Word on the Street: HHS’s first four-legged employee; Kitten yoga at Alma
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School is officially back in session! The South Cheatham cluster of schools welcomed teachers and students back onto campus for the 2025-2026 school year on Thursday, Aug. 7. As always, they greeted the students with style, rolling out the red carpet as HHS athletes cheered on the younger generations. A very special good luck is in order for KSES’s new principal, Ben Howell, and HMS’s new principal, Susie Kephart. We also want to send a shout out to the district’s new lead, Stacy Brinkley! Thursday wasn’t just the first day of school for two-legged humans – HHS welcomed its first four-legged employee, Ollie. The 5-year-old golden retriever is currently training through Dogspeak Therapy Dog Program to become the school’s certified therapy dog. Ollie lives with HHS Assistant Principal Shannon Schliwa and will be available several days a week for students who wish to work with him in the counseling office. The start of the school year also marks the beginning of fall sports in South Cheatham. Football, girls soccer and volleyball are in full swing at HHS and HMS. Be sure to check out the teams’ full schedules here and don’t miss a home game this season! KSES’s own third-grader, Sydney Jones, is heading to Wales in September to represent Team USA for point sparring, but she can’t do it without your help! The Jones family still needs to raise $3,000 to make it to the competition. Can you help? Read more about Sydney’s story as the top point sparring champion in the nation here. The Town of Kingston Springs still has 22 tickets remaining for its 8th annual Dinner on Main event, to take place Sunday, Sept. 7. As it does every year, the farm to table event will feature ingredients from local farmers prepared by local chefs, including Deb Paquette and Hal Holden-Bache. Get your tickets before they’re gone! The town is also now accepting registrations for its annual Art in the Park on Saturday, Oct. 4. There is no charge to be a vendor. Click here for more information. Tickets for The ARK’s 5th annual Supper and Song will go on sale on Aug. 19. The dinner benefitting The ARK will take place at West Glow Farm on Sunday, Oct. 19. It’s kitten season in Cheatham County and the animal shelter has tons of fun meet and greet events planned for you to find your new best friend! Head to Alma Movement Studio in downtown Kingston Springs on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. for kitten yoga. All proceeds from the event will go towards the shelter. Don’t miss Sunday Supper at West Glow Farm on Aug. 24. Hal Holden-Bache will prepare an intimate, family-style dinner using West Glow’s produce for an end of summer feast. Gather with the community to share a meal together. Get your tickets here! Are you or someone you know looking to move to Kingston Springs? Look no further than your Kingston Springs expert, Jack Mahoney, who has several great deals on the market. Check out his listings, and their open houses, here!
