Annually, the American Heart Association recognizes the top 10 schools in Gwinnett County for performance in the Kids Heart Challenge event based on participation and donations.
The Jackson County 4-H program, Love of Llamas, attended the Heart of Dixie Llama Show held at the beautiful Willow Tree Farms located in Ringgold. The Heart of Dixie is a Double ALSA (Alpaca Llama Show Association) point, and Double ILR-SD (International Llama Show Association) point show. …
Piedmont Athens Regional announces winners of the centennial-year essay contest. Piedmont Athens Regional kicked off its 100-year anniversary celebrations with a sponsored essay contest for middle school students in the Athens-Clarke County and surrounding communities.
Griffin Cobb, a junior at Jackson County Comprehensive High School, is one of 130 Georgia students named to serve on State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ Student Advisory Council.
The Jackson County School System has named its three finalists for Teacher of the Year honors, and they represent instructors of some of the oldest and youngest students, as well as the arts.
Sydney Lee, a senior at Jackson County Comprehensive High School, entered the Ianuario Bluegrass Festival 2019 Writing Contest and won the string instrument of her choice — a ukulele. She was awarded it at the lanuario Bluegrass Festival on September 21.
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Valdosta State University recently announced the members of its graduating class of summer 2019, including:
Jefferson resident Jared Brown from Georgia Tech is part of a finalist team in the 2019 Collegiate Inventors Competition.
Two local teachers are among the semi-finalists for Gwinnett County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. Local semi-finalists are:
Mill Creek High School 12th grader, How'Ron Nesbitt has again been named to serve on state school superintendent Richard Woods' student advisory council. This is the second year Nesbitt was selected for this honor.
Around 190 students transitioned from being civilians to cadets at Freshman Orientation Group (FROG) Week at the University of North Georgia (UNG), which ran Aug. 11-17. Locals named cadets are:
The following students from the area earned degrees from Georgia State University during the Summer 2019 semester:
Though North Jackson has remained a rural community it has seen a rapid increase in families moving to the area with limited resources being available.
Valdosta State University has awarded Lauren Burkhalter, of Hoschton, the Melvene Hardee Scholarship for the 2019-20 academic year.
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has started its nationwide search for the students who will be named 2020 National Merit Scholars, winners of scholarships worth more than $31 million that will be announced starting next spring.
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Gum Springs Elementary School recently announced April Duffey (pictured right) is its 2019-20 Teacher of the Year. "Duffey is a dedicated and passionate fourth grade teacher," school leaders state. "We are proud to have her representing our school." She is pictured with Todd Graichen, principal.
Paula Freeman, of Hoschton, received a master of science in nursing from Wilkes University.
The first step of the district’s search for its 2019-20 Gwinnett County Public Schools Teacher of the Year is complete and 139 local school Teachers of the Year have been designated as tops in their schools.
Mill Creek High School will host its third annual Service Appreciation Night on Friday, Sept. 27, before the school’s football game against Duluth High School.
Cherokee Bluff Middle School's academic team competed against Chestatee Academy Sept. 12 at Cherokee Bluff Middle for the first competition this year. Cherokee Bluff won two out of three matches. Pictured are both academic teams: Chestatee Academy in tie-dyed and Cherokee Bluff in spirit wear.
Rounding, ratios and percents, and place values will take center stage for the Jackson County School System’s next math night, set for Thursday, Sept. 19, from 5-7 p.m. at the district’s 441 Gordon Street Center in Jefferson.
Fourth and fifth grade students at Gum Springs Elementary recently had the opportunity to run for student council office. The following individuals were elected by their peers to serve as the officers for the 2019-20 school year: Audrey Hutton, president; Will McMahon, vice-president; Olivia…
Students in the University of North Georgia's Summer Language Institute gained experience beyond the classroom this summer.
Jackson County students recently celebrated the beginning of their 4-H year with a “Back to School Bash.” During the school bash Pat Bell and many new 4-H families joined students in a community service project of the month where they sorted ducks for the upcoming “Art in the Park” Duck Dash…
Nury Crawford, the director of Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Community-Based Mentoring Program for Hispanic students, has been named one of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia by the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
The deans of each of UNG's five colleges recently announced the names of those students who made their respective lists for summer 2019.
American Pest Control introduced the Gene Higginbotham Memorial Scholarship in May 2016. Morgan McCall, Jackson County Comprehensive High School, was among the scholarship recipients this year.
