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May 2024
- Class of 2024 Valedictorians, Salutatorians Announced
- WCS, FSSD Collect Food for Local Pantries
- Recognizing the May Bus Drivers of the Month
- FAFSA Deadline Extended to May 31
- Summer Bus Information Now Available
- Dozens of WCS Students Ace the ACT
- FVHS Students Graduate with College Degrees, Certifications
- Across the Board - May 20, 2024
- WCS High Schools Ranked Top in State
- Complete Your FAFSA by May 15
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April 2024
- FVHS JROTC Runs in Mountain Man Memorial March
- Hall Named Principal of Fairview Middle School
- CES Student Art on Display at Smithsonian
- Message from Superintendent on Gun Carry Legislation
- Celebrating the April Bus Drivers of the Month
- Across the Board - April 15, 2024
- WCS Students Perform at TMEA Conference
- Music Producer Visits College Grove Elementary
- TCAP Testing Window Opens April 15
- Application Window for Open-Zoned Schools Closes April 15
- Gibson Gives Donates to WCS Fine Arts
- March 2024
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February 2024
- CHS Teaching Assistant Shares Family Connection to MLK Jr.
- Across the Board - February 20, 2024
- Summer SACC Registration Opens Soon
- WCS Sets New Reward Schools Record
- WCS Early Learning Programs Now Accepting Applications
- Safety Director Shares Drug Use Warning
- District Shares Results of 2024 Communications Survey
- 2024-25 Kindergarten Registration Opens March 4
- BHS Student Works with District to Pilot New App
- Celebrating the January Bus Drivers of the Month
- Class of 2023 Leads State in ACT Exam Data
- 2024-25 Out of Zone School Applications Open
- Award-Winning Musician Helps WCS Band Students
- PHS JROTC Cadets Take Trip to State Capitol
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January 2024
- WCS Wants Your Input for Communications Survey
- Top EIC Businesses Receive Donations
- Across the Board - January 22, 2024
- Board Approves 2024-25 Open-Zoned Schools
- Showing Appreciation for WCS School Board Members
- Apply to Attend Vanguard Virtual High School
- FHS Student Nominated for National NATAS Award
- 2024-25 FAFSA Now Open
- December 2023
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November 2023
- Brentwood Middle Launches Legacy Campaign
- Renaissance High Accepting Online Applications
- WCS Students Excel on October ACT
- Across the Board - November 27, 2023
- Board Approves 2024-25 School Calendar
- District Selects Area for Bus Stop Pilot Program
- Celebrating the November Bus Drivers of the Month
- GNCA Donates to WCS Libraries
- High Schools Help Collect Food for Those In Need
- Two WCS Students Named Tennessee Titan's Mr. Football Semifinalists
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October 2023
- Ravenwood High Reveals New Band Observation Tower
- October Bus Drivers of the Month Honored
- Across the Board - October 23, 2023
- What to Know About the FAFSA
- Ravenwood Ensemble to Perform at National Concert Band Festival
- Four Students Ace the September ACT
- National Merit Commended Students Named
- Three WCS Elementary Schools Receive Library Donations
- September 2023
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August 2023
- WCS High Schools Remain Among State's Best
- Honoring the August Bus Drivers of the Month
- City of Brentwood Continues to Support Area Schools
- Webmasters Keep School Sites Informative
- Meet the District's Good News Ambassadors
- NHS Teacher Learns About Art in Italy
- Nominate a Bus Driver of the Month
- Across the Board - August 21, 2023
- Record-Breaking Number of Students Earn AP Capstone Diplomas
- WCS Students to Play in Team's Third Consecutive Little League World Series
- New App Aimed at Students Raises Security Concerns
- Sunset Middle Teacher Writes Song About Kindness
- WCS Students Break More AP Records
- Creating a Culture of Kindness and Open Communication for the 2023-24 School Year
- Students Spend Summer Acing ACT
- WCS Still Looking for Bus Drivers, Cafe Workers and More
- Federal Notices
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July 2023
- WCS TCAP Results Among Top in State
- School Meal Prices Remain Unchanged
- Jobs Available in WCS as New School Year Approaches
- 2023-24 Bell Times, Early Release and Late Start
- Reminder About Absences
- Logging into Skyward
- Be Sure to Check Bus Routes Before August 4
- Stay Healthy During the School Year
