We love showing off our student leadership! Assistant Commissioner Lori Paisley and Senior Project Manager Taylor Rayfield from the TN Department of Education recently visited Weakley County Schools to hear directly from our students.
At Westview High, members of the Weakley County Prevention Coalition shared personal stories about how the program has made a difference. Then, at Central Office, our Student Advisory Board walked through the research-backed recommendations they presented at a recent school board planning retreat. Both groups of students showed leadership and insight, and we are so proud of them!
Thank you to Ms. Paisley and Mr. Rayfield for their time and for supporting these student-led solutions!
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Weakley County Courthouse offices, Mayor Dale Hutcherson, and his Executive Assistant, Melinda Parham, for welcoming our Weakley County Transition students for such an informative and engaging tour.
Our students had the opportunity to learn what takes place in each office and gain a better understanding of how our county government operates. This experience was especially meaningful for our students who are preparing to graduate, as it helped them learn more about adulthood, independence, and how they can contribute to society.
We are incredibly grateful for the time and effort each of you took to pour into our students. Opportunities like this make a lasting impact, and we truly appreciate your support.
We hope to continue this experience each year for our students!
We’re proud to share that Martin Middle School has been recognized as a Tennessee Safe Stars Gold School through the Tennessee Department of Health. This honor recognizes schools that go above and beyond in creating safe athletic environments for students.
To earn Gold status, MMS demonstrated strong safety practices such as:
✔️ Tobacco-free athletic facilities
✔️ At least two coaches certified in CPR/AED
✔️ Athletic equipment routinely checked for safety and condition
✔️ Pre-participation physicals required for student-athletes
This recognition reflects the hard work of our coaches, staff, and administrators who prioritize student safety every step of the way. Congratulations, Chargers! 💙
To earn Gold status, MMS demonstrated strong safety practices such as:
✔️ Tobacco-free athletic facilities
✔️ At least two coaches certified in CPR/AED
✔️ Athletic equipment routinely checked for safety and condition
✔️ Pre-participation physicals required for student-athletes
This recognition reflects the hard work of our coaches, staff, and administrators who prioritize student safety every step of the way. Congratulations, Chargers! 💙
The first smile of the school day often happens on the bus 💛
Today, we celebrate our incredible bus drivers who start their mornings early and greet students with a smile—rain or shine. Thank you for the care, patience, and dedication you show our students every single day! 🚌✨
Today, we celebrate our incredible bus drivers who start their mornings early and greet students with a smile—rain or shine. Thank you for the care, patience, and dedication you show our students every single day! 🚌✨
As we monitor the forecast for this afternoon, we wanted to share a quick update with our WCS families for today, Tuesday, April 28:
✔️ Schools will dismiss at regular time and we will have Kids Club (After School Daycare)
✔️ Tutoring cancelled this afternoon
As we did yesterday, our buses will still run as normal with drivers taking safety precautions in the event of any weather. Our principals, transportation staff, and drivers will all be working together to ensure that safety remains our top priority! Parents of bus riders: if your child's bus is delayed, you will receive notification.
Again, we will continue monitoring conditions and sharing updates as needed. Please stay weather aware and take care tonight! 💙
✔️ Schools will dismiss at regular time and we will have Kids Club (After School Daycare)
✔️ Tutoring cancelled this afternoon
As we did yesterday, our buses will still run as normal with drivers taking safety precautions in the event of any weather. Our principals, transportation staff, and drivers will all be working together to ensure that safety remains our top priority! Parents of bus riders: if your child's bus is delayed, you will receive notification.
Again, we will continue monitoring conditions and sharing updates as needed. Please stay weather aware and take care tonight! 💙
A quick update for WCS families as we monitor today's weather:
✔️ Schools will dismiss at regular time (no early dismissal)
✔️ Tutoring and Kids Club are cancelled this afternoon
Our buses will still run as normal with drivers taking safety precautions in the event of any weather. Parents of bus riders: if your child's bus is delayed, you will receive notification. Our principals, transportation staff, and drivers will all be working together to ensure that safety remains our top priority!
We’ll continue monitoring conditions throughout the evening and sharing updates as needed. Until then, please stay weather aware and take care tonight! 💙
✔️ Schools will dismiss at regular time (no early dismissal)
✔️ Tutoring and Kids Club are cancelled this afternoon
Our buses will still run as normal with drivers taking safety precautions in the event of any weather. Parents of bus riders: if your child's bus is delayed, you will receive notification. Our principals, transportation staff, and drivers will all be working together to ensure that safety remains our top priority!
We’ll continue monitoring conditions throughout the evening and sharing updates as needed. Until then, please stay weather aware and take care tonight! 💙
What a day! 🎨🎶
Our 7th Annual Weakley County Arts Festival was a wonderful celebration of creativity, talent, and community spirit. Held on April 18 at Greenfield School, the event welcomed a great crowd and showcased the incredible artistic gifts of students from across Weakley County Schools.
