Power Outage Closed BonDeCroft Elementary Wednesday
A power outage made BonDeCroft Elementary the only White County school to close Wednesday instead of starting two hours late.
White County Juniors Can Get FAFSA Assistance Thursday
White County Schools will be offering free FAFSA assistance Thursday to families with seniors in the class of 2026. College Advisor Suzanne Rushing said the school system will have experts available to answer questions and to help parents fill out FAFSA forms. Rushing said many parents struggle to fill out the forms. “Sometimes parents this […]
White County Head Start On New Bus Law
White County buses already carry a sign against unauthorized personnel on-board, well before a new state law passed. That law requires districts to post signs on school buses warning unauthorized personnel not to board the bus. White County Schools Director of Transportation and Maintenance Randy Alley said the new law will ensure the safety of […]
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 Schools Focused On Physical, Mental Health
White County Schools will emphasize recognition for staffers who work with students on their physical and mental health during the coming school year. “School Health Heroes” will serve as the theme for the new school year, according to Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger. He said students and teachers deal with mental health challenges that may […]
White County Shows TCAP Growth In New Numbers
White County Schools celebrating widespread growth and proficiency on TCAP scores. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the district has two unspoken goals when it comes to TCAP results: score above the state average and top five in the Upper Cumberland for proficiency in all subjects. In results just released, Dronebarger said the district accomplished […]
White County Board Room Dedicated To Former Members
The board room at the White County Board of Education Central Office has been dedicated to two former members, Kenneth Robinson and Richard McBride. Board Member Jayson McDonald said both former members recently passed away, having served a combined 36 years on the board. He said many of the positive programs in the district today […]
School Board On Fence About Board Meeting Locations
The White County School Board must still decide whether it will continue to hold meetings at district schools or move them all to the central office next year. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the original schedule for next year had all meetings located at the district central office. Board Member Dewayne Howard said he […]
White County School Board Deliberating Fundraisers
The White County School Board concerned about burdening the community with athletic fundraisers as teams work to manage program expenses. Board Member Tracy Fowler said several local businesses had approached her about being approached repeatedly by teams looking for money. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said finding a balance between helping teams stay afloat and […]
Workers At BonDeCroft Cruising With School Empty
The 20,000-foot expansion project at White County’s BonDeCroft Elementary moving toward a July 1 completion date with the school empty over the summer. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the vast majority of the exterior is complete and the interior is 85 percent done. He said cabinetry and ceilings are going in now, and furniture […]
