Straughn Elementary School has started a new program called Tiger TV in which pictures of students and things going on around school are put on display throughout the school campus.

“We wanted to do something that would give recognition to our students and teachers,” SES assistant principal Barry Wood said. “We already had two TVs that we would use occasionally, but with some local money and a contribution from the Dixon Foundation, we were able to purchase five additional smart TVs.”

Wood said that students bring in pictures and that the teachers are taking pictures in their classes to be displayed on Tiger TV.

Other than pictures of students, Wood said that student’s birthdays, school events, school holidays, sporting events and even the occasional math problem will find its way on to the program.

“One of the biggest by-products has been reduced discipline (issues),” Wood said. “We put these up in the high traffic areas and since we have started this we have had a lot less problems in the halls.”

Wood said that the students have loved seeing their pictures on the TVs, and that the program has been a huge success so far.

“I love it because every morning it tells you what is going on,” SES student Ethan Wisner said.

SES student Madison Holcomb said she also liked it because of the information it displays.

“My favorite part is that it lets you know about upcoming events,” Holcomb said.

SES student Brooke Hudson said she was a fan of the pictures.

“I really like that it shows pictures of all the classes in the school,” Hudson said.

With Veteran’s Day coming up, Tiger TV has turned its attention to recognizing students’ family members have served in the military.

“The response this week to the veterans’ pictures has been amazing,” Wood said. “The kids have all just been so excited and proud to show the sacrifices that were made by their own family members. Some of these kids had no idea that their grandparents or great-grandparents served this country, and this has given them an opportunity to discover things about their family members that they might not have known before.”

Wood said that he hopes the program continues to grow and hopes it continues to make on impact on the students.

“It’s been such an honor to recognize the veterans this week,” Woods said. “I couldn’t be more proud of the way the teachers and students for their input into making this successful.”