COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT
We want to hear from YOU!
Your answers to the questions help us to learn the biggest health needs in Washington Co. and how to best address them. Results create a road map that many community organizations and government entities will follow to address needs and concerns in our community. Scan the code in the graphic or use these links.
Survey in English: https://tdhrc.health.tn.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=NHXWLTXM4KDPADD7
Survey in Spanish: https://tdhrc.health.tn.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=DLWR7JCDTKT348LL
Washington County Board of Education Announces Four Community Listening Sessions
The Washington County Board of Education will host four (4) Community Listening Sessions in September to hear directly from parents, employees, students, and community members regarding the district’s study of a potential transition from the current K-8 school structure to PreK-5 elementary schools and two 6-8 middle schools.
The sessions will give stakeholders an opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, identify community priorities, and offer ideas directly to Board members and district leaders. No final decision has been made about school reconfiguration.
Feedback from all four sessions will be combined and considered by the Board as it considers next steps.
Meeting #1 (AM): Wednesday, September 16, 2026; 8:30 AM; District Office -- Board Room; 405 W. College St.; Jonesborough, TN 37659
Meeting #2 (AM): Friday, September 18, 2026; 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM; District Office -- Board Room; 405 W. College St.; Jonesborough, TN 37659
Meeting #3 (PM): Monday, September 28, 2026; 6:00 PM; Daniel Boone High School - Little Theater; 1440 Suncrest Dr; Gray, TN 37615
Meeting #4 (PM): Tuesday, September 29, 2026; 6:00 PM: David Crockett High School - Little Theater; 684 Old State Rte 34; Jonesborough, TN 37659
All Washington County Schools stakeholders (parents, students, employees, and community partners) are welcome to attend any of the four sessions. The two evening locations are intended to provide convenient access across the district; attendance is not limited by school or feeder area.
Each session will begin with a brief overview, followed by the opportunity for public questions and comments on the topic. Participants may also submit written feedback during the meeting or through the district’s anonymous online input/feedback survey at https://tejoin.com/scroll/214801488
Attend any session. All meetings are open to all WCS stakeholders.
Ask a question or share a comment in person.
Submit written feedback at the session or online at https://tejoin.com/scroll/214801488
Review meeting materials, FAQs, and the eventual “What We Heard” summary on the district website at www.wcde.org
Washington County Schools has been recognized on the TN Tiered Support Center website for the immersive professional learning simulation Experience Dyslexia.
Read the blog post: https://www.tennesseetsc.org/blog/implementor-spotlight---washington-county-school-distrct
National children’s health organization Alliance for a Healthier Generation today unveiled its 2026 list of America’s Healthiest Schools, celebrating 1,376 K–12 schools nationwide for their commitment to advancing whole child health, including all 12 Washington County Schools.
Supported by Del Monte Foods, Kaiser Permanente, and Kohl’s Cares, Healthier Generation’s annual award program recognizes schools for implementing evidence-based policies and practices to support academic success and lifelong well-being. Schools are recognized in nine health-related topic areas. All 12 schools were awarded in the category: Supporting School Health Services.
About Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Alliance for a Healthier Generation is a leading national nonprofit dedicated to advancing equitable whole child health by creating healthier school environments. Since 2005, we’ve partnered with over 57,000 school communities across all 50 states, reaching more than 31.3 million young people. Learn more and join the movement at HealthierGeneration.org.
GEAR UP Site Coordinators:
Cade Gray serves Ridgeview and Gray Elementary Schools
Mandy Davis serves Sulphur Springs, Fall Branch, and Boones Creek Elementary Schools
Allie Calain serves West View, Lamar, and Grandview Elementary Schools
Amanda Everhart serves South Central and Jonesborough Elementary Schools
Avoid the lines and purchase your tickets online!
Daniel Boone Trailblazers vs. Volunteer Falcons
Friday, August 21
Kickoff: 7:00 PM
Get your tickets at:
https://gofan.co/event/6833357?schoolId=TN8185
The Resource Ride will help connect students and families with food, school supplies, hygiene items, and other community resources right where they are.
We recently partnered with United Way and ECU for their Stuff the Bus event, helping stock our new mobile resource center with supplies for Washington County students and families. This partnership marked the first of many community events we look forward to participating in with the Resource Ride.
For more information about the Family Resource Center, visit, https://www.wcde.org/page/family-resource-center
The Washington County Board of Education will be employing a new Superintendent. The Tennessee School Boards Association will be assisting the Board in this process. Please click on the following link to share your thoughts on the issues and challenges facing our school system and Superintendent, your expectations of the new Superintendent, and indicate the leadership skills needed to effectively serve Washington County Schools. Your comments will help us determine the criteria to be used in selecting our new Superintendent. Please complete the online survey by September 14, 2026, at noon CST by using the link below or scan the code with your phone.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T9WN37Y
Thank you,
Annette Buchanan
Chairman, Washington County Board of Education
Monday, August 3, 2026 is the first day of the 2026-2027 school year.
The day is an abbreviated day with early dismissal.
We are excited to welcome back our students and families!
Please view the image for the 2026 Summer Feeding Schedule.
The GEAR UP summer camp at ETSU for rising 7th & 8th graders is happening June 15th-18th. Please see the flyer for more information.
Click here to register: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1UEkllVQSUO607rsQ8PXQVS2hu63hVxLviw4PI6EeRVUOUY0WjQwWDhZTENSWElSWjhMMDNLSEczVS4u&route=shorturl
ETSU Football Players visited future Bucs at Boones Creek Elementary School. See more photos here: https://www.wcde.org/story2
The Girls On The Run program, which is in several of our elementary schools, was featured on the morning news. Watch the video here: https://www.wjhl.com/daytime-tri-cities/girls-on-the-run-5k-3/
