Student Fees Letter from Superintendent

Tennessee allows public schools to request fees for both curricular and extra-curricular activities. However, no fee can be required of a student for curricular costs – those “fees” associated with a class - as a condition to attend the public school. 

Elementary School Fees: The Williamson County Board of Education has approved a voluntary instructional fee request for Elementary Schools.

Middle and High School Extracurricular Fees: The Board of Education has approved a list of extracurricular fees for middle and high school activities.

Change for Middle and High School Class “Fees”: For 2026-27, the Board has not approved a list of class fees for middle and high classes but has instead discussed any requests for curricular support to be treated as a request for a donation to support services in certain classes, eliminating the term “fee”. We believe this is appropriate, since “fee” suggests a required payment. Your high school or middle school may make a request for a donation with a suggested donation amount, to enhance the quality of services for each class that is listed.