Warren Schools To Restrict K-5 Classroom Technology
Warren County Schools will restrict the use of digital devices in K-5 classrooms to instances where there is a clear educational benefit. Director of Schools Dr. Grant Swallows said the district is adopting the model policy to comply with a new state law regarding instructional technology for younger students. Swallows said the policy requires the […]
Warren County Board Approves Working Snow Day Policy
The Warren County Board of Education approved a new working snow day policy for 12-month employees during its Thursday meeting. Director of Schools Dr. Grant Swallows said the policy aims to streamline the work calendar for administrators and central office staff by establishing a set schedule of 231 work days. Swallows said the change provides […]
Warren Schools Director Earns Positive Evaluation, Raise
The Warren County Board of Education approved a contract renewal and a 3.87 percent pay raise for Director of Schools Dr. Grant Swallows. The raise follows a positive annual evaluation by the board. Board Chair Chris Cope said the director received high scores that speak for themselves. “I’ll just state as we do our yearly […]
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 High Soon Installing New Gymnasium Bleachers
Warren County High School will soon see a major facility upgrade with the replacement of the bleachers in the school’s gymnasium. The School Board approved the estimated $597,000 upgrade. Warren County Schools Communications Coordinator Sarah Cantrell said the bleachers are over 30 years old, and the project was long overdue. “There has just been lots […]
Warren Illness Surge Leads To Extended President’s Day
Warren County Schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, extending the regularly scheduled Presidents’ Day holiday because of illness. School System officials announced the closure as illness-related absences continue to rise across the district. The additional days will extend the long weekend to allow time for recovery and to help slow the spread of illness […]
Warren County GEAR UP Student Going To Super Bowl
A Warren County student who participates in the Tennessee Tech GEAR Up program is headed to this year’s Super Bowl after submitting a video highlighting the value of the program. Warren County Eighth Grader Eduardo Mendez won two tickets to the Super Bowl after submitting a video for the nationwide Student Success Agency contest. GEAR […]
Warren Middle College Deadline This Week; Proving Successful
After launching the Middle College Program several years ago through a partnership with Motlow State, Warren County School officials said the program has been a big success. The program allows qualified juniors to work toward an associate’s degree during high school. Warren County Schools Communications Coordinator Sarah Cantrell said a big reason for the program’s […]
Warren After School Meal Program Set To Begin Monday
Warren County students will no longer have to leave school hungry as the school system is set to begin a new after-school meal program this Monday. The program is called the SUPPER Program through the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency (ETHRA). Warren County Schools Communications Coordinator Sarah Cantrell said students can get a free meal […]
Warren $900K Grant To Provide Mental Health Support
Warren County School System received an estimated $900,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Health to provide mental health support to students and staff. Director of Coordinated School Health Nicole Fish said the grant will help the school system continue its teletherapy mental health services that each school already offers through a partnership with a […]
