Education Section
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PASS Club in need of funds Parents at Newton High School have organized an academic booster club and are hoping to raise money to help students with various academic endeavors. |
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BOE close to completing facilities plan The Newton County Board of Education is one step closer to completing its new five-year facilities plan, and with the changes, it could infuse roughly $24 million into its building program from state participation. |
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Top students attend LEAD Conference Nearly 100 outstanding high school seniors recently attended Georgia Southern University’s second annual Southern Leadership Excellence Academics and Dedication (LEAD) Conference at its main campus in Statesboro. Throughout the day they attended leadership workshops, as well as toured the campus and residence halls |
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3 superintendent candidates remain The list of 51 applicants has been narrowed down to three in the search for a new superintendent for the Newton County School System. |
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Newton County Schools receive over $20,000 in grant awards from General Mills Foundation The Newton County School System received a General Mills Foundation grant for the benefit ofelementary students in the Newton and Rockdale County school districts. |
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High school students focus on health-related careers through job shadowing On February 2 and 3 nearly 70 high school students from Alcovy, Eastside and Newton high schools participated in the second annual Healthcare Science Careers Job Shadow Day. 
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Board of Education revises school calendar due to snow day The Newton County Board of Education approved Tuesday evening school Superintendent, Dr. Steve Whatley’s proposed revisions to the current school calendar to accommodate the makeup of the February 12 snow day. |
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No decision made on proposed cuts to education Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue blasted lawmakers Thursday for using what he called "scare tactics" regarding cuts to the university system budget. |
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Kindergarten Round-Up dates announced for March Newton County School System will hold its annual Kindergarten Round-Up during the week of March 15 through March 18. Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2010 (child must have been born on or before Sept. 1, 2005) to register for the 2010?2011 school year. Parents should bring the prospective kindergarten student with them to the roundup so teachers can conduct screenings with the children. |
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Charlie Elliott Astronomy this month: ‘The Sun’ This month, Stephen Ramsden, our organization’s solar expert or "SunDawg," discusses our sun’s history from nebula to middle-age star and the processes that keep it shining. |
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‘Quality Time’ event to celebrate Spring The Learning Center and Montessori School of Covington are partnering to offer Newton County parents the chance to spend a couple of hours of quality time with their children ages 3 to 12 at an event that’s all about the season we’ve been waiting for — spring! The event is scheduled for March 6 and parents can choose from two sessions from — 10 a.m. to 12:30 ... |
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feb. students of the month Livingston Elementary School announces its students of the month for February. Pre-K Danielle Foster and Timothy Jones. Kindergarten Kyle Mullins, Noah Gourley, Breana Worman, Hannah Alford, Diazjahnae Head. Grade 1. Demetris Hardge, Dontrece Davis, Geraldo Mireles, TiYanna Stanley, Nia Turner. Grade 2. JaQuez Snell, Alexia Foster, Ciarra spleen, Breana Grant, Harley Morgan. Grade 3. Jerrmyah Patridge, Hannah Brumblow, Tray Coffie, Rayana Johnson, Shanea Williams. Grade 4. Jamarien Baker, Coreiona Brown, Ian Sanders, Jaison Taylor, Conrad ... |
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Kiwanis awards STAR students, teachers at Thursday meeting Although school is out this week for mid-winter break, three high school students were honored at Covington Kiwanis Club luncheon for their stellar school performances.
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Beautiful Hearts: DeKalb Tech cosmetology students give needy residents free makeovers After losing her job and being evicted from her apartment, Sabrina Ortiz now calls The Garden of Gethsemane Homeless Shelter in Covington her home. As part of a DeKalb Technical College cosmetology department project called "From Our Hearts to Yours" she recently received an eyebrow wax, a facial, hair styling and color as well as a manicure and pedicure.
