SWEETWATER-Thanks to a grant from the Tennessee Department of Education, Sweetwater High will put the focus on a new afternoon learning program.

SHS was one of 56 schools in the state awarded a Focus grant. Sweetwater High will receive $200,000 per year for the next two years.

Sweetwater High Principal David Watts and Vice Principal Eric Weaver said nearly 90 students will participate in the after-school program that will begin in November.  

See full story in the Wednesday, Oct. 24, edition of The Advocate & Democrat.