It's been a busy day of staff development across WCS!
Our cafeteria staff spent time perfecting recipes and prep techniques (those cinnamon rolls did not disappoint!), while teachers dug into data and collaborated.

Grateful for a team that never stops learning, growing, and showing up for our kids. 💙
about 8 hours ago, Weakley County Schools
A smiling woman in a yellow polka-dot top sits at a desk typing on a laptop covered in university and school stickers during a staff training session.
A cafeteria staff member with a gray ponytail and glasses, wearing a clear plastic apron, reaches for a mixer while glancing over her shoulder and smiling during a food prep training session.
A room full of teachers and staff sit at desks with laptops during a CTE Data and Monitoring training session, with a presenter speaking at the front near a large display screen.
A cafeteria worker in a Weakley County Schools t-shirt watches as a colleague in a plastic apron pours icing over a tray of fresh cinnamon rolls.
A group of staff members sit on couches and chairs with laptops open, collaborating in a cozy lounge space decorated with school memorabilia and a wooden map of Weakley County communities.
Four staff members sit around connected desks with laptops open, engaged in conversation during a small-group training session in a classroom.
Reminder: There will be no school tomorrow, Friday, September 4 for Staff Development Day and Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

On Friday, our teachers will spend the day in structured professional development so we can continue sharpening the skills that make our classrooms even better. We'll share some behind-the-scenes pictures that day so you can see what these days include! 🍎✏️
1 day ago, Weakley County Schools
Blue background with stars, books, and shapes. Text reads "Reminder: No School Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7 Staff Development Day and Labor Day"
The Weakley County School Board will meet in regular session on Thursday, September 3 at 5 PM Westview High School.

The agenda includes:
- Recognizing the 2026-2027 Student Advisory Committee
- Election of School Board Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and TLN
- Consider/approve school board policy revisions
- Consider/approve volunteer coach positions
- Discuss energy savings with Trane
- Committee Reports
- Consent Items

We invite our community to attend! For the full agenda and more information on the school board, please visit: https://www.weakleyschools.com/page/school-board
1 day ago, Weakley County Schools
Blue and white flyer for a school board meeting on September 3, 2026, at Westview High School at 5 PM.
Students in Mrs. Alyse Darby's Career Exploration Class learned and practiced one of life's most important skills: communication. It's consistently ranked employers as one of the top skills they look for, no matter the career path, and we know that this is a key skill for our students!

The lesson? Learning aspects of good communication such as eye contact, giving your full attention to the subject at hand, and practicing active listening. The assignment? Strike up a conversation with your partner on a random topic - no notes, no script, just talk it out!

Skills like these don't stay in the classroom — they follow our students right into their futures!
2 days ago, Weakley County Schools
Blue background with a red speech bubble. Text reads "Classroom Closeup: Small talk leads to big skills in Darby's Career Exploration Class at Greenfield School."
Students sit at desks in a classroom, facing a teacher who stands before a screen with a presentation.
Two students in a classroom; a girl and boy are standing facing each other, conversing.
A woman and a man face each other in a classroom with a bookshelf and a cabinet.
September is a busy one, WCS! 🍁
Here's this month's notes on your calendars:
Sept. 1: Backpack Program Packing, 12 Noon at First Baptist Church Dresden
Sept. 3: Monthly School Board Meeting, 5 PM at Westview High School
Sept. 4: Staff Development Day, no school for students
Sept. 7: Labor Day, no school for students
Sept. 24: Parent Teacher Conference, early dismissal for students

Lunch menus can be found at: https://www.weakleyschools.com/page/lunch-menus
4 days ago, Weakley County Schools
Event list for September with dates. Includes Backpack Program Packing, Monthly School Board Meeting, and Labor Day.
Meet the newest (and most popular) residents at the Weakley County Ag Complex: the baby piglets!

Our Ag students are getting real, hands-on experience with their early care by administering shots, clipping needle teeth, and docking tails, all under supervision, in our fully functional hog barn in partnership with Tosh Farms. It's a realistic, working environment, giving them skills that go straight into a future in agriculture or animal science.

Thanks to Dresden High School Digital Arts Student & Ambassador, Tess Ogg, for these fantastic shots!
8 days ago, Weakley County Schools
A woman with a green shirt smiles while holding a small pig in a lab setting.
A person wearing blue gloves holds a small object. Behind them, another person stands. Both wear aprons. The background shows a wooden structure.
A person in green holds a small pig, which has pink ears and a black eye. A blurred background shows a cage.
People in blue gloves in a room, one holding a small animal, another with a spray bottle.

Join us for lunch at Greenfield School today! 🍗🎉
Crunchy baked chicken drumsticks were the star of the show! Also on the menu: hot dogs, broccoli & cheese, fries, a Sidekick slushie, and pears. Our cafeteria staff sure does make school lunch something to smile about!

10 days ago, Weakley County Schools
Two women hold a baking tray filled with chicken drumsticks. One woman wears glasses. They stand in a kitchen.
A group of kids at a lunch counter with trays of food, including fried chicken, fries, and a green dish.
a woman prepares food for lunch
A girl in a gray shirt sits at a table in a cafeteria, smiling and looking at the camera.

