The Williamstown Board of Education is now accepting nominations for the Wall of Fame.
This award was created by the Board of Education to recognize graduates who have made a unique and special contribution to society through their work or other notable activities. The criteria for the Wall of Fame are as follows:
• Graduate of Williamstown High School.
• Must have made a unique and special contribution to society through their work or other notable activities.
The recipient will be recognized at the commencement exercises in May.
A picture and vita will be permanently displayed at the Williamstown High School.
After nominations are made, the Superintendent will, if needed, request more vita from the nominee to aid in the decision making process.
Nominations can be held and considered for more than one year, if the nominee agrees.
A committee consisting of the Board of Education Chairperson, Superintendent, High School Principal, President of the WISE Trust Fund, Assistant Superintendent, the Senior Class President, and a Williamstown member of the Chamber of Commerce will select the winning candidates from the nominations received. Nominations shall include: the name of the candidate, address, home and office phone number, a narrative or the basis for the nomination, and the sponsor’s name, address and phone number.
Deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.
You can nominate someone online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13IeEJlkG0R_hkw7GPyB76rOrjJSGhaCv1TRG06L5v-o/viewform?edit_requested=true or
Send the information to:
Wall of Fame
Williamstown Board of Education
300 Helton St. Williamstown, KY 41097
This award was created by the Board of Education to recognize graduates who have made a unique and special contribution to society through their work or other notable activities. The criteria for the Wall of Fame are as follows:
• Graduate of Williamstown High School.
• Must have made a unique and special contribution to society through their work or other notable activities.
The recipient will be recognized at the commencement exercises in May.
A picture and vita will be permanently displayed at the Williamstown High School.
After nominations are made, the Superintendent will, if needed, request more vita from the nominee to aid in the decision making process.
Nominations can be held and considered for more than one year, if the nominee agrees.
A committee consisting of the Board of Education Chairperson, Superintendent, High School Principal, President of the WISE Trust Fund, Assistant Superintendent, the Senior Class President, and a Williamstown member of the Chamber of Commerce will select the winning candidates from the nominations received. Nominations shall include: the name of the candidate, address, home and office phone number, a narrative or the basis for the nomination, and the sponsor’s name, address and phone number.
Deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.
You can nominate someone online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13IeEJlkG0R_hkw7GPyB76rOrjJSGhaCv1TRG06L5v-o/viewform?edit_requested=true or
Send the information to:
Wall of Fame
Williamstown Board of Education
300 Helton St. Williamstown, KY 41097

The 100th Day of School is fast approaching on Friday, Jan. 30!
While we will have multiple activities that day we also wanted to give you a head's up in case you wanted to create a special T-shirt to wear or to dress like a 100-year-old for the occasion.
We can't wait to see what everyone wears to celebrate this milestone in the school year!

REMINDER: Students do not have school Monday, Jan. 19!

We will have a district-wide Spirit Week for Homecoming Week Jan. 19-23!
Reminder, we do not have school on Monday so the Spirit Week will start with Pajama Day on Tuesday.
Wednesday will be Color War Day with each class dressing in a particular color (the color will be listed in Google Classroom next week). Each Elementary grade level can pick their color.
Thursday, students can dress like their favorite teacher!
And Friday is Orange Crush Day so wear your Williamstown orange!
Reminder, we do not have school on Monday so the Spirit Week will start with Pajama Day on Tuesday.
Wednesday will be Color War Day with each class dressing in a particular color (the color will be listed in Google Classroom next week). Each Elementary grade level can pick their color.
Thursday, students can dress like their favorite teacher!
And Friday is Orange Crush Day so wear your Williamstown orange!

SAVE THE DATE: Our district-wide STREAMin' Demon Night will be from 5 to 7 PM April 16!
Come check out student's work, interactive stations, the BOGO Book Fair and more!

Because support shouldn’t be seasonal 🧡🖤
Thanks to the response to the Santa Sidekick Shop, The Sidekick Shop will now be open throughout the rest of the school year one day a month and by appointment — providing clothing, shoes, and basic needs to support families beyond Christmas.
See details attached!
Thanks to the response to the Santa Sidekick Shop, The Sidekick Shop will now be open throughout the rest of the school year one day a month and by appointment — providing clothing, shoes, and basic needs to support families beyond Christmas.
See details attached!