- Volunteering in Williamson County Schools
- Communication with WCS Families
- Schwartz Named Trinity Elementary Principal
- TDOE to Release Individual TCAP Reports
- Register for Fall 2023 EWLP Classes
- Complete Back to School Forms by July 14
- County Commission Approves 2023-24 District Budgets
- Across the Board - June 19, 2023
- Calvert Named Nolensville High Principal
- June 2023
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May 2023
- Celebrating the Class of 2023 Valedictorians, Salutatorians
- Murray Named Fairview Elementary Principal
- Sawyer Named Winstead Elementary Principal
- WCS Releases Third Grade TCAP Information
- Registration for 2023-24 SACC Opens June 19
- WCS Teams Compete at World Robotics Championship
- Fairview High Mechatronics Students Break Record
- Across the Board - May 15, 2023
- District to Host Writing Standalone Field Test
- WCS Hosts First Parent Academy
- Work for WCS in the 2023-24 School Year
- Huge Number of Students Ace the ACT
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April 2023
- TSMS Jazz Band Performs at Main Street Festival
- Five WCS Students Perfect the ACT
- WCS Awarded Innovative Schools Grant
- Across the Board - April 17, 2023
- Celebrating the April Bus Drivers of the Month
- Students Perform in WCS Middle School Jazz Honor Band
- Last Week to Submit Out of Zone Applications
- Getting Ready for TCAP Testing
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March 2023
- WCS Mourns Lives Lost at The Covenant School
- Deadline to Submit Out of Zone Application is April 15
- Across the Board - March 27, 2023
- Graduation Dates Announced for Class of 2023
- TCAP Testing Begins April 17, New Legislation in Effect
- RHS JROTC Sends Three Teams to National Competition
- WCS Receives Donation for Fine Arts
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February 2023
- Be Wary of Scams
- Register for WCS Early Learning Programs
- School Board Approves New Elementary School Names
- Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 School Year Begins March 6
- Across the Board - February 20, 2023
- WCS Cafeterias Get New Look
- Two More Opportunities Remain to Have Your Voice Heard
- Registration for Summer SACC Opens March 1
- Strategic Planning Community Meetings Begin Tonight
- FAFSA Deadline Approaching
- Important Information Regarding Third Grade Retention Law
- Out of Zone Online Application Now Open
- FES Students Travel the World
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January 2023
- District Recognizes January Bus Drivers of the Month
- Celebrating School Board Appreciation Week
- WCS Class of 2022 Outperforms State in ACT Exams
- Board Approves 2023-24 School Calendar
- Board Approves List of 2023-24 Open-Zoned Schools
- Across the Board - January 17, 2023
- Students Earn Perfect ACT Scores
- WCS Begins Strategic Planning Process
- Staying Healthy During the Spring Semester
- Help Name District's Newest Elementary Schools
- EIC Applications Now Open
- December 2022
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November 2022
- Preparing for Inclement Weather
- School Board Approves 2023-24 Rezoning Plan
- Across the Board - November 28, 2022
- RHS Students to Sing in National Honor Choir
- District Celebrates November Bus Drivers of the Month
- Grassland Elementary Accepts National Blue Ribbon Award
- Register for Spring EWLP Classes
- October 2022
- National Merit Commended Students Announced
- What to Know About Parent, Teacher Conferences
- Across the Board - September 19, 2022
- School Board Members Sworn in for New Term
- Grassland Elementary Named 2022 National Blue Ribbon School
- District Breaks Reward Schools Record
- District Sets Another Record with National Merit Semifinalists
- Rumor Mill - September 6, 2022
- Alumni Achiever - Chelsi Cassilly, Independence High Class of 2008
- New TCAP Family Portal Feature Supports Student Reading
- CHS Students, Teacher Honored for First Day Heroics
- Webmasters Keep School Communities Informed
- Rumor Mill - August 30, 2022
- GNAs Help Showcase Students, Schools
- City of Brentwood Donates to Area Schools
- Help Stop Bullying with New Classlink Form
- Federal Program Aims to Keep Families Connected
- Across the Board - August 15, 2022
- WCS Students Ace ACT Over Summer Break
- District Earns All 5s on State Assessment
- WCS AP Capstone Students Set New District Record
- WCS Students Return to Little League World Series
