576 HALE STREET
SPARTA, TN 38583
576 HALE STREET
SPARTA, TN 38583
Love Kids, Work Hard, Pursue Excellence
PHONE 931.836.2229
FAX 931.836.8128
See You Soon!
Dear Students, Families, and Staff,
The start of a new school year is always a time of excitement, new adventures, and incredible potential. For our returning students, welcome back to familiar hallways and friendly faces. For those joining us for the first time, we are so glad you're here and can't wait to see all that you'll achieve. We are ready to open our doors and welcome everyone for another successful year in White County Schools!
We are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience that equips every student with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in an ever-changing world. Our focus remains on providing a safe and supportive environment where every student feels valued, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential.
To our dedicated team, thank you for your commitment. To our students, we're here to support your journey. To our families, your partnership is invaluable. I am confident that by working together – students, families, and staff – we will make this a year of remarkable learning, growth, and achievement.
Wishing everyone a productive and rewarding school year!
Sincerely,
Kurt Dronebarger
Director of Schools
21st Century After-School Important Notice
Due to all federal funding for 21st Century Learning Centers (21st CCLC) currently being on hold, White County schools will not be able to operate after-school programming at the start of the school year. At this time, we are uncertain whether funding will be available for our programs at any point during the school year.
We understand that this creates a hardship for many families, and we are sorry for the inconvenience. Please know that we will be actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as soon as they are passed on to us.
White County School District Continues to Soar!
We're thrilled to share an initial peek at our assessment data from last school year, and the results are overwhelmingly positive! Our students demonstrated incredible growth and achievement, placing us above the state average in 26 out of 27 categories. We're also incredibly proud to announce that we ranked in the Top 5 in the Upper Cumberland in ALL categories for grades 3-8 and ALL high school EOCs. This success is a testament to the hard work of our students, dedicated staff, and supportive community. We'll be diving deeper into these exciting results and sharing more detailed insights this fall!
Community Businesses and Organizations at General Session In-service
Dear Community Partner,
We invite you to join us at our district-wide teacher in-service on the morning of July 29th. We believe this gathering will provide a valuable opportunity for you to connect with over 300 of our local educators and foster relationships that will benefit our entire school community throughout the year.
We look forward to welcoming you, and we appreciate your ongoing support of our public school district! Please RSVP here.
Sincerely,
Kurt Dronebarger
Director of Schools
White County One of Only 100 Districts Nationwide to Outpace Pre-Pandemic Scores
The recently released Education Recovery Scorecard signified that White County Schools is one of only four districts in the State of Tennessee and among just 100 districts nationwide that have seen a full recovery in both reading and math and are outpacing pre-pandemic scores. This is a testamate to the hard work of our teachers, staff, and students. We are so proud! Way to go White County Schools!
All White County Schools Receive Top Marks on State Report Card
White County Schools is thrilled to announce that all schools in our district have received A's or B's on the 2023-24 Tennessee State Report Card! This is a huge accomplishment and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff. White County High School earned an A while all other schools earned a B letter grade.
According to the Tennessee Department of Education, these high letter grades indicate that a school is performing at or above expectations in several key areas, including:
•𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘼𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: Students are meeting or exceeding grade-level standards on state assessments.
•𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝: Students are making significant progress from year to year, especially showing growth for high needs students
•𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 (𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙮): Students are prepared for success after high school.
We're so proud of our schools and the positive impact they have on our community. Let's continue to support our schools and celebrate their success!
White County Schools Achieves Highest Growth Score And Other Honors
White County Schools is thrilled to announce a major victory for student growth! The 2023-24 TN Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) results showcase extraordinary student growth, reaffirming the district's dedication to academic excellence. A Level 5 TVAAS score is the highest honor, signifying that our students are soaring above expectations and are outpacing peers statewide.
Director of Schools, Mr. Kurt Dronebarger says, "We're excited to celebrate the incredible growth of our students in White County Schools! This achievement is a direct result of the passion and dedication of our amazing students, teachers, and staff in our district. We're committed to ensuring that every student reaches their highest potential, and we look forward to building on this success."