Annual Title I Meetings at CES, FHS, and WES
Each school will have a back-to-school/registration event on Thursday, August 6. The details for each are below.
The Wayne County School District today announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children
served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. For School
Year 2026-2027, The Wayne County School District will continue participation in the Community
Eligibility Provision (CEP). No further action is required of you. This USDA provision allows your child(ren) to
participate in the school meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal application.
CEP is a key provision of the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010, which allows schools and school districts
in low-income areas to eliminate school meal applications and serve breakfast and lunch at no charge to
all enrolled students. CEP gives food service professionals more time to focus on preparing nutritious
meals that their students will enjoy and gives students more time to eat those meals by cutting down on
time spent in the lunch line. More importantly, by offering all students a nutritious breakfast and lunch at no
cost, CEP helps ensure more students come to class well-nourished and ready to learn.
Children need healthy meals to learn. Wayne County Schools offers healthy meals every school
day. Breakfast and lunch meals will follow the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines
for healthy school meals, so please encourage students to participate. “In the operation of child feeding
programs, no child will be discriminated against because of race, sex, color, national origin, age, or
disability.”
Parents or guardians who need further information may contact Leigh Ann Sinclair, Child Nutrition
Program Director, 931.722.3548, leigh.sinclair@waynetn.net
USDA NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies,
offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from
discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental
status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil
rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs).
Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille,
large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers
the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally,
program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD3027, found online at
How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter
addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of
the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
2. Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Important Update for ParentVue and StudentVue
WES and CES Pre-K students who have already registered for Fall 2026 are eligible to participate in a PreK summer program. Children who will be 4 years old by August 15th can attend for 23 days in May and June. If you are interested in your child participating, please get in touch with Cindy Davis, 931-722-3548 or cindyk.davis@waynetn.net
The Wayne County Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. The agenda is below.
The final registration for Wayne County Schools Pre-K is Tuesday, May 12th. It will be at the Wayne County Board of Education. Parents should enter through the back downstairs entrance.
Wayne County Schools is pleased to announce that Ms. Kala Abernathy has been named the next principal of Collinwood High School, beginning with the 2026–2027 school year.
Mrs. Abernathy has served as assistant principal at Collinwood High School for the past four years, where she has demonstrated strong leadership, a commitment to student success, and a deep connection to the school community.
We are excited to see her continue serving the students, staff, and families of Collinwood High School in this new role!
Mrs. Abernathy has served as assistant principal at Collinwood High School for the past four years, where she has demonstrated strong leadership, a commitment to student success, and a deep connection to the school community.
We are excited to see her continue serving the students, staff, and families of Collinwood High School in this new role!
Due to the increased threat of severe weather, all Wayne County Schools will dismiss at approximately 1:00 p.m. today, March 11.
❤️📚 Wayne County Schools Teacher In-Service – Valentine’s Day Edition! 📚❤️
While many were celebrating Valentine’s Day with chocolates and flowers, our educators at Wayne County Schools were investing their afternoon in something just as meaningful — professional learning that strengthens teaching and supports every student we serve.
Professional growth isn’t just a requirement — it’s a commitment to excellence. When our teachers learn, our students benefit. 💙
This afternoon included:
📊 State and Federal Designations Data Workshop
📚 District-Wide Middle School Lesson Prep PLC
✍️ Written Expression & Dyslexia Webinar
❤️ CPR & AED Recertifications
🗂️ Grade/Subject Collaborative Planning
🤝 Professional Learning Communities
📖 Textbook Adoption Committee Meeting
📝 Test Administrator Training
📜 License Renewals
From analyzing data to refining instruction, from ensuring student safety to strengthening literacy supports — every session was centered on one goal: helping our students succeed.
We are proud of the dedication shown by our teachers who continuously choose growth, collaboration, and improvement. That’s what it means to truly ❤️ what you do.
#WayneCountySchools #ProfessionalLearning #GrowingTogether #HeartForStudents
While many were celebrating Valentine’s Day with chocolates and flowers, our educators at Wayne County Schools were investing their afternoon in something just as meaningful — professional learning that strengthens teaching and supports every student we serve.
