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BoE asking STC to offer classes for students

The first Liberty County Board of Education meeting of the new year brought new ideas for the county's high school students.

January 31, 2008 | By Joe Parker Jr. Contributing Writer | Education


Long Board of Education opposes SB 900

The Long County Board of Education recently adopted a resolution opposing Senate Bill HR 900 during its December meeting.

January 31, 2008 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Education


College starting winter term on Fort Stewart

Columbia College-Fort Stewart will begin its eight-week January session on Jan. 14.Columbia College-Fort Stewart offers on-campus and online associate, bachelor's or master's degrees, including an online MBA and an online MSCJ. The college will launch its online MAT program in June.At the Fort Stewart campus, students may attend all five sessions a year or just one. Most on-campus classes meet one night a week.Located on Fort Stewart in the Army Education Center, ColumbiaCollege-Fort Stewart was ...

January 29, 2008 | Special to the Courier | Education


Health district uses video game to get students moving

After months of hard work to prove their commitment to the health of students, Sterling Elementary School in Glynn County has won a Dance, Dance Revolution kit - a video game system worth $4,500.

January 29, 2008 | Special to the Courier | Education


LES students graduate DARE program

Teachers and parents watched the procession of Liberty Elementary School fifth-graders march down a red carpet Dec. 20 for successfully completing the nine-week DARE program.

January 29, 2008 | By Alena Parker Staff writer | Education


Long likely loosing superintendent

LUDOWICI - In the final year of a three-year contract, Long County School Superintendent Dr. Edwin Pope is suddenly facing the prospect he may not return for the 2008-09 school year.

January 26, 2008 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Education


Teachers urged to get kids moving

Author and public speaker Dr. Jean Feldman got Liberty County pre-k teachers up on their feet, moving, waving their hands during a workshop last week. That's what she wants them to do for their students.

January 24, 2008 | By Alena Parker Staff Writer | Education


Middle schoolers host cereal drive

Lewis Frasier Middle School Club "I am Worth the Wait" hosted a cereal drive for their November community service project. All proceeds were donated to the Manna House for the holidays. The club's focus is on aiding young girls in transition from pre-teen to teenage years. This club was established to educate adolescent girls to value their bodies by developing and maintaining self-worth. The club also stresses the importance of abstinence. The club is sponsored ...

January 24, 2008 | Staff Report | Education


Library promotes Accelerated Reading

Smiley Elementary School's Media Center hosted a western Christmas celebration Accelerated Reading party Dec. 19 to promote its AR program and reward students who had scored 80 or better on their tests.

January 24, 2008 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Education


Technical communications is class topic

SAVANNAH - The Technical communications certificate program at Savannah Technical College prepares students for careers that require strong communication and technical skills, but for many students, it does something else, too -- it may help them earn HOPE scholarship eligibility.

January 24, 2008 | Special to the Courier | Education


Lewis Frasier names top spellers

The Lewis Frasier Middle School spelling bee took place recently in the Patriot cafeteria. Emerging winners were Ashanti Lee, sixth grader; Aubrey Garrido, seventh grader and Tyandre Neeley, eighth grader.

January 24, 2008 | Special to the Courier | Education


BI students in floral workshop

The Area VI Floral Design Workshop sponsored by the agricultural education program was hosted at Brunswick High School. The purpose of the workshop was to inspire the study of and interest in the design and marketing of florist arrangements through the agricultural education curriculum. Students were trained by Designer Tabatha McCall, owner of Mystical Gardens in Brunswick.

January 22, 2008 | Staff report | Education


State lawmaker visits Walker Middle School

State Rep. Roger Lane visited the eighth graders at Walker Middle School on Dec. 17. Lane, who represents the 167th District, told the Georgia studies students about the duties and responsibilities of his job as a state representative. He discussed the work of committees and how legislation is prepared and moved through the Legislature, Senate and the governor's office. One of the key topics addressed was the importance of people becoming involved in government. He ...

January 22, 2008 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Education


Snelson-Golden students help poor families

Several Snelson-Golden Middle School students decided to help two Hinesville families during the holidays by providing them with toys. More than 60 toys were collected and distributed among a family of eight and a family of 13. The school's graduation coach contacted the campus social worker to assist with getting the items to the families.

January 22, 2008 | Staff report | Education


Course prepares for HR exams

The Continuing Education Center at Georgia Southern University will sponsor a 36-hour intensive course that will prepare participants who are seeking certification as a Professional in Human Resources or Senior Professional in Human Resources.

January 17, 2008 | Special to the Courier | Education


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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


Students help pack Backpack Buddies kit

They have spent Thursday mornings during the past year counting, packing and sorting thousands of meals for the Liberty County Backpack Buddies program, and 12 students from Liberty County High School's life-skills class were recognized for their efforts this week.

May 10, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


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