TNReady Testing Halted, Hack Suspected

A "deliberate attack" on Tennessee's standardized testing operator has cancelled TNReady in a number of districts.

Williamson County Student Arrested After School Threat

The Williamson County Sheriff's Office said a juvenile is in custody after posting a threat against schools overnight.

Williamson Schools Director Faces Second Assault Charge

Williamson County Schools Director Mike Looney now faces a second assault charge connected to an alleged incident at Franklin High.

Williamson Schools Officials Talk Safety At Forum

Williamson County Director of Schools Mike Looney is "diametrically opposed" to efforts at arming teachers.

Williamson Schools Go 'Lean' With Budget

Williamson County Schools officials say the proposed budget's only new spending is on critical needs.

Williamson County Schools Closing Early Monday

With severe storms likely, Williamson County is dismissing school early Monday, March 19.

Williamson Schools Start Times Likely To Stick

After a 20-minute shift for this school year, Williamson County likely won't go to a more dramatic change in school start times.

Williamson Schools Director Takes Medical Leave

Williamson County Director of Schools Mike Looney will begin receiving treatment for a pancreatic tumor and remain on medical leave.

Williamson County Plans For National School Walkout

Director of Schools Mike Looney says principals setting up areas for "peaceful assembly" during next week's planned walkout.

Williamson School Board Won't Punish Director After Assault Claim

After viewing partial footage of the incident at Franklin High, the Williamson County school board vote not to discipline its director.

Williamson Schools Director Denies Assault Allegation

Williamson schools chief Mike Looney issued a statement denying assault allegations Thursday.

Williamson Schools Director Surrenders On Assault Charge

Williamson County Director of Schools Mike Looney turned himself on a simple assault charge following an incident at Franklin High Tuesday.

Williamson County Schools To Make $67M Request

The Williamson County Board of Education will ask for $67 million to fund capital projects in March.

Williamson County Student Arrested For School Threat

An Independence High School student was arrested Friday after allegedly making threats.

Williamson County Cancels School Monday To Review Safety Plan

In the wake of the deadly shooting at a Florida high school, Williamson County Schools will cancel school Monday to review its safety plans.

Williamson Voters OK Sales Tax Increase For Schools

An overwhelming majority of a paltry minority of Williamson County voters approved a sales-tax increase for school debt.

Williamson County Sets 2018 Graduation Dates

Graduation dates for Williamson County's high school Class of 2018 run May 17-21.

'Shameful': Franklin Teen's Wig Ripped Off In Bullying Incident

Police and school officials are investigating after a Franklin High student's wig was ripped from her head, part of a $5 bet caught on video

Williamson County, Franklin Makes Decision On Friday Classes

Is it another day off for Williamson County students?

Williamson County Schools Closed Thursday, January 18

Williamson County Schools will be closed once again Thursday.

Williamson County Schools Closed Wednesday, January 17

Tuesday’s persistent snowfall will keep Williamson County students home on Wednesday.

Williamson County Schools Closed Tuesday, January 16

Williamson County Schools have decided to close ahead of an expected snowfall Tuesday.

Williamson County Schools Closed Friday, Jan. 12

With the Midstate expecting winter weather, Williamson County Schools are closed Friday, Jan. 12

Williamson County Commission To Vote On Sales Tax Referendum

County commissioners will decide Monday if a sales tax increase should be put to Williamson County voters.

Scammers Target Williamson County School Boosters

Williamson County Schools are warning of a new scam trading on school spirit.

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Text Books for Preschool, Are You Kidding?

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Franklin School Calendar 2017-18: First Day Of School, Vacations, Conferences

When's the first day of school in Franklin? That, and other must-know dates for parents, students and teachers.

Williamson County School Bus Stops, Routes Now Available

Find out where your students will meet the bus in Williamson County.

Williamson County, Franklin Schools In Session For Total Eclipse

Both of Williamson County's public school districts will hold class August 21.

Franklin Pair Awarded National Merit Scholarships

Two students from Franklin were awarded National Merit Scholarships.

Independence High School Freshman Sexually Assaulted, School 'Deliberately Indifferent': Lawsuit

The parents of an Independence freshman say their daughter was sexually assaulted on campus and the school failed to address it.

Franklin Agrees To School Debt Sales Tax Plan

The City of Franklin agreed to turn over sales tax revenue to the county for schools debt, if voters approve a rate increase.

Centennial High School Gets New Principal

Dr. Leigh Webb moves from Centennial to the Central Office and Chris Hames moves from Brentwood to take over.

Former Walnut Grove Elementary Teacher Sues Williamson County Schools

A former second grade teacher at Franklin's Walnut Grove Elementary claims in a lawsuit she was bullied into resigning.

5 From Franklin Awarded National Merit Scholarships

Students from Centennial, Ravenwood and Franklin High are among the five Franklin students winning National Merit Scholarships.

Hey Kids, Want To Park At A Williamson County High School? Take A Safe Driving Course

After six Williamson County teens died in car accidents in the last school year, the district is implementing new safe driving policies.

Williamson County Schools Hit By Hackers; 33,000 Passwords Accessed

A classroom file-sharing service was hacked, the school district says, effecting six years of students.

Franklin Special School District Offers Free Summer Meals

Free breakfast and lunch for FSSD students will be available from the end of May until the end of July through a federal government program.

Williamson County School Board Zones Stephens Valley To Fairview

Students living in planned mega-subdivision Stephens Valley will head to Fairview — not Franklin — for school.