Across our county, students are learning what it means to honor, respect, and remember. Each Veterans Day, our schools celebrate the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.
We invite our community to join us at any of the programs listed below next week! ❤️🤍💙
Monday. November 10:
Martin Middle & Westview High: Program beginning at 9 AM at Westview
Tuesday, November 11:
Martin Elementary: Program to begin at 8 AM
Dresden Elementary and Middle: Drive-thru parade beginning at 8:30 AM, Veterans brunch to follow at Dresden High
Greenfield School: Program to begin at 9 AM
Gleason School: Program to begin at 9 AM
Sharon School: Program to begin at 1 PM
We invite our community to join us at any of the programs listed below next week! ❤️🤍💙
Monday. November 10:
Martin Middle & Westview High: Program beginning at 9 AM at Westview
Tuesday, November 11:
Martin Elementary: Program to begin at 8 AM
Dresden Elementary and Middle: Drive-thru parade beginning at 8:30 AM, Veterans brunch to follow at Dresden High
Greenfield School: Program to begin at 9 AM
Gleason School: Program to begin at 9 AM
Sharon School: Program to begin at 1 PM
Weakley County Schools is hiring a Maintenance Technician (HVAC)—a skilled pro ready to keep our schools running smoothly all year long.
✅ Full-time with benefits | 💵 $21–$22/hr | 📅 12-month position
Apply today at www.weakley.schoolspring.com
✅ Full-time with benefits | 💵 $21–$22/hr | 📅 12-month position
Apply today at www.weakley.schoolspring.com
Mrs. Logan’s class at Martin Middle recently had a special visitor! 📚✨
Author Kayla Mick shared her book, Meg and the Magic of Movement, reminding students that movement can support learning, focus, and confidence. Her gift of jump ropes encouraged students to practice that connection — physically and mentally!
This experience tied beautifully into our Transition and Pre-ETS focus on Workplace Readiness and Self-Advocacy by helping students explore how wellness and self-awareness can play a role in school and future workplaces. Thank you to Ms. Mick for spending her morning with us! 💛
Author Kayla Mick shared her book, Meg and the Magic of Movement, reminding students that movement can support learning, focus, and confidence. Her gift of jump ropes encouraged students to practice that connection — physically and mentally!
This experience tied beautifully into our Transition and Pre-ETS focus on Workplace Readiness and Self-Advocacy by helping students explore how wellness and self-awareness can play a role in school and future workplaces. Thank you to Ms. Mick for spending her morning with us! 💛
Reminder: The Weakley County School Board will meet tonight at 5:00 PM at Martin Primary School.
View the full agenda here ➡️ https://www.weakleyschools.com/page/school-board
View the full agenda here ➡️ https://www.weakleyschools.com/page/school-board
It’s National School Psychology Week! ✨
This year’s theme, “Finding Your Path,” celebrates how every student’s journey is unique and how, together, we can help them find purpose, success, and connection along the way.
Here in Weakley County Schools, our school psychologists are essential guides on those paths. Their work reaches far beyond evaluations, they:
💡 Use data to guide effective instruction and intervention
🤝 Partner with teachers, families, and administrators
📚 Support academic and behavioral growth
💛 Promote student wellness and resilience
🏫 Help shape positive, supportive school environments
Join us in thanking our dedicated school psychologists for their compassion, expertise, and unwavering commitment to helping students find their path! 🌟
📸 Pictured L–R:
Rianna Farneti, Ed.S., Jessica Parsley, Ed.S., Becky Childress, M.S., CAGS
This year’s theme, “Finding Your Path,” celebrates how every student’s journey is unique and how, together, we can help them find purpose, success, and connection along the way.
Here in Weakley County Schools, our school psychologists are essential guides on those paths. Their work reaches far beyond evaluations, they:
💡 Use data to guide effective instruction and intervention
🤝 Partner with teachers, families, and administrators
📚 Support academic and behavioral growth
💛 Promote student wellness and resilience
🏫 Help shape positive, supportive school environments
Join us in thanking our dedicated school psychologists for their compassion, expertise, and unwavering commitment to helping students find their path! 🌟
📸 Pictured L–R:
Rianna Farneti, Ed.S., Jessica Parsley, Ed.S., Becky Childress, M.S., CAGS
Dresden Middle School’s front lawn has transformed into a Field of Heroes—each flag representing a veteran, past or present, and serving as a symbol of pride, patriotism, and gratitude.
Join us for the Field of Heroes Ceremony on Friday, November 8 at 11 AM as we honor the service and sacrifice of our local veterans.
