Utrust is an organization that assists school systems in Tennessee with unemployment issues and in recognizing, supporting, and appreciating school employees. It sponsors the Utrust Appreciation Program, a student leadership program that seeks to help students recognize and express appreciation to people who make their lives better each day. All Hawkins County Schools participate in the program.
The Hawkins County School System will use the Utrust Grant to fund various projects within the district.
Dr. Dan Tollett, Utrust administrator said, “We are pleased to fund these projects that we believe will make a big difference to students and staff in Hawkins County Schools.
Hawkins County School Superintendent Matt Hixson said, “We deeply appreciate Utrust making these funds available to our schools. We feel very fortunate that they have provided
funds that allow us to do some of the things really needed. We make the most of every budgeted dollar, but we still have needs that we don’t have funds for.“ Hixon continued, “We think we have the best employees in Tennessee, and we want them to know how much we value them. These funds allow us to express our appreciation to them in a tangible way”