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Academic All-Star – Ella Carlisle, Oak View Elementary

2018-06-14T15:21:01+00:00

The Academic All-Star award is given to students who exhibit a positive attitude and a commitment to excellence in the classroom. Each Academic All-Star is chosen by his or her principal and receives a framed certificate, free food from Sonic Drive-In and other gifts from the district. [divide] Ella Carlisle You'd be hard-pressed to find an 11-year-old as devoted to her school as Oak View Elementary fifth grader Ella Carlisle. In all her years at Oak View, Ella has never missed a day of school. In addition, she has overcome numerous obstacles in her pursuit of academic excellence, [...]

Academic All-Star – Ella Carlisle, Oak View Elementary 2018-06-14T15:21:01+00:00

Academic All-Star – Kimberly Bautista-Reyes, Fairview Middle

2018-06-14T15:21:26+00:00

The Academic All-Star award is given to students who exhibit a positive attitude and a commitment to excellence in the classroom. Each Academic All-Star is chosen by his or her principal and receives a framed certificate, free food from Sonic Drive-In and other gifts from the district. [divide] Kimberly Bautista Reyes Fairview Middle School is proud to name Kimberly Bautista-Reyes as its Academic All-Star for the 2017-18 school year. Teachers describe the 14-year-old as a dedicated student who always works hard. "Kimberly comes to class every day with a great attitude," said her teachers. "She puts forth her [...]

Academic All-Star – Kimberly Bautista-Reyes, Fairview Middle 2018-06-14T15:21:26+00:00

Volunteers Honored at Annual Shining Apple Awards

2018-04-27T14:00:27+00:00

The top volunteers of Williamson County Schools were honored April 24 at the 22nd annual Shining Apple Awards ceremony. Honorees in each of the district's 44 schools were recognized for their service to the students of Williamson County. The event was sponsored by the Williamson County Board of Education. “There's no substitute for people," said Deputy Superintendent Jason Golden. "The work these volunteers are doing in our schools makes a difference in the lives of students, and we wouldn't be the school district we are today without them." [iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_WlqUKwRfvI?rel=0" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe] [clear] WCS would like to congratulate [...]

Volunteers Honored at Annual Shining Apple Awards 2018-04-27T14:00:27+00:00

WCS Students Practice Politics at Youth in Government Conference

2018-04-27T13:58:03+00:00

WCS students got an inside look at the state government system as they participated in the annual YMCA Youth in Government Conference on April 12-15. The Tennessee YMCA Youth in Government Program is an annual conference designed to let middle and high school students experience what it's like working in the state government. The two main awards given during the conference are for Outstanding Statesperson and Outstanding Bill, and WCS students brought home several of these honors. In addition, Centennial High's Emily Lovgren and Page High's Chuka Onuh were elected to represent Middle Tennessee at the Conference of National Affairs. Page High [...]

WCS Students Practice Politics at Youth in Government Conference 2018-04-27T13:58:03+00:00

Brentwood High School Keeps Latin Alive

2018-04-27T13:56:04+00:00

Latin is alive at Brentwood High School where students are earning awards for their knowledge of the language. At the Tennessee Junior Classical League's Latin State Convention on April 20-21, Latin students from around the state were invited to test their skills against their peers. The top five students in each category received medals for their efforts. The convention included competitions in categories like Dramatic Latin and a Mythology Spelling Bee, but there was also a chariot race that required students to build a chariot for four pullers and a helmet-wearing rider. The Brentwood High team placed second in the race. [...]

Brentwood High School Keeps Latin Alive 2018-04-27T13:56:04+00:00

Academic All-Star – Connor Britt, Pearre Creek Elementary

2018-04-27T12:36:04+00:00

The Academic All-Star award is given to students who exhibit a positive attitude and a commitment to excellence in the classroom. Each Academic All-Star is chosen by his or her principal and receives a framed certificate, free food from Sonic Drive-In and other gifts from the district. [divide] Connor Britt Self-motivated, confident and kind. They are adjectives that are often used to describe 11-year-old Connor Britt. The fifth grader was recently chosen as Pearre Creek Elementary's Academic All-Star for the 2017-18 school year. "Connor is an all-around incredible child," said PCES Principal Dr. Stephanie Goff. "He has outstanding academic [...]

Academic All-Star – Connor Britt, Pearre Creek Elementary 2018-04-27T12:36:04+00:00

Ravenwood High Forensics Students Speak Out

2018-04-26T16:48:50+00:00

Several Ravenwood High students gave award-winning performances at the 2018 Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League (THSSDL) State Championship on April 13-14. THSSDL is an organization meant to act as a voice for speech and drama educators throughout the state. It also tests the skills of students in areas like solo-acting and interpreters' theatre. Ravenwood High's Laura Asmussen placed first in set design. In the prose category, Olivia Williamson placed second and Ansley Rosen third. Kaili Liu took fifth place in the extemporaneous speaking category. "Elisa Dirkes-Jacks and I are so proud of the work and effort that has been [...]

Ravenwood High Forensics Students Speak Out 2018-04-26T16:48:50+00:00

Grassland Middle Boys Track Team Hits Stride

2018-04-26T15:51:03+00:00

It's been a long time coming, but the Grassland Middle School boys track team won its first county championship in 30 years. On April 25, the team was crowned the winners of the Williamson Middle Athletics Association Championship after three days of competition. Fourteen boys helped contribute points to the well-earned championship, and seven of them placed in the top three of their categories. The team also placed first in the 4X100 relay, the 4X200 relay and the 100 open. "These boys deserve it," said Grassland Middle track coach Alex Eichner. "The hard work and determination they displayed at the county [...]

Grassland Middle Boys Track Team Hits Stride 2018-04-26T15:51:03+00:00

Academic All-Star – JohnThomas Atema, Woodland Middle

2018-04-25T14:00:59+00:00

The Academic All-Star award is given to students who exhibit a positive attitude and a commitment to excellence in the classroom. Each Academic All-Star is chosen by his or her principal and receives a framed certificate, free food from Sonic Drive-In and other gifts from the district. [divide] JohnThomas Atema Not only is 13-year-old JohnThomas Atema a hard-worker in the classroom, but he is also a kind and generous student who makes an effort to help others. For those reasons and more, he is Woodland Middle School's Academic All-Star for the 2017-18 school year. "JohnThomas is an honorable young [...]

Academic All-Star – JohnThomas Atema, Woodland Middle 2018-04-25T14:00:59+00:00

Fairview and Page Learn to Lead in a Technical World

2018-04-25T12:26:33+00:00

The 40th Tennessee Technology Student Association (TSA) Annual State Conference provided the perfect opportunity for students from Fairview Middle, Fairview High and Page High to shine. In addition to the various awards won by WCS students during competitions, two students were elected to the Tennessee TSA State Office. Page High's Keith Stubblebine was elected as the 2018-19 State Secretary, and Fairview High's Alexis Miniat was elected 2018-19 State Vice President. Fairview High student Elizabeth Bulay was also approved to run for National Office at the National TSA Conference in June. The TSA is a student organization for young men and women [...]

Fairview and Page Learn to Lead in a Technical World 2018-04-25T12:26:33+00:00