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W’Burg Ind. BOE discusses limiting virtual learning for some grade levels

Williamsburg Independent School is considering making changes to its virtual learning handbook, which could prevent elementary-level students from participating beginning this coming school year. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every...

W’Burg Ind. students getting opportunity for paid work experience through new program

A handful of Williamsburg Independent High School students are being given the opportunity to work in a field of their choosing throughout the summer getting hands-on experience while also getting paid. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get...

Williamsburg Ind. BOE approves raises for all employees

Employees of the Williamsburg Independent School District will be seeing a little more money on their paychecks this coming school year, thanks to raises that were approved last week by the Williamsburg Independent Board of Education. During their regular monthly meeting last...

W’Burg Ind. football field renovation project set to begin in coming weeks

The process to update Ralph Prewitt/Finley Legion Field at Williamsburg Independent School is officially underway. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us

Due to timing issue, KDE not accepting the tax rates previously approved by W’burg Ind. Schools

The Williamsburg Independent Board of Education has reversed course on its previously-approved tax rates due to an issue on the timing of their public hearing regarding the setting of the rates. Anytime a public school district elects to set a tax rate above the 4 percent rate,...

Williamsburg BOE sets tax rates, will remain the same as previous year

Tax rates for those living within Williamsburg Independent School’s taxing district will remain the same for the coming year. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us

GearUp Week proclamation signed by mayor, superintendent Monday

Photo by TIMOTHY WYATT Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison and Williamsburg Independent Superintendent Tabetha Housekeeper signed a proclamation Monday afternoon designating the week of Sept. 25 as GearUp Week. GearUp, or Gaining Early Awareness of Readiness for Undergraduate...

Williamsburg BOE adjusts plans for pending football stadium renovation

Plans to upgrade Ralph Prewitt/Finley Legion Field at Williamsburg Independent have been scaled back temporarily, with the full-scale project expected to be done over a two-year period. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day!...

W’Burg Ind. Super Party Bus brings smiles to community

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT  Teachers, faculty and staff at Williamsburg Independent rolled through the streets of Williamsburg on Aug. 10 on the Super Party Bus, meeting with students and families in the district and providing them with popsicles, toys and fellowship.  The idea was...

W’Burg Ind. superintendent’s growth plan approved by BOE

Williamsburg Independent Superintendent Tabetha Housekeeper is ready to learn as she heads into her first school year in her new role. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join Us