Hollow Rock-Bruceton Special School District recognized several achievements at their regular meeting on Monday, November 10, including the Marching Tigers, Cross Country team, ACT testers, and more.
The board also elected new officers and approved a sick leave bank program for certified employees.
Marching Tigers
Dr. Myles Hebrard honored Central’s marching band for earning second place in the Tennessee Small Bands Association’s Senate Cup.
“This band here took home second place and did an outstanding job,” Hebrard said. “They’ve built a tradition of excellence, and we want everyone coming through Hollow Rock and Bruceton to see that pride.”
In addition to the second place finish, Central’s Color Guard earned top honors for the third year in a row, and Kalani Joyner brought home Top Soloist.
“We’re not done yet,” Hebrad said. “When people drive into either town, they’ll see what these students have accomplished.”
During the 1994-1995 school year, Central’s Band earned the state championship, and a sign was erected to commemorate the achievement.
During the 2024-2025 season, the band won state for the second time.
Director Hebrard presented band director Keith Breeden with the original sign from 1995, and unveiled a new, updated one.
The new sign does not have the years listed, rather, two sign riders will accompany it, one for each state-winning season.
“Both towns have agreed to display one,” Hebrard said. “When people roll into Hollow Rock or Bruceton, they’ll see what these Marching Tigers stand for.”
Breeden, who returned to lead the program two years ago, thanked the community for its continued support.
“The administration and community have been unbelievable,” he said. “When other directors ask if I made the right decision, I tell them yes, because here, people care about every student on that field.”
Board Chair Brad Hurley commended the band’s work ethic.
“I know the hard work and dedication it takes,” he said. “They’re great ambassadors for Central.”
Board member Brandy Boyd is an alumna of the 1994–95 state championship band. She said it was “heartwarming” to see the program thriving.
Cross Country
The board also recognized the Central Cross Country team, led by Coach Amanda Stockdale.
Dr. Hebrard praised middle school runner Easton Moudy, who represented Central at the state middle school championship, and high school standout, senior Madison Holder, who placed 17th out of 114 runners at the state meet in Memphis.
“Madison has competed in six state championships across multiple sports,” Hebrard said. “She’s one of the most decorated female student-athletes in our school’s history.”
Not only has Holder competed in multiple state cross country championships, she also pitched in the 2025 Spring Fling, state softball championship in June.
ACT Achievement
Holder’s achievements extended beyond athletics.
She also earned the highest ACT score in school history with a 34.
When she was a freshman, Holder became the youngest inductee into Central’s “27 or Higher Club.”
Hebrard presented her with the school’s retired parking sign from her ACT achievement.
“She’ll graduate with the highest score ever at Central,” he said. “I hope she inspires someone to come along and beat her—that’s the kind of person she is.”
Board Business and Sick Leave Bank
The board reelected Hurley as Board Chair and Boyd as Vice Chair. Board member April Hampton was elected as secretary.
The board also approved revisions to policy 5.302, officially establishing a sick leave bank for certified and classified employees.
The program allows employees to voluntarily donate two of their sick days each year into a shared pool.
Those who join can request days from the bank if they run out of their own due to serious illness or family medical emergencies.
A five-member committee will review requests and oversee the policy.
Director Hebrard said the program was created after staff expressed interest in helping colleagues facing extended illness, calling it “a fair and structured way to support one another when life happens.”
The board also unanimously approved two field trips: one to Murray State University in November and another to Middle Tennessee State University in January.
Other Updates
Hebrard reported that both school zone radar signs were damaged, but repairs are underway.
He also cautioned that the district received notice of potential delays in USDA reimbursement due to the federal government shutdown.
“If nothing changes before the end of the month, we may need a special-called meeting to decide how to front the money,” Hebrard said. “But one thing’s certain, we will always feed kids.”
He also noted that two new names, Taylor Graves and Joshua Clayton, were added to Central’s ACT board, bringing the total to sixteen.
