Joud Nofal
At the conclusion of author Pablo Cartaya’s presentation at Freedom Middle School Wednesday morning, the students who had assembled in the gymnasium were encouraged to place their hands over their hearts and to proclaim: “I have a story.”
Grace Woodside
Jack Smithson
A’nya Brice
Josh Carrell
Olivia Williams
Adaugo Nwachuku
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The prospects of Williamson County students joining the cutting edge in informational technology education became more tangible Thursday.
In December, schools and organizations around the world will be participating in the Hour of Code program, designed to engage kids in age-appropriate activities that reinforce foundational computer science skills.
Michael Brown
Sha’khyra Williams
High Hopes Development Center has named an industry veteran and a former department chair at Independence High School as its new director of education.
The new school doesn’t have a name yet, but it does have an enrollment plan in place after the Williamson County Schools Board of Education voted Monday night to approve the district’s latest zoning proposal.
Fares Eskandar
Caroline Cruse
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The Williamson County Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to approve an incentive bonus for substitute teachers, but several members stressed the need to up the ante even more in the way of a pay increase.
Clayton Williams
Lauren Freeman
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While officials from Williamson County Schools are asking the Board of Education to approve pay bonuses for substitute teachers, one board member called the district’s standard rate for subs “a slap in the face.”
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With a record number of Tennessee students applying for TN Promise, the program needs 2,600 additional volunteer mentors to ensure each student has a local support system, according to a release.
Social media was, well, all atwitter Tuesday morning after the Williamson County Schools district announced that schools would operate on a regular schedule following overnight snow that left accumulation amounts from a dusting to around a half-inch.
State officials want to place a bigger emphasis on exposing young students to career opportunities, but schools in Williamson County have already made that a focus.
Zeke Engle
Parents will have a chance to hear and discuss the proposed 2020-21 zoning plan at the second of two community meetings this Thursday.
Nathan Yemane
With the primary focus on vaping and bullying, heads of the two public school districts in Williamson County recently met with leaders from the faith community to discuss the possibility of working together to help solve some of the issues students and parents are confronting.
A longtime educator and the current principal at Franklin Elementary School has been named as the new associate director of schools for Finance and Administration for the Franklin Special School District, effective next month.
When it comes to rezoning a school district, the general thinking seems to be that not everyone is going to be pleased.
Kendall Scott
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When it comes to the yearly calendar for Williamson County Schools, there is always a disclaimer.
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Noted as the largest fall festival in Middle Tennessee, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s annual Pumpkinfest will be held Saturday in downtown Franklin.
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Gracey Sanderson
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Tommy Pitts, son of Paige and Dan Pitts, is a senior at Brentwood Academy and this week’s Student of the Week.
STORY BY CHARLIE BATEMAN | PHOTOS BY CARL EDMONDSON, JR. The Brentwood Lady Bruins volleyball team closed the door on the Franklin Lady Rebels on the road Thursday night, sealing the victory in three sets, 25-12, 25-22 and 25-14. It closes the year with the Lady Bruins going undefeated in district play. “It was important …
STORY BY MITCHELL STEPHENSON | PHOTO BY CARL EDMONDSON, JR. The Brentwood Lady Bruins (9-0) hosted The Father Ryan Lady Irish (9-3-3) Thursday night. It was Senior Night for Brentwood, and they wanted to send their seniors out in style. They did just that with a 5-0 win. The first half was scoreless even though …
STORY BY CHARLIE BATEMAN | PHOTO BY CARL EDMONDSON, JR. The Ravenwood Raptors girls soccer team polished off a decisive win over district rival Centennial Cougars on Tuesday night, 6-2. “Our team was very unselfish,” said Ravenwood head coach Brandon Mead. “We were able to get in a rhythm and find the back of the …
Sally Nwider Sophomore Sally Nwider, daughter of Michael and Reema Nwider, is a sophomore at Centennial High School and this week’s Student of the Week. She is fluent in three languages, a member of the CHS Debate Team, achieved a 4.0 in a senior level class last year and has a passion for pediatrics. Her …
Betsy Spurgeon Senior Betsy Spurgeon, daughter of Elizabeth and Michael Spurgeon, is a senior at Brentwood Academy and this week’s Student of the Week. She is on the Headmaster’s List and a member of National Honor Society and Governors School for Science and Engineering. Spurgeon said her biggest passions are civic engagement and policies in …
Grace Constantine Freshman Grace Constantine, daughter of Karen and John Constantine, is a freshman at Brentwood High School and this week’s Student of the Week. She is a recipient of the Academic Excellence and Academic Achievement awards and is a straight A student. Last year, she was a member of the National Junior Honor Society. …
Alexis Ignatin Sophomore Alexis Ignatin, daughter of Kasey and Eric Ignatin, is this week’s Student of the Week. She is a sophomore at Ravenwood High School. She is on the Straight A Honor Roll, a recipient of the Presidential Academic Award, and member of the National Society of High School Scholars. She is a competitive …
Alexis Ignatin Sophomore Alexis Ignatin, daughter of Kasey and Eric Ignatin, is this week’s Student of the Week. She is a sophomore at Ravenwood High School. She is on the Straight A Honor Roll, a recipient of the Presidential Academic Award, and member of the National Society of High School Scholars. She is a competitive …
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