College, while generally a beneficial opportunity, is quite an economic hurdle. Were everyone required to front the full amount for schooling, only a miniscule percentage of the population could afford...

   As highschoolers approach the halfway point of their senior year, it is important to be educated on the different housing options college can bring. A student housing choice may depend on factors...

   As the final semester of school begins for Blackman seniors, many are considering the best college options for after graduation. Luckily, there are choices available across the state.  Community...

The National FAFSA application has been open for over a month now, so let’s get those filled out. What is FAFSA? FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the application you fill out during...

The last few years of high school are stressful as is. Thinking of what you want to pursue, staying on top of homework, and working that minimum wage job. It would be great to have one less thing to worry...

Several schools require volunteer hours to graduate high school. Blackman does not require volunteer hours, but we encourage students to participate in as much volunteering as possible.   Volunteering...

Often after graduation, students live outside their home for the first time.    With this rite of passage comes a new, often unknown area to navigate: personal safety. It is important to learn how...

Covid-19 has affected many student athletes' lives. Many have struggled with scouting, recruiting, or just having a season at all this year. Fall sports such as football, volleyball, and girls’...

Your college applications are done, and you have begun your second semester of senior year, but the stress is only beginning. It is the time of year to finish up applying for scholarships.   Any scholarship,...

  TN Promise Scholarship  TN Hope Scholarship  What are minimum requirements for scholarship?  High school degree or GED/HISET, attend mandatory meetings and participate in the mentoring...