Tag Archives: White County Schools

The White County School Board will not remove a book from its curriculum after a heated discussion Thursday night. The book Hatchet caused concern for a particular family when 4th grade students were assigned to read the book. Themes of suicide, premarital sex and violence sited. The school board voted 4 to 2 in favor of keeping the book following ... Read More »

White County Schools will be closed Friday due to possible inclement weather. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said even though a significant snow event is not expected, the system wants to avoid an early dismissal. Classes will resume Tuesday as the district observes the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Monday. Read More »

White County Schools will close BonDeCroft Elementary School Wednesday due to utility problems. All other schools will open on time with buses running on their regular schedule. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said repairs should be completed in a day. BonDeCroft will reopen Thursday. Read More »

The White County Commission meeting turned into a school board discussion Monday night following public concern over study materials. Tennessee Pastors Network President Dale Walker spoke to the commission on the behalf of a White County family. Walker said the family took offense when their student was assigned to read the book, “The Hatchet,” which includes violent moments and references ... Read More »

White County Schools want to open a new cybersecurity and coding program of study. CTE Director Lane Ward said it is one of the ideas the district has considered for a possible $1.5 million state CTE grant. Ward said student interest has grown large enough to create the courses. “One of the reasons that’s a focus of ours, because we ... Read More »

Repurposing White County’s Central View School will not be part of the proposal for the system’s Innovative School Model Grant. The grant is aimed at building readiness and preparing students for success after high school, more students will have opportunities to participate in innovative local programs that boost CTE programs. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said one preliminary idea had ... Read More »

The White County School Board has renewed a lease with Motlow State Community College to continue hosting college courses on the high school’s campus. Director of School Kurt Dronebarger said a five-year agreement signed to use the facility on the corner of Roosevelt Drive and Robert Knight Drive. “We’re just recommitting to that partnership and letting them know that White ... Read More »

A jumbotron could be on the way to the White County High School Gymnasium after a fundraiser initiative was approved by the school board Tuesday night. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the basketball teams want to pay for the expense through a sponsorship program. “We’ve been talking about this idea for several years,” Dronebarger said. “The basketball team have ... Read More »

White County’s Bon De Croft Elementary School project is out for bid. The near 20,000 square foot addition would connect the old building with the gymnasium, create a new school entrance and add classroom space. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the question now is if bids will fit the some $6 million project budget. “We’re not sure if that’s ... Read More »

White County Middle and High Schools conducted intruder drills Tuesday. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the drills are something state law requires to be completed within the first 30 days of school starting. “We’re educators so that’s not in our mindset to think about how to clear a room strategically from a law enforcement’s perspective or from a fire ... Read More »