- Students Pass AP Exams in Record Numbers
- Third Grade Retention Law Now in Effect
- TDOE Launches TCAP Family Portal
- Adjustments to Grading Scale Expected
- WCS Using Different Tool for Online Payments
- Communication in WCS
- Rumor Mill - July 28, 2022
- WCS Hiring for 2022-23 School Year
- Across the Board - July 21, 2022
- Check Bus Route Information Before First Day
- Staying Healthy Throughout the School Year
- How to Get Involved in WCS
- 2022-23 SACC Registration Still Open
- Federal Notices
- Butler Named Fairview High Principal
- County Commission Approves District Budgets
- USDA Eliminates No-Cost Meal Program for Schools
- Franklin High IB Program Students Set Record
- 2022-23 School Bell Times, Late Start and Early Release
- WCS Remains Top in the State
- Board Approves 2022-23 Late Start, Early Release Days
- Back to School Forms Online Starting June 27
- Teachers Begin Preparing for 2022-23 School Year
- Across the Board - June 20, 2022
- School Board Votes to Extend Superintendent Golden's Contract
- FVHS Graduates Earn Associate Degrees, Technical Certificates
- Celebrating Class of 2022 Valedictorians, Salutatorians
- Nashville Organization Donates to WCS Libraries
- Block Promoted to Principal of Woodland Middle
- Westwood Elementary Principal Announced
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - May 24, 2022
- WCS High Schools Named FAFSA Champions
- Summer School Bus Route Information Available
- Miller Moving to Bethesda Elementary
- Drew Perry Selected as Scales Elementary Principal
- Thompson's Station Elementary Principal Named
- Quen Williams Selected to Lead Creekside Elementary
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - May 17, 2022
- WCS Students Continue to Excel on ACT
- BMS Robotics Among Top Teams at World Competition
- Across the Board - May 16, 2022
- Steinle Named Nolensville Elementary Principal
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - May 10, 2022
- WCS Students Ace March ACT Exam
- Fuller Chosen to Lead New Triune Area School
- WCS Students Make Appearance at DECA International Convention
- Justus Named Principal of New Spring Hill School
- AP Testing Begins
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - May 3, 2022
- Hillsboro Principal Named
- High Schools Remain Among Nation's Best
- District Thanks Shining Apple Volunteers
- Buddy Run is Great Fun
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - April 26, 2022
- Jordan Elementary Green Team Helps Improve Community
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - April 19, 2022
- Across the Board - April 18, 2022
- Rumor Mill - April 12, 2022
- Tips for TCAP Testing
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - April 12, 2022
- Out of Zone Applications Due This Friday
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - April 5, 2022
- Celebrating National Library Week
- TCAP Testing Begins April 18
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - March 29, 2022
- RHS Student Earns Perfect ACT
- Rumor Mill - March 29, 2022
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - March 22, 2022
- Across the Board - March 21, 2022
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - March 8, 2022
- RHS, IHS Occupational Diploma Students Learn About Music Industry
- Celebrating School Social Workers
- Students Perform in First WCS Middle School Honor Jazz Band
- IHS, RHS JROTC Teams to Compete in National Competition
- Elementary Students Get Another Opportunity for Free Mini Golf
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - March 1, 2022
- Discovery Virtual K-8 Accepting Applications for 2022-23
- Pre-Kindergarten Applications Open Now
- Kindergarten Registration Opens Next Week
- Construction Update - March 2022
- Graduation Dates Announced for Class of 2022
- Families Asked to Share Intent to Return
- Out of Zone Requests Now Due April 15
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - February 22, 2022
- Board Votes to Uphold Reconsideration Committee Decision
- Across the Board - February 21, 2022
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - February 15, 2022
- Students Smash District National Merit Finalist Record
- WCS Students Continue Academic Excellence
- Rumor Mill - February 15, 2022
- PHS Teacher Accepted into Summer Fellowship Program
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - February 8, 2022
- Universal Day Introduces Rising Ninth Graders to CCTE
- FHS Honors Natchez High
