Tag Archives: Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger

The White County School System has started the process creating a new district logo. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said adding a school trademark representing all 8 schools is the objective. “We just don’t have a district logo for our school district,” Dronebarger said. “I think it is just something that professionally sets you apart a little bit, so I ... Read More »

The White County School System looks to complete two capital projects with an expected $3.9 million in COVID funds on the way. Replacing the White County Middle School rooftop and a proposed expansion of Bon De Croft Elementary are two priorities. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said both projects were put on hold last year due to COVID creating budget ... Read More »

The White County School Board Thursday approved next year’s school calendar with one minor change. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the last day of school will be May 21st, which is on a Saturday. “That’ll be a 9:30 on a Saturday, and that’s just to avoid coming back on that next Monday,” Dronebarger said. “After you have kind of ... Read More »

Masks are protecting students from more than just COVID with White County Schools seeing a decrease in other sicknesses. During Thursday’s White County School Board meeting, Cumberland Family Care Dr. Ty Webb gave a COVID update. He said in his practices, cases of strep throat overall have became minimal. “Strep this year, I don’t know what you guys have seen ... Read More »

Employees of the White County School System will be receiving one time bonuses entering this holiday season. The Board of Education approved $500 for certified teachers and $250 for classified employees. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the money was budgeted earlier this year. “Back in the spring, there were so many unknowns about where we were going,” Dronebarger said. ... Read More »

Governor Bill Lee joined White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger Wednesday at Findlay Elementary to announce the launch of a new K-3 Book Delivery program. Through the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF), over 500,000 books will be delivered to students and teachers across the state. Dronebarger said the program gives rural school systems an opportunity to make important early ... Read More »

A solution for Findlay Elementary School’s leak in the main hallway has been found after almost a year of attempted repairs. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said contractors will install metal flashing pieces throughout the wall to carry the water to the roof system. “The architects have gotten together with the construction company, and they have done some test areas ... Read More »

White County Middle School Teacher Teresa Buckner is one of nine finalists for Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Buckner said being selected is an honor, but believes all teachers should be recognized for their hard work during the Covid shutdown. “It is very exciting,” Buckner said. “Not only for me, but for our county. I feel special and honored to ... Read More »