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Stars look for ways to improve schools

The Liberty County School System on Thursday celebrated 15 assistant principals who completed the Rising Stars collaborative program offered through the Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement.

January 28, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


AASU session for adult students

Armstrong Atlantic State University will hold two adult-student information sessions in February.

January 27, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


National coaches bring interests here

Several college football coaches have appeared in recent weeks at Liberty County High School in hopes of courting player Raekwon McMillan. Regardless of which school the linebacker commits to, the visits will leave an impact on football fans fortunate enough to meet leaders like Urban Meyer and Mark Richt.

January 25, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


Long BoE hears ideas to keep school safe

The Long County Board of Education at its January meeting addressed the topic of school-shooting prevention.

January 25, 2013 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Education


Student on Middle Georgia's merit list

COCHRAN - Middle Georgia College Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Mary Lou Frank recently announced that Jeanine Blue of Liberty County was named to MGC's fall 2012 merit list.

January 24, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


Honor roll: Liberty Elementary

First grade Caden Anderson Aasia Beckles Kayonna Brown Leah Browning Madi Browning Jameson Butler Janie Chincilla Rebecca Clark Robert Clark Aaron Corrado Tatayana Dates Nicholas Dauro Addison Eller La'Moni Gilliard Adrienne Golden Ahmad Golden Anastashia Gordon Brockway Haley Grant Chandler Griffin Brandi Hines Ka'mora Hollis Priscilla Kelley Nija Lang Autumn Lee Rasheera Leslie Rossregus Leslie Adriyanna Long Syncere Maxwell Isabella Melendez Layla Mummert Dylan Orchard Dayden Pearson Noah Rice Summer Riggs Lisa Roberson Sophia Schlauch ...

January 24, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


Honor roll: Button Gwinnett Elementary

First grade Ava Cook Chymaya Bacon John-Patrick Goodings Victor Roberson Second grade Ryan Delosreyes Dominique Clark Eboni Williams Third grade Emma Ainsworth Aleena Allen Kiara Brown LeJon Crawford Roderick Hayes William Jacobs Sherlock Miller Tyler Owens Sean Spencer Fourth grade Zachary Edwards Taleiyah Goodwin Tabitha Lemmonds Violet Lustiano Nicole Parrish Dae'Quan Redd-lanclos Krystell Sanchez Troy Walthour Fifth grade Kyle Burke Ian Mendez Heather Oldham Shari Sheppard Clarissa Totah

January 24, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


Honor roll: Frank Long Elementary

First grade Desirae Aleman Julian Bailey Katen Bailey Alixander Bodine Gracie Carter Araceli Cordero Madison Desbiens McKayla Dixon Skylar Epling Ella Fields Jenah Fileger Ashtin Fisher Emily Gaves Jeffery Kissinger Tyteanna Paschal Rylei Ryckman Emma Scully Grace Tipton Justin Whaley Second grade Xavier Aleman Elizabeth Andes Carolyn Barrett Nijia Battle Shymiel Baker Gerald Brewster Synniah Carroll Hailey Conaway Ahriyel Davis Paul Gerber Glenn Hollingsworth Melvin Kimble Anthony Lee Adrianna Mason Justine Nethercutt Lily Nguyen Shaniyia ...

January 24, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


Walker students get 'snow day'

Walker Middle School students recently celebrated reading with a "snow day." The students were challenged to read and earn 5,000 Accelerated Reader points by the end of the school year. They earned 7,900 points by the end of the second nine-weeks period. As the highlight of the event, the principals and top reading teachers had snowballs thrown at them by the top readers.

January 23, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


H.S. graduation rate highest its been since 1976

WASHINGTON (AP) - The nation's high school graduation rate is the highest since 1976, but more than a fifth of students are still failing to get their diploma in four years, the Education Department said in a study released Tuesday.

January 22, 2013 | By Philip Elliott Associated Press writer | Education


Brunswick college sets dedication

BRUNSWICK - Georgia House Speaker David Ralston is expected to join college administrators in coastal Brunswick to dedicate a new $9.2 million classroom building.

January 22, 2013 | Associated Press | Education


FBLA has first father/daughter ball

On Dec. 15, Walker Middle School FBLA hosted its first Father Daughter Formal Christmas Ball in the school's lunchroom, which was outfitted with candles and red and green decorations.

January 22, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


Nine earn Altamaha Tech honors

Altamaha Technical College honored nine students from Liberty County during the fall 2012 semester.

January 21, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


Reading bowl fires up students

It's fierce competition. Questions range from "In the book 'What Comes After,' what does Iris do to help her deal with grief after her father dies?" to "In the book 'My Life in Pink and Green,' how does Lucy keep the hair gels arranged?"

January 21, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


Liberty superintendent resigning

After five years on the job and with one year left in her contract, Liberty County School System Superintendent Dr. Judy Scherer on Tuesday resigned, effective May 31.

January 18, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


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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.

May 24, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


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.

May 23, 2013 | Staff Report | Education


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.

May 23, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


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.

May 23, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


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.

May 23, 2013 | By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service | Education


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.

May 22, 2013 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Education


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 ...

May 22, 2013 | Staff Report | Education


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.

May 17, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


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.

May 16, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


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.

May 15, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


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.

May 14, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


Career academy students visit Armstrong

Liberty College and Career Academy students recently spent a day at the Armstrong Atlantic State University Savannah campus.

May 14, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


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.

May 13, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


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.

May 13, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


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.

May 11, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


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