Comer Elementary School recently recognized its November “Character Stars of the Month.” They included Addie Wilbanks, Braelyn Duzan, Kaiden Wells, Janiyah Person, Hserchri Na, Abby Stuchell, Aubrey Neal, Haven Jones, Kalli Stevens, Govani Reh, Katelyn Westbrooks, Devin Woodruff, Hsar Say, M…

Comer Elementary School recently recognized its November “Bus Award” winners. They included Olivia Broutan, Sammy Kay, Ka’Lynn Parks, Alex San, Diesel Yearwood, Ezra Guest, Aiden Brown and Hayden Tittle.

Comer Elementary School recently recognized its November “Students of the Month.” They included Bryce Elsey, Everett Lee, Morgan Adams, Gracie Scogin, Landon Stuchell, Maddie Oliverio, Ava Cox, Levi Abernathy, Landon Turner, Josie Bratcher, Gage Strickland, Aubrey Snow, Emma Russell, Say Reh…

The Madison County High School FFA senior floriculture team of Elizabeth Atkinson, Emma Ollis, Lili Hajdu and Mattie Harris recently placed third in the area floriculture CDE held at Winder-Barrow High School. The team participated in plant identification, disorder identification, problem so…

The Madison County High School FFA meats evaluation team of Chase West, Mason Wall, Demyus Watts and Garrett Dowell placed fourth in the state meats evaluation career development event (CDE) held at the University of Georgia Meat Science Lab Nov. 16. The team advanced to the state round of 1…

Ila Elementary School recently recognizes its “Golden Gators” for October. These students were awarded for exemplifying outstanding achievement in the areas of work habits, manners, attitude and citizenship. Pictured (front row, L-R) are Macie Archer, Selah Smith, Case Poole, Brooklyn Patter…

The Pilot Club of Madison County commemorated Pilot International Care and “Kindness Week” (Nov. 3 – 9) by delivering “Pick-Me-Ups” to special education teachers in the schools. Members donated classroom supplies such as paper towels, wipes, tissues and hand sanitizer that were packaged for …

The Pilot Club of Madison County commemorated Pilot International Care and “Kindness Week” (Nov. 3 – 9) by delivering “Pick-Me-Ups” to special education teachers in the schools. Members donated classroom supplies such as paper towels, wipes, tissues and hand sanitizer that were packaged for …

The Pilot Club of Madison County commemorated Pilot International Care and “Kindness Week” (Nov. 3 – 9) by delivering “pick-me-ups” to special education teachers in the schools. Members donated classroom supplies such as paper towels, wipes, tissues and hand sanitizer that were packaged for …

“Sparky” and the Danielsville Fire Department recently visited the Madison County Early Learning Center to teach preschoolers about fire safety.

Students from the Early Learning Center recently enjoyed “Farm Day” activities put on by Madison County High School Ag Leadership students and teachers, as well as local businesses. Students participated in hands-on learning experiences with farm tools, equipment, plants and animals.

The cast and crew of Madison County High School’s one-act play, Ordinary People, were named the Region 8-AAAA Runner Up. Dayton Gresham was named “Best Actor” in the region and Emma Rozier was named “Best Supporting Actress.” Wyatt Herndon and Madissen Reynolds were named to the “Region All …

Madison County High School senior Daniel Highfill is the October FFA “senior spotlight.” Highfill has participated in livestock judging, goat showing and marketing plan as well as serving on committees and attending the Washington Leadership Conference. He says his interest began in eighth g…

Madison County Middle School recently recognized its “Mighty Mustangs” for October. Those honored included (back row, L-R) Chris Wagon, Caleb McCannon, Emory Burrows, Julianna Bost, Meredith Maddox, Zakhari Shiflet, CoCo Qiu, Corbin Mankiewicz, Michael Friess, Braxton Waller, LaChyna Norman,…

Approximately 200 Madison County High School students, faculty members, alumni and guests celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month "Let's Fiesta" Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Madison County High School 2013 graduate Cait Felt is “something of a legend in Madison County,” says one of her former teachers.

