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Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute is a public agricultural school located in Jamestown, Tennessee. The school emphasizes agricultural, career and technical education alongside a traditional academic program, operating under the motto “Prepare and Excel.” It has been recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education with a STEM Designation, honoring its work in delivering high-quality, integrated STEM education. The school’s athletic identity is the Dragons.
Academics & Programs
The institute provides a range of academic and student services, including:
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings
- Agricultural programs
- A “Classroom to Career” program connecting students with postsecondary and workforce pathways
- Special education services
- A counseling center and student counseling services
- A library with an online catalog
- Clubs and extracurricular activities
- Cafeteria services and a school nurse
The school maintains 504, Title IX and homeless-student support resources, a published student handbook, a bell schedule, and testing information for students and families. Parent resources include policy and procedure information, parent-involvement opportunities, the Skyward parent portal, and a school calendar. The school’s website also organizes information under sections for administration and a faculty and staff directory, giving families a central point of access to staff and school operations.
About
Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute states its mission through the motto “Prepare and Excel.” The Tennessee Department of Education awarded the school its STEM Designation at the department’s annual awards ceremony, recognizing the school’s “excellence in delivering high-quality, integrated STEM education” and noting that the school “serves as a model for others across the state” for creating a comprehensive, student-centered learning environment that emphasizes problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration and real-world application. The school regularly publishes news and announcements, including a student counseling newsletter, CTE Month recognition, and a parent engagement survey. School events have included Graduation, Senior Awards Night, 8th Grade Day, the Top 10% Banquet and a Top 10% recognition.
Location & Contact
- Address: 701 North Main Street, Jamestown, TN 38556
- Mailing: PO Box 70, Jamestown, TN 38556
- Phone: (931) 879-8101
- Fax: (931) 879-2147
Additional Information
The school’s website provides quick links to the Skyward student and parent portal, ESSA federal program information, suicide-awareness resources, a school safety toolkit, and job postings. Families can access the school calendar, lunch menu, policies and homework information through the site. The site also features news and announcement listings and an upcoming-events calendar that keeps students and families informed about school activities throughout the year. The institute maintains a presence on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and its website is operated on the Edlio school content platform. Prospective students and parents are directed to contact the school by phone for enrollment and general inquiries.
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