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fall dean's list Darton College Kafuba Donzon of Covington made the Deans List at Darton College for the Fall 2009 semester. To qualify for the Deans List, a student must be full time and have earned a 3.4 or higher grade point average. For their academic performances during fall semester 2009, the following students were named to the North Georgia College & State University Dean's List. Students achieving a 3.5 grade point average, with no grade below a ... |
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Kiwanis honors STAR students, teachers Although school is out this week for mid-winter break, three high school students were honored at Covington Kiwanis Club luncheon for their stellar school performances. The STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) program was created in 1958 by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators and is sponsored on a local level by organizations such as Kiwanis.
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NCSS cleared of any wrongdoing in CRCT cheating scandal All Newton County schools have been cleared of any wrongdoing after a state analysis of the 2009 Criterion-Referenced Competency Test was done following allegations of cheating in other school systems. |
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BOE advised to establish new high school zones Newton County School System Superintendent Dr. Steve Whatley recommended that board members approve the establishment of new high school attendance zones Tuesday night at their monthly work session. |
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The final verdict Order in the court: Teams from all three Newton County high schools participated in the Mock Trial Competition, held in Newton County. Alcovy High School, pictured, had members who debated cases in a courtroom setting, as well as holding deliberations. McIntosh High School in Peachtree City won the competition.
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Going organic Newton County residents who tend their own garden may want to visit the Montessori School of Covington and ask its middle-school students for tips on how to grow the largest, healthiest fruits and vegetables.
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NCSS announces update on superintendent search The Newton County Board of Education is one step closer to finding a new school superintendent to replace Dr. Steve Whatley, who earlier this school year announced his retirement effective June 30, 2010. Whatley has been superintendent since July 1, 2006. On February 10, members of the Newton County Board ... |
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Oxford to host invasive-plants workshop Many of the plants that Southerners are most familiar with—think kudzu, English ivy, honeysuckle—are actually non-native plants that were introduced from elsewhere and have now become problems for the ecosystem. There are many species dubbed “invasive plants,” and the threat they pose to the native landscape has led to the creation of organizations for concerned horticulturists, biologists, and generally concerned citizens. Connie Gray, president and ecological resource specialist for the Georgia Exotic Pest ... |
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BOE votes to phase-out three schools Newton County Board of Education members voted unanimously to begin a five-year facilities plan that would “phase-out” three local schools – essentially removing the three schools from the State Department of Education’s inventory. |
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Covington student to compete for Mr. ABAC title Feb. 18 Christopher Estes of Covington will compete with 15 other men for the title of Mr. ABAC at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on Feb. 18. The theme for this year’s event is ABAC Overboard.
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Newton County Classic Livestock Show to be held Saturday The Newton County Classic Livestock Show will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13 at Newton High School. This is a yearly tradition that has a strong history in Newton County. Many years ago Newton High School did not have the facilities that it has today. A group of influential people in the county got together and decided that ... |
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Alcovy HS adds new expansion Alcovy High School recently added a new wing to benefit the growing student population. However, this addition is not currently in use by the school. |
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Search is on for Ga. senior poet laureate Entries are now being accepted for regional winners in the 18th annual National Senior Poets Laureate Poetry Competition for American poets age 50 and older, in which the Georgia Senior Poet Laureate is sought. Deadline is June 30. |
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school fall honor rolls 2009 Oak Hill Elementary announces its honor roll for fall semester. All A's. Grade 5. Amber Bagley, Autumn Bagley, Nikki Betancourt, Mollie Cady, Natalie Carter, Alex Daniel, Abner Elliparambil, Michael Gray, Hannah Hinton, Kristian Hopson, Jessica Kilpatrick, Rebecca Kilpatrick, Julia McCartney, Destiny Stinehelfer, Trent Whitmire. Grade 4. Dakota Baker, Seth Carpenter, Madeline Doyle, Savannah Gonzalez, Gavin Grindle, Brittney Horn, Destiny Jackson, Morgan Hunter. Grade 3. Tiffany Albino, Kristopher Beveridge, Kaiya Bolton, Miranda Brunn, Braxton ... |
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Here and Dow: Newton High School students win Stock Market Game In the fall, when the 2009 session of the Stock Market Game started on September 28, the Dow stood at 9,789. When trading ended on December 4, the Dow had climbed to 10,389. Along the way, Stormy Kage, Kalyn Spurley, Julian Truitt, and Brianna Williams led by their teacher Aaron Robinson at Newton High School used reading, math, analytical skills, and teamwork to win the Stock Market Game for Newton County Schools with a winning ... |
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Spelling bee queens The tension was thick as the two girls volleyed back and forth on the stage of Eastside High School in front of an auditorium of parents, educators and well-wishers Friday morning. In the end, Indian Creek Middle School seventh-grader Caitlin Smith beat out Palmer-Stone fifth-grader Coley Edwards by correctly spelling indiscreet, successfully nabbing the title of Newton County spelling bee champion.