Created by DMS educators, community partners, and the Northwest Tennessee Eagle Riders, this not-for-profit initiative offers students and families a tangible way to reflect on the true meaning of service.
The display will remain open to the public through November 23.
🔗 Read the full story: https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/2526035
Join us for the Field of Heroes Ceremony on Friday, November 8 at 11 AM as we honor the service and sacrifice of our local veterans.
Created by DMS educators, community partners, and the Northwest Tennessee Eagle Riders, this not-for-profit initiative offers students and families a tangible way to reflect on the true meaning of service.
The display will remain open to the public through November 23.
🔗 Read the full story: https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/2526035
We're thrilled to share that Beth Davidson, Assistant Principal at Sharon School, has been named the West Tennessee Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year!
If you’ve ever walked the halls of Sharon School, you know her calm, steady, and all-in leadership. We couldn't be prouder to see her recognized and celebrated! 💛
Read the full details here ➜ https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/2515881
If you’ve ever walked the halls of Sharon School, you know her calm, steady, and all-in leadership. We couldn't be prouder to see her recognized and celebrated! 💛
Read the full details here ➜ https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/2515881
Weakley County Schools is thrilled to celebrate our October 2025 Feature Teachers — Kristi Parsley from Sharon School and Natalie McConnell from Westview High School! 🌟
Mrs. Parsley is known for bringing lessons to life with creativity and heart — even planting a tree with her class after reading Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees! 🌳
Mrs. McConnell was recognized for her initiative and leadership, sharing new ACT strategies with English teachers across the district to help students and colleagues succeed. ✏️
These two educators embody what makes Weakley County Schools special: purpose, connection, and growth. 💛
📖 Read the full story and see how they’re inspiring students and staff across the district: https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/2502440
Mrs. Parsley is known for bringing lessons to life with creativity and heart — even planting a tree with her class after reading Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees! 🌳
Mrs. McConnell was recognized for her initiative and leadership, sharing new ACT strategies with English teachers across the district to help students and colleagues succeed. ✏️
These two educators embody what makes Weakley County Schools special: purpose, connection, and growth. 💛
📖 Read the full story and see how they’re inspiring students and staff across the district: https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/2502440
For more than two decades, Farm Day has been one of our county’s favorite traditions — a hands-on, boots-on-the-ground experience that gives students a closer look at the people, animals, and hard work behind our food and fiber.
This year, more than 325 students and teachers spent the day learning about agriculture, meeting local farmers, and discovering how much of their everyday life connects back to the farm. From tractors and crops to bees, goats, pigs, and pumpkins, every station offered something new to explore!
None of this would be possible without the incredible volunteers, sponsors, and community partners who show up year after year.
Special thanks to:
🤝 Our hosts Jack and Cathy Ogg, for welcoming us to their working farm (the perfect classroom!)
💧 Farm Credit of Mid-America, Robinson and Belew Grain Co., Coates Farms, Weakley Co. Co-op, and Young Farmers & Ranchers for sponsoring and supporting every detail
🐄 The many local farms, ag educators, and FFA members who brought animals, equipment, and expertise
As Jesi Vallee, event coordinator and YF&R Representative shared, “It may look different than it did in 2000, but the goal is still the same: to help students understand where their food comes from and appreciate the farmers who make it happen.”
Here’s to another successful YF&R Farm Day — celebrating 26 years of learning, laughter, and life on the farm. 🌻
This year, more than 325 students and teachers spent the day learning about agriculture, meeting local farmers, and discovering how much of their everyday life connects back to the farm. From tractors and crops to bees, goats, pigs, and pumpkins, every station offered something new to explore!
None of this would be possible without the incredible volunteers, sponsors, and community partners who show up year after year.
Special thanks to:
🤝 Our hosts Jack and Cathy Ogg, for welcoming us to their working farm (the perfect classroom!)
💧 Farm Credit of Mid-America, Robinson and Belew Grain Co., Coates Farms, Weakley Co. Co-op, and Young Farmers & Ranchers for sponsoring and supporting every detail
🐄 The many local farms, ag educators, and FFA members who brought animals, equipment, and expertise
As Jesi Vallee, event coordinator and YF&R Representative shared, “It may look different than it did in 2000, but the goal is still the same: to help students understand where their food comes from and appreciate the farmers who make it happen.”
Here’s to another successful YF&R Farm Day — celebrating 26 years of learning, laughter, and life on the farm. 🌻
Fall Break Reminder! 🍂🍁
All Weakley County Schools will be closed next week, October 13–17. Wishing all our WCS students and families a safe, fun, and “fall-tastic” week! ✨
All Weakley County Schools will be closed next week, October 13–17. Wishing all our WCS students and families a safe, fun, and “fall-tastic” week! ✨
Classroom Close-up: Mrs. Paige Hatchel, Martin Elementary 📚✨
(September's PreK-5 Feature Teacher)
Step inside Mrs. Hatchel’s classroom and you’ll see why students don’t just learn, they thrive!