With more than 200 pieces of student artwork judged, top honors were awarded to the top three entries in each age band and category. Guests also enjoyed performances from talented student musicians, making it a day full of celebration for the arts.
We are so proud of every student who shared their creativity and represented their schools so well.
🏆 View the full list of award winners here: https://www.weakleyschools.com/page/arts-festival
A special thank you to Sonic Drive-In and Discovery Park of America for supporting this event, and to Greenfield School for graciously hosting this year’s festival. We appreciate everyone who helped make the day so special!
Our 7th Annual Weakley County Arts Festival was a wonderful celebration of creativity, talent, and community spirit. Held on April 18 at Greenfield School, the event welcomed a great crowd and showcased the incredible artistic gifts of students from across Weakley County Schools.
With more than 200 pieces of student artwork judged, top honors were awarded to the top three entries in each age band and category. Guests also enjoyed performances from talented student musicians, making it a day full of celebration for the arts.
We are so proud of every student who shared their creativity and represented their schools so well.
🏆 View the full list of award winners here: https://www.weakleyschools.com/page/arts-festival
A special thank you to Sonic Drive-In and Discovery Park of America for supporting this event, and to Greenfield School for graciously hosting this year’s festival. We appreciate everyone who helped make the day so special!
Last week, our youngest learners filled Weakley County Schools with music, laughter, teamwork, creativity, and sweet family moments during Week of the Young Child 💛
Each themed day was a celebration of the joy found in early learning:
🎵 Music Monday
🍎 Tasty Tuesday
🤝 Work Together Wednesday
🎨 Artsy Thursday
🍧 Family Friday
This week is a reminde r that these early years are where confidence grows, friendships begin, and curiosity takes root. We are thankful for the teachers, families, and staff who make these classrooms such special places for children to learn and thrive every day!
During last week's Spring Fling, UTM's Student Government Association Freshman Council collected hygiene product donations for Weakley County Schools. We are grateful to these college students who saw a need, stepped up, and chose to support our local students in a meaningful way!
Partnerships like this are what make Weakley County the special place it is to live. Students helping students, and Growing Our Future, together. 💙🧡
Partnerships like this are what make Weakley County the special place it is to live. Students helping students, and Growing Our Future, together. 💙🧡
Our kids are carrying more than we can see: Stress. Pressure. Big feelings they don’t always have words for.
So how do we help them make space to learn, grow, and just be kids?
Sometimes… it starts with a paintbrush. Or a song. Or a stage. In this powerful piece, Betsi Foster shares why the arts aren’t “extra” — they’re essential.
✨ Read the full story: Our Kids Are Carrying a Lot. The Arts Help Them Let It Go at https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/2820086
And come see it in action at the Weakley County Arts Festival on April 18 at Greenfield School from 11 AM to 1 PM!
Four teachers. Four bold ideas. One BIG investment in student innovation! 💡
Congratulations to Gleason School's April Corbin, Martin Middle School's Destin Johnson, Westview High School Keith Douglas, and Dresden High School’s Whitney Lassiter for receiving $5,000 STEM Grants from the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Here’s how they’re putting those funds to work:
• At Gleason, Mrs. Corbin’s students will use Sphero BOLT robots to explore how robotics can solve real-world problems. They’ll design challenges, build attachments, code solutions, and showcase their creations.
• Mr. Johnson’s students at Martin Middle will use 3D printers to design prototypes and solve real-world problems.
• At Westview, Mr. Douglas will use laser cutters to help create materials that support student enterprises inside the school.
• Mrs. Lassiter’s students at Dresden High will measure air and water quality across the county, then analyze and compare the results.
Each of these projects put students at the center of discovery, creativity, and real-world learning. Thank you to these teachers and TVA for opening doors to experiences that will inspire our students for years to come!
Congratulations to Gleason School's April Corbin, Martin Middle School's Destin Johnson, Westview High School Keith Douglas, and Dresden High School’s Whitney Lassiter for receiving $5,000 STEM Grants from the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Here’s how they’re putting those funds to work:
• At Gleason, Mrs. Corbin’s students will use Sphero BOLT robots to explore how robotics can solve real-world problems. They’ll design challenges, build attachments, code solutions, and showcase their creations.
• Mr. Johnson’s students at Martin Middle will use 3D printers to design prototypes and solve real-world problems.
• At Westview, Mr. Douglas will use laser cutters to help create materials that support student enterprises inside the school.
• Mrs. Lassiter’s students at Dresden High will measure air and water quality across the county, then analyze and compare the results.
Each of these projects put students at the center of discovery, creativity, and real-world learning. Thank you to these teachers and TVA for opening doors to experiences that will inspire our students for years to come!