The Madison County Special Olympics was held in the high school gym Oct. 25.

Comer Lions Club sponsored a vision screening at Ila Elementary School on Oct. 11. Parental permission was given for 54 students to have this screening at the request of school nurse Mitzi Morgan, Lions Club officials said. Following the screening, it was recommended that four of these stude…

The Athens Academy Tri-M Music Honor Society inducted 14 new members into its ranks Wednesday, Oct. 9, including freshman Sarah Harrison of Madison County. The Tri-M Music Honor Society promotes service through musical performance as well as high academic standards in all areas of study. Pic…

Four REACH Scholars were honored Tuesday, Oct.8, at a reception hosted by the Madison County Mentor Program. From eighth through twelfth grades, this sixth co-hort of REACH Scholars will be encouraged and led toward high school graduation by their REACH mentors. As part of the REACH program,…

For about 100 Georgia 4-H’ers, “Saturday in Athens” took on a new meaning as they participated in Georgia 4-H’s Weekend in the Classic City event, and explored pathways to higher education.

Georgia Bureau of Investigation Agent Trent Hillsman recently spoke to Madison County Middle School sixth-grade career awareness students about his career in law enforcement.

Tammy Avila and Abbi Adams recently competed in the Area 2 Floral Design CDE at East Jackson Comprehensive High School. Students completed an identification exercise and created a design based on a given scenario. Avila placed ninth in the senior division and Adams placed third in the junior…

The Madison County High School FFA meats evaluation team recently placed first at the area competition. The team of Garrett Dowell, Mason Wall, Demyus Watts and Chase West will advance to the State contest at UGA in November. Dowell was the high scoring individual in the contest.

Spencer Escoe graduated from Madison County five years ago, but he’s still remembered at the school.

Madison County Middle School recently honored its “Mighty Mustangs” for September. Those honored included (front row, L-R) Rey Francois (lying down), Cheyenne Harmon, Katie Dixon, Lindsey Castro, Priscilla Hoang, Lucile Mankiewiz, Zachary Watkins, (middle row) Jaden Hanson, Tyree Bell, Mirac…

The following Madison County students have been selected as the Class of 2024 “Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen” (REACH Scholars for Madison County). Pictured (L-R) Charlese Howard, Taylor Maxwell, Thaw Htoo and Erika Hull. A signing ceremony will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8,

Photo by Wendy Price

Madison County school staff members remember Sarah Spradlin’s rousing graduation speech, but they say listing her memorable contributions is problematic as there are just so many.

Gypsie McCaig, a recent graduate of Madison County High School, spent five weeks this summer discovering the responsibilities and benefits that come with being employed.

The 2019 Madison County High School Homecoming is set for Friday night when the Red Raiders host East Jackson. Pictured (L-R) are senior homecoming court members Willie Gaines, Miracle Armstrong, Demyus Watts, Colby Smith, Adam Echols, Caroline Beach, Taylor Andrews and McKinley Tittle.

Meet “Kargo.” Lesser known here in Madison County as Kayla Argo. She is a 2014 graduate of Madison County and a 2019 graduate of Georgia College and State University, where she received Cum Laude honors and earned a degree with a double major in outdoor education and psychology.

The Madison County High School forestry team of Joey Vieira, Clayton Coile, Matthew Parker and Erin Temple recently placed first at the Floyd County Young Farmers’ Forestry Field Day in Rome. Temple was the high-scoring individual and Parker placed second in the Forest Disorders Quiz Bowl.

Madison County High School students recently celebrated reading well over 1,000 hours during the summer. Their challenge was to read at least 10 hours. They documented their time and turned it in. “We would like to thank all of our supporters and donors: MCHS Athletic Director-Coach Mike Hay…