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Theme school’s middle school CCRPI scores
The Newton County School System has released the College and Career Readiness Performance Index score - the state's new accountability score - for the middle-school grades at the Newton County Theme School at Ficquett, after an oversight left the school off the initial report.
Rotary Club honors top 10 students
The Covington Rotary Club recognized 30 students and more than 25 teachers at its 48th annual Top 10 Banquet and Awards ceremony Tuesday night at Alcovy High School.
NCSS seeks community input for vision statement
The Newton County School System is updating its strategic plan and is asking the community for input on a vision statement for the school system.
CCRPI scores released for NCSS schools
The Georgia Department of Education has released College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) scores for schools in the state, and results show that Newton County Schools have made "significant improvement" over the past three academic years, NCSS Superintendent Gary Mathews said.
Seventh graders earn national honors
Fifteen seventh-grade students in the Newton County School System have qualified for State Recognition in the Duke University Talent Identification Program for their performance on either the SAT or ACT, and several others qualified for the Academy for the Summer Studies program.
Superintendent projects improvement
Newton County School Superintendent Gary Mathews said schools overseen by the Newton County School System have been improving over the past three years, based on state College and Career Ready Performance Index scores.
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.
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Transportation confrontation
Several irate parents were in attendance at the Newton County Board of Education meeting Tuesday night to voice their complaints about the limited amount of transportation at the system's primary and secondary theme schools.
Providence Christian School prepares for first consignment sale
To help kickoff the new school year, parents at Providence Christian School in Oxford are preparing to conduct the school's first PCS Kids Consignment Sale to be held Sept. 17-19 at The Church At Covington. Parents from all over the community are welcome to participate. Anyone with fall/winter kids clothing, toys, baby equipment, etc. in good condition can become a seller and receive up to 75 percent of their sales. Sellers drop-off items earlier in ...
summer, fall 09 college honors
Sigma Alpha Lambda announces that Erica Jeanette Smith of Covington as recently be elected a member of the National leadership and Honors Organization at the University of Georgia. The society is dedicated to promoting and rewarding academic achievement and providing members with opportunities for community service, personal development and lifelong professional fulfillment.
Parents complain about theme school transportation
A mere two weeks into the 2009-2010 school year, parents are already voicing complaints to the school board.
Ready for school
Brand new bookbags: For 19 years the Pine Valley Mission has furnished school supplies, clothing and shoes for needy children in their area. This year, children county wide were also assisted. Each child was given a bookbag with all the requirements for their grade and school. They were also given two sets of school clothes along with new shoes and socks. These items, along with winter coats, are furnished the entire school year. This mission ...
Greg Goins earns Certified Professional Public Buyer credential
Greg Goins, Newton County School System Purchasing Specialist, has been awarded the Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) credential from the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC). The UPPCC was established in 1978 by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) and the National Institute of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) to independently administer certification and promote procurement professionalism in the public sector. <p style="margin: 0in 0in ...
Washington Street Community Center seeks volunteer tutors
Washington Street Community Center is gearing up for their after school homework tutorial program and is seeking volunteers to help.
West Newton wins big with My Coke Rewards program
West Newton Elementary in Covington is among the Top 10 Schools nationwide redeeming the most points donated by families for free supplies and equipment as part of the My Coke Rewards program.
Georgia Southern Summer Dean's List
Martika L Lackey is a Junior from Covington majoring in Child & Family Development was named to the Dean's List for summer at Georgia Southern University.
New school - same challenges
When Newton County students begin their school year tomorrow, an estimated 864 will be attending Liberty Middle School – a brand new school that has inherited Clements Middle School's failing AYP numbers and state-directed status while the old middle school becomes home to a theme school and the former principal moves on to Alcovy High School as an assistant principal.
Snapping Shoals helps area teachers
Snapping Shoals EMC will be awarding more than $50,000 in grants this fall to a number of teachers from the schools that the electric co-op serves in Rockdale, Newton and Henry counties through the co-op's Bright Ideas program.
Administrators announced for schools, central
After several assistant principals moved into principal positions in Newton County schools, the school board announced their replacements at their combined work session and monthly meeting last week. Jeff Cher, who served as an assistant principal at Veterans Memorial Middle School in the 2008-2009 school year will be moving to Eastside High School to assume the role left by Dennis Roddenberry, who has been named as Eastside principal for the 2009-2010 school year.
NCSS superintendent welcomes back students, teachers, parents
On behalf of the Newton County Board of Education and administrators I extend a sincere "Welcome" to all students, parents, teachers and support staff. We are excited about the opportunities for the education of our students as they anticipate the first day of school on Monday, August 3. The mission of the Newton County Schools is to provide educational excellence for all students. Over the summer we have been preparing to meet the educational challenges ...
Rocky Plains Elementary School celebrates five year anniversary
Employees of Rocky Plains Elementary School celebrated the school's five-year anniversary on July 24. The school opened its doors for students in 2005. The start of the 2009-2010 school year will mark the school's fifth year and faculty and staff took time to celebrate and reflect on the milestones and accomplishments they have achieved, including making AYP (Adequate Yearly ...
Important notice for school choice students
The Newton County School System is reminding parents of the change in transportation for students who have exercised NCLB school choice. Bus transportation is no longer being provided. NCSS will reimburse the parent/guardians of the transportation cost to and from the school of choice. Reimbursements will occur on a quarterly basis. Please call the NCSS central office at (770) 787-1330 to inform them of the school which you choose for your student. This information will ...
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