White County Central School District

LETTER TO THE PUBLIC: from Superintendent Pharis Smith As you all know, Act 123 of 2025 allows all students to receive one free breakfast per day at a public school. The White County Central School District will be providing one free lunch to all students as well during the 2025-2026 school year. We have worked hard to provide this and it is now coming to fruition. We are very proud to be providing these meals through our food service program at no cost to the students' families. This summer our food service program and OPAA! have already served 11,000 meals to families. We are very thankful that we have been able to provide these meals to our community at no cost. FYI: If you have children in school, you will probably like to know that the free breakfast and lunch will be a savings of $880 per child per year. It would be more, but we have not raised our prices on student meals for several years. These savings will hopefully help the families of our students. IMPORTANT: We will need to get everyone who attends White County Central School District to turn in their free/reduced meal applications this year so that we can continue to offer free lunches in the future. The free lunches are approved for this school year, but we will need the completed applications to continue the program. Thank you, Pharis Smith Superintendent, White County Central School District

WCC Elementary - Principal's Newsletter / Summer Update
**Please note the correction! Open House is August 7th!

Join us for Popsicles on the Playground at WCCES on July 31 from 6:00-7:00!

WCCES School Supply Update!

Class of 2026: Don't forget your Senior Portraits are July 30th starting at 9:00 am. Everyone must get a portrait - even if you are having your own made - this is for the Senior Composite! If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Watkins or the High School Office.

Class of 2025: Your diplomas, jars, and other end of year items will be available for pickup next week. 7:00-3:00 Monday and Tuesday, and 7:00-12:00 Wednesday.

Despite it being summertime, most of these great students came every day of the week! Their dedication earned them an awesome Water Day! We threw water balloons, sprayed each other with water pumps (teachers included), spent hours on the water slide, and enjoyed a special visit from Kona Ice. We love our kiddos at WCC and we were happy to show them our appreciation for all their efforts. Have a wonderful summer and stay safe! ❤️- Mrs. Reeves, Mrs. Gallegly, Mr. Walker #Proud to be 🐻's!

These kiddos worked hard reviewing old skills, learning new skills, and trying new things through our fun STEM ACTIVITIES! They didn't give up and problem solved together each day of the week. We built water slides, waterproof phones, aerial water scoopers, heating/cooling devices, and even packed our "trunks" for a fun vacation trip. So proud of them! ❤️-Mrs. Reeves

The High School Library will be open on Monday (6/16) from 9:00-1:00 for grades 7-12 to checkout books!

WCCES Summer School is proof that learning can be fun! Each day, these kids are making progress! We are so proud of their hard work!

WCCES kids are having a great time learning on the "beach" this week!

WCCES is ready for Summer Reading, Math, and Science on the "Beach" starting Monday morning! It's gonna be a FUN!

📚☀️ WCC Middle School Summer School – Camp Learn A Lot! 🐻✏️ Mrs. Lori’s math class is bringing the FUN to SUMMER learning! Her students are sharpening their math skills through hands-on activities that make learning come to life. Whether it’s solving real-world problems or building with numbers, these Bears are diving into math with excitement and smiles! 🔢🎉 At Camp Learn A Lot, we’re proving that summer school can be the best part of the year! 💡🧠 #WCCMiddleSchoolRocks #CampLearnALot #HandsOnLearning #SummerSuccess #BearPride 🐾

📚☀️ WCC Middle School Summer School – Camp Learn A Lot! 🐻✏️ Mrs. Lori’s math class is bringing the FUN to SUMMER learning! Her students are sharpening their math skills through hands-on activities that make learning come to life. Whether it’s solving real-world problems or building with numbers, these Bears are diving into math with excitement and smiles! 🔢🎉 At Camp Learn A Lot, we’re proving that summer school can be the best part of the year! 💡🧠 #WCCMiddleSchoolRocks #CampLearnALot #HandsOnLearning #SummerSuccess #BearPride 🐾

☀️🐻 Camp Learn A Lot Spotlight – Mrs. Lori’s Heart in Action! 💛 At WCC Middle School’s Camp Learn A Lot, learning doesn’t stop when the lessons end, and neither does the love! Mrs. Lori is the perfect example of what makes our summer program so special. She pours her heart and soul into building meaningful relationships with her students, showing them they’re valued far beyond the classroom. During physical activity time, Mrs. Lori taught her students how to play Red Rover and didn’t hesitate to jump right in and play alongside them. Her energy, kindness, and genuine connection with her students create memories that last a lifetime. 💫 This is what Camp Learn A Lot is all about—fun, friendship, and teachers who care. 💙 #WCCMiddleSchoolRocks #CampLearnALot #TeacherWithAHeart #BuildingConnections #BearPride 🐾

