Sherrell Expects Long Debate On Idea Of School Vouchers In Nashville
State Representative Paul Sherrell said he expects there will be healthy debate concerning public education funding over vouchers when the new legislative session begins next Tuesday. Sherrell said he understands Governor Bill Lee’s interest in helping people pay private school tuition. Sherrell said many of the people who have come to him to discuss the […]
White County High Adds Wrestling Team; Picks Up First Ever Win
White County High School has started its own wrestling program after years of having wrestlers participate with teams at other schools. First-year teacher David Foster said the school planned to co-op with Cumberland County High School this year. He said when some 45 White County students signed up to wrestle, he decided he would coach […]
College Advisor: Focus On Student Needs, Not Outside Noise
While a group of state universities are joining forces to focus attention on the value of a four-year degree, other educators said Tennessee’s focus on career education and not pushing everyone to college is showing success. Mixed messages? Confusion for students and parents? White County High School Advisor Suzanne Rushing said she tries to focus […]
White County HS Gets “A” Grade, 6 UC High Schools Get B Grades
White County High School joined Cookeville High School as Upper Cumberland high schools receiving an A grade in the state’s new education grade report released Thursday. White County scored a 4.5 out of 5, for its A. The school received a four in achievement with a five in the other three categories. The report grades […]
White County Schools Boosting Security Across System With $480K Grant
White County Schools will use a grant of some $480,000 to add security cameras, improved door-locking systems, and other security upgrades. The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services awarded the district a Secure Our Schools grant, meant to provide and enhance safety equipment and violence-prevention programs. Board Chairman Bob Young said the district applied for […]
White County College Advisor: New FASFA Form & Changes Unknowns
The parents of high school students are awaiting new financial aid forms from the federal government in the next few weeks. White County High School College Advisor Suzanne Rushing said the new FASFA form is an unknown at this point. Rushing said no one has seen the new FASFA form touted by the federal government […]
White County High School Seniors Produce Documentary On Basketball Team
Two seniors, part of White County High School’s Warrior Media, have produced a new documentary series. The series titled “Rebound,” follows the Warrior basketball team during last year’s postseason run. Videographer and Lead Editor Noah Cole said he and Videographer Jack Bouldin began the project in August and completed it last week. Bouldin said the […]
White County Schools Combat Bullying With ‘Move To Stand’
White County Schools working to combat new and evolving forms of bullying with the ‘Move To Stand’ program. White County Family Resource Director Beverly Dronebarger said the system is training students to be aware of the power of words and actions. Dronebarger said they also hope to inspire students to take an active stand against […]
White County High School Issues ID Badges To Help With Campus Safety
White County High School students wearing new badges to start the school year as a way to increase safety. School System Communications Director Candice Allen said this is the first year students have worn the identification, something that has been in the works for sometime. “So with the size of the school’s campus and an […]
White County FFA Receives National Honors For New Chapter
The White County High School Future Farmers of America earned a National Chapter Award with a three-star ranking. White County FFA Advisor Kim Eller said the the students worked hard to achieve the honor. She said that the student-led organization comes to her for advice, but for the most part, she was able to proudly […]