Classroom Closeup: Paige Hatchel, Teacher of the Year for Grades 5-8 📚
Mrs. Paige had her class digging into the main idea in a way that truly kept them engaged. They started by unpacking what makes a strong central idea, then jumped into group work to identify key ideas throughout a passage.
Each layer of the lesson pulled them in a little more. Students were interested, asking questions, and working together to figure it out. It was clear that students were invested in what they were learning, and excited to work together!
Thank you, Mrs. Paige for being such a shining example of thoughtful instruction that keeps our students growing every day!
Mrs. Paige had her class digging into the main idea in a way that truly kept them engaged. They started by unpacking what makes a strong central idea, then jumped into group work to identify key ideas throughout a passage.
Each layer of the lesson pulled them in a little more. Students were interested, asking questions, and working together to figure it out. It was clear that students were invested in what they were learning, and excited to work together!
Thank you, Mrs. Paige for being such a shining example of thoughtful instruction that keeps our students growing every day!
Thank you to our partners at Friends of Heart for offering free EKG screenings to our student athletes! We are grateful for opportunities like this that bring critical care directly to students and ensure they are educated and aware.
When our community shows up for our students, it makes a lasting difference. We are proud to work alongside partners who help protect and strengthen the lives of those we serve!
When our community shows up for our students, it makes a lasting difference. We are proud to work alongside partners who help protect and strengthen the lives of those we serve!
When teachers lead with heart and innovation, students feel the difference. 🍎
Congratulations to our March Feature Teachers, Kara Atkins from Gleason School and Missy Estes from Sharon School!
Mrs. Atkins is helping students build strength and confidence through thoughtful classroom design and hands-on learning opportunities. Her ideas are making an impact beyond her own classroom walls.
Mrs. Estes is opening doors with new experiences, from leading the Innovate Africa garden initiative to introducing 3D printing. Her classroom is a place where students feel supported, engaged, and excited to learn.
Both educators were surprised with the district’s traveling Feature Teacher trophy, a symbol of excellence that will stay in their classrooms all month long. For the full release celebrating this honor, visit: https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/2802071
We are grateful for teachers who go the extra mile for students and help us continue Growing Our Future!
Congratulations to our March Feature Teachers, Kara Atkins from Gleason School and Missy Estes from Sharon School!
Mrs. Atkins is helping students build strength and confidence through thoughtful classroom design and hands-on learning opportunities. Her ideas are making an impact beyond her own classroom walls.
Mrs. Estes is opening doors with new experiences, from leading the Innovate Africa garden initiative to introducing 3D printing. Her classroom is a place where students feel supported, engaged, and excited to learn.
Both educators were surprised with the district’s traveling Feature Teacher trophy, a symbol of excellence that will stay in their classrooms all month long. For the full release celebrating this honor, visit: https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/2802071
We are grateful for teachers who go the extra mile for students and help us continue Growing Our Future!
Classroom Closeup: Lauren Mitchell, February Feature Teacher - Gleason School PreK-12 and Greenfield School 🍎💙
Learning looks a little different in this corner of Weakley County Schools! Lauren Mitchell, speech language pathologist, is moving seamlessly between skill-building and play. One moment, students are reading and working through targeted word groupings. The next, they’re deep into a game of Uno.
And that game? It’s doing more than you’d expect. Students are practicing communication, turn-taking, articulation, and confidence with every card they play.
This is the kind of intentional teaching that makes a lasting difference. Our SLPs support more students than most people realize, helping them to grow in ways that impact every part of their learning.
Thank you, Mrs. Mitchell, for supporting students, meeting individual needs, and helping so many find their voice!
Learning looks a little different in this corner of Weakley County Schools! Lauren Mitchell, speech language pathologist, is moving seamlessly between skill-building and play. One moment, students are reading and working through targeted word groupings. The next, they’re deep into a game of Uno.
And that game? It’s doing more than you’d expect. Students are practicing communication, turn-taking, articulation, and confidence with every card they play.
This is the kind of intentional teaching that makes a lasting difference. Our SLPs support more students than most people realize, helping them to grow in ways that impact every part of their learning.
Thank you, Mrs. Mitchell, for supporting students, meeting individual needs, and helping so many find their voice!
What happens when students are invited into the conversation? You get honesty. You get insight. You get conversations that really matter.
At the recent Weakley County Schools planning session, our Student Advisory Board shared what students across the district are really experiencing. They spoke on topics like vaping, student wellness, grading timelines, and school schedules.
These conversations matter. In fact, last year’s student feedback helped spark changes to the district dress code. When students know their voices count, it changes everything.
That’s how we keep Growing Our Future, together.
