Education

Williamstown Independent Schools is now a tobacco-free campus after the school board adopted a new policy.
The policy change stems from a Kentucky Healthy Communities Program grant awarded jointly to the district and the city of Williamstown.
The district will receive $7,000 to purchase no smoking signs and education material for students and staff.
The city of Williamstown will use $13,000 from the grant to develop better access to walking and biking paths in the community.

Miranda Goetz
Miranda Goetz is in the WES Intermediate Student of the Week. She is in Leanda Drysdale fourth grade class.
“Miranda Goetz is a sweet and compassionate student. I love how she is always striving to do her best in class,and how she cares and looks after her classmates. I know I can trust and count on Miranda. She is a true joy to have in class and a wonderful inspiration, and role model to others,” Drysdale said.
Miranda’s favorite thing about school:cheerleading and Girls On The Run.
Favorite book: Dork Diary Series.

Amarian Miller
Amariah Miller is the Williamstown Head Start/Preschool primary student of the Week. She is is Pam Mullins  preschool class.
“Amariah helps her teachers and her friends do jobs in the class and always comes in with a big smile.”
Favorite thing about school: play time.
Favorite book: Cat in the Hat.

Parents of Williamstown Jr./Sr. High students now can see what their students have for lunch everyday.

One of several recent food service changes allows parents to sign into the Parent Portal section of the website at www.williamstown.kyschools.us and click on the Food Service tab to see what their child is eating and how much money is left in their child’s account.

“It’s a great advantage,” said Stephanie Caldwell, district food service director. “I wish we would have had it years ago.”