- WCS to Run Summer Learning Camp
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - February 1, 2022
- Apply for WCS Early Childhood Peer Program
- Food Shortages Continue to Affect School Cafeterias
- Rumor Mill - February 1, 2022
- Kindergarten Registration Begins March 7
- Open-Zoned Schools Request Portal Now Open
- BHS Engineering Curriculum Gives Students New Opportunities
- Nobel Prize Winner Speaks to TSES Fifth Graders
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - January 25, 2022
- Tennessee Promise FAFSA Deadline Extended Until March 1
- Showing Appreciation for the Williamson County School Board
- Improvements Added to Bus Tracking Mobile App
- Across the Board - January 18, 2022
- Board Approves Open-Zoned Schools for 2022-23 School Year
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - January 19, 2022
- State Releases Draft Public School Funding Framework
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - January 11, 2022
- WCS Students Continue Academic Excellence with Perfect ACTs
- WCS Reminds Families, Staff of COVID-19 Protocols as Second Semester Begins
- Results of 2021 Communications Survey
- Communications Expectations for Inclement Weather
- Buy a Brick for Franklin High's New Courtyard
- EWLP Registration Deadline is January 10
- WCS Students Outperform State on ACT
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - December 14, 2021
- Share Your Opinion About Public School Funding
- Independence High JROTC Students Hit Marks
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - December 7, 2021
- WCS Seeks Input for Communications Survey
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - November 30, 2021
- Page, Summit High Football Teams Prepare for Title Games
- Page High Senior Projects Continue Decades-Long Tradition
- Get Involved in WCS
- Registration Open for EWLP Spring Classes
- WCS Online Schools Officially Named
- Five-Year Capital Plan Includes Updated Opening Dates, New Schools
- Board Approves 2022-23 School Calendar
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - November 16, 2021
- WCS Students Continue to Excel on ACT
- Across the Board - November 15, 2021
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - November 9, 2021
- November is BE NICE Month in Williamson County
- Two More WCS Students Ace the ACT
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - November 2, 2021
- Supply Shortages Affecting WCS Food Services
- Become a Mentor for High School Seniors
- Thank You, WCS Principals
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - October 26, 2021
- WCS Online School Requests Now Being Accepted
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - October 19, 2021
- Across the Board - October 18, 2021
- Name the District's Online Schools
- Rumor Mill - October 5, 2021
- Parent/Teacher Conference Tips
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - October 5, 2021
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - September 28, 2021
- State Report Card Released
- Free Round of Mini Golf for WCS Elementary Students
- National Merit Commended Students Announced
- WCS Raises Pay for Special Education Teaching Assistants
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - September 21, 2021
- Across the Board - September 20, 2021
- School Board Extends WCS Mask Mandate
- Mill Creek Middle Students Inspire Teammates
- Clovercroft Elementary Named 2021 National Blue Ribbon School
- Summit High Teacher Returns from Mission to Mars
- Williamson County Schools Named Reading 360 Model District
- District Celebrates Record-Breaking Number of National Merit Semifinalists
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - September 14, 2021
- Student Vandals Destroy WCS Property
- Rumor Mill - September 14, 2021
- Updated WCS Illness Guidelines, At-Home COVID Test Information
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - September 7, 2021
- Fairview Middle Student's Wish Gets Granted
- Tennessee Schools Can Request Remote Learning
- Across the Board - August 26, 2021
- Board Approves Temporary Mask Requirement in Middle, High School Buildings
- COVID-19 Positive Case Data - August 31, 2021
- Nationwide Food Supply Issues Affecting School Meals
- Scammers Target Williamson County Businesses
- New Mitigation Strategies in Effect in WCS
- City of Brentwood Donates Money to Brentwood-Area Schools
- Spreading the Good News in Williamson County Schools