Read the full story: https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/2772260
he theme for this year's Youth Leadership Weakley County is Opportunity in Every Corner. It didn’t take long for this year's students to see just how true that is inside Weakley County Schools. 💛
Education Day is designed to show students how our schools operate and impact our communities, with an added emphasis on the wide range of careers available throughout the WCS district — from teaching to physical therapy to accounting to technology. Throughout the day, students experienced firsthand the many pathways available right here at home:
🎭 Westview High School – Fine arts in action through theater, music, and visual art
💙 Sharon School – Careers in physical therapy, special education, speech language pathology, and a look at inclusive playground design
🐾 Greenfield School "The Hive" School – Mental health support in schools, school social work, and a visit with therapy dog Bebe
📚 Gleason School PreK-12son School – The importance of reading and connections as older students read to younger learners
🌾 Dresden High School High School – The Ag Complex, entrepreneurship through the school-based enterprise, and hands-on experiences in the health science lab
🏫 Central Office – A behind-the-scenes look at how the Board of Education and district staff work together to support students, teachers, and families
Youth Leadership Weakley County gives high school sophomores the opportunity to explore industries, build leadership skills, connect with community leaders, and earn a half credit toward graduation — all while discovering how their community works and where they fit in it.
We’re proud to partner with the Weakley County Chamber of Commerce and First Community Bank of the Heartland, Inc. to help students see that their future doesn’t just exist somewhere else — it’s right here.
Because in Weakley County Schools, opportunity truly is in every corner. 💛
Education Day is designed to show students how our schools operate and impact our communities, with an added emphasis on the wide range of careers available throughout the WCS district — from teaching to physical therapy to accounting to technology. Throughout the day, students experienced firsthand the many pathways available right here at home:
🎭 Westview High School – Fine arts in action through theater, music, and visual art
💙 Sharon School – Careers in physical therapy, special education, speech language pathology, and a look at inclusive playground design
🐾 Greenfield School "The Hive" School – Mental health support in schools, school social work, and a visit with therapy dog Bebe
📚 Gleason School PreK-12son School – The importance of reading and connections as older students read to younger learners
🌾 Dresden High School High School – The Ag Complex, entrepreneurship through the school-based enterprise, and hands-on experiences in the health science lab
🏫 Central Office – A behind-the-scenes look at how the Board of Education and district staff work together to support students, teachers, and families
Youth Leadership Weakley County gives high school sophomores the opportunity to explore industries, build leadership skills, connect with community leaders, and earn a half credit toward graduation — all while discovering how their community works and where they fit in it.
We’re proud to partner with the Weakley County Chamber of Commerce and First Community Bank of the Heartland, Inc. to help students see that their future doesn’t just exist somewhere else — it’s right here.
Because in Weakley County Schools, opportunity truly is in every corner. 💛
The 2026–2027 School Year Calendar is now available! 📅
Families can now view important dates for the upcoming school year, including the first and last days of school, holidays, and scheduled breaks.
🔗 View the full calendar: https://www.weakleyschools.com/page/calendar
Families can now view important dates for the upcoming school year, including the first and last days of school, holidays, and scheduled breaks.
🔗 View the full calendar: https://www.weakleyschools.com/page/calendar
We’re proud to celebrate these Weakley County Schools students who have been selected to represent our district at the Tennessee School Boards Association Student Congress on Policies in Education (SCOPE)! 👏
They’ll travel to Nashville to take part in real conversations about public education — stepping into roles like school board members, educators, parents, and community members to discuss key issues impacting schools across Tennessee.
Representing Weakley County Schools are:
• Sophie Beasley and Shelby Mayo, Gleason School
• Caroline Warren and Deegan Arant, Greenfield School
• Tyler Moore and Harrison Hodges, Dresden High School
• Daniel Kang and Izaiah Chua, Westview High School
Being selected for SCOPE is an honor and a reflection of these students’ leadership, confidence, and willingness to engage in meaningful dialogue. We can’t wait to cheer them on as they represent Weakley County Schools on a statewide stage! 💙❤️
Chick Hatching Season is Back! 🐥
It’s one of our favorite springtime traditions in Weakley County Schools — and we’re incredibly thankful to the Weakley County Farm Bureau Women for making it possible year after year. Through the annual Chick Hatching Project, second grade students across the county get a hands-on look at the life cycle of chicks, turning science lessons into real-world learning. From observation and responsibility to curiosity and care, this experience brings classroom concepts to life in a way students never forget.
We can’t wait for those fluffy yellow arrivals around March 11… stay tuned for chick updates! 🐣✨
It’s one of our favorite springtime traditions in Weakley County Schools — and we’re incredibly thankful to the Weakley County Farm Bureau Women for making it possible year after year. Through the annual Chick Hatching Project, second grade students across the county get a hands-on look at the life cycle of chicks, turning science lessons into real-world learning. From observation and responsibility to curiosity and care, this experience brings classroom concepts to life in a way students never forget.
We can’t wait for those fluffy yellow arrivals around March 11… stay tuned for chick updates! 🐣✨