Professional growth isn’t just a requirement — it’s a commitment to excellence. When our teachers learn, our students benefit. 💙
This afternoon included:
📊 State and Federal Designations Data Workshop
📚 District-Wide Middle School Lesson Prep PLC
✍️ Written Expression & Dyslexia Webinar
❤️ CPR & AED Recertifications
🗂️ Grade/Subject Collaborative Planning
🤝 Professional Learning Communities
📖 Textbook Adoption Committee Meeting
📝 Test Administrator Training
📜 License Renewals
From analyzing data to refining instruction, from ensuring student safety to strengthening literacy supports — every session was centered on one goal: helping our students succeed.
We are proud of the dedication shown by our teachers who continuously choose growth, collaboration, and improvement. That’s what it means to truly ❤️ what you do.
#WayneCountySchools #ProfessionalLearning #GrowingTogether #HeartForStudents
Collinwood schools will be OPEN and operating on a normal schedule tomorrow (January 22). Huge thanks to our maintenance and cafeteria crews for working hard to address the sprinkler line damage so our buildings are ready to welcome students back.
Reminder: Due to a broken sprinkler line at Collinwood Elementary School, all Collinwood schools will be closed today, Wednesday, January 21.
Due to a broken sprinkler line at Collinwood Elementary School, all Collinwood schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 21. Due to the late notice, a separate reminder will be sent out tomorrow morning.
Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and we’re thankful for our School Resource Officers who serve our students and schools every day.
Thank you to Charles Bowden (Frank Hughes), Justin Flanigan and Jason Davis (Waynesboro), and Anthony Potts and Brad Wilson (Collinwood) for your professionalism, dedication, and commitment to keeping our schools safe.
We appreciate you — today and always.
Thank you to Charles Bowden (Frank Hughes), Justin Flanigan and Jason Davis (Waynesboro), and Anthony Potts and Brad Wilson (Collinwood) for your professionalism, dedication, and commitment to keeping our schools safe.
We appreciate you — today and always.
As winter sets in, be sure you have downloaded the Wayne County Schools app to get all notifications about closures, delays and other events!
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Wayne County Schools will administer Winter Benchmark Tests from December 2nd to 12th. Make-up days for missed tests are December 15th and 16th.
Congratulations, Collinwood High School & Wayne County High School!
We are incredibly proud to share that both CHS and WCHS have been named Tennessee Reward Schools for the 2024–25 school year!
This distinction represents the highest level of school achievement in the state and reflects the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, administrators, and families.
Thank you for representing Wayne County with excellence!
Way to go, Trojans and Wildcats!
We are incredibly proud to share that both CHS and WCHS have been named Tennessee Reward Schools for the 2024–25 school year!
This distinction represents the highest level of school achievement in the state and reflects the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, administrators, and families.
Thank you for representing Wayne County with excellence!
Way to go, Trojans and Wildcats!
The Wayne County School System is now accepting applications for an English Teacher at Collinwood Middle School, beginning January 5, 2026.
Applicants must hold a valid Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement for middle grades English.
Applications are available online at www.waynetn.net or at the Wayne County Board of Education Central Office. Completed applications should be submitted to the Director’s Office by November 13, 2025, or until the position is filled.
Teachers within the school system may submit a request for transfer.
Posted November 6, 2025
The Wayne County School System is now accepting applications for a High School English Teacher position at Wayne County High School, beginning January 5, 2026.
Applicants must hold a valid Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement for high school English.
Applications are available online at www.waynetn.net or at the Wayne County Board of Education Central Office. Completed applications should be submitted to the Director’s Office by November 3, 2025, or until the position is filled.
Teachers within the school system may submit a request for transfer.
Posted October 27, 2025
Applicants must hold a valid Tennessee teaching license with an endorsement for high school English.
Applications are available online at www.waynetn.net or at the Wayne County Board of Education Central Office. Completed applications should be submitted to the Director’s Office by November 3, 2025, or until the position is filled.
Teachers within the school system may submit a request for transfer.
Posted October 27, 2025