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Math is clicking at Martin Middle! 📚✨
At Martin Middle School, math doesn’t look—or sound—like you may remember. Thanks to the school’s Core + Encore model, students now spend time learning new concepts and strengthening them through small-group instruction, flexible pacing, teamwork, and real-time support.

And it’s paying off in a big way: over the last three years, MMS math proficiency has climbed dramatically across every grade level.🙌

This approach gives students a major advantage: they learn the “why,” practice the “how,” and build the confidence to tackle more challenging problems. Teachers work side by side, share ideas daily, and meet students exactly where they are.

It’s innovation, collaboration, and student-centered learning at its best—and it’s happening right here in Weakley County. 💛

👉 Read the full story to see how Core and Encore Math are helping students grow and thrive: https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/2566142

Strong leadership and standout sportsmanship continue to shine across Weakley County Schools! ⭐️
This year, several WCS coaches, administrators, and school communities were honored by the TSSAA for their impact on student athletics:
⭐️ Director of Schools Jeff Cupples named School System Administrator of the Year - Grand West Division
⭐️ Greenfield’s Tori Liggett named Female Coach of the Year - Grand West Division
⭐️ Gleason School selected as an A.F. Bridges Divisional Finalist - Grand West Division, one of just 27 schools statewide to earn the distinction for exemplary sportsmanship and a positive athletic culture.
Read the full story: https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/2560215

We are proud to celebrate Board Chair Josh Moore and Board Member Steve Vantrease for their recent recognitions from the Tennessee School Boards Association! Their continued growth and leadership reflect our district’s commitment to purpose, connection, and growth.

Thank you for serving with heart and leading with vision for the students and families of Weakley County Schools. 💙

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/2540714

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

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

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! 💛

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

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

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

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

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

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. 🌻

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! ✨

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. 🌟

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. 💚

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

📅 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

📅 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!

“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

“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