A High Percent Simmental heifer, shown by Morgan McDaniel, Jackson County Comprehensive High School FFA, won the Supreme Champion Heifer honors at the Quality Beef Show, sponsored by Jackson EMC for 50 years. McDaniel, owner and handler of the champion heifer, is a freshman at JCCHS. Standin…
Stephanie Maytum, of Hoschton, has been named to the chancellor's list at Troy University for the summer semester/Term 5 of the 2018-19 academic year.
In ceremonies held August 2 at the University of North Georgia, graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants.
Stephanie Maytum, of Hoschton, has been named to the provost's list at Troy University for the summer semester/term 5 of the 2018-19 academic year.
Jesse Cronic, Braselton, represented Georgia at the 2019 Leaders Engaged in Angus Development (LEAD) Conference, Aug. 1-4 in Nashville, Tenn. More than 150 juniors from 31 states and Canada attended the conference, “Angus: Live from Nashville,” where they enhance leadership and interpersonal…
Gum Springs Elementary School recently debuted a Buddy Bench for the 2019-20 school year. The design of the Buddy Bench was chosen by the school's student council and painted by the art club. The bench was donated by Russell and Sara Bell of Jefferson. "The Buddy Bench is a special place on …
Maegan Stephens, of Braselton, has completed courses with exemplary marks and made the president's list for the 2019 summer semester at Georgia College in Milledgeville.
The first day of classes for fall semester 2019 set a new enrollment record at Lanier Technical College.
Based on the success of Family Math Nights last year, the Jackson County School System has announced plans to continue the events for 2019-20.
The Jackson County School System will continue to honor its "unsung heroes" with Excellence in Service awards in the 2019-20 school year. Community members, parents, students and staff are invited to submit nominations for recognition at monthly meetings of the board of education.
Gwinnett County schools have earned grants from the Bosch Community Fund for their unique STEM projects. Mill Creek High School and Osborne Middle School were awarded a combined total of more than $49,000 in grant money.
Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 1,850 students for excellence in academics on the spring 2019 president's list.
The North Jackson Elementary staff was treated to lunch from The Varsity by TACG prior to the first day of school.
After looking at a number of options, the Jackson County Board of Education agreed Monday night that expanding the current West Jackson Middle School is the best immediate solution to the school’s overcrowding. The BOE voted to use $600,000 from its SPLOST money to fund the expansion.
Some major changes in facilities are on tap following action this week by the Jackson County Board of Education.
Two public hearings are slated in the coming week over plans to “phase out” the current Jackson County Comprehensive High School facility.
Local FFA chapters fared well at the Area II Livestock Judging Career Development Event at the University of Georgia Livestock Instructional Arena.
Plans to build a high school in West Jackson took a step forward last week when the Jackson County Board of Education approved a firm to oversee the project.
The next step toward the construction of a high school on the west side of Jackson County got a boost last week when the Jackson County Board of Education approved issuing a request for proposal (RFP) for a construction management firm to oversee phase 1 of the project. Phase 1 has an antici…
In an abundance of caution, the Jackson County School System is changing plans for outdoor viewing of Monday’s solar eclipse.
Local schools have announced plans for the Aug. 21 solar eclipse. Details include:
With one exception, area school systems were spending more per student in 2016 than they did in 2007.
There is a slight possibility that the tax rate for the Jackson County School System could go down a little this year.
Should the Jackson County Board of Education keep the same local supplement percentage in place next year, or lower that amount in light of a higher state salary level?
A threatening phone call directed at a Jackson County school last week launched a confusing situation. The call turned out to be a hoax, but the March 29 incident may lead to real changes in how local emergency personnel respond.
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One Jackson County School System teacher is embarking on a “Year in Space.” Amy Tinnell, a “challenge” teacher at West Jackson Elementary School, was recently accepted into a NASA program for educators.
Most schools in the Braselton area have an “above average” climate rating or higher.
In a surprise move Monday night, the Jackson County Board of Education elected Steve Bryant as its chairman. Bryant replaced Michael Cronic who had served the last two years in the position.
A bookkeeper who allegedly stole at least $14,000 from North Jackson Elementary School has been arrested.
A redistricting map for elementary students in the Jackson County School System got final approval Monday night.
Many Braselton-area schools scored above the state average on the 2016 SAT. Scores from the 2016 traditional SAT test were released by the Georgia Department of Education last week.
Public hearings are approaching for a proposed rezoning of elementary schools in the Jackson County School System.
Local legislators are split over a proposed state constitution amendment that would create Opportunity School Districts.
Jackson County has joined an emerging force of school boards opposing a proposed state constitutional amendment creating “Opportunity School Districts.”
Jackson County businesses recently teamed up with local educators in support of a College and Career Academy. The county is seeking a grant to fund a College and Career Academy in Jackson County.
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