What does a career in healthcare actually look like? Our students got to find out firsthand. 🚑💉

A huge thank you to our community partners, West TN Healthcare, AirEvac and the City of Martin Fire/EMS for hosting the Weakley County Schools Healthcare Expo and opening their doors to our students.

Students toured real hospital departments, got hands-on with the equipment and tools healthcare professionals use every day, and heard directly from the people working in those roles about their education, training, and career journeys. EMS, AirEvac, Radiology, Laboratory Services, Emergency Medicine, CPR & Heart Health — our students explored it all.

Seeing a career up close, asking real questions, and standing in the spaces where that work actually happens, it changes how students think about their future.

We are so grateful for the time, preparation, and genuine care the West TN Healthcare team put into this day. Community partnerships like this one are making a real difference for Weakley County students, and we don't take that for granted.
about 14 hours ago, Weakley County Schools
A group of people pose in front of a hospital sign in a grassy field.
A person adjusts a monitor while another person operates a dummy on a table. Behind them, others observe.
A person sits in the cockpit of a helicopter, smiling. The helicopter door is open, revealing the cockpit's interior.
Three women and a man practice first aid on a dummy, outdoors with a white car in the background.
Five people inside a helicopter, two sitting on the floor, one leaning against a wall, and others seated.
A group of people in matching uniforms stand in a line in a gym with white pipes.
A group of people around a table with a dummy, examining a prosthetic leg.
Two women stand in a hospital room. One wears green; the other, white. A table with medical items is nearby.
Person sitting on chair inside helicopter, wearing sunglasses, holding a badge, and looking at camera.
A group of volunteers stands in front of a sign reading "West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital."
CJ Reed leaves for Coast Guard basic training on June 2nd — and this entire community couldn't be more proud of him We're so proud to shine a spotlight on his accomplishments as we celebrate our seniors all week!

Gleason School
about 17 hours ago, Weakley County Schools
A school portrait shows a smiling young man in a black bow tie, surrounded by stars and text.
An announcement on a red and white background. Text reads: "What's next for you after graduation?" Cloud with text: "I leave June 2nd for Coast Guard Basic Training..."
Text with a red line at top asks about influential people or things. Handwritten notes are handwritten in blue ink.
A blue and red background displays a certificate with text congratulating CJ for their perseverance and future path.
Tanner Melton spent his high school years gaining real-world experience in a business that ships worldwide — and now he's taking everything he learned straight into the family business. We're so proud to shine a spotlight on his accomplishments as we celebrate our seniors all week!

Gleason School 🏁
about 21 hours ago, Weakley County Schools
A headshot of a male senior named Tanner Melton, with a gray background, red border, and stars.
A text bubble on a red background with blue accents reads: "I plan to continue working for our family business, M&M Racecars."
A white and red banner asks about the most influential person or thing. A person shares their dad taught them valuable lifelong experiences.
Blue and red background with text. Text congratulates Tannen for gaining experience in a global business.
Wylan Gustafson graduates with a plan, a purpose, and a servant's heart that makes all of us proud. We're so proud to shine a spotlight on his accomplishments as we celebrate our seniors all week!

Gleason School
about 24 hours ago, Weakley County Schools
A young man, wearing a black suit and bow tie, smiling for a picture. Caption: "Senior Spotlight: Wlan Gustafson."
A red and blue background displays a white speech bubble. Inside it, text reads about career plans after graduation.
A text on a white background includes a red stroke and mentions the influence of a father.
A blue background with red accents displays a graduation congratulations message. "Congratulations, Wylan!" is written in red.
Brianna Archabal has been putting in the work since before most of us could tie our shoes — and a Tennessee State Youth Scratch Championship and college scholarship prove it. We're so proud to shine a spotlight on her accomplishments as we celebrate our seniors all week!

Westview High School 🎳
1 day ago, Weakley County Schools
A smiling student with long hair poses on grass, wearing a pink blouse and denim shorts.
A white cloud on a red background shows a speech bubble with a text about attending Arkansas State University.
A quote about someone's grandfather, written in blue ink, asks who or what has influenced them the most.
Blue background with red border. Text reads "Congratulations, Brianna!" Achievement highlights include state champion, scholarship athlete, and future physician assistant.
Jack Mantooth is an athlete, a leader, and a scholar. We're so proud to shine a spotlight on his accomplishments as we celebrate our seniors all week!