"Watching the teachers I work alongside every day grow, and in turn watching that growth reach the children in our county, is the very best part of my job." — Terri Stephenson

Terri, our Elementary Supervisor of Instruction, has been named the 2026-2027 Northwest TN Supervisor of the Year. Congratulations to a leader whose heart for teachers and students shines in every decision she makes! 🎉

Read more about her impact: https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/3090239

11 days ago, Weakley County Schools
Graphic sharing congratulations to Terri Stephenson for being named the northwest Tennessee Supervisor of the Year by the Tennessee Department of Education . Features Terri's headshot and the Weakely County Schools logo.
Calling little learners: we still have seats available in our Pre-Kindergarten Programs!

Our free, high-quality Pre-K program gives 4-year-olds the chance to make friends, build routines, and learn through play every single day. 💛

✅ Must be 4 years old on or before August 15, 2026
✅ Acceptance based on income eligibility (per TN Dept. of Health & Human Services)

📍 Spots available at schools across Weakley County!

Learn more about the program ➡️ https://www.weakleyschools.com/page/pre-kindergarten
For registration information ➡️ https://www.weakleyschools.com/o/wcs/page/registration
Let’s get those little learners off to a great start! 📚✨
12 days ago, Weakley County Schools
An advertisement with a blue and red background highlights a Pre-K program. It features smiling children in classrooms Graphic shares that PreK seats are still available for any child 4 years old on or before August 15 - shares that acceptance is determined on income eligibility set by the Department of Health and Human Services. .

Mark your calendars for the 2026-2027 Packing Dates!

The Weakley County Backpack Program helps make sure students across our district have access to food when they’re away from school — and our community of helping hands make these packing days happen.

Save the 2026–2027 packing dates and join us as we pack bags for students throughout the school year:
📅 September 1
📅 October 6
📅 November 3
📅 December 1
📅 January 5
📅 February 2
📅 March 2
📅 April 6

Thank you to every volunteer and community partner who helps care for Weakley County students beyond the classroom. Together, we’re making a difference — one bag at a time!

14 days ago, Weakley County Schools
2026–2027 Backpack Packing Days for Weakley County Schools are September 1, October 6, November 3, December 1, January 5, February 2, March 2, and April 6. The graphic includes a photo of volunteers organizing packaged food into bins, the Weakley County Backpack Program logo, and the Weakley County Schools logo.
We popped into the Martin Primary School cafeteria and found lots of good food and happy kids!

Don't forget: every WCS student eats breakfast and lunch free this year thanks to CEP — no applications needed! Grateful for our cafeteria staff who keep our students fed and smiling all year long. 🙌 ✨
17 days ago, Weakley County Schools
A smiling woman with glasses and an apron stands behind a table with trays of food.
Children sit at a round table, smiling. Trays hold food and milk. Walls have artwork. Tables and chairs are arranged in a room.
A boy with curly hair sits at a school table with a tray of food and a drink.
Children at a cafeteria line, picking up food. A sign on the wall in the background.
Week one across Weakley County Schools was an absolute success! 📚

Last week was full of back to school pictures, finding new routines, and settling in for a great year. We are so glad to be back! Swipe through for a few sweet moments. ❤️💙
18 days ago, Weakley County Schools
Blue background with "FULL hallways, FULL hearts" in white cursive text, along with smaller icons of books, stars, and pencils.
A classroom with children sitting in a circle on a colorful floor mat. Bookshelves and desks are visible in the background.
Three girls seated around a table in a classroom, each holding papers and a pen, with posters and a door in the background.
Two children stand with smiles in front of a colorful balloon arch and signs that read "First Day of School".
A woman stands smiling in front of a group of children sitting on a multicolored rug.
Four girls sit at desks in a classroom, each with papers and snacks, sharing and smiling.
Two children holding books titled "The Smart Cookie" stand smiling in a classroom. Behind them, a wooden sign says "Masterspace."
Four young girls stand together in a playground with a tree in the background. One girl has blonde hair, another has brown hair.
Two children seated on a floor, playing with a toy tray with small objects, one smiling.
Two children sit on chairs, one reading a book and the other holding a toy. A rug, toys, and storage boxes are on the floor.
Our drivers do more than get students from Point A to Point B, they’re often the first WCS smile students see in the morning and the last one they see in the afternoon. 💛

If you’re looking for a job that works well with a school-day schedule while giving you the chance to serve students and families across Weakley County, we’d love to hear from you!

🔗 Learn more or apply: https://weakley.schoolspring.com/
23 days ago, Weakley County Schools
An ad for bus drivers features "Now Hiring" in white text against a red and blue background with a school logo.
As our students fill the halls, we want to thank the community partners who have donated supplies, supported our teachers, and continued to show up for our schools in countless ways.

