White House High School
Coverage of White House High School in the Nexus archive.
- School director pens letter recommending TN Spanish teacher be dismissed over political comments to students
A Spanish teacher in Sumner County is recommended for dismissal after allegations of unprofessional political discussions with students and parents regarding immigration and race. The school director cited incidents including unauthorized recording of students and failure to address racist remarks, leading to a recommendation for her termination.
- Former Middle TN high school band director enters plea in rape trial. Here’s what we know
A high school band director in Tennessee entered a not-guilty plea in a rape trial involving allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student. The case, which includes charges of statutory rape and allegations of contact with three students, led to his arrest, job removal, and a $2 million bond. The next court hearing is scheduled for October.
- Bond increased to $2 million for former White House band director
The bond for former White House High School band director Dalton Hawkins has been increased to $2 million as he faces a statutory rape charge.
- ‘Hugging quota’ and promises of marriage and ‘building a cabin’: What we’ve learned about the TN band teacher accused of inappropriate relationships with multiple students
Dalton Hawkins, a former band director at White House High School, faces statutory rape charges after being accused of inappropriate relationships with multiple students, including a 'hugging quota' and promises of marriage. A judge increased his bond to $2 million following a preliminary hearing where a detective confirmed Hawkins admitted to sexual contact with a student.
- ‘Extremely dangerous.’ Middle TN band director accused of rape imposed ‘hugging quota’ on students, deputies say
Dalton Hawkins, a former band director at White House High School, is accused of inappropriate contact with three students, including a 'hugging quota' and sexual contact in his office. Deputies revealed he exchanged hundreds of unmonitored messages with a student and admitted to sexual contact during questioning. A judge deemed him 'extremely dangerous' and set a $2 million bond.
- Sumner County high school band director back in custody after bond raised to $2M
Dalton Hawkins, a high school band director in Sumner County, is back in custody after a judge raised his bond to $2 million. He faces charges of statutory rape by an authority figure, was previously released on a $600,000 bond, and his case was bound over to a grand jury during a preliminary hearing.
- Bond increased to $2M for band director charged with rape in accused relationship with student in Sumner County
A former band director at White House High School, Dalton Hawkins, had his bond increased to $2 million after a preliminary hearing. He faces charges of statutory rape related to an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student, and his case has been sent to a grand jury. Hawkins has been terminated from his position at the school.
- Case for band director charged with rape in accused relationship with student sent to Sumner County grand jury
A former band director at White House High School has been charged with statutory rape in an alleged relationship with a student. The case has been sent to a grand jury, and he has been terminated from his position.
- Band director charged with rape in accused relationship with student to appear in court in Sumner County
A former band director at White House High School, Dalton Hawkins, faces statutory rape charges related to an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student. He was arrested in May, charged, and will be terminated by the school district. The Sumner County Sheriff’s Office and school district emphasize holding offenders accountable and ensuring student safety.