White County School System

Nara Allen will become the next principal at White County Middle School. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Nara Allen will become the next principal at White County Middle School. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

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Allen returning to WCMS as principal

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, April 29, 2021
A familiar face will be returning to the halls of White County Middle School. The White County Board of Education has approved hiring Nara Allen as the school’s new principal, effective July 1, 2021. Current principal Kristi Gerrells is retiring in June. “It is very exciting,” Allen said.
School bus drivers Avery Clark and Mike Ray react to surprise “Be More Bucks” presentations noting they would receive an additional $2,020 bonus on top of $1,000 previously promised by Gov. Brian Kemp. (Submitted photo)

School bus drivers Avery Clark and Mike Ray react to surprise “Be More Bucks” presentations noting they would receive an additional $2,020 bonus on top of $1,000 previously promised by Gov. Brian Kemp. (Submitted photo)

Teachers, staff get surprise ‘thank you’

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, April 29, 2021
White County teachers and staff members were treated to a special surprise last Friday by the school system. It was long-known that Gov.
The White County School System has received federal stimulus funds through the CARES Act, some of which will be used to provide new summer school instruction.

The White County School System has received federal stimulus funds through the CARES Act, some of which will be used to provide new summer school instruction.

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Stimulus funds aid schools

Wayne Hardy
Thursday, April 22, 2021
The White County School System has received federal stimulus funds through the CARES Act, some of which will be used to provide new summer school instruction. Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett said the system received $3.1 million from CARES 2 funding.
Charles Causey has been named White County High School’s STAR student for the Class of 2021. Causey chose Kalin Kennedy as STAR teacher, the consecutive year the educator has received the honor. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Charles Causey has been named White County High School’s STAR student for the Class of 2021. Causey chose Kalin Kennedy as STAR teacher, the consecutive year the educator has received the honor. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Causey, Kennedy are STAR student, teacher

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, April 22, 2021
White County High School has a new STAR, and a repeating one. Charles Causey has been named White County High School’s STAR student for the Class of 2021. Causey chose Kalin Kennedy as STAR teacher, the consecutive year the educator has received the honor.
WCHS junior Samuel Shobert spoke to the White County Board of Education at their meeting in January to express his idea for a COVID-19 memorial. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

WCHS junior Samuel Shobert spoke to the White County Board of Education at their meeting in January to express his idea for a COVID-19 memorial. (Photo/Stephanie Hill)

Memorial planned for those lost to COVID-19

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, April 15, 2021
A community memorial for White County residents who have lost their lives because of COVID-19 is planned for next Thursday. The White County Board of Education, White County Board of Commissioners and the City of Cleveland will host a community-wide candlelight memorial service at 6:30 p.m.
Rachel Fowler

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Schools celebrate Teachers of the Year

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 25, 2021
White County School System will announced the 2020-21 school system teacher of the year at its meeting on Thursday, March 25, at the White County Middle School gym. Candidates for the honor were named teachers of the year for each of the system’s schools.
White County School System will hold a professional development day on Thursday, March 11, to allow teachers and staff the opportunity to get the COVID vaccine.

White County School System will hold a professional development day on Thursday, March 11, to allow teachers and staff the opportunity to get the COVID vaccine.

White County schools to hold teacher vaccination day March 11

News Staff
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
White County School System announced today it will hold a professional development day on Thursday, March 11, to allow teachers and staff the opportunity to get the COVID vaccine. There will be no school for students on that day. Gov.
The White County Board of Education is set to vote on the 2022-23 school calendar at their Feb. 25 meeting.

The White County Board of Education is set to vote on the 2022-23 school calendar at their Feb. 25 meeting.

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School Board to vote on 2022-23 school calendar Thursday

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, February 25, 2021
The White County Board of Education is set to vote on the 2022-23 school calendar at their Feb. 25 meeting. School Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett told board members at a Feb. 23 work session that the survey of community members and staff members had a good response.
Fourth grade students Emily Roberts, Audrey Whitaker, and Harper Murphey dressed up as 100-year-old ladies. (Submitted photos)

Fourth grade students Emily Roberts, Audrey Whitaker, and Harper Murphey dressed up as 100-year-old ladies. (Submitted photos)

100 days of school!

News Staff
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Friday, Feb. 5, was the 100th day of school for White County Schools’ students. Teachers and students focused on the number 100 and all of the exciting things that can be done with this magical number! Mrs. Allyson Clark and Mrs.