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
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
Please scan the QR code to make your preference known!
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
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 note the corrected dates for back to school!
