What's Right with Our Schools

Every year, students get pounded with the message to stay away from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol.  But, when it comes to healthy living, they find the message about diet and exercise lacking.  At Hixson Middle, some students took it upon themselves to change that.

Dozens of local students find out that art is not a boring subject.

They're creating their own short movies, by using cameras, computers, and their own imaginations at Ivy Academy.

Kids in elementary school often can't wait until recess.

But getting outside and playing can sometimes be tough for special needs students.

But at Spring Creek elementary, that's not a problem anymore, thanks to a brand new playground.

Kids at Lakeside Academy can now study outside, and enjoy the great outdoors.

That's thanks to a group parents.

They braved a downpour of rain one Saturday to volunteer at the school, to clear out weeds, and bring in new plant life.

As News 12's Chief Photographer David Moore shows us, their hard work is another example of what's right with our schools.

These days you hear a lot of people talk about going green to help the environment.

Several local schools are doing their part.

At St. Peter's Episcopal School, a new program has students involved in everything from recycling, to gardening, to changing the foods they eat.