Washington County Schools

Award winning storyteller Linda Gorham told the story of the Little Rock Nine to Washington County Schools' 7th and 8th grade students in celebration of the history and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Career and Technical Education Program at Washington County TN Schools offers many learning opportunities for our students starting in middle school and continuing post graduation.

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/YAZvWdW7MWE

The Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) public school funding formula marks a significant change in how Tennessee invests in public education. The TISA funding formula updates the way Tennessee funds public education for the first time in over 30 years to empower each student to read proficiently by third grade, prepare each high school graduate for postsecondary success, and provide resources needed for all students to ensure they succeed.

We invite you to learn more about this by visiting this link: https://www.wcde.org/o/wcs/page/tisa-accountability

In an effort to keep our schools safe for everyone, please use this form to report any dangerous or suspicious behavior, in-school or out of school. You can remain anonymous if you choose. Scan this code or access the form in the More section of your WCDE App.

Congratulations to the students, educators, and families in our WCS schools that achieved Level 5 growth determined by the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS). A "Level 5" school is the highest rating, indicating that students are making substantially more progress than the standard for academic growth.

Read more about how you can help us help you by scanning this QR code or clicking this link: https://www.wcde.org/o/wcs/page/update-your-ps-data

Attention parents of upcoming 7th graders. Immunizations are required for all upcoming 7th graders. Please open the document for more information from the Coordinated School Health department. Open the document : https://5il.co/3idx4

Amy Ferguson of Sulphur Springs is recognized as School Health Hero.

Register for High School Summer School by scanning the QR code or clicking this link https://forms.gle/itretRWuLjofvdPM8

Today we thank our wonderful Nutrition staff for keeping us all fed and happy! You truly are the School Lunch (and Breakfast) Heroes! #SchoolLunchHeroDay

Thank you to all our amazing bus drivers for safely transporting our students! Your dedication and hard work are truly appreciated.

Sheriff Keith Sexton invites you to attend the Awards Ceremony, recognizing members of the Sheriff's Office and the community on Friday, May 2nd at 6 pm at Lamar School Gym. Dress is casual.

Here's to the magician behind the curtain, conjuring success in our schools! Happy Assistant Principals Week to all our Assistant Principals!

Thank you to all our School Librarians!

It's time for Preschool Registration for the 2025-2026 school year. Please click this link for more information. https://5il.co/386il

ATTENTION: SCHOOL STATUS UPDATE – SCHOOLS DELAYED TWO (2) HOURS –WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025 ALL WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE CURRENTLY SCHEDULED TO BE OPEN BUT WILL BE DELAYED TWO (2) HOURS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025 All Schools and morning bus services will run TWO (2) HOURS LATER than the regularly scheduled time(s). We will continue to evaluate the weather conditions tonight and through the early morning hours.  If an additional change in the status of schools is required due to existing or probable inclement weather conditions, communications will be initiated by/before 7:00 AM.

National School Counseling Week 2025, “School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive,” sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from Feb. 3–7, 2025, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Join us in thanking our dedicated School Counselors.

Remote Area Medical is offering Free Telehealth visits for everyone. Please click View Image for more details.

It is almost time for Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-26 school year. Please click this link for more information: https://5il.co/35o9s

We are grateful for all that have served. Thank you for your service to our country.