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January Student of Month Livingston Elementary School announces its students of the month for January. Pre-K Matthew Whyte, Ethan Whitley. Kindergarten Emma Brown, Christopher Nolley, Christian Rosa, Alonah Travis, Ashleigh Lazenby. Grade 1. Josie Branch, Chasity Taylor, Kayla Brown, Kayla Weddington, Kenya Brown. Grade 2. Jordyn Armour, Annsleigh Burdette, Taneil Gordon, Christian Cole, Isaiah Williams. Grade 3. Katelyn Conerly, Cody Mason, Elizabeth Kirbow, Scarlett Talley, Chandler Gates. Grade 4. Kaivanu Burrello, Keelon Tate, Stephen Agyare, Hannah Sadler, Cayla Jackson. ... |
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Porterdale Elementary's Parent University has several programs planned Porterdale Elementary School's parent university has planned several programs this year for parents. Parent University was designed to increase parental involvement in the school. |
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Visions of song The Hunt Gallery at Oxford College of Emory University currently has an exhibition on display featuring a selection of paintings and drawings by Art Rosenbaum and documentary photographs by Margo Newmark Rosenbaum.
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Newton County School System to host county spelling bee The Newton County School System will host the 2010 System Spelling Bee on at 10 a.m. on January 29 at Eastside High School. Each of the system's elementary and middle schools will send its school spelling bee champion to participate in the county competition. |
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Operation Book Bag School supplies: On Jan. 13, Alcovy FFA donated new school supplies to the local DFACS office. In this project, Operation Book bag, Alcovy FFA members donated new and unused school supplies and book bags. Once enough school supplies had been collected, the Alcovy FFA officer team counted, organized, and boxed the school supplies to deliver to DFACS. On Jan. 13 after school, three representatives of Alcovy FFA, consisting of ...
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School Board member C.C. Bates to leave Newton County School Board District 5 representative Dr. C.C. Bates announced Tuesday that she will not fulfill her first term on the school board and will resign her position in June.
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Oxford Ecumenical worship service will honor MLK On Wednesday, January 27, at 7:30 pm, Oxford College’s Office of the Chaplain and Diversity Liaison will sponsor a celebration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Old Church, on Wesley Street just north of Oxford’s campus. This is the final event in the observance of the tribute to King that began on January 18 with Oxford students’ participation in service projects. The theme for the ecumenical gathering ...
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NCSS warns of more furloughs Newton County could soon face more budget cuts and additional furlough days if Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue’s proposed budget is approved by legislature. |
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Governor announces additional cuts to NCSS budget Newton County School Superintendent Dr. Steve Whatley announced that in the budget presented to legislature by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue, the NCSS will see more cuts this year. |
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Search for Georgia’s 2010 STAR students and teachers underway The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program has launched its annual search for Georgia’s highest SAT-scoring high school seniors and the teachers who have been most instrumental in their academic success. The Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) Foundation, which co-sponsors STAR with the Georgia Department of Education and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, has received more than 500 nominations from public and independent high schools across the ... |
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