Attention all those who love drama!
You are invited to audition for Shrek Jr. The Musical!
This show will be for 4th-12th grade students.
Auditions are at 3 PM January 15.
If you have a conflict, please let us know.
Use the link below to sign up and for more details about what to prepare for the audition.
Hope to see you there!
~Ms. T, Mrs. Butsch & Mrs. Fox
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3mt1qhfJLCXmpGeajOm9dNp2HQnZGyQNah9XybeTIRzT0dg/viewform
You are invited to audition for Shrek Jr. The Musical!
This show will be for 4th-12th grade students.
Auditions are at 3 PM January 15.
If you have a conflict, please let us know.
Use the link below to sign up and for more details about what to prepare for the audition.
Hope to see you there!
~Ms. T, Mrs. Butsch & Mrs. Fox
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3mt1qhfJLCXmpGeajOm9dNp2HQnZGyQNah9XybeTIRzT0dg/viewform

Please welcome Middle School Language Arts teacher Cody Evans to the Williamstown family!

Please welcome K-12 Art teacher Alyssa Adams to the Williamstown family!

REMINDER: Students return from Winter Break on Tuesday, Jan. 6!
Enjoy the rest of your break!
We can't wait to see you on Tuesday!

As we head into Christmas break, we want families to know that extra food resources are available for those who may need support.
If your family could use food assistance for Christmas break or upon returning to school in January, please message FRYSC in the school app , or send an email to carrie.coleman@williamstown.kyschools.us to make arrangements. All requests are handled confidentially.
Additionally, families in need may sign up for our Weekend Snack Pack program, which will begin again in January and continue throughout the remainder of the school year.
If you have questions or would like to sign up, simply reach out to the Family Resource Youth Service Center. We are here to support our students and families.
If your family could use food assistance for Christmas break or upon returning to school in January, please message FRYSC in the school app , or send an email to carrie.coleman@williamstown.kyschools.us to make arrangements. All requests are handled confidentially.
Additionally, families in need may sign up for our Weekend Snack Pack program, which will begin again in January and continue throughout the remainder of the school year.
If you have questions or would like to sign up, simply reach out to the Family Resource Youth Service Center. We are here to support our students and families.

Williamstown FCA will have a prayer service for Maddie Humbert tomorrow at 7:40 AM in the library.

We have added days for the Santa’s Sidekick Pop-Up Shop!
Our gently loved treasures are set up and ready for families to come shop.
Everything in the shop is FREE and every item was donated with care to help make the season a little brighter!
Shopping Days are December 17-18 with shopping hours available 10 am-5 pm.
Families are welcome to come browse clothes, shoes, toys, books, games and miscellaneous items. This pop-up is a simple, joy-filled way to help you add a little extra magic this holiday season. There will also be a hot cocoa bar and a gift wrapping station available!
Please call the Family Resource Youth Service Center with any questions. We hope to see you soon!
Our gently loved treasures are set up and ready for families to come shop.
Everything in the shop is FREE and every item was donated with care to help make the season a little brighter!
Shopping Days are December 17-18 with shopping hours available 10 am-5 pm.
Families are welcome to come browse clothes, shoes, toys, books, games and miscellaneous items. This pop-up is a simple, joy-filled way to help you add a little extra magic this holiday season. There will also be a hot cocoa bar and a gift wrapping station available!
Please call the Family Resource Youth Service Center with any questions. We hope to see you soon!

Due to unforseen circumstances, the Christmas Band Concert scheduled for tonight is canceled.
The hope is to reschedule the event sometime.
We will keep everyone updated.

Williamstown Independent Schools will be closed Monday, Dec. 15 for in-person instruction. This will be NTI Day #3.

Get into the holiday spirit by attending the Christmas Band Concert at 6 PM Monday, Dec. 15 at the Williamstown Performing Arts Center!
See details attached!

Join us at 6 PM Tuesday, Dec. 16 in the Williamstown Performing Arts Center for the Williamstown Choir's Holiday Road Trip Christmas Concert!
This awesome event will feature the Elementary Choir, the 6th Grade Choir and the Chamber Choir.

We will have a Traditional Snow Day on Friday, Dec. 12.

ONLY A FEW DAYS REMAINING!
The High School Student Council and FRYSC Office are sponsoring a district-wide Holiday Food Drive.
Items will be collected through THIS Friday, Dec 12 and will be used to help support our community.
Please see the attached flyer for details.
The High School Student Council and FRYSC Office are sponsoring a district-wide Holiday Food Drive.
Items will be collected through THIS Friday, Dec 12 and will be used to help support our community.
Please see the attached flyer for details.

We need your input!
Students in 4th through 12th grade and parents, please fill out the attached survey.
This form is meant to gather information from parents and students about which courses they would like to take at Williamstown.
This survey allows us to proceed with the planning process when it comes to schedule making and future plans.
Thanks for your input!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyiU8XV4Q-yhdvp0Mo_iXNuP4riqGe6bC7nBv7XDHb7nMlyA/viewform

