Thompson named LCMS principal

Lewis County Schools has announced Renee Thompson as Principal at Lewis County Middle School. Mrs. Thompson has been employed at Lewis County Middle School for the past 30 years. While at the middle school, she has worked as a special education teacher in sixth, seven, and eighth grades and as sixth grade ELA teacher.

Mrs. Thompson also helped coach softball, volleyball, and was cheerleading coach for a time. Mrs. Thompson enjoyed working with the Honors Club and sponsoring the talent show at the middle school. Mrs. Thompson served as assistant principal for the past two years.

Mrs. Thompson received her Bachelor of Education at the University of Tennessee-Martin as well as her master’s degree in early childhood/special education. She furthered her education with the ED.S. in Administration and Supervision from MTSU in 2019.

Mrs. Thompson is looking forward to working with the faculty and staff as well as the students at LCMS in her new role. “I am humbled and excited to be offered this opportunity and look forward to the challenges of being principal for the 2023-2024 school year,” stated Thompson.