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New Williamsburg Ind. SRO contract to have officer in building most of year

A new school resource officer contract between Williamsburg Independent School and the Williamsburg Police Department is expected to ensure that an officer will now be within the school 11 months out of the year while students are present. The contract was presented to the...

Progress continues in Williamsburg Ind. football field upgrade project

Progress toward getting an athletics upgrade project started at Williamsburg Independent’s football field is continuing to move along. During the Williamsburg Independent Board of Education’s regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, board members approved a surveyor to inspect the...

Architect chosen for Williamsburg Independent football field project

The wheels are officially in motion for the athletic upgrades to the football field at Williamsburg Independent following a selection for the project’s architect last week. During the Williamsburg Independent Board of Education’s regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, board...

Williamsburg Ind. tax rates increase based on revenues

The Williamsburg Independent Board of Education approved a 4 percent increase in real and personal property tax rates last week, though tax payers will not be seeing an actual 4 percent jump on their tax bills. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to...

Williamsburg Superintendent Tim Melton receives high marks on annual evaluation

With continued experience typically comes improved success, and that is what Williamsburg Independent Superintendent Tim Melton has shown over the past year after receiving high praise from members of the Williamsburg Independent Board of Education. Read this story and more for...

Williamsburg BOE approves district-wide pay raises

The 2022-2023 school year will bring with it more than just a fresh start for students and teachers, as all employees of the Williamsburg Independent School District can also expect to see a slight increase in their wages following a decision Tuesday evening during the...

Williamsburg schools amend ‘test to stay’ program

The Williamsburg Board of Education amended its guidance on COVID-19 to include additional information regarding the district’s test to stay program. Dayspring Health Physician Assistant Sara McQueen addressed the board regarding the district’s test to stay program which allows...

John Jeffries replacement named to school board

The Williamsburg school board recognized new faculty members for this school year during its meeting Tuesday. The Williamsburg Independent Board of Education named Donnie Bruce Patrick as the newest member of the board and recognized two students and numerous faculty members...

W’Burg board approves IT apprenticeship program

Two incoming juniors at Williamsburg Independent School will have the opportunity to work alongside the district’s chief information officer to learn about information technology, receive a small pay check, and certification. The Williamsburg Independent Board of Education...

Williamsburg Board of Education recognizes academic team

The Williamsburg Board of Education started its monthly meeting on March 16 by recognizing the members of the Williamsburg Elementary School Academic Team who placed second at the regional tournament. Both students and faculty were recognized by the board. “When you hear Lowrie,...