GROWING TOGETHER-As a part of Hermitage Springs School’s middle school STEM project initiative, science teacher Beth McMurtrey applied for and received a TVA grant titled “Growing Together.” The school received $5,000 in equipment and supplies in order to operate two aquaponic systems. One is in the cafeteria and being used to grow peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers, while lettuce and radishes are being grown in the science classroom. (Facebook.com/HSSWildcats photo)