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Blount County Schools reports and oversight
Principal Buffy Wyrosdick reported exceptional teacher retention — turnover only from retirement or relocation — and standout student academic growth, though official results are still under state embargo.
3 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026
HighSchools
School Facility Capital Improvements and Track Renovations
Heritage Middle School's roof is almost done, Friendsville is getting waterproofed, and high school tracks at Heritage and William Blount are being resurfaced. The district runs on an 8-year capital plan covering all 21 school sites.
7 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026
HighSchools
School Security Vestibules Funding
The county is investing $64,000 in architectural designs to install security vestibules across seven local schools, completing safety upgrades for most district facilities.
1 mentionLast discussed Feb 12, 2026