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Oxford to break ground on new hall
Students, faculty and members of the community participated in a ceremonial ground-breaking for a new residence hall at Oxford College.
NCSS students selected for Gov. honors
Eastside High School student Samuel Potts and Alcovy High School student William Dobar have been selected as finalists and will represent Newton County Schools in the prestigious Governor's Honors Program - a four-week summer instructional program at Valdosta State University in Valdosta for gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors.
NHS seniors receive Gates scholarships
Five Newton High School seniors have been awarded up to $500,000 in scholarships to use toward their college education.
Newton student wins prestigious scholarship
Newton High School senior Torri Cofield was just trying to find money for college when she threw her name in for the Horatio Alger Scholarship.
BOE approves ViewPath system for secondary schools, new math textbooks
All middle and high schools will soon have the new ViewPath technology, a fully integrated audio-video solution that combines Audio Enhancement's audio systems, Security Alert for Education System and classroom and hallway cameras, as the Newton County Board of Education approved purchasing the more than $1.5 million system at its last board meeting due to a discount.
GPC tuition to increase by 2.5%
Georgia Perimeter College's tuition increase is one of the lowest in the University System of Georgia, keeping a college education affordable and accessible.
Students selected for Governor’s Honors
Eastside High School student Samuel Potts and Alcovy High School student William Dobar have been selected as finalists and will represent Newton County Schools in the prestigious Governor's Honors Program (GHP)-a four-week summer instructional program at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia for gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors. The 2013 program will be the 50th summer, making it the longest continually running program of its kind in the nation.
Bike-to-School Day coming in May
In celebration of the second annual "International Bike to School Day," Newton County Theme School (NCTS) and Eastside High School students are invited to ride bicycles or walk the Eastside Trail after school on Wednesday, May 8. The newly constructed 2.5 mile trail connects Ramsey Drive, near the Covington Branch of the Newton County Public Library System, to Eastside High School.
Local boy to go to Washington
Ralph Brown, a seventh-grader at the Newton County Theme School, was nominated to represent his school and classmates as a member of the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C.
AHS learns dangers of DUI driving
More than 700 juniors and seniors at Alcovy High School filed into the school's auditorium on Wednesday afternoon to learn about making good decisions on prom night for their future at a program called "Ghost Out," put on by their peers and administrators at the school.
Supt. finalist: Samuel Light
With more than 25 years of education experience, Samuel Light, one of the top three finalists for the superintendent, said he wants to be superintendent of Newton County School System because he would love to work for a district that is doing great things and he wants to build upon that.
Supt. finalist: Samantha Fuhrey
Samantha Fuhrey, 43, has worked with the Newton County School System for almost 13 years and said she wants to be the next superintendent for the school system because she has a passion for children, and wants to continue leading the school system on a path of success.
Supt. finalist: Noris Price
Superintendent finalist Noris Price has earned a number of awards for excelling in education and said her skills and experience are what make her the best candidate for the position of superintendent with the Newton County School System.
Supt. resumes, applications released
This week, the Newton County Board of Education announced its top three finalists for the superintendent position and the applications of the three candidates have pages of information stating and showing why they are each qualified to take on the Newton County School System's top role.
GCA to hold information session
Georgia Connections Academy, a fully accredited provider of virtual K-12 schooling, has openings for 1,000 K-12 students for the 2013-2014 school year and invites interested parents and students to learn more about enrolling in the online schooling program.
Archive By Section - Education
Jan. Students of the month
Ficquett Elementary School Ficquett Elementary School announces its students of the month for january. Pre-K. Kevon Smith, Rodrigo Guardardo, Lydia Lee. Kindergarten. Makenzie Grant, Edwin Mendoza Sanchez, Tynneisha Wynn, Seth Martin, Myia Aderhold, Kyli Greer, Alan Enciso, Ethan Pilgrim, Issac Casola. Grade 1. Trinity Hughes, Grant Thomson, Cole Freeman, Joey Kirkland, Macade Dumaine, Madison lane, Wren Horstman. Grade 2. Emilio Padilla, Reese Bales, Killien Glover, Tyana Wyatt, Tymaun Jordan, Brandon Smith. Grade 3. N'Kai ...