Westview High School 💛
2 days ago, Weakley County Schools
Person in a plaid shirt and jeans smiles at the camera, sitting outdoors. The title reads "Senior Spotlight: Jack Mantooth".
A graphic with a white thought bubble on a red background. It says, "Attending Tennessee Tech University to major in Exercise Science on the pre-physical therapy track."
Text on a red and white background asks "Who or what has influenced you the most along the way?"
Blue and red background with a logo. Text reads "Congratulations, Jack!" followed by a message of praise for leadership, athletics, and personal growth at Westview.
Thomas Brown has graced the stage eleven times, led Ethics Bowl for four years, and left a mark on Westview that won't fade anytime soon. We're so proud to shine a spotlight as we celebrate our seniors all week! Westview High School 🎭
2 days ago, Weakley County Schools
Person in suit sitting on a swing. "Senior Spotlight: Thomas Brown" text and "Westview High School" text on banner.
Red background with text "What’s next for you after graduation?" and a white thought bubble with the words "Attending University of Tennessee at Chattanooga".
White and red background with stars and a graduation cap. Blue text asks who or what influenced someone most.
Blue background with white text. It reads "Congratulations, Thomas!" and highlights achievements in theatre.

Easton Sullivan is a Mr. Baseball honoree with the character to match every single accolade. We're so proud to shine a spotlight on his accomplishments as we celebrate our seniors all week!

Greenfield School ⚾

3 days ago, Weakley County Schools
A young man sits with a smile on a rocky surface. Text reads "Senior Spotlight: Easton Sullivan" above him.
A white thought bubble with blue text reads "Attending Delta State University to continue my baseball career while majoring in Ag Business."
Text on a white background with a red border: "Who or what has influenced you the most along the way?" Followed by a personal statement about a Lord and Savior.
A blue and red background displays a message congratulating Easton, praising their character and achievements.

Gabriela Zarate's creativity has a way of stopping people in their tracks — and we are so lucky to have watched it bloom. We're so proud to shine a spotlight as we celebrate our seniors all week!
Greenfield School 🎨

3 days ago, Weakley County Schools
A woman in a red and black jersey poses in front of a school mural.
Text on a red and blue background asks about future plans, mentioning attending the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and majoring in psychology and forensics.
A red and white poster with text asking who or what has influenced someone. It includes a handwritten response stating "Mrs. Bortch has influenced me."
A blue background with a red stripe displays the words "Congratulations, Gabriela!" The text continues with pride in Gabriela's creativity.
It started with a blank canvas, a fresh piece of paper, or a new idea.
All year long, Greenfield students created, and last week, the whole community got to see what that looked like. The Greenfield school wide Art Show was a K-12 showcase of student artwork made throughout the year under the direction of art teacher Jaquelynn Dortch, and we're so proud of these students' creativity! 🖼️✨

4 days ago, Weakley County Schools
Art project display with mixed media self-portraits hanging on a line with clips, including one portrait of a girl.
Portraits of women with varied expressions hang from a line with colorful, abstract backgrounds and decorations.
Three colorful artworks hang on a wall, one featuring a black cat, and the other a heart with a crown.
Display table with various graffiti-themed art pieces on green bases. A sign reads "Graffiti Names!" Brightly colored art pieces in various styles.
Display of various clay sculptures including turtles, a crocodile, and a heart on a table.
A room with artwork displayed on a clothesline, tables, and floor, illuminated by fluorescent lights.
Artwork displays a Spiderman illustration on a bright yellow background. Nearby, a black spider on a web.
Artwork labeled IV and Growth featuring a pond, flowers, and a dog hangs with other art on a wall.
A portrait of a woman and another of a man hang on a wall. Both are made from torn and layered paper.
Drawing of a person's face and upper torso with a collage of paper around it, displayed on a black background.
Jorja Finch will walk across the stage with a diploma and a career already in motion. We're so proud to shine a spotlight on her as we celebrate our seniors all week!

Dresden High School
4 days ago, Weakley County Schools
A smiling woman with blonde hair stands beside a tree. Text reads "Senior Spotlight: Joya Finch Dresden High School."
A red and white graphic with a cloud-shaped speech bubble containing text on completing cosmetology school.
A text-based graphic with a red background asks a question about influences, followed by an answer signature.
A blue and red poster congratulates Jordi on their diploma. The poster has text and a school logo.
Chloe Hayes earned her pilot's license before she ever earned her diploma — and that tells you everything you need to know about her. We're so proud to shine a spotlight on her as we celebrate our seniors all week! Dresden High School ✈️
4 days ago, Weakley County Schools
A young person crouches next to a small yellow airplane on a runway. Text reads "Senior Spotlight: Chloe Hayes Dresden High School."
An infographic on a red background with text in a cloud shape. The text outlines a plan to attend Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.
A text-based graphic asks about influential people or things, with a personal answer stating parents have been most influential.
Blue and red background with white text. It reads "Congratulations, Chloe!" and continues with a motivational message.
Abigail Kibbler isn't just dreaming about a future in education, she's already living it. We're so proud to shine a spotlight as we celebrate our seniors all week this week!