Our schools are stronger because of the communities that surround them, and we’re grateful to live, learn, and grow in a county that supports our school system so well. 💛
23 days ago, Weakley County Schools
Poster with a red speech bubble saying "Thank You to our Community Partners for your Support of our Schools".
Multiple photos of people in various settings, showing a group of educators and staff.
New faces, fresh classrooms, and so much potential ahead! 🍎

We’re excited to welcome a wonderful group of new teachers to Weakley County Schools. Each one is joining our schools ready to build relationships, support students, and become part of the communities that make WCS special.

We hope you will welcome them and cheer them on as they begin their first year with WCS!
25 days ago, Weakley County Schools
Blue background with a pattern of school-related icons. A circular logo displays "Weakley County Schools" with a graduation cap and a red banner reads "Welcome to the WCS Family!"
Photo collage of twelve people, six in the top row and six in the bottom row.
A collage of 12 individuals, each in a white frame with their name and school affiliation.
A collage of smiling individuals, each with their name and school affiliation, set against a blue background.
The Weakley County School Board is tentatively scheduled to meet in a special called session at 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at the Weakley County Board of Education.

For the full agenda, please visit: www.weakleyschools.com/page/school-board
25 days ago, Weakley County Schools
Blue and white poster with text "SCHOOL BOARD MEETING" and "TENTATIVE SPECIAL CALLED" on August 11, 2026.
As we prepare to launch Rooms, a widespread system issue outside of Weakley County Schools' control is preventing student and class information from connecting correctly with several school programs, including Rooms. Because of that issue, the launch of Rooms, a new communication feature within the Weakley County Schools app, will be delayed.

What does that mean for families? For now, there's nothing you need to do! Your child's teacher will let you know which communication method they will use to stay connected with you as we begin the school year. Once it's time to start using the Rooms feature within the app, we'll let families know.

If you've already downloaded the Weakley County Schools app, keep it! And if you haven't downloaded it yet, you still can. The app will continue to provide district news and updates.

We appreciate your patience as we work through this delay and look forward to a fantastic year of learning, connection, and growth with our students and families! ❤️
28 days ago, Weakley County Schools
An update from Weakley County Schools informs about a delayed launch of Rooms due to a system issue.
A different path. The same destination. 🎓

Weakley County Schools is excited to introduce BridgeWay Program, a flexible learning option designed to give eligible students another path toward earning a traditional WCS diploma, at no cost to families.

BridgeWay offers morning and afternoon sessions, allowing students to complete coursework at their own pace with support from a certified teacher, educational assistant, and other Weakley County Schools resources. Students also receive career and future planning support, breakfast and lunch each school day, and the opportunity to participate in graduation or finish early when requirements are met.

BridgeWay may be an option for students who are entering grades 10–12, are at least 16 years old unless otherwise approved, and are not currently enrolled in a Weakley County School.

Think BridgeWay could be the right fit for your student? We’d love to hear from you!
➡️ Complete our BridgeWay Interest Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/qR1SJavJem
➡️ Call 731-364-3580
➡️ Email Krystle.Smith@wcsk12tn.net or Robert.Browning@wcsk12tn.net
28 days ago, Weakley County Schools
A blue and white graphic with "Introducing BridgeWAY Program" at top. Below it, a figure in a red shirt, cap, and holding a book.
Blue text reads "What is BridgeWay?" Below, more text explains BridgeWay offers flexible schedules, personalized support, and no tuition.
Blue and white background displays text about BridgeWay students' offerings, including support, planning, meals, and diplomas.
A blue-backgrounded poster asks if BridgeWay is suitable for a student. Requirements include being 16+ and grades 10-12.
Text: "Ready to explore a different path?" with options to complete a form, email, or call for more information.
We are inviting families to review and provide feedback on our Title I District Family Engagement Plan. Your input helps us shape the ways we partner with families to support student success.

📅 Join us for an in-person plan review: Tuesday, August 11 at 4:00 PM | Weakley County Board of Education

Can't make it? We'd still love to hear from you! Share your thoughts by completing our feedback form:
🔗 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/gesWj6vi2x

To review the current District Family Engagement Plan before providing feedback:
Visit www.weakleyschools.com/page/for-families
Scroll down to Family Engagement and select District Family Engagement Plan.

Every comment, suggestion, and idea helps us build stronger partnerships with our families. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your feedback!
28 days ago, Weakley County Schools
An invitation pinned to a bulletin board reads, "Join us for our annual Title I Family Engagement Plan Review on Tuesday, August 11 at 4 PM at the Board of Education in Dresden."
We know the day is not done when the final bell rings!

Kids Club, our after school program, provides students with a safe, structured, and fun environment that includes play, a snack, and homework help after the school day ends, giving parents peace of mind and flexibility, all for $10 a day. For more information, visit: https://www.weakleyschools.com/page/kids-club

Available at Dresden Elementary, Martin Primary and Elementary, Greenfield, Gleason, and Sharon Pre-K.
29 days ago, Weakley County Schools
A smiling girl sits at a desk with a Kids Club logo. She holds a pencil and appears engaged with her task. The graphic reads "your afternoon childcare solution is right here"