About Us
Principal:
Craig Lynncraig.lynn@whitecoschools.net
Assist Principal:
Kim Luna
kim.luna@whitecoschools.net
Woodland Park Elementary opened its doors to welcome students on August 10, 1987. The school was built to consolidate three former elementary schools that were located in Sparta. Baker Elementary, East Sparta Elementary, and West Sparta Elementary were closed in 1987 and students began attending Woodland Park Elementary.
David P. McCulley was named as the first principal of Woodland Park. The first faculty and staff consisted of 63 members. Enrollment for the 1987-1988 school year was 660 students in Kindergarten through sixth grade with two Comprehensive Development classes.
Beginning in the 1997-1998 school year, Woodland Park became a Title I school. All students could receive benefits provided by the Title I program. In this same year, Woodland Park became a Kindergarten through fifth grade school with the opening of the new White County Middle School that serves grades 6th through 8th.
In 2001, Gary Sparkman was named Woodland Park's second principal. He replaced David P. McCulley who accepted the principal position at White County's new elementary school, Northfield. Gary Sparkman served as principal until his retirement in 2008. He now serves as the chairman of the White County School Board and represents District 1.
Craig Lynn became Woodland Park's third principal in the 2008-2009 school year. In 2011, he is beginning his fourth school year at Woodland Park. The faculty and staff now consist of 85 members. Enrollment for the 2011-2012 school year is 539 students in Pre-K through 5th grade. Kim Luna is our assistant principal and 2011 is her second school year at Woodland Park.
Woodland Park is located at 88 Panther Drive, Sparta, Tennessee on a twenty-three acre sight off of Highway 111. The building is a one level structure that measures 71,500 square feet. In 1993, four classrooms were added to meet the state guidelines to lower the student/teacher ratio.
Since the beginning, in 1987, Woodland Park has made many changes and improvements. Through the ongoing efforts
and dedication of the PTO, community volunteers, parents, teachers,
staff, and students we will continue to look ahead and create an environment where each student can feel safe, learn, and excel. Our history is a rich one with many leaders, teachers, staff, and former students who are active in our community. Woodland Park is proud of our past and being part of the future in this community.
District 1 School Board Represenative:
Gary Sparkman
Parent Teacher Organization Contacts:
President, William Randolph
Vice President, Carman Ratliff
Director of White County Schools:
Sandra Crouch
Supervisor of Instruction K-5:
Dr. Sue Carmichael
Secretary, Joy Templeton
Treasurer, Tim Krieg
Our History
Year Built 1987
Building Addition 1993
District 1
Grades Served K - 5
Pre-K 3 & 4 year olds
School Hours 8:00 - 3:00
School Colors Blue & Yellow
School Mascot Panther
Enrollment 539
Faculty & Staff 85
Title I School Yes
SCHOOL PROFILE
Address:
88 Panther Drive
Sparta, TN 38583
Contact Numbers:
Phone: 931-738-3505
Fax: 931-738-5071
Cafeteria: 931-738-3506
Clinic: 931-738-3629
It is the policy of the White County School System and Woodland Park not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in its educational programs or employment policies as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (1972 Educational Amendments), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, Section 504 or
the Americans with Disability Act should be directed to Kemberly Marcum of the