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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. 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

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!...

Loren Connell named interim superintendent of WIS

As the interview process is underway for Williamsburg Independent School’s next superintendent, a familiar face at the school district has been appointed to an interim role to temporarily fill the vacancy. The Williamsburg Independent Board of Education met last Wednesday for a...

W’Burg Ind. tech plan discussed by board of education

Williamsburg Independent School is continuing to make technology upgrades to help create better, more fluid learning environments for both students and teachers. During the Williamsburg Independent Board of Education’s recent regular monthly meeting, Director of Technology Parker...

Williamsburg Ind. 2022-2023 school calendar finalized

Parents of Williamsburg Independent students hoping to start planning around school breaks won’t have to wait any longer, as the 2023-2024 school calendar has been approved. A second reading of the calendar was presented to and approved by the Williamsburg Independent Board of...

Williamsburg Superintendent Tim Melton to receive raise

Williamsburg Independent Superintendent Tim Melton is getting a raise. During the Williamsburg Independent Board of Education’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday, board members entertained an amendment to Melton’s contract that would adjust his salary for the remainder of the...

Upgrades to WHS football field discussed Tuesday

The key items the district is looking at are lighting and bleachers, though more could be considered if funds permit. The process to bring some much-needed upgrades to the football field at Williamsburg Independent began Tuesday, with the Williamsburg Independent Board of...

June 7 deadline approaching for school board candidates

If you are thinking about running for a school board seat this year, then you had better be getting your paperwork together and filed at the Whitley County Clerk’s Office. Due to changes in state election laws, the deadline for filing for seats on the Whitley County Board of...
Posted On 01 Jun 2022

W’burg school board votes to join education agency

The Williamsburg Independent School District is joining a group of other regional school districts in forming a new local education agency in partnership with Berea College in order to apply for bigger grants that typically only very large school districts can get. During a...
Posted On 28 Jan 2022
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