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What’s the Buzz: W’burg Independent launches its new student-led newspaper

What’s the buzz at Williamsburg Independent School lately? Thanks to the enterprising efforts of a handful of the school’s students, that question is beginning to be answered. “The Buzz,” Williamsburg Independent’s official student-led newspaper, published its first-ever issue...

Williamsburg Independent students help fund local teenager’s wish

A group of students from Williamsburg Independent School have been working to help make a local student’s wish come true through a variety of fundraising efforts as part of a partnership with the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy. The leader academy is a national high school leadership...

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

Christmas in a Small Town program to be held Thursday at W’Burg Ind.

If you love the traditional music that accompanies the Christmas season, then Williamsburg Independent School has just the thing for you this week. The school is ushering in this year’s seasonal events with what has become a local Christmas classic, celebrating its 25th year of...

Tabetha Housekeeper discusses her goals as new superintendent of Williamsburg Ind. Schools

Tabetha Housekeeper may have been selected as Williamsburg Independent School’s next superintendent just under a week ago, but she’s already planning big things for both the school and the community. Housekeeper was announced as the district’s superintendent during the...

Housekeeper named new Williamsburg Ind. superintendent

Williamsburg Independent School has a new superintendent. During the Williamsburg Board of Education’s regular monthly meeting Thursday, Tabetha Housekeeper was announced as the district’s next superintendent. Housekeeper will assume the role effective July 21, making her the...

Local school districts receive grant funds to help children over the summer

A generous grant of $130,000 has been provided to combat hunger in the summer, thanks to the No Kids Hungry organization’s commitment to ending hunger and poverty, and a portion of that funding is going to the Williamsburg Independent School and the Whitley County School...

Williamsburg school wins $500 in FAFSA challenge

Williamsburg Independent School in Whitley County was one of eight Kentucky high schools rewarded $500 by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) for participating in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Challenge. KHEAA encouraged...

Williamsburg FFA wins regional awards

The newly added Future Farmers of America (FFA) program at Williamsburg Independent School had a successful first appearance at the Kentucky River regional competition this past week. The competition consisted of multiple categories of public speaking along with a talent contest....
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Williamsburg Ind. holding 2nd Annual Disney Character Brunch

Williamsburg Independent School is asking the local community to “Be Our Guest” for their Second Annual Disney Character Brunch. The brunch is being held Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Williamsburg Convention and Tourism Center. Entry is $10 per person and the...