White Co Schools COVID Numbers Low, Not Requesting Remote Learning
White County Schools will not apply for remote learning days at this time as COVID numbers remain manageable. That is according to School Director Kurt Dronebarger. Dronebarger said as of Wednesday, the district has a infection rate less than four percent. “We use a scale kind of like a traffic light red, yellow and green, […]
Jackson Schools Following COVID Data For Reopening Wednesday
The Jackson County School System has closed Monday and Tuesday as COVID cases and absences spread around the district. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said Jackson County High School had over 200 students absent, with absentee rates higher than 20 percent at all other schools. Brown said returning Wednesday will come down to the data. […]
Overton Schools Seeking Remote Learning Waiver Approval
The Overton County School System has asked for waiver from the state to allow remote learning. Overton County Director of Schools Donnie Holman said the state has opened short term waivers for remote learning, which would only close specific classes and grades. Holman said the district submitted a waiver this morning because of hot spot […]
Putnam School Calendar Could Be Impacted By COVID This Year
Putnam County Director of Schools Corby King fears the district could have to take days away from breaks due to COVID. State rules made effective in July for schools do not allow remote learning as a COVID solution during district closures. That means if COVID days are needed, they would come from breaks or extending […]
Putnam Schools Asking State For Remote Learning Options For COVID Closures
Putnam Director of Schools Corby King said without options for remote learning, stockpile days will be used in the event of a COVID closure. King said those days are usually depleted by weather alone, and any excess cancellations will be made up. “As a group of Directors, we are asking the Governor, we are asking […]
Low Response On Virtual Survey, 25 Percent Interested in VITAL
One in four Putnam County parents who responded to a system survey expressed interest in long-term virtual learning. System Supervisor for Personalized Learning Sam Brooks said roughly 1,000 of over 11,500 families responded. “If that 25 percent were to hold true, which I think it’s actually going to be lower than that,” Brooks said. “Then […]
Putnam Schools Pre-Registration Closing On Friday
Students who were homeschooled due to COVID and plan to return to the Putnam County School System need to re-register. The pre-registration window for Putnam County Schools is set to close on Friday at 3:00 PM. Attendance Supervisor Chris Pierce said that families just need to make contact by phone or email with their former […]
Putnam Schools Implement Virtual Learning Plan For Closures
The Putnam County School System will implement its Continuous Learning Plan Friday, with no snow days remaining. Director of Schools Corby King said using virtual learning on snow days is a first for the system. King said he knows there are families without power and that many will not have power Friday. “If a student […]
Warren County Schools Finishing Semester In Remote Learning
All Warren County Schools will shift to remote learning on December 17 and 18 due to a rapid COVID increase among employees and the community. Students will have assignments sent home with them on December 16 to complete on the following school day, and return after Winter break. High school and middle school students will […]
Warren County Deadline for Virtual Learning Thursday
Warren County Parents have until 3:00 PM Thursday to enroll their kids in full-time virtual learning for the spring. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said this deadline is necessary so that staffing decisions can be made for the Spring Semester. Swallows said there are 740 students currently learning virtually, and offering this option in the […]
