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 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 […]
Policies Slightly Different For Teachers, Focus Still Phones Off
As school begins over the next several weeks, tighter cell phone policies will go into effect for students, and teachers will also be reminded about using phones during class time. Warren County Director of Schools Grant Swallows said teachers are still allowed to access phones, but they are still held to the same usage standards […]
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 […]
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 Creates Safety And Security Coordinator Position
Warren County Schools have created a new position of School Safety and Security Coordinator to start on September 1st. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said that Lieutenant Ray Robinson will fill the role. He said many school districts have had a renewed emphasis on school safety, and that this position was one way to showcase […]
Warren Schools Represented On Governor’s Educator Advisory Council
A Warren County educator will serve on the new educator advisory council for the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation. Eastside Elementary First-Grade Teacher Melisha Simmons said the council will serve as a consulting body to help determine the best resources to meet the needs of students across Tennessee. “As an educator and a mother I know […]
