Tag Archives: White County Schools

White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger has been named 2021 Upper Cumberland Superintendent of the Year. “I would say that most of you would agree with me, there’s probably not a better accolade or accomplishment that one can receive than to be recognized by their peers,” Tennessee Director Of School Superintendents Dale Lynch said. “You’ve got a good man ... Read More »

Local schools have been closed for more than five months, and White County School local maintenance teams are busy getting the buildings ready. Maintenance Department Director Randy Alley said thanks to schools being closed since March, more repairs have been done. “It’s been good for the maintenance department to be able to get into some situations that you would put ... Read More »

The White County Schools will start the fall term with students in school two days a week and at home three days. The hybrid model, according to Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger, represents a cautious way to ensure student safety. “We’re going to open with students in school two days a week and we’ll have one cohort that comes on ... 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 »

The White County Commissioners approved the transfer of the old White County Middle School from the school system to the county. County Mayor Denny Wayne Robinson said the future of the property is unknown. “The County Commission has had many different talks,” Robinson said. “Some talk about a park. Some talk about using the building for storage. We have storage ... Read More »

The directors of both the Clay and White County School Systems agree with Governor Bill Lee’s recommendations to keep schools closed. Clay School Director Matt Eldridge said Wednesday’s announcement did not surprise him. “Well that’s what most of us thought would happen, and one reason is there not being a cure for this yet, it’d be hard for them to ... Read More »