School officials updated on magic treehouse, reduced absenteeism
District nutrition staff, bus drivers awarded for perfect attendance
A “Magic Treehouse” is now the hub of the media center at Mt. Yonah Elementary School. SUBMITTED PHOTO
The Miller family's $25,000 donation made the construction of a “magic treehouse” at Mt. Yonah Elementary School media center a reality. MYES instructional coach Jade Bates, principal Juliana Dean and media specialist Jason Thomas are at far left. PHOTOS BY DENISE ETHERIDGE/WCN
School nutrition staffers Lyn Johnson, Easton Turner and Madison Scobee are recognized for perfect attendance.
School bus drivers Arthur Thibeau, Steve Thompson, Joyce Stephens, Joshua Pruitt, Rita Freeman, Ken Gauntt, April Burdette, Michael Bowen, Floyd Rusk, Marjorie Schosser and Lorrie Sayer, and bus monitors Robin Clayton and Benny Satterfield are recognized for perfect attendance.
The late Kay Head was posthumously awarded the 2026 Philip Wright Award. Her husband, Doug Head, and son, Brian Head, accept the award in her memory.
By Denise Etheridge
White County Board of Education members were briefed on school projects and enrollment data at last week's school board meeting.
