This school year, Floyd Middle School launched a new family-centered program to support the school’s current Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) initiative while paying tribute to the school’s dedicated staff.
The School House system is a way to promote family, belonging, and fun competition at school. Every student at Floyd has been assigned to one of the six houses at Floyd.
During a recent ceremony, Floyd's leadership announced the unique names of the school's six houses: The Hatcher House, The Witherspoon House, The Collins House, The Bearden House, The Evans House, and The Hargrett House. Floyd staff looked to people who have served Floyd Middle school over the years for their inspiration on the names of each of the houses.
In honor of TJ Hatcher, the founding principal of Floyd Middle School, one of the houses was named the Hatcher House. The House of Hatcher will represent the character traits of leadership and courage. Mr. Hatcher’s son Dan Hatcher, who is also a former Floyd staff member, his daughter, and granddaughter represented the Hatcher family at the ceremony.
Floyd’s first African American staff member was honored with the naming of The House of Witherspoon. James Witherspoon was also Floyd’s first African American Band director. The House of Witherspoon will represent talents and creativity. Mr. Witherspoon was joined by his wife and sons. 
Lisa Collins served as Floyd’s art teacher for 30 years and was honored with the naming of another house. The House of Collins will represent friendship and kindness.
Kim Bearden was present for the naming of the Bearden House. Ms. Bearden is a former Floyd teacher and the co-founder of the world-famous Ron Clark Academy. The House of Bearden will represent dreams and vision.
In honor of the late Glenn Evans, who served at Floyd for over 20 years, the orange house was named the Evans House and represents resilience and dedication. His wife attended the naming ceremony.
The Hargrett House is named in honor of the beloved and longest-serving Floyd principal, Dr. Teresa Hargrett. Dr. Hargrett’s house will represent community and service for all that she did for both while at Floyd.
