A New Year Begins
The new school year for Williamson County Students begins on August 14, with students attending only one-half of the day. Full-day attendance is expected on August 15th. We are excited to begin a new school year with over 1,600 additional students to the number we had last year, and with over 300 teachers new to our district. We have been busy this summer planning, moving, building, and hiring personnel.
As you may be aware, our school district has the distinction of being considered one of the best districts in Tennessee in academics, athletics and the arts, and when comparing our district to several top districts in the United States, we measure quite positively as well. In addition, we consistently are named in nationwide publications as being a district where parents want to locate for the sake of their children’s education.
We will continue this school year to work to achieve our mission statement, “to cultivate the ability, intellect, and character of each student.” Our teachers and administrators create engaging and academically enriching environments that are designed to support the collaborative educational efforts of teachers, students, staff and community. In this way, our goal of every student demonstrating at least one year’s academic growth can be attained each year.
As we enter this new school year, we reflect on the successes our students have achieved not only last year but in years past, and we are focusing on building on those successes for the future. Educating the young people of our community is a joint effort. With the forward thinking direction of our School Board, the leadership of our administration, the support of our parents and community, and the necessary funding by our County Commission, we will continue to achieve greatness in Williamson County Schools.
I look forward to working again this year on behalf of all of our students.
Yours, for the children,
Rebecca Sharber
