We really doubt you need the reminder, but just in case: today is the last day of school! Students will have early dismissal, and no lunch will be served.

Please check for exact dismissal times with your child's schools. Wishing all of our WCS families, students, and staff a safe, fun, and restful summer! 💙
3 months ago, Weakley County Schools
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Update: the Weakley County School Board special called session meeting time has been changed to 8:15 PM on Thursday, May 21 at the Board of Education.

To view the agenda, visit: https://www.weakleyschools.com/page/school-board
3 months ago, Weakley County Schools
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Our Transition students show up every week ready to learn, ready to work, and ready to grow — and that's only possible because of the incredible people in our community who open their doors to them. 💙

A HUGE thank you to our amazing community partners:
⚕️ Dynamix Physical Therapy — for giving our students hands-on work experience, real workplace skills, and meaningful connections in the community.
📚 Martin Public Library — for welcoming our students in each week to check out books, take on projects, and practice being active community members.
🤝 St. John's Community Services — for letting our students volunteer, build confidence, and grow in their independence and community integration.
❤️ We Care Ministries — for providing our students with hands-on experience and a place to become more involved in something bigger than themselves.

These partnerships give our students something no classroom alone can — real work, real community, and a real sense of what life after high school looks like. Thank you also for your generous donations to our program. You invest in these students in more ways than one, and it truly means the world. 🌟

💼 Want to get involved? If your business or organization would be interested in hosting our students for volunteering or work-based learning, we'd love to connect! Reach out to the Transition Program or Westview High School — we would love to work with you!
3 months ago, Weakley County Schools
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Small groups. Big growth. Real results. 📚

This spring, 87 elementary students across Weakley County have stayed a little later after the final bell rang. They’ve gathered in small groups with teachers who knew their names, their struggles, and their potential, and dug in to improve their reading and writing skills through Camp Accelerate. The program's approach is simple in concept but powerful in practice: before a new skill or concept is introduced in the classroom, Camp Accelerate students preview the material first. When their teacher introduces the material to the full class, it isn't brand new, it's already familiar. Students walk in with a foundation already built, which means they can engage more deeply, participate more confidently, and grow faster.

The results? At Martin Elementary, more than half of participants improved their MVPA scores. At Dresden Elementary, 65% showed significant growth in reading comprehension. And across the board, teachers and parents noticed something even bigger: confidence.

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.weakleyschools.com/article/2919386

3 months ago, Weakley County Schools
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It's a BIG week for Weakley County Schools athletics! 🏆
We have teams competing in state championships across baseball, softball, AND track — and we couldn't be more proud. Good luck to all of our Lions, Yellowjackets, and Chargers this week. We're cheering you on!
3 months ago, Weakley County Schools
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The Weakley County School Board will hold a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, May 21 at 5:00 PM at the Weakley County Board of Education. The agenda includes:
- Consider/approve Policy 2.8041 – Travel Regulations (2nd Reading)
- Consider/approve Policy 3.206 – Community Use of School Facilities (2nd Reading)
- Consider/approve Grading Period conversion from 6 to 9 weeks
- Consider/approve FY27 Consolidated Funding Application (Title I, II, IV, V & IDEA)
- Consider/approve 2026-27 School Year Budget


3 months ago, Weakley County Schools
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A huge thank you to Weakley County Municipal Electric System for recently opening your doors to our Transition students! ⚡💙

Our students got an up-close look at what adulting actually looks like: how to get electricity services started, how to pay utility bills, and what happens when bills are late or unpaid. They also explored the wide range of career opportunities available right here in our own community.

For our students, this kind of experience is priceless. Real people. Real information. Real life. We are so grateful for the time, care, and investment Weakley County Municipal Electric System poured into our kids — and we hope this becomes a tradition for years to come!
3 months ago, Weakley County Schools
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Today we're celebrating the people who help our students find their voice, literally. 💙

May 18th is National Speech-Language Pathologist Day, and we want our WCS SLPs to know just how much their work means to our students, our families, and our entire community! They show up every day with patience, skill, and so much heart. Thank you for all you do. WCS is so lucky to have you. ✨

3 months ago, Weakley County Schools
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Congratulations to the Westview Class of 2026, and to the incredible Top Ten! 💛💙

This class is more than ready to take on the world, and we're more than ready to cheer you on! They've secured an impressive $1.5 million in scholarships and we couldn't be more proud.

Read the bios celebrating the Top Ten here: https://www.weakleyschools.com/page/2026-graduates
3 months ago, Weakley County Schools
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To the Gleason Bulldog Class of 2026 — we've been cheering your name since day one, and today we're cheering louder than ever. The dedication you've poured into your academics, your school, and your future is something truly special. $585,250 in scholarships later, the world is ready for you. And we couldn't be more proud! 🎓🐾

Read more about the Top Ten here: https://www.weakleyschools.com/page/2026-graduate
3 months ago, Weakley County Schools
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Graphic with headshots of ten students. Above, "Class of 2026 Gleason High School" and below, "Weekley County Schools".
Congratulations, to the Greenfield Class of 2026 and to their incredible Top Ten!🧡🖤

These students have shown up, worked hard, and made our county proud every single day, and it shows in the collective $725,000 in scholarships you have secured. We are so proud of the legacy you leave: a legacy of hard work, of showing up, of choosing excellence again and again even when no one was watching. And we are so proud to have been a part of your journey!

Meet the graduates: https://www.weakleyschools.com/page/2026-graduates
3 months ago, Weakley County Schools
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Congratulations to the Dresden High School Class of 2026 — and a special shoutout to the Top Ten! These outstanding seniors have poured years of hard work, dedication, and heart into their academics, and it shows. 🎓

The DHS Class of 2026 collectively earned $945,800 in scholarships, a testament to what these students are made of. We are so proud of each and every one of them. 👏

Read their stories and meet the full class of graduates: https://www.weakleyschools.com/page/2026-graduates
3 months ago, Weakley County Schools
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Graduation day is here, and before these incredible students walk across the stage tonight, we want to take a moment to honor our Valedictorians and Salutatorians!

We are so proud of everything you've accomplished! The dedication you poured in to every assignment and never settling for less than your best has led you right here. Whatever comes next, WCS will always be cheering you on. 💙
3 months ago, Weakley County Schools
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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.
3 months ago, Weakley County Schools
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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
3 months ago, Weakley County Schools
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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 🏁
3 months ago, Weakley County Schools
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A text bubble on a red background with blue accents reads: "I plan to continue working for our family business, M&M Racecars."
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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
3 months ago, Weakley County Schools
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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 🎳
3 months ago, Weakley County Schools
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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 💛
3 months ago, Weakley County Schools
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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."
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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 🎭
3 months ago, Weakley County Schools
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