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Elementary, high schools here above state average
The Liberty County School System could use some improvement in its middle-grades performance, according to Georgia's College and Career Ready Performance Index grades released Tuesday.
Midway Middle having online fundraiser
The Midway Middle School Media Center is holding an online Titlewish fundraiser through May 19.
BI media center named Exemplary Media Program
Media specialists Nikki Lukkarinen and Melissa McCallar recently were recognized for Bradwell's Exemplary Library Media Program.
High-tech teddy bears donated to Pre-K
United Military Care donated 22 new Techie Bears to the Liberty County Pre-K Center on April 16.
Tech school GPA lowered for HOPE
Gov. Nathan Deal recently signed into law legislation that will lower the grade-point average requirement for the HOPE Grant, which goes to students in the technical-college system.
Student earns Darton State schollarship
ALBANY - Darton State College has announced that Ashley Riles, a graduate of Bradwell Institute, won the Dean Scholar Award for the 2013-14 academic year.
Speaker readies students for tests
Speaker, educator and activist Jason Etheridge, also is known as Mr. E, recently spoke at Walker Middle School to help prepare the kids for the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test.
Event gets adults to read to students
One of the Kiwanis Club's objectives is to encourage people around the world to read, and with thanks to 157 volunteers, 168 early childhood classes were treated to guest readers Thursday and Friday.
Students put artistic talent on display
Liberty County High School hosted their annual art festival Thursday, showcasing the students' artistic talent.
Pre-K registration is Saturday
Pre-K registration for the Liberty County School System will be from 8 a.m.-noon at 206 Bradwell St. Children must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2013. The following documents are required: original birth certificate; Social Security card; Georgia certificate of immunization (3231); Georgia certificate of ear, eye and dental (3330); proof of address; proof of residency (lease or property-tax statement); and photo ID of parent or guardian (guardianship documents if applicable). Children ...
BoE OKs sex education material
The Liberty County Board of Education on Tuesday approved sexual-education resources in accordance with state guidelines.
Georgia Cities Week essay winners
Here are Liberty County's winners of an essay contest held in conjunction with Georgia Cities Week.
BI's guidance counseling is national model
Bradwell Institute's guidance and counseling department has been named a national model for school counseling programs, a designation awarded by the American School Counselor Association's Recognized ASCA Model Program, or RAMP.
Special ed transition session set
Many families often wonder what will happen to their children after high-school graduation, and the thoughts can be especially daunting for parents of students with disabilities.
FFA'ers attend leadership conference
COVINGTON - Members of the Liberty County High School FFA chapter attended the Georgia FFA Greenhand Jamboree and Success Conference, held March 8-9 at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center.
Articles by Section - Education
Saying goodbye to Jordye Bacon
Liberty County schools let out for summer today, but the annual occasion may be bittersweet for members of the Jordye Bacon Elementary School community.
Graduation rates up in county
The statewide high-school graduation rate rose more than two percentage points from 67.4 percent in 2011 to 69.7 percent in 2012 - but both high schools in Liberty County soar above that rate.
Recycling earns Midway Middle $11K
The community contributed in a major way this year to help Midway Middle School round up plastic bottles and cans - and the effort paid off.
LES participates in Midway Day
Liberty Elementary participated in the recent Midway Day Festival. Midway showcased its city during Georgia Cities Week, which took place April 20-27.
Post schools to lose five days to furloughs
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22, 2013 - Students, teachers and parents of the Defense Department's schools can be confident that despite the department's upcoming civilian furloughs, the school year will start on time, the Department of Defense Education Activity's director said today.
Faith Baptist graduates 17 seniors
Seventeen seniors received their high-school diplomas Friday during Faith Baptist Christian Academy's senior commencement ceremony in Ludowici. Three students delivered speeches to the packed church.
Lewis Frasier students shine at math
Lewis Frasier Middle School recently was designated the No. 1 "First In Math School" in Georgia and the No. 10 "First In Math School" in the nation. More than 1 million students around the country took part in the online competition. Approximately 100 LFMS students, who comprised five teams, participated this year. LFMS also had the top sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade teams in the state; the top sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade student players in the ...
School board relaxes visitor policy
Controversial topics were back on the table Tuesday as the Liberty County Board of Education discussed proposed revisions to its code of conduct for the coming school year.
Lyman Hall helps one of its own
Staff and students of Lyman Hall Elementary School recently rallied to help one of their own - and 23 others - afford a night's stay at the Ronald McDonald House in Charleston.
Student accepted into PhD program
SAVANNAH - Richard Watkins, son of Jan Williams and Pat Watkins of Midway, graduated from Armstrong Atlantic State University on May 4.
4-H'er wins achievement scholarship
It's been nearly a decade since Liberty County 4-H had a high-school senior win a statewide 4-H Achievement Scholarship. However, Liberty County High School student Donnie Pulliam changed that this year.
Career academy students visit Armstrong
Liberty College and Career Academy students recently spent a day at the Armstrong Atlantic State University Savannah campus.
LCSS faculty make national presentation
The Liberty County School System was Georgia's sole presenter during the National School Boards Association conference in San Diego.
DoE site compels second look at Long scores
The Courier on Wednesday printed incorrect CCRPI scores for Long County's schools, an error that originated from variations in Georgia Department of Education data online.
Lewis Frasier students visit Bradwell
With the end of their middle-school days fast-approaching, eighth-graders from Lewis Frasier Middle School recently visited Bradwell Institute for an orientation and campus tour.
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