- Governor's Executive Order Alters Mask Requirements for WCS Elementary Students
- WCS Students Outperform State on Spring TCAP Exams
- District Resumes Reporting Weekly COVID-19 Data
- Across the Board - August 16, 2021
- Six Students Ace Their ACT
- WCS Students Advance to Little League World Series
- Temporary Mask Requirement Approved for Elementary Grades
- WCS Needs You
- Tips for Starting Kindergarten
- Fairview Students Receive Teaching Scholarships
- Meal Kits Available for Online Students at No Cost
- Food Services Employees Dedicate Decades to District
- TCAP Scores To Be Available Online
- EWLP Registration Window Closes August 10
- Webmasters Work Behind the Screens to Inform
- Federal Notices
- One-Stop Shop for Back-to-School Information
- Stay Up to Date with New Health Services Information
- Communication in Williamson County Schools
- Students Continue to Receive School Meals at No Cost
- District Updates Health, Wellness Guidelines
- 2021-22 Start, End Times
- Families May Login to Skyward Accounts
- Join Team WCS
- What's New in Fine Arts
- Check Bus Routes Before First Day of School
- County Commission Approves 2021-22 School Board Budgets
- SACC Registration Deadline is August 1
- EWLP Registration Opens July 1
- Construction Update - June 2021
- Across the Board - June 21, 2021
- District Seeks Input for ESSER Funds
- Registration Open for 2021-22 School Age Child Care
- WCS Teachers Start Preparation for 2021-22 School Year
- WCS Starts First Girls Interscholastic Flag Football League in Tennessee
- Elementary World Language Program Returns to WCS
- Participate in Final Round of Listen and Learn Sessions
- WCS Educators Join Aspiring Assistant Principal Network
- Three More WCS Students Ace ACT
- No Cost Meals to Continue Through June 2022
- Class of 2021 Valedictorians, Salutatorians Announced
- Rumor Mill - May 25, 2021
- Class of 2021 Gets Ready to Walk Across Stage
- Franklin High JROTC Conducts Change of Command Ceremony
- Oak View Elementary Students Raise Money for Refuge Center
- Brentwood High Student Named 2021 US Presidential Scholar
- Across the Board - May 17, 2021
- COVID-19 Update - May 17, 2021
- Rumor Mill - May 18, 2021
- Record-Breaking Number of Students Earn AP Capstone Diplomas
- Opportunities for Input Continue with Fostering Healthy Solutions
- COVID-19 Update - May 10, 2021
- Grassland Middle Principal Named
- COVID-19 Update - May 3, 2021
- Survey Distribution Begins May 5
- Celebrating National Teacher Appreciation Week
- Summer SACC Day Camp Registration Ends May 8
- EES First Grader Helps Make Big Changes in App
- WCS High Schools Ranked Best in State
- Today's Mask Update
- Rumor Mill - April 27, 2021
- COVID-19 Update - April 26, 2021
- Culture Strategy Plan Work Continues
- TSSAA Updates Athletic Event Guidelines
- Apply for Pre-Kindergarten Before May 17
- Out-of-Zone Applications Due May 15
- Dyson Named New Centennial High Principal
- Going Green at Hunters Bend Elementary
- Thompson's Station Middle Receives STEM Grant
- District Celebrates Volunteers
- COVID-19 Update - April 19, 2021
- Across the Board - April 19, 2021
- COVID-19 Update - April 12, 2021
- Chapman's Retreat Elementary Principal Named
- High School Students Continue to Excel on ACT
- TCAP Testing has Begun in WCS
- Happy Birthday, Pearre Creek Elementary
- TES Students Surprise Administrators with Flowers
- Sunset Middle Principal Named
- Nolensville High Principal Named
- Brentwood Middle School Principal Named
- Spring Station Middle Principal Named
- Participate in Listen and Learn Sessions with Fostering Healthy Solutions
- COVID-19 Update - April 5, 2021
- Celebrating National Library Week
- WCS Fully Vaccinates More than 2,500 Employees
- High School Students Join Top Percentage of ACT Test Takers
- COVID-19 Update - March 29, 2021
- Semester Exams Required for Students
- Rumor Mill - March 23, 2021
- WCS Providing Free Meals to Students for Remainder of School Year
- COVID-19 Update - March 22, 2021
- Across the Board - March 22, 2021
- New School Year Registration Ends March 23
- COVID-19 Update - March 8, 2021
- COVID-19 Update - March 1, 2021
- Book Clubs Encourage Love of Reading
- Rumor Mill - March 2, 2021
- WCS to Vaccinate 2500 Employees
- District to Host ESL Classes for WCS Parents
- COVID-19 Update - February 22, 2021
- Rumor Mill - February 23, 2021
- COVID-19 Update - February 15, 2021
- Across the Board - February 15, 2021
- Rumor Mill - February 16, 2021
