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BoE approves uniforms for K-8th grades
By Andrea Washington Coastal Courier (Hinesville, GA) Staff Writer awashington@coastalcourier.com Polo shirts and khaki pants or skirts will be the highlights of elementary and middle school fashion next school year based on the Liberty County Board of Education's decision to approve a new uniform dress code policy. The board approved the measure to require uniforms for elementary and middle school students by a 4-3 vote during its regular meeting Tuesday night. The vote was the ...
Student artwork to be on display
Artwork by students from Liberty County High School and Bradwell Institute will be judged and on display during the second annual ArtsFest from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at LCHS.
Midway Middle names March's top students
Midway Middle School names top students each month and recently announced its students March. They are Joseph Zettler, Tanasha Harvey, Kristopher Duncan, Courtney Neely, Ryan Smith, Jeanna Rountree, Alyssa Hux and Tucory Rhodes.
FFA'ers learn about organization
Members of the Liberty County FFA Chapter attended the FFA Success Conference March 2-3, at the FFA/FCCLA Center near Covington.
Smiley Elementary hosts parent picnic
Smiley Elementary School in Long County hosted its annual "Picnic for Parents" March 30. The activity invites parents to visit the school and work with their children in class and then have a picnic lunch with them in the cafeteria.
Dr. Seuss comes to Joseph Martin
Students at Joseph Martin Elementary School recently held a weeklong celebration in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday and the 50th anniversary of his famous book, "The Cat in the Hat." During the observance, students participated in a Dr. Seuss character trivia contest, wore "Cat in the Hat" hats and were entertained by a dramatic reading of the book by teachers Rebecca Metivier as Brother, Suzanne Harris as Sister, Frank Kelso as Fish, media specialist Elaine ...
Grant focuses on technology
Lewis Frasier Middle School teacher Carol Corwin has received a $75,000 grant for a "model" technology classroom, providing laptop computers for students, a "smart" interactive white board, a digital camera, and other technology for her sixth-grade class. The grant funds training for math and special education teachers. The use of Smartboard technology in the classes is a powerful tool, LFMS parent involvement facilitator Annie McCray said, noting the school board has added funding for Smartboards ...
Armstrong offering masters' in teaching
Armstrong Atlantic State University's College of Education will offer three new master of arts in teaching degrees starting in the summer. The new degrees will allow students with a bachelor's degree in a certifiable area of study to pursue a graduate degree and obtain initial teacher certification.
Bradwell FFA students spend time at nursing home
FFA students at Bradwell Institute recently visited Coastal Manor in Ludowici for a day of pampering and recreation with the residents.
Tech cooking school re-accredited
Savannah Technical College recently received re-accreditation from The American Culinary Federation Foundation Accrediting Commission.
Bradwell FBLA membership honored
Bradwell Future Business Leaders of America won first place for largest membership, largest local membership increase and business achievement at the region III level; and second place in largest local chapter membership, largest increase in local membership and fourth place in largest local chapter professional division membership at the state leadership conference
FBLA Day at the Capitol
Rep. Al Williams took time out of his schedule to meet with Bradwell Institute FBLA members from his home county. Williams spoke with the students and posed for photos with them. Advisors Pamela Woodard and Connie Bragg accompanied the students to Atlanta. The trip provided the students with an opportunity to meet Gov. Sonny Perdue and Williams, tour the capitol and see the House in session. Bradwell Institute FBLA members were among other FBLA members ...
Celebration of Young Child at Savannah Tech
Savannah Technical College's Liberty campus will host a free community event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at its Airport Road location.
Day in court may lead students to justice
The courtroom buzzed with small talk. Suddenly the doors opened, and a bailiff walked in and bellowed, "All rise. Liberty County Magistrate court is now in session, honorable Judge Amy Owens presiding. Please be seated."
Group looks for history teacher to laud
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is seeking nominations for the annual Georgia History Teacher of the Year Award.
Articles by Section - Education
Company helps students make mummies
Target Distribution presented a $1,000 grant to Frank Long and Lyman Hall elementary teacher Becky Busby's fifth grade, for an "Emerging Egyptologists" project.
Lewis Frasier FBLA members attend rally
Lewis Frasier Middle School's Future Business Leaders of America members attended the Fall Motivational Rally on Oct. 10 in Perry.
Youth ChalleNGe teacher honored
SAVANNAH - Junior Achievement of Georgia-Coastal Region will honor the 14th annual Savannah Business Hall of Fame inductees and the 2013 Educator of the Year, Denise Fisher of Fort Stewart's Youth ChalleNGe Academy, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center.
GSU sends mascot into space
STATESBORO - Georgia Southern University has embarked on a journey on which no Eagle has ever gone before.
Schools hear parents' concerns
The Liberty County School System hosted a community forum Tuesday to hear concerns from parents and other members of the community.
WPE online gallery is second in state
The Waldo Pafford Elementary online art gallery has been rated No. 2 in the state by a website, according to a news release.
Liberty Elementary gets Target grant
Liberty Elementary media specialist Kristi Craven recently won a $2,000 grant from Target department stores. The funds will be dedicated to providing students with media experiences such as special reading events, guest speakers and book donations.
LFMS student council attends conference
Members of Lewis Frasier Middle School's student council recently visited Atlanta for a leadership conference for middle-school students.
Honor roll: Liberty Elementary
First grade: Zy'kira Anderson
BI media department earns top honor
The Bradwell Institute media department recently received the highest honor for library media programs in the state.
Honor roll: Button Gwinnett Elementary
First grade: Nikhiya Alexander
Honor roll: Frank Long Elementary
First grade: Laila Addis
Long FLBA students at state fair
Thirty-nine students in grades six through eight from the Long County Middle chapter of Future Business Leaders of America attended the Georgia FBLA Fall Leadership Motivational Rally on Oct. 10 in Perry.
Former Stewart CSM gets Savannah Tech job
SAVANNAH - Jeff Ashmen has been selected as its military-outreach coordinator at Savannah Tech College.
Essay contest for seniors of color
ATLANTA - Fifteen Georgia seniors have a chance to win the third annual Colored Rocks Prize in a competition launched this week by the Colored Rocks Foundation.
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