📖☀️ Camp Learn A Lot Spotlight, Literacy Fun with Mrs. Smith! 🐻💡 At WCC Middle School’s Camp Learn A Lot, Mrs. Smith is turning summer reading into an adventure! Her literacy lessons are filled with engaging stories, creative thinking, and interactive activities that keep students excited to learn. From vocabulary games to reading challenges, she’s helping our Bears grow stronger every day as confident readers and writers! 📚✏️ But it’s more than just literacy, Mrs. Smith brings warmth, encouragement, and a love of learning to every moment. Her passion for teaching and dedication to her students shine through in everything she does. ❤️ Camp Learn A Lot is where learning comes to life, and we’re lucky to have Mrs. Smith leading the way! #WCCMiddleSchoolRocks #CampLearnALot #LiteracyLeaders #ReadersAreThinkers #BearPride 🐾

📚☀️ Camp Learn A Lot Literacy with Mrs. Smith! 🐻📖 Mrs. Smith is lighting the spark for literacy at WCC Middle School’s Camp Learn A Lot! Her students are diving into stories, building vocabulary, and exploring the joy of reading through hands-on, engaging activities that make learning come alive. Each day is filled with creativity, laughter, and growth as students strengthen their reading and writing skills in fun, meaningful ways. What truly sets Mrs. Smith apart is her heart for her students. She creates a classroom environment full of encouragement, kindness, and connection. Her love for teaching is evident in every lesson, and her students know they are seen, supported, and celebrated. We are so proud of the amazing work happening in Mrs. Smith’s classroom. Camp Learn A Lot is better because of her! #WCCMiddleSchoolRocks #CampLearnALot #LiteracyWithLove #BuildingReaders #BearPride 🐾

🔬🚗 STEM Fun at Camp Learn A Lot with Mrs. Strother! ☀️🐻 Mrs. Strother’s classroom was full of excitement as students took on the challenge of designing and testing wind-propelled cars! Using creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork, our Camp Learn A Lot students explored the power of wind energy through hands-on STEM activities that made learning both educational and unforgettable. 💨🔧⚙️ Mrs. Strother inspires curiosity and confidence as she guides students through real-world science experiences. Her passion for STEM education shines as she helps our Bears build, test, and improve their creations, while having a blast! At Camp Learn A Lot, we’re not just learning, we’re engineering memories! #WCCMiddleSchoolRocks #CampLearnALot #STEMinAction #WindCarChallenge #HandsOnLearning #BearPride 🐾

🔬🎈 STEM Fun at Camp Learn A Lot with Mrs. Strother! ☀️🐻 Mrs. Strother’s classroom was buzzing with creativity as students took on the challenge of building balloon-propelled cars! Using balloons, wheels, and lots of imagination, our Camp Learn A Lot students explored force and motion through a hands-on STEM project that brought science to life. 🚗💨 With her passion for innovation and learning, Mrs. Strother encourages students to think like engineers, problem-solve, and test their designs in fun and exciting ways. From building to racing, students were all smiles as they watched their cars zoom across the room! At Camp Learn A Lot, we’re fueling minds and having a blast doing it! #WCCMiddleSchoolRocks #CampLearnALot #STEMExplorers #BalloonCarChallenge #HandsOnScience #BearPride 🐾

🎨☀️ Creative Fun at Camp Learn A Lot! 🐻✨ Camp Learn A Lot isn’t just about academics, it’s about making memories, having fun, and letting creativity shine! Thanks to the energy and enthusiasm of Mrs. Lori, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Strother, our students enjoyed a week full of hands-on crafts, exciting games, and unforgettable moments. 🎉✂️🖍️ From colorful art projects to team-building activities, these amazing teachers made sure every student had the opportunity to express themselves, work together, and have a blast. Their passion and dedication helped create a joyful, engaging environment where students could grow, learn, and laugh all summer long. Camp Learn A Lot is a place where learning meets creativity, and friendships flourish! #WCCMiddleSchoolRocks #CampLearnALot #CreativeCampers #FunAndLearning #SummerMemories #BearPride 🐾