School System Gets Ahead Of Food Loss With Vendor Help
White County Schools Nutrition Director Tonya Savage said the system prevented food loss during the extended school closure by watching the weather. Most students returned to school Thursday after missing more than a week due to snow and cold. Savage said when the system saw the weather coming, they canceled their orders. “We do like […]
BonDeCroft Expansion Will Not Be Completed Until Summer Break
The BonDeCroft Elementary School expansion project will not be completed this school year. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger told the School Board Thursday night that the original estimate had the project finishing around the county’s spring break but small delays have pushed the completion date into April. He said that trying to integrate […]
White County High School Approved For Free Student Breakfast/Lunches
White County High School students can get free breakfast and lunch after the state changed eligibility requirements. Schools Nutrition Supervisor Tonya Savage said the White County middle and elementary schools have been eligible for years. She said the state now requires just 25 percent of the student body to be economically disadvantaged for a school […]
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 School’s Book Bus Rolling Out After Christmas
White County Schools have created a mobile library that will hit the streets some time after Christmas. The custom bus has been nicknamed BOB for Books on Board. It is filled with books from the White County Public Library that children can check out and read. Supervisor of Supportive Learning Farrah Griffith said the goal […]
White County Schools Holding Meeting To Prepare Parents For Kindergarten
White County Schools will hold their fall Kindergarten Ready Meeting Monday to give parents the tools to give kids a smooth transition into schools. Cyndi Vickers is District K-2 Reading and Math Instructional Coach. She said the meetings urge parents to speak positively to their children about the start of school. Vickers said encouraging learning […]
White County Receives Grant For Interactive Panels Inside All Schools
A grant awarded to the White County Schools will allow teachers to replace their white boards with interactive panels. The three-year Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant awarded the district just under $990,000. Interactive panels have already been installed in elementary school classrooms. White County Middle School will get its panels before the end of the […]
BonDeCroft Elementary Parent Concerned About New Visitor Restrictions
A parent at BonDeCroft Elementary School shared her disapproval of a new visitation policy with the White County School Board during their Thursday meeting. Lisa Cooper said the new policy allows just one parent per child to visit the school during lunchtime, parties, and other events. Cooper said she understands the importance of school security, […]
White County Schools Looking To Avoid Fundraising Fatigue
The White County Schools looking for answers on student fundraising versus over burdening local businesses and residents. Board Member Adam Hickey said during a recent school board meeting that community members had reached out to him saying they were overwhelmed by the number of fundraisers they were being asked to support. Director of Schools Kurt […]
White County Director of Schools Asks To Renew Contract Early
White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger formally requested a review of his contract Thursday night. Dronebarger is in the last year of his current four-year agreement. He said he wants to negotiate six months ahead of schedule. Dronebarger said he presented the board with a summary of his performance to justify his request. “I’ve […]