Nov/Dec. Students of the Month
COUSINS Cousins Middle School announces its Students of the Month for November/December. Grade 6. Michael Bova, Tiffani Moravek, Ashley Roberts, Andrew Hallford, Cortez Graham, Margaret Holley, Kathryn Eady, Lydia Bohanan, Jamarcus Saffo, Jacob Hill, Eduardo Soto, Brittany Webb, Lindsey Baker, Jamie Whitley.Grade 7. Matt Mitchell, Ajanae Parks, Hannah Green, Quinton Williams,Chloe Simpson, Xavier McNight, ...
How to spell C-H-A-M-P-I-O-N
The hush among the crowd parents, teachers and well-wishers was deafening as middle school students Jeremy Walton and Gaby Collantes stood side by side on the stage of Eastside High School to battle it out for the title of countywide spelling bee champion. After correctly spelling both "nubby" – which Walton misspelled – and "orchid," Collantes, a Veterans Memorial seventh grader, nabbed the title of Newton County spelling bee champion. The contestants, made ...
College Honors
Central Michigan  Tiffany Clay and Andreana Holmes of Covington graduated in May from Central Michigan University. Clay received Specialist in Education degree and Holmes received a Master of Arts degree. Georgia Southern  Graduating from Georgia Southern University's fall commencement were Lloyd C. Jones of Covington with a degree is ...
Suspension policy tabled for further discussion
 A proposal to change the Newton County School System's suspension policy was tabled last week so that board members could discuss the recommended changes more thoroughly.
local graduates
Danielle Latasha Russell of Covington recently graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in film and television. Samford University graduated 265 seniors during fall commencement Dec. 13. Among those graduating was James Whitlow Richardson of Covington with a Bachelor of Science in business administration. <p style="margin: 0in 0in ...
Registration Open For April 4 ACT Test
The next ACT achievement test will be administered on April 4. Students who wish to take the college admission and placement exam must register by Feb. 27. Late registration deadline is available Feb. 28 - March 13 for an extra fee. Students may register online at www.actstudent.org, or pick up registration forms from high school counseling offices. ...
New elementary school named
Newton County's newest elementary school officially has a name - Live Oak Elementary School. The Newton County Board of Education approved Jan. 20 the measure to name elementary school No. 14, which is located on Kirkland Road.
Veteran, newcomer sworn in as BOE members
 Newton County Board of Education Chairman Almond Turner and new council member Eddie Johnson were sworn in at the board's Jan. 13 meeting.
BOE swears in veteran, newcomer
Newton County Board of Education Chairman Almond Turner and new councilmember Eddie Johnson were sworn in at the board's Jan. 13 meeting. Turner, who has been a member of the board since 2000, ran unopposed in last year's general election for the Dist. 4 seat. Johnson, a former NCSS bus driver and phone company manager, defeated 12-year veteran Rickie Corley for the Dist. 2 seat in the Nov. 4 election.
School Spotlight: NHS Ram Rewards Card
One of Dr. Roderick Sams' first objectives when he took the helms at Newton High School was to
Middle Ridge and West Newton Receive Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grants
Teachers at Middle Ridge and West Newton Elementary Schools were recently awarded grants valued at $5,000 each from Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grants program. The grants provide funds for projects to be developed by the schools with help from their PTO's and other community volunteers, including Store Manager Kevin Cole and employees from the Lowe's Home Improvement Store in Conyers. The major goal of the Middle Ridge project is to provide students with a wide ...
National Achievement Program semifinalists
Leaha A. Wynn of Eastside High School and Andrew K. Kabue and Toni-Jhay N. Tucker of Newton High School have been named as semifinalists in the 2009 National Achievement Program.
Athens Christian Honor Roll
The following students from Newton County were named to the Athens Christian School first quarter honor roll.
Middle, elementary theme school enrollment open
The Newton County Board of Education is accepting applications for the two new theme schools slated to open this fall. A maximum of 725 slots are available at the elementary school, which will be located at Fairview Elementary. A maximum of 850 slots are available at the new middle school, which will be located at Clements Middle. The application deadline is Feb. 6.
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