- Student Sections to be Allowed at Athletic Events
- Rumor Mill - February 9, 2021
- Celebrating District's CCTE Programs
- District Creates Professional Development Videos for Teachers
- COVID-19 Update - February 8, 2021
- TCAP Assessments Required for 2020-21 School Year
- COVID-19 Update - February 1, 2021
- Cheer, Dance Teams Allowed to Perform Again
- WCS Named Vaccine Distributor for District Staff
- Super Bowl Could Be Super Spreader
- Williamson County Libraries Challenge Readers
- Rumor Mill - January 26, 2021
- COVID-19 Update - January 25, 2021
- Recognizing WCS School Board Members
- Bethesda Elementary Receives Teacher Morale Donation
- More Changes Announced for Athletic Guidelines
- COVID-19 Update - January 18, 2021
- Brentwood Middle Interim Principal Named
- Class of 2021 Graduation Dates Announced
- Rumor Mill - January 20, 2021
- School Board Approves Open-Zoned Schools
- Across the Board - January 19, 2021
- COVID-19 Update - January 4, 2021
- What to Know About Flex Asynchronous Days
- Rumor Mill - January 12, 2021
- Athletic Guidelines Updated After State Changes
- Across the Board - December 17, 2020
- Brentwood Businesses Fall Victim to Scam
- New Assistant Superintendent Named
- Three WCS Students Earn Perfect PSAT Scores
- Rumor Mill - December 15, 2020
- COVID-19 Update - December 14, 2020
- Check Bus Information Before Second Semester
- Spring Station Middle Announces Interim Principal
- Crockett Elementary Uses Video to Share STEM Projects
- COVID-19 Update - December 7, 2020
- Rumor Mill - December 8, 2020
- Scam Targets Local Businesses
- State Health Department Adjusts COVID-19 Guidelines
- Sunset Middle ELA Teacher Delivers Cupcakes for Lesson
- WCS Updates Extracurricular Guidelines
- Preparing for Inclement Weather
- COVID-19 Update - November 20, 2020
- Meal Kits Not Available During Holiday Breaks
- COVID-19 Update - November 16, 2020
- School Board Approves 2021-22 School Calendar
- How Does the District Determine if a School Transitions to Remote Learning?
- Across the Board - November 16, 2020
- Rumor Mill - November 10, 2020
- High School Students Ace ACT
- COVID-19 Update - November 9, 2020
- One Month Remains in tnAchieves Mentor Recruitment
- EIC Students Help Teens Looking to Volunteer
- COVID-19 Update - November 2, 2020
- Rumor Mill - November 3, 2020
- WCS Opens Book Clubs to Online Students
- Substitutes Needed
- COVID-19 Update - October 26, 2020
- Rumor Mill - October 27, 2020
- WCS Celebrates the Life of Paula Pulliam
- SACC to Offer Care During Flex Asynchronous Days
- Sheriff's Office Looking to Hire School Crossing Guards
- County Mayor Issues New Mask Mandate
- COVID-19 Update - October 19, 2020
- School Board Approves Flex Day Dates
- Across the Board - October 19, 2020
- EIC Receives Thermal Scanner Kiosk Donation
- Review Illness Guidelines as Flu Season Nears
- WCS Educators Become AP Daily Instructors
- Generous Donation to Provide School Supplies
- COVID-19 Update - October 13, 2020
- Free Meals Extended Through June
- District Proposes Flex Day Dates for Remainder of School Year
- District COVID Numbers Available in New Graphic
- Registration for Spring Semester Ends October 14
- Rumor Mill - October 6, 2020
- COVID-19 Update - September 29, 2020
- National Merit Commended Students Announced
- Spring Registration Begins October 5
- Rumor Mill - September 29, 2020
- Lipscomb Elementary Named National Blue Ribbon School
- Health Department Takes Over COVID Communications
- COVID-19 Update - September 22, 2020
- Rumor Mill - September 22, 2020
- Teachers Use Asynchronous Learning Day to Collaborate
- Tennessee Department of Education Releases State Report Card
- Across the Board - September 21, 2020
- Gary Anderson Takes Executive Director Position at WCS
- Secondary Students to Have Asynchronous Learning Day
- WCS Hiring Tech, Online, Nursing Positions
- School Board Members Sworn In
- COVID-19 Update - September 15, 2020
- Parent, Teacher Conference Information
- Hillsboro School Begins School Mascot Inquiry
- How to Register for WCS Meal Kits
- Across the Board - September 9, 2020
- National Merit Semifinalists Announced
- Rumor Mill - September 9, 2020
- COVID-19 Update - September 8, 2020
- Become an EIC Volunteer, Mentor
- Health Department Announces Changes
- Students to Receive Free Breakfast, Lunch Through Fall Semester
- Rumor Mill - September 1, 2020
- New Scam Alert - August 28, 2020
- WCS Helps Share Health Department Messages