Dresden High School 🎓
4 days ago, Weakley County Schools
A woman in a blue dress and white boots stands in a spotlight with a guitar.
A graphic with a question and answer format about attending a university to major in elementary education.
Red and white graphic with black text. It asks who or what has influenced someone the most.
A blue background with a white outline of a red telephone. Text reads, "Congratulations, Abigail!" with additional text praising dedication.
Good data tells a story. Great teachers help write it. ✏️
Greenfield School was recently named a Tennessee "Bright Spot" in reading, but the data is just the beginning. Read the story behind the data here: https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/2885332
4 days ago, Weakley County Schools
A classroom with students seated at desks, a teacher reading from a book at the front.
A girl with glasses and a gray sweatshirt reads a book in a classroom setting.
A girl with brown hair reading a book at a table, surrounded by papers and a yellow pencil.
A classroom with students seated at desks, reading books. A teacher stands behind them, reading from a book.
A teacher assists a student at a desk, with other students in the background in a classroom.
Girl with blond curls smiling, sitting at desk with books. A woman stands behind her. Other students in classroom.
A teacher stands in front of a classroom. Students sit at desks, one raising a hand. A board and trash can are in the background.
The Weakley County School Board meets tonight at 5:00 P.M. at the Weakley County Board of Education in Dresden. On the agenda:
- Recognition of Aspiring Administrators
- Consider/approve policy updates on Paid Parental Leave, Travel Regulations, and Community Use of School Facilities
- Consider/approve Lifetime Wellness Textbook Adoption
- Consider/approve Technology Funding/Loan Approval
- Consider/approve Grading Period change from 6 to 9 weeks
- Consider/approve volunteer coach approvals & upcoming student field trips
The public is welcome to address the Board during the Public Comment period. Requests must be received by the Board Secretary at least 24 hours before the meeting and must pertain to a specific item on the agenda. Submit a request at weakleyschools.com/page/school-board or by calling 731-364-2247. See less
8 days ago, Weakley County Schools
An announcement about a school board meeting in May 2026. Dated Thursday, May 7.
Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day to the amazing nurses serving Weakley County Schools! 🩺💙

We are proud to celebrate the nurses who go above and beyond every single day! On any given day, they're managing chronic conditions, supporting mental health, connecting families to resources, and making sure nothing stands between a student and their education. Thank you for being exactly who our kids and families need you to be!
9 days ago, Weakley County Schools
Collage of school nurses with names and schools below, set against blue and red. "Thank you, School Nurses!" in bold white text.
Reminder: there will be NO school tomorrow, Tuesday, May 5!
11 days ago, Weakley County Schools
A notice about no school on May 5. Text reads "REMINDER: No School Tuesday May 5 Staff Development Day".
The countdown is on! 🎉 🌸 The final stretch of the school year is here, and it’s full of big moments, from graduation day to the last bell of the year: 📅 May 5: Staff Development Day (No school for students) 📅 May 7: School Board Meeting (5 PM) 📅 May 15: Graduation Day 🎓 📅 May 20: Last Day of School (Early Dismissal) 📅 May 22: Report Card Pickup Day 🍽️ View May lunch menus here: https://www.weakleyschools.com/page/lunch-menus We’re so proud of everything our students, staff, and families have accomplished this year—let’s finish strong, WCS! 💙❤️
11 days ago, Weakley County Schools
An event calendar for May features dates, titles, and descriptions of activities like a school board meeting and graduation.
Happy School Lunch Heroes Day to the incredible people feeding Weakley County Schools every single day! 🙌

This year alone, our cafeteria staff served over 820,000 meals so far across our schools. That's not just meals, that's 820,000 moments of showing up for our kids. And they do it with heart, dedication, and smiles. We are so grateful for each and every one of you! ❤️🍽️
14 days ago, Weakley County Schools
An adult cuts pizza on a tray in a school cafeteria. A red banner reads "Thank you to our SCHOOL LUNCH HEROES!"
A person holds trays of French fries in a commercial kitchen. Text reads: "60 school lunch heroes made it happen."
Every morning, they open the doors. Every day, they set the tone. 💙❤️ Our principals work tirelessly to make sure every student in Weakley County Schools feels seen, supported, and set up for success. Thank you for being the kind of leaders our students and families can count on — every single day!
14 days ago, Weakley County Schools
Collage of photos featuring principals. Text reads "Thank you to our principals". Background is blue with red and white accents.