White Co. Schools Surveying Community For ESSER 3.0 Uses
The White County School System surveying the community for feedback on how to spend ESSER 3.0 funding. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said residents of White County with ties to the school system are welcome to participate. “The federal government came back and said we want to put some parameters on these dollars, and we […]
White County Schools Returning Fully In-Person In August
White County Schools will return to class fully in-person on August 6th. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said students will not have a virtual option for learning. “We do not intend to require masks although masks will be optional for the ones that want to wear them,” Dronebarger said. “We do not intend to require […]
White Co. BOE Forms Committee To Explore Future Uses Of Central View School
The White County Board of Education has created a subcommittee to determine the future use of the Central View School property. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said board member Bob Young will serve as the chairman as well as members Kay Prater and Kenneth Robinson. “It is an informational gathering committee,” Dronebarger said. “Their goal […]
White Co. Summer School Help Students To Advance
White County K-8 students in danger of failing this school year can use summer school to advance to the next grade. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said Governor Bill Lee’s Summer School program allows for students to make good work. “We have a lot of students that for one reason or another maybe didn’t do […]
White Co. Schools Selected For Special Education Initiative
The White County School System is one of 18 Tennessee schools selected for the state’s new Teaching All Students Initiative. The program is meant to strengthen instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the grant money awarded will be used for classroom supplies and technology. “Special education department is […]
White Schools Expanding Computer Science Options Next Fall
The White County School System is introducing more after school computer science programs starting next fall. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the goal is to prepare students for a successful career in the post secondary education world. “Basically, we are going to be doing after school activities to expand student’s interest in computer science,” […]
White Co. Schools Will Look For Student Input On New District Logo
The White County School System has started the process creating a new district logo. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said adding a school trademark representing all 8 schools is the objective. “We just don’t have a district logo for our school district,” Dronebarger said. “I think it is just something that professionally sets you apart […]
White Co. Schools Exploring Building Projects With Incoming COVID Funds
The White County School System looks to complete two capital projects with an expected $3.9 million in COVID funds on the way. Replacing the White County Middle School rooftop and a proposed expansion of Bon De Croft Elementary are two priorities. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said both projects were put on hold last year […]
White County School Board Approves 21-22 Calendar
The White County School Board Thursday approved next year’s school calendar with one minor change. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the last day of school will be May 21st, which is on a Saturday. “That’ll be a 9:30 on a Saturday, and that’s just to avoid coming back on that next Monday,” Dronebarger said. […]
Masks Found To Decrease Other Sicknesses In White County Schools
Masks are protecting students from more than just COVID with White County Schools seeing a decrease in other sicknesses. During Thursday’s White County School Board meeting, Cumberland Family Care Dr. Ty Webb gave a COVID update. He said in his practices, cases of strep throat overall have became minimal. “Strep this year, I don’t know […]
