Tag Archives: White County School System

A new transportation software update allows White County School System buses to run routes more efficiently. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the software update allows for faster route scheduling and street level mapping. Dronebarger said the software has even allowed for the elimination of one bus route so far. “We did come across one route here recently, rather close ... Read More »

An air conditioner leak at Doyle Elementary could put home basketball games in jeopardy. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said that only a portion of the gym floor was damaged, so gym class can still go on. Dronebarger said that luckily there are other gyms available within the system that can be used while repairs are done. “We had a ... Read More »

The White County School System has removed its mask mandate for the remainder of the school year. One member of the board of education voted to keep the mandate Thursday night, with one member abstaining. Board Chairman Jayson McDonald said his vote to make masks optional was based on public sentiment. “I had several calls from my constituents, just expressing ... Read More »

The White County Board of Education was approached by two businessmen expressing interest in using the school system’s vacant Central View Elementary School. Dean Teasley and Emmet Bear came to the board Thursday wanting to host a gun show at the building. Chairman Jayson McDonald said he is interested in the proposition. “I would be open to anything at this ... Read More »

White County students 16 and older will have the opportunity to be COVID vaccinated Thursday. School Health Supervisor Marcie Kinnard said the White County Health Department will be set up to give the Pfizer vaccine to any student with a guardian’s permission. “Permission forms are available at the high school in the front office and in the nurse’s office,” Kinnard ... Read More »

The CDC has relaxed social distancing guidelines inside schools from six feet to three feet. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said this news is an exciting step in the right direction. Dronebarger said this will cut down on education gaps caused by quarantines. “What this will do for our schools is just limit the number of folks who ... Read More »

The White County School System is one of 18 Tennessee schools selected for the state’s new Teaching All Students Initiative. The program is meant to strengthen instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the grant money awarded will be used for classroom supplies and technology. “Special education department is funded on some numbers from ... Read More »

The White County School System is introducing more after school computer science programs starting next fall. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the goal is to prepare students for a successful career in the post secondary education world. “Basically, we are going to be doing after school activities to expand student’s interest in computer science,” Dronebarger said. “So, we’ll be ... Read More »

Two members of the White County Board of Education want outside medical opinions to revisit quarantine times after concerns of learning loss. The idea was first mentioned by District 1 Member Diana Haston during Thursday’s board meeting. Haston said some students have missed up to 40 days of in-person learning without testing COVID positive. “We have a large number of ... Read More »

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 »