- Now Hiring: Substitute Teachers
- Rumor Mill - August 20, 2020
- District Launches New Bus App This Week
- Use Tech Status Page to Check Online Resources
- Franklin High Students Vote on New Mascot
- District to Add Text Messaging to Communication Efforts
- How to Safely Show Your Support for High School Athletics
- Helpful Tips for WCS Websites
- Check Bus Routes Before August 24
- Across the Board - August 17, 2020
- WCS to Return to Campus Using Phased-In Approach
- Tech Tips
- District Issues New Scam Alert
- Download the WCS App
- Elementary Bus Changes, New Bus App
- Hiring for SACC, Substitute Teachers
- Food Services Offers Meal Kits During Online, Remote Learning
- Federal Notices
- Knowing Who to Contact
- Staying Healthy During the School Year
- Important Information About Food Services
- Franklin High to Change Mascot
- SACC Offers Essential Worker Support
- District to Roll Out New Websites
- A Message from Superintendent Jason Golden
- Chromebook Pickup Begins This Week
- Elementary World Language Program Postponed
- 2020-21 Start Times, End Times, Late Start Days
- Families May Login to Skyward Beginning July 28
- Families, Check Your Child’s Bus Route
- County Commission Approves 2020-21 School Budgets
- High Schools Celebrate Graduates
- Additional Reopening Framework Information Available
- District Adds to Online Resources Available for Students
- Facebook Live Sessions Answer Reopening Questions
- School Board Approves WCS Reopening Framework
- Williamson County to Mandate Masks in Public Areas
- Franklin High Begins Discussing Mascot
- Three Student-Athletes Earn State Recognition
- District Hiring Opportunities Across the County
- Parent Survey Results Released
- School Board Extends Superintendent Golden's Contract
EIC Students Help Teens Looking to Volunteer
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Published November 9, 2020
Two Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (EIC) students are making a business out of helping others volunteer.
Page High senior Delaney Miller and Independence High senior Mikiela Garcia-Halbig are the creators of VolunTeens, a website that connects willing volunteers with nonprofits who need help for their cause. The idea came from Delaney's difficulty in finding ways to get the volunteer hours required to graduate from Page High.
"Our overarching goal is to help both the organizations who need volunteers and the teens who are looking for ways to get involved," said Delaney. "We want to make it mutually beneficial, and we know VolunTeens can do that."
VolunTeens wasn't their original business pitch. Delaney and Mikiela started their first year at the EIC selling customizable trail mixes at markets. However, the pandemic required them to pivot. Luckily, the EIC gave them the skills needed to do so.
"The EIC is unique because it allows us to learn by doing," said Mikiela. "It teaches you everything you need to know. I had never taken a business class before, but the EIC makes it fun and very real-world."
VolunTeens initially began as an Instagram page and has since expanded. Delaney and Mikiela are seeing the results of their idea and recently pitched their idea to the Williamson County Chamber of Commerce, Williamson, Inc.
"We were invited to this opportunity only two weeks before the pitch date, which motivated us to work expediently to finish our website, an informational flyer for organizations and a rough outline of our pitch," said Delaney. "Thankfully, the presentation was successful. Since then, we receive emails every day from different organizations wanting to learn more about VolunTeens."
Their journey has not been without its struggles. Initially, it was difficult for Delaney and Mikiela to spread the word about their business as they attempted to reach both teenagers who want to volunteer and organizations with volunteer opportunities.
"Our immediate challenge is to grow both sides at the same time," said Delaney. "Hopefully, we can keep those two even: the groups who need assistance and the teenagers who are eager and able to fill those roles."
As Delaney and Mikiela continue growing their business, they have advice for those are looking for a place to start. They suggest beginning with something you enjoy doing and to not be afraid of failure.
"We pivoted two times prior to VolunTeens," Mikiela said. "Something we've learned over the two years of entrepreneurship is to not be afraid to completely start over."