White County’s State Archery Champs Honored By County
White County Middle School won first place in the National Archery in the Schools Program State Championships.
White County Commissioners To Bid Jail Toilet Replacements
White County Commissioners approved bidding out toilet replacements for the White County Jail during Monday night’s Budget Committee meeting. White County Finance Director Chad Marcum said he received an estimated project quote of $100,000. Half of the costs would be installation. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county could choose to do the installation […]
Middle School Greenhouse Set For August Opening
Framing underway and the White County Middle School Greenhouse is on track to be completed before school starts. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the facility is more extensive than what people might imagine when thinking of a backyard greenhouse. He said the building will have running utilities, electricity, ventilation, and a full […]
White County Middle Receives TVA Grant For Maker Space
White County Middle School will add a “maker space” with a 3-D printer thanks to a $10,000 TVA School Uplift Grant. The school one of 12 recipients among Upper Cumberland schools announced by TVA. Teacher Sara Halliburton said science and STEM students will be able to access the maker space to bring to life anything […]
White County Middle School Greenhouse Bid Approved
The White County School Board approved a bid of some $186,000 for a greenhouse at White County Middle School Thursday night, despite concerns about the details of the bid. Board Members Tracy Fowler and Dewayne Howard voiced concerns about committing to such an expense without access to itemized structural details. Fowler said the other bid […]
White County Schools Offer Program On Online Safety
The White County School System will try to arm students and parents Thursday with the knowledge needed to be more secure online. White County High School Assistant Principal Amy Hawkins said the Department of Homeland Security offered the iGuardian meetings five years ago, and it is time for an update. She said parents need to […]
Former White County Middle School Teacher Faces 9 New Charges
A nine-count indictment issued Monday against a former White County Middle School teacher on accusations of sexual abuse involving minor children. Austin Allen already in custody after an October, 2023 arrest. Additional criminal charges were filed after more victims were identified. In the indictment Monday, Allen faces four additional charges of rape of a child, […]
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 […]
WCMS Principal To Chair Subcommittee As State Discusses BEP Formula
White County Middle School Principal Farrah Griffith will serve as chair of the principal subcommittee as the state begins work on school funding. Griffith said she will be facilitating engagement of principals statewide as Tennessee leaders review the BEP funding formula. “That formula really hasn’t been revamped in the last 30 years,” Griffith said. “So, […]
WCMS Program Drops Disciplinary Issues By Rewarding Good Character
White County Middle School has seen a drop in discipline referrals after implementing a program that incentivises students to do right. Principal Farrah Griffith said positive behavioral interventions and support, also known as PBIS, has dropped administrator involvement in student behavior by 46 percent. “Our school has warrior bucks,” Griffith said. “Every teacher gets 10 […]