For this lesson, making inferences wasn’t just a reading skill, it was an experience. She kept her students engaged by moving around the room, bringing energy and focus to every corner. New vocabulary came alive as students acted out definitions with motions, turning words into something they could see and feel.
From there, students paired off to dive into their stories, some even choosing to read on their bellies, building core strength as they built comprehension. And the learning didn’t stop there. Mrs. Hatchel circled back to each pair, checking for understanding and making sure every student had the tools they needed to succeed.
It’s clear why she was nominated for the core value of connection—her classroom is a place where students feel supported, challenged, and seen. 🌟
(September's PreK-5 Feature Teacher)
Step inside Mrs. Hatchel’s classroom and you’ll see why students don’t just learn, they thrive!
For this lesson, making inferences wasn’t just a reading skill, it was an experience. She kept her students engaged by moving around the room, bringing energy and focus to every corner. New vocabulary came alive as students acted out definitions with motions, turning words into something they could see and feel.
From there, students paired off to dive into their stories, some even choosing to read on their bellies, building core strength as they built comprehension. And the learning didn’t stop there. Mrs. Hatchel circled back to each pair, checking for understanding and making sure every student had the tools they needed to succeed.
It’s clear why she was nominated for the core value of connection—her classroom is a place where students feel supported, challenged, and seen. 🌟
Happy Coaches Day! 🏆✨
Today we celebrate all of the amazing coaches in WCS who make a huge difference in our students' lives - from pep talks to practice drills! Thank you for your dedication and leadership in shaping our athletes on and off the field. 💚
Today we celebrate all of the amazing coaches in WCS who make a huge difference in our students' lives - from pep talks to practice drills! Thank you for your dedication and leadership in shaping our athletes on and off the field. 💚
Named a Tennessee Early Educator of the Year, Martin Primary School's Brandie Roberts brings joy, heart, and dedication to every student—and the whole state is taking notice!
Congratulations, Brandie! We are so proud of you and the magic you to bring to the classroom. 🌟📚
Read the full story here:https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/2462526
Congratulations, Brandie! We are so proud of you and the magic you to bring to the classroom. 🌟📚
Read the full story here:https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/2462526
📅 Reminder: The Weakley County School Board will meet Thursday, October 2 at 5:00 PM at Gleason School PreK-12.
View the full agenda here ➡️ https://www.weakleyschools.com/page/school-board
View the full agenda here ➡️ https://www.weakleyschools.com/page/school-board
📅 It’s time for the #WeakleyMonthly!
Here’s what’s happening in October across the district:
📌 Oct. 2: School Board Meeting – 5 PM at Gleason School
🎒 Oct. 7: Backpack Program Packing Day
🍁 Oct. 13–17: Fall Break – NO SCHOOL
🥪🍎 PLUS: October lunch menus are now live! Find them for all schools here: www.weakleyschools.com/page/lunch-menus
Mark your calendars and stay in the loop—there’s a lot to look forward to this month!
Here’s what’s happening in October across the district:
📌 Oct. 2: School Board Meeting – 5 PM at Gleason School
🎒 Oct. 7: Backpack Program Packing Day
🍁 Oct. 13–17: Fall Break – NO SCHOOL
🥪🍎 PLUS: October lunch menus are now live! Find them for all schools here: www.weakleyschools.com/page/lunch-menus
Mark your calendars and stay in the loop—there’s a lot to look forward to this month!
“All students are capable of learning if we give them the right tools.”
Caitlin Tucker, an SLP at Sharon School and this year's Grand Division West TN Teacher of the Year Winner, is proving just that every day. From helping students who can’t speak find their words to leading school-wide strategies that improve learning for all, her dedication is changing lives.
Read the full story here:https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/2456690
Caitlin Tucker, an SLP at Sharon School and this year's Grand Division West TN Teacher of the Year Winner, is proving just that every day. From helping students who can’t speak find their words to leading school-wide strategies that improve learning for all, her dedication is changing lives.
Read the full story here:https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/2456690
“We’ve seen Nate as a student, we’ve cheered him on in this program, and now we get to see him shine as a coworker.” 💙
Nate Snider is beginning his next chapter in the Westview cafeteria—and his story is one you’ll want to read from start to finish.
