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Bargeron on Georgia College list
Ruthanne Bargeron of Midway was named to the Georgia College and State University president's list for spring semester 2007, according to the university president, Dr. Dorothy Leland.
Cantor named to dean’s list
Katharina Cantor of Hinesville was named to the Georgia College and State University dean's list for spring semester 2007, according to the university's vice president and dean of faculties, Dr. Anne Gormly. To be selected for the dean's list, a student must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.2 on 12 or more hours of work attempted for the semester and have at least a cumulative grade point average of 2.5. Georgia College, in ...
Rallying for education
Saturday will be a special anniversary for one local GANG. No, it's not one of the criminal gangs that have been making the headlines recently, but the Project Reach God's Anointed New Generation (commonly referred to as GANG). The group of young gospel singers and volunteers, will host its 10th annual Back-to-School Rally in Riceboro's Briar Bay Park on Saturday. "This is a major mile marker for the group," GANG Executive Director Lavonia LeCounte said. ...
YMCA to honor teen achievers
The YMCA of Coastal Georgia will present its third annual awards gala at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront in Savannah. This year's theme is "Priceless Achievers."
Pre-K students have hands-on fun
Tom Shierling with the University of Georgia Marine Extension Service visited Liberty County Pre-K on May 24. He brought a traveling aquarium and touch tank to let students to view and touch marine life.
Teen achievers graduate
The Liberty County Armed Family Services YMCA Teen Achievers had five seniors graduate from its Teen Achievers Professional Career and College Readiness program. The program's goal is to help youths develop a sense of self, raise academic standards, build character and increases exposure to college and careers
Long Co. may buy Bradwell portables
The Long County Board of Education discussed obtaining two portable classrooms for Smiley Elementary School at its June 11 meeting.
Youth advisor speaks to Rotary
John Floyd, president of Young Adult Liberty Leaders, spoke at this week's Hinesville Rotary Club meeting.
DoE: New curriculum making a difference
Although the results for individual systems like Liberty are not available yet, the state Department of Education says the results of the 2007 Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) show that Georgia's new curriculum is making a difference.
BoE names interim to fill void left by Wilmoth
The Liberty County school board has chosen a veteran superintendent, Harley Grove, to lead the system while they search for a successor to Dr. Steve Wilmoth who is leaving at the end of month.
Schools choose uniform colors
How dark – or light – is khaki? Or navy blue? Exactly what color is hunter green? Now that the Liberty County Board of Education, urged on by certain administrators and some parents, has adopted school uniforms for elementary and middle school students and notified parents about what is acceptable wear for the upcoming school year, the inevitable questions have started pouring in. Navy, khaki and white were chosen, and each school was allowed to ...
BoE shuffles administration
The Liberty Board of Education has decided to name an interim superintendent, use the services of the Georgia School Board Association to search for a new superintendent, and has promoted Dr. Cheryl Conley to the new post of deputy superintendent.
Wild Things coming to Long County Library
The Long County Library will have a full schedule of activities for kids throughout June. Starting next week, a special guest will visit the library each week to help promote reading. From clowns and jugglers, to animals and magic, there will be fun activities scheduled for children of all ages each week. Staring Monday, the first guest will be Chad Crews, who will present the "Reading takes you Everywhere Safari Show." The show will feature ...
Hats off to the class of 2007
Both Bradwell Institute and Liberty County High School celebrated graduation on Saturday. Check out the photos to see what happened on Olvey Field.
Long BoE considers school-uniform policy
Whether to pursue a school uniform policy was a key item discussed during the Long County Board of Education's May meeting.
Articles by Section - 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.
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.
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.
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.
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