INSURANCE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The Washington County Board of Education is seeking proposals for insurance coverage including student accident and a performance bond beginning July 1, 2018, 12:01 a.m. through July 1, 2019 12:01 a.m. Quotes shall be returned to Judy Spalding no later than 2:00 pm EST on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at which time they will be opened. Electronic submissions are prohibited. Mailing address: 120 Mackville Hill, Springfield, KY 40069. A packet…
WCSD RTA Teachers Create YouTube Channel to Assist with Literacy
(SPRINGFIELD, Ky.) – Sandra Alcorn, a Read to Achieve teacher at Washington County Elementary School, and Anna Pickett, also an RTA teacher at North Washington Elementary School, have created a channel on YouTube entitled “Washington County Literacy at Home”, designed as a way to support parents in working with children at home. Alcorn has been a teacher at WCES for twenty years, and has taught kindergarten, first, second, third and…
2017-2018 Elementary/Middle School Basketball Teams Had Accomplishments, Improvements
(SPRINGFIELD, Ky.) – Washington County’s elementary and middle school basketball teams have had an excellent year in the sport. “The Washington County Elementary School girls’ basketball team, coached by Joanna Tennill and Barbie Cocanougher, saw increased participation with two teams: one 3rd/4th grade team and one 4th/5th grade team. “We had tremendous growth in our competitiveness,” said Tennill. “Last year, we only won one regular season game and two tournament…
WCHS to Offer ACT to Sophomores April 24 Free of Charge
(SPRINGFIELD, Ky.) – Sophomores at Washington County High School will now have the chance to take the ACT on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. School districts had already began offering the exam to sophomores on Saturday national test dates, but some students were unable to take advantage of the opportunity due to transportation or other circumstances. This year, the Washington County School District is providing a test date of April 24th…
Superintendent’s Message concerning Friday April 13, 2018
Dear Parents and Families of the WC Community I often say the “Burg” school/church helped raise me. Without a doubt teachers have had had a lasting impact on the educator and person that I am today. I believe in and love public education — it is a fundamental right. I want the same experiences and rights for all of the children in Washington County. As much as I would…
WCHS Sophomore Accepted into The Gatton Academy at WKU
(SPRINGFIELD, Ky.) – Belle Begley, a sophomore at Washington County High School, has been accepted to The Gatton Academy at Western Kentucky University for the class of 2020, according to an announcement from the university. The Gatton Academy is Kentucky’s first state-supported, residential program for high school students who are interested in advanced science and math careers. Students selected to attend the prestigious academy scored an average composite of 31.36…