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![Student hugging her teacher at the Indy olympics]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747771662/wcsedu/mh2dozbgsckxkrsvl0ok/IndySpecialOlym25.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747771662/wcsedu/mh2dozbgsckxkrsvl0ok/IndySpecialOlym25.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747771662/wcsedu/mh2dozbgsckxkrsvl0ok/IndySpecialOlym25.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747771662/wcsedu/mh2dozbgsckxkrsvl0ok/IndySpecialOlym25.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747771662/wcsedu/mh2dozbgsckxkrsvl0ok/IndySpecialOlym25.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747771662/wcsedu/mh2dozbgsckxkrsvl0ok/IndySpecialOlym25.png","width":2000}])
Independence High Transition I and II students put their game faces on at this year's Indy Olympics, May 15
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Theater programs around Williamson County are once again in the spotlight.
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The flag football season continues in WCS.
![Students and teacher smile]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746558646/wcsedu/ibm6duj3qfj3xikxa8wa/IHSNursing5-25.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746558646/wcsedu/ibm6duj3qfj3xikxa8wa/IHSNursing5-25.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746558646/wcsedu/ibm6duj3qfj3xikxa8wa/IHSNursing5-25.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746558646/wcsedu/ibm6duj3qfj3xikxa8wa/IHSNursing5-25.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746558646/wcsedu/ibm6duj3qfj3xikxa8wa/IHSNursing5-25.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746558646/wcsedu/ibm6duj3qfj3xikxa8wa/IHSNursing5-25.jpg","width":2000}])
Fifteen Independence High School students are now qualified to be certified nursing assistants. The students recently passed the State of Tennessee's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam.
![Students smile]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745956605/wcsedu/ftifdnyfgg0wambmgrdk/WCSPerfectACT4-25.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745956605/wcsedu/ftifdnyfgg0wambmgrdk/WCSPerfectACT4-25.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745956605/wcsedu/ftifdnyfgg0wambmgrdk/WCSPerfectACT4-25.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745956605/wcsedu/ftifdnyfgg0wambmgrdk/WCSPerfectACT4-25.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745956605/wcsedu/ftifdnyfgg0wambmgrdk/WCSPerfectACT4-25.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745956605/wcsedu/ftifdnyfgg0wambmgrdk/WCSPerfectACT4-25.png","width":2000}])
More than 30 students are being celebrated for their latest academic achievement: earning a perfect composite score on the ACT exam.
![Students smile while holding awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744751153/wcsedu/iyf936toyk7kfxo7jfxs/NATASWinners4-25.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744751153/wcsedu/iyf936toyk7kfxo7jfxs/NATASWinners4-25.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744751153/wcsedu/iyf936toyk7kfxo7jfxs/NATASWinners4-25.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744751153/wcsedu/iyf936toyk7kfxo7jfxs/NATASWinners4-25.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744751153/wcsedu/iyf936toyk7kfxo7jfxs/NATASWinners4-25.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744751153/wcsedu/iyf936toyk7kfxo7jfxs/NATASWinners4-25.png","width":2000}])
High school media students were recognized for their skill and creativity during the annual National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Nashville/Midsouth Student Production Awards.
![Student ensembles smile]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744139199/wcsedu/uakptuvjxd9y0m43izcy/SCGCWinners4-25.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744139199/wcsedu/uakptuvjxd9y0m43izcy/SCGCWinners4-25.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744139199/wcsedu/uakptuvjxd9y0m43izcy/SCGCWinners4-25.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744139199/wcsedu/uakptuvjxd9y0m43izcy/SCGCWinners4-25.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744139199/wcsedu/uakptuvjxd9y0m43izcy/SCGCWinners4-25.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744139199/wcsedu/uakptuvjxd9y0m43izcy/SCGCWinners4-25.png","width":2000}])
Winter guards and percussion ensembles from WCS middle and high schools competed in the Southeastern Color Guard Circuit Championships at the end of March.
![Tennis player waits on court]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744144402/wcsedu/eszqideomrtp6rdrgmty/SHSvIHSBoysTennis-302000x1200.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744144402/wcsedu/eszqideomrtp6rdrgmty/SHSvIHSBoysTennis-302000x1200.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744144402/wcsedu/eszqideomrtp6rdrgmty/SHSvIHSBoysTennis-302000x1200.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744144402/wcsedu/eszqideomrtp6rdrgmty/SHSvIHSBoysTennis-302000x1200.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744144402/wcsedu/eszqideomrtp6rdrgmty/SHSvIHSBoysTennis-302000x1200.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744144402/wcsedu/eszqideomrtp6rdrgmty/SHSvIHSBoysTennis-302000x1200.jpg","width":2000}])
The Independence High boys tennis team took on their rivals from Summit High on Tuesday, April 1.
![Students perform onstage]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742937465/wcsedu/jr4xfqm90uylulflwppo/IHSPajamaGame-46.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742937465/wcsedu/jr4xfqm90uylulflwppo/IHSPajamaGame-46.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742937465/wcsedu/jr4xfqm90uylulflwppo/IHSPajamaGame-46.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742937465/wcsedu/jr4xfqm90uylulflwppo/IHSPajamaGame-46.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742937465/wcsedu/jr4xfqm90uylulflwppo/IHSPajamaGame-46.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742937465/wcsedu/jr4xfqm90uylulflwppo/IHSPajamaGame-46.jpg","width":2000}])
Theater students at Independence High are making memories and creating community connections at the same time.
![Students at Franklin High work on a car]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739305252/wcsedu/dowqmru7jqdzwhy9y67f/2025-FHS-CCTE-Video-YouTube-02-11-2025_02_14_PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739305252/wcsedu/dowqmru7jqdzwhy9y67f/2025-FHS-CCTE-Video-YouTube-02-11-2025_02_14_PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739305252/wcsedu/dowqmru7jqdzwhy9y67f/2025-FHS-CCTE-Video-YouTube-02-11-2025_02_14_PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739305252/wcsedu/dowqmru7jqdzwhy9y67f/2025-FHS-CCTE-Video-YouTube-02-11-2025_02_14_PM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1739305252/wcsedu/dowqmru7jqdzwhy9y67f/2025-FHS-CCTE-Video-YouTube-02-11-2025_02_14_PM.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739305252/wcsedu/dowqmru7jqdzwhy9y67f/2025-FHS-CCTE-Video-YouTube-02-11-2025_02_14_PM.png","width":2000}])
With nearly 40 different programs of study, there's something for everyone in the WCS College, Career and Technical Education (CCTE) program.