Parent Awareness: Social Media Trends
Social media continues to grow in popularity, and with more time spent online, our teenagers are the most impacted. Platforms like TikTok are known for short videos and viral “challenges.” While some challenges may seem entertaining, others pose serious risks to young people.
🚨 Current TikTok Challenges to Be Aware Of:
Benadryl Challenge – taking several pills to experience a high (risk: overdose)
Outlet Challenge – placing a charger partially in an outlet to create sparks (risk: electrocution or fire)
Dusting Challenge – inhaling substances like cleaning spray for a high (risk: overdose)
👨👩👧👦 What Parents Can Do:
Monitor and limit access to social media and harmful items.
Talk with your child about the dangers of these challenges.
Model healthy decision-making skills.
Reach out to local supports if you have questions or concerns.
Together, we can help keep our students safe and encourage healthy, positive use of technology.
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
Welcome back to all our families, students, faculties, and staff members.
July 25-27, 2025 is TN Tax Free Weekend. Read more about it here: https://www.tn.gov/revenue/taxes/sales-and-use-tax/sales-tax-holiday/sth-traditional.html
Go to 7th Grade vaccine information at http://www.wcde.org/story4
Vaya a la información sobre vacunas del séptimo grado en http://www.wcde.org/story4
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.
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.
It is almost time for Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-26 school year. Please click this link for more information: https://5il.co/35o9s
January's Lunch Menu. You can also use the free WCDE app to check your daily lunch menu. Get the WCDE app in your app store.
November's Lunch Menu.
You can also use the WCDE app to check your daily lunch menu. Get the WCDE app in your app store.
Community leaders set up two meetings for
residents impacted by the flood to speak with local
mental health workers,
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 it by reading this document: https://5il.co/2yjzy
Washington County School-Age Childcare(SACC) will be available for all students currently enrolled in Washington County Schools. Services will be offered at Jonesborough Elementary and Boones Creek Elementary on the following days: Friday, October 4, and Monday through Thursday, October 7-10, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and drinks will be provided. To pre-register your child, please contact Hannah Woodward at 423-753-1100. To save time during sign-in, please pre-register your child if possible. However, walk-ins are welcome as long as space allows. Walk-ins will need to complete registration at drop-off before leaving their child.
ATTENTION: SCHOOL STATUS UPDATE – SCHOOLS CLOSED – WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2024
Due to the ongoing disaster response efforts of the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene in our region, Washington County Schools will be CLOSED Monday, Sept. 30, through Friday, Oct. 4.
During the time schools are closed, we are committed to providing our students access to meals. A meal schedule with time and locations for pick up will be released by our school nutrition department soon.
In addition to the change in the status of schools for the upcoming week (9/30 - 10/4), the school calendar will be changed to reflect the following:
-Fall Break (continue as scheduled): Monday, October 7, 2024 - Friday, October 11, 2024.
-The regular school schedule will resume for all students and staff on MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024. Note (this is a change in the 2024-2025 school calendar. The revised school calendar will be posted on the website soon.
Please take care of yourself and loved ones during this difficult time. Stay connected to our district website for updates associated with disaster relief efforts as well as general school announcements.
We're thrilled to announce the new app for WCDE! It's everything WCDE, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/48zChxa
Download for iPhone http://apple.co/4aS7KwO
Our #SchoolNurses are critical in improving public health and ensuring student academic success! Today we celebrate you! #SND2024
We appreciate our teachers every day for going above and beyond what is asked of you to make a difference in the lives of the students in our community. This week we hope you feel extra special! #TeacherAppreciationWeek
Your dedication and leadership makes a difference in the lives of students in our district.
Many thanks to our hard working Administrative Professionals and all that you do!