Read the full story here: https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/2453435
Nate Snider is beginning his next chapter in the Westview cafeteria—and his story is one you’ll want to read from start to finish.
Read the full story here: https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/2453435
✨ Weakley Roundup ✨
It’s been a BIG week across Weakley County Schools, and our students and staff have been busy learning, leading, and making memories. Take a look at just a FEW highlights from around the county ⬇️
📚 Dresden Elementary (DES)
Ms. Britne’s first grade class worked on short “u” sounds and key details.
Mrs. Penny’s kindergarteners dove into Horrible Bear!—discussing, retelling, illustrating, and sharing their stories with confidence.
🎭 Dresden Middle (DMS)
Mrs. Owen’s students researched ballet dancers after reading about Michaela DePrince.
Mrs. Sheena’s 8th graders explored non-contact forces through hands-on science fun.
🍫 Dresden High (DHS)
The Transition Program hosted its first bake sale! Brownies sold out before the end of break.
💙 Martin Primary (MPS)
Student leaders proudly kick off each day with the Pledge of Allegiance. This week, Ms. Gurley’s 2nd graders led with confidence and pride.
🏀 Martin Elementary (MES)
UTM athletes greeted students at morning drop-off—always a highlight!
Mrs. Candace’s students used Play-Doh and counters to build multiplication arrays.
💛 Martin Middle (MMS)
Beta Club and WCPC created a Wall of Hope in recognition of Suicide Awareness Month.
🐐 Westview High (WHS)
Large Animal Science students got real-world experience vaccinating and caring for the school goats—learning teamwork and animal care firsthand.
🧲 Greenfield School
Mrs. Mull’s 3rd graders experimented with magnetic forces in science.
🏺 Gleason School
Ms. Shae’s 6th graders are learning about Ancient Egypt by mummifying… hotdogs! (Don’t worry, no eating involved. 😉)
🦅 Sharon School
Hosted its first Donor Day to celebrate the generosity of families, organizations, and community members. Students created heartfelt posters and cards, and staff served a special breakfast to honor those who give so much.
It’s been a BIG week across Weakley County Schools, and our students and staff have been busy learning, leading, and making memories. Take a look at just a FEW highlights from around the county ⬇️
📚 Dresden Elementary (DES)
Ms. Britne’s first grade class worked on short “u” sounds and key details.
Mrs. Penny’s kindergarteners dove into Horrible Bear!—discussing, retelling, illustrating, and sharing their stories with confidence.
🎭 Dresden Middle (DMS)
Mrs. Owen’s students researched ballet dancers after reading about Michaela DePrince.
Mrs. Sheena’s 8th graders explored non-contact forces through hands-on science fun.
🍫 Dresden High (DHS)
The Transition Program hosted its first bake sale! Brownies sold out before the end of break.
💙 Martin Primary (MPS)
Student leaders proudly kick off each day with the Pledge of Allegiance. This week, Ms. Gurley’s 2nd graders led with confidence and pride.
🏀 Martin Elementary (MES)
UTM athletes greeted students at morning drop-off—always a highlight!
Mrs. Candace’s students used Play-Doh and counters to build multiplication arrays.
💛 Martin Middle (MMS)
Beta Club and WCPC created a Wall of Hope in recognition of Suicide Awareness Month.
🐐 Westview High (WHS)
Large Animal Science students got real-world experience vaccinating and caring for the school goats—learning teamwork and animal care firsthand.
🧲 Greenfield School
Mrs. Mull’s 3rd graders experimented with magnetic forces in science.
🏺 Gleason School
Ms. Shae’s 6th graders are learning about Ancient Egypt by mummifying… hotdogs! (Don’t worry, no eating involved. 😉)
🦅 Sharon School
Hosted its first Donor Day to celebrate the generosity of families, organizations, and community members. Students created heartfelt posters and cards, and staff served a special breakfast to honor those who give so much.
📢 Just a reminder, all Weakley County Schools will dismiss early tomorrow to allow time for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Times vary by school, so be sure to check with your child’s school for exact times. Be sure to attend the conference at your child's school! It’s a wonderful chance to connect, celebrate progress, and partner with teachers in your child’s success. 💙✨
Big news for little learners! 🌟
We're now accepting applications for 3 year olds with limited openings for both 3 and 4 year olds at our free, high-quality Pre-K program at your school! To apply, contact your school.
For more information on the program, visit https://www.weakleyschools.com/page/pre-kindergarten
We're now accepting applications for 3 year olds with limited openings for both 3 and 4 year olds at our free, high-quality Pre-K program at your school! To apply, contact your school.
For more information on the program, visit https://www.weakleyschools.com/page/pre-kindergarten
