ISSUE 19
May 22, 2008

SUMMER BREAK IS HERE!
 

My, how time flies!  It seems like yesterday we were preparing for the first day of school, and now here we are.  With the 2007-2008 school year coming to a close, it's time for teachers and students to take a well-deserved break.  But don't worry.  While they enjoy some fun in the sun, IN FOCUS will keep rolling right along, bringing you all the wonderful stories happening around Williamson County Schools this summer.

In this issue, you'll hear the inspirational stories of several GED GRADUATES as they achieve one of the proudest moments of their lives.  Plus, we'll take you to Crockett Elementary School where dozens of students recently learned what it takes to become a PUBLISHED AUTHOR.  Also in this issue, you'll hear from three Williamson County teachers who shared the spotlight at this year's EDUCATION CELEBRATION, and you won't want to miss our next to last LUXURY LIMO LUNCH of the school year.  Let's just say one of the principals made this a limo lunch to remember.

High school GRADUATION CEREMONIES begin Friday, May 23.  We have a list of all the dates, times and locations.  Plus, information concerning some upcoming changes for several Williamson County PRINCIPALS.  Speaking of principals, Fairview Middle School Principal Brian Bass was recently honored with a SPECIAL AWARD during a ceremony in Nashville.  We'll tell you what that was all about.  And Williamson County Schools has a number of part-time JOB OPENINGS available.  See if you, or someone you know, might be interested.

Some of the other stories you'll find in this issue of IN FOCUS include a local teacher who was recently honored by a CLOTHING COMPANY, a group of high school students who are well on their way to a career in the MEDICAL FIELD and details surrounding a SUMMER CAMP that's designed to help ease the transition for students new to Woodland Middle School.

Don't forget to check out our STUDENT SPOTLIGHT section.  We have nearly two dozen new additions.  Plus, you'll find plenty of snapshots from schools across the county in our PHOTO GALLERY.

Again, IN FOCUS will continue to bring you stories from around Williamson County Schools this summer.  So keep telling people to SIGN UP, and please EMAIL US with any questions or comments.