Young Artists

"My Light, My Mountains"

A Children's Pop-Up Art Exhibit at Haus of Taylor
In connection with our current exhibit, Light in the Hollows, Haus of Taylor is inviting young artists to share their own creative vision in a special children's pop-up exhibit, "My Light, My Mountains".

This exhibit is a celebration of the way children see the world around them, the beauty of the mountains, the warmth of home, the wonder of light, and the stories that live in our region. We welcome artwork that reflects imagination, memory, family, nature, faith, joy, or the unique spirit of Appalachia through a child's eyes.

We invite young artists to submit original work in all mediums, including painting, drawing, collage, mixed media, sculpture, fiber art, photography, and more.

Selected artwork will be featured in a fun Saturday pop-up exhibit and open reception at Haus of Taylor, where we will celebrate the creativity of our region's young artists with family, friends, and our community.

Age Groups
Ages 5–8
Ages 9–12
Ages 13–17

Awards:
Each age group will receive:

Best in Glow Award
Honorable Mentions

In addition, the exhibit will include:
Community Choice Favorite

Theme
"My Light, My Mountains' invites children to explore what lights up their world and what the mountains mean to them. That could be a landscape, a memory, a front porch, a creek, a firefly, a family tradition, a dream, or something entirely from their imagination.

What We're Looking For
We want to see artwork that feels personal, expressive, and full of heart. This is an opportunity for young artists to share how they see the beauty, mystery, and meaning of the place we call home.

Stay tuned for more information regarding submission opening dates and exhibit information.

Please feel free to reach out to Haus of Taylor gallery director Mary Blevins at [email protected] for additional questions.

www.haus-taylor.com

04/02/2026

G-Girls on a run! Keep it up! 🥎

G-Girl softball with another win. Starting the season off strong!!

03/14/2026

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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03/13/2026

State Champions! Congratulations!

Finished!!