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Governor's Water Conservation Contest for elementary students
To help some of Georgia's youngest residents understand the importance of preserving water, Gov. Sonny Perdue announced the new Governor's Water Conservation Contest to encourage elementary students to think of creative ways to conserve water by designing a plan that promotes conservation.
GED testing set for dec. 3-4
GED tests will be given at Altamaha Technical College - Jesup Campus from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 3-4. Registration for testing must be done in person in Room 302-B on Monday (8 a.m. to noon), Tuesday (8 a.m. to noon) or Wednesday (8 a.m. to noon or 5-7 p.m.).
Carter named Liberty County's 2008-09 Teacher of the Year
Nicole Carter, fourth grade teacher at Waldo Pafford Elementary School, has been named the systemwide 2008-09 Liberty County Teacher of the Year.
Students discover dirt's impact on waterways
The Ogeechee-Canoochee Riverkeeper staff for Liberty and other area counties recently demonstrated the impacts of nonpoint source pollution with their EnviroScape model and showed a short video by the Environmental Protection Division on nonpoint source pollution.
Book Week in our schools
This year National Children's Book Week is celebrated Nov.12-18. Take time with your children to enjoy a good book this week, and make sure to stop by your child's elementary or middle school to join in the festivities.
Smiley Elementary marks Red Ribbons Week
Smiley Elementary School students recently celebrated being "drug free" by participating in Red Ribbon Week activities.
Smiley earns Title 1 honor
In a "celebration of excellence" ceremony, Smiley Elementary was recognized as a Georgia Title I Distinguished School.
Locals on AASU president's list
Two students from Liberty County were named to Armstrong Atlantic State University's president's list for the spring and summer 2007 terms.
Midway MIddle names October students
These Midway Middle School students have been named "Students of the Month" for October for displaying cooperation: Nancy Ramirez, Victoria Nalley, Jazmine Lattimore, Connor Reynolds, Latisha Warner, Blaine Bunting, Kadicia Simmons, Justina Lopez and Brock Bell.
Georgia Vote set for high schools
Atlanta - Secretary of State Karen Handel has announced the kickoff of the "Georgia Votes" high school voter registration drive. The Secretary of State's Elections Division is partnering with high schools throughout the state to increase awareness about registering to vote and the voting process.
Savannah Tech sets enrollment record
For the first time in its history, Savannah Technical College enrollment has topped 4,000 students, according to the first official accounting for fall quarter 2007 (DTAE 7-day report) that reports enrollment at the state's 33 technical colleges.
Funding requests top Long BoE agenda
The Long County Board of Education conducted their business meeting Oct. 8 and several items of business were addressed:
Student club helps fight breast cancer
The Liberty County High School Rotary Interact Club spent part of October "Working Together for the Cure" as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month.
State superintendent tours Long schools
Georgia School Superintendent Kathy Cox addressed a crowd who attended the First District Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals this past Wednesday hosted by Smiley Elementary School in Ludowici.
MMS students trick-or-treat for cause
The Midway Middle School Builders Club, an affiliate of the Kiwanis Club of Liberty County, participated in its third annual Trick-or-Treating for Canned Goods in their school Oct. 24-26.
Articles by Section - Education
Honor roll: Joseph Martin Elementary
First grade: Aiden Dover
Three students earn military scholarships
Three area teens are among 670 college and high-school students who will receive $1,500 scholarships through the 2013 Scholarships for Military Children Program.
Foreign-exchange families sought
World Heritage Student Exchange Program seeks local host families for high-school students from more than 30 countries, including Spain, Germany, Thailand, Denmark, Portugal, South Korea, Italy, France, Norway and more.
Three finalists for Liberty superintendent
With less than two weeks to make a decision, the Liberty County Board of Education has named three finalists for superintendent, according to Chairwoman Lily Baker.
Honor roll: Button Gwinnett Elementary
Button Gwinnett Elementary School recently released its final honor roll for the 2012-13 school year:
Honor roll: Lyman Hall Elementary
Lyman Hall Elementary School recently released its final honor roll for the 2012-13 school year:
Honor roll: Taylors Creek Elementary
Taylors Creek Elementary recently released its final honor roll for the 2012-13 school year.
Scholarship sweepstakes in reading program
HOUSTON COUNTY - The Georgia Public Library Service and the state's Path2College 529 Plan once again are partnering on the summer reading program and its summer reading program sweepstakes, which will award a child with a $5,529 college-savings contribution.
Middle school students try out careers
Liberty College and Career Academy CEO Tom Alexander pitches the charter school as "not your daddy's trade school," and about 70 middle-school students can say they participated last week in something that's "not your mama's summer camp."
Students earn academic honors
Recent Bradwell Institute graduate Ayonna James has been named a Comcast Leader and Achiever. James will receive a $1,000 scholarship for college. The Comcast program provides one-time $1,000 scholarships to students who strive to recognize their potential, are catalysts for positive change in their communities, are involved in their schools and who serve as models for their fellow students.
Armstrong sets 'Become a Teacher' session
Armstrong Atlantic State University's college of education will host a "Become a Teacher" information session from 6-7 p.m. June 18 at the Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn St. in Savannah.
Stock-market game winners attend luncheon
The fall and spring regional stock-market game winners from Lewis Frasier Middle School attended the Georgia Council of Economic Education Stock Market Luncheon on May 7 in Atlanta.
Altamaha Tech honors Liberty Co. natives
Altamaha Technical College recognized eight students from Liberty County during the spring 2013 semester.
School media centers post summer hours
During the summer, the Liberty Elementary School media center will open from 10 a.m.-noon June 5 and 19 and July 17, and Midway Middle's media center will open from 10 a.m.-noon June 12 and 26 and July 10 and 24.
LCCA associates take part in mock interviews
Associates at Liberty College and Career Academy recently participated in mock job interviews during Professionals and Youth Day.
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