Warren County Bus Services Transition To Ecco Ride
Following a competitive bidding process, Warren County Schools transitioning its student transportation services to a new firm. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said the new contract with Ecco Ride begins July 1 after the company provided the low bid. It came during a required five-year review of transportation services. Swallows said the transition involves a […]
Warren Students Start School Friday, Swallows Casts Vision
Anticipation and excitement are building for the Warren County School System, as students return to school Friday. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said he is excited about the hope of the new year. Swallows said last year, students had to adjust to a lot of changes especially with the cell phone policy. This year, Swalliows […]
Warren Schools Receive 21st Century Program Funding
The Warren County School System will again receive funding to continue the 21st Century after school program in the new school year. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said the program provides afternoon activities for students who may need extra instruction or tutoring after school. Swallows said the program also has a benefit for some district […]
Work Wrapping On Warren Middle Renovations
Work wrapping up this week on the renovations to Warren County Middle School, a project several years in the making. Warren County Director Of Schools Grant Swallows said the facility built in the 1950s had long been overdue for upgrades. Specifically, the system addressed the school’s entryway and added new administrative space. “The front of […]
19 Percent Bump On ACT At Warren County High Based On Hard Work
Economically disadvantaged students at Warren County High School increased their ACT scores by 18.8 percent from last year. In 2022, only 8.7 percent of disadvantaged students met the ACT benchmark of 21. This year 27.5 percent of disadvantage students reached that goal. Director of Warren County Schools Grant Swallows said the school was focused on […]
Warren Schools Delay First Day After Storms Cause Outages, Some Damage
Warren County Schools had to delay the start of its new school year after Monday’s storms cause power outages and damages at some of its buildings. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said Centertown Elementary sustained the worst of the damages, with a pavilion on the playground collapsing and several HVAC units damaged by wind gusts. […]
Warren Schools Increase Starting Pay By Almost $7K In New Budget
Starting pay for Warren County teachers projected to increase by some $7,000 in the new fiscal year budget. Director Grant Swallows said employee compensation was one of the main focuses during budget discussions. He said in addition to the base increase, the school board is also working to clean up the salary schedule. “Our salary […]
Warren Schools Working On Classroom Upgrades
Warren County School System working on addressing classroom needs by adding more and upgrading current ones. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said the need comes with having older classrooms, as well as additional growth in the county. “We are really overcoming some neglected things and also trying to plan for the future,” Swallows said. “Centertown […]
Decision To Close Schools Is Complicated One For Directors
Upper Cumberland School Districts closed for inclement weather Friday, but without seeing too much snow or ice. The decision to close schools for inclement weather is one of the more complicated ones for School Directors. Warren County Schools Director Grant Swallows said the most challenging part is trying to work through all the moving parts, […]
Warren Schools Awarded Grant To Help Students Mental Health
Warren County Schools awarded a grant that will help address student mental health needs. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said the funding of around $148,000 will go towards implementing Care Solace. The program works to connect individuals seeking care for their mental health with the right providers. “If a student comes in in the morning […]
