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4-H'ers compete in district contests

Internet safety, types of pianos, pork production and the solar system were demonstration topics presented by Liberty County 4-H members at the Cloverleaf District Project Achievement on March 23 in Alma.

April 17, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


School's pop-top recycling cited

Snelson-Golden Middle School recently was among the area's top can-tab donators to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

April 17, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


Long schools praised for spending

The Long County School System recently was recognized for exceeding state requirements for spending on classroom instruction.

April 16, 2013 | By Mike Riddle Correspondent | Education


Locals share Taylors Creek history with TCE students

Taylors Creek Elementary School students learned recently about the area's roots from people who have seen the area grow and change firsthand.

April 15, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


CRCT testing this week, parents help

Liberty County's third- through eighth-graders this week will take the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests.

April 15, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


BoE keeps class times as is

Liberty County parents, teachers and students now have resolution to an issue that drew heated opinions last month in public forums: the Liberty County Board of Education voted Tuesday to retain current school times.

April 12, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


Exchange student hosts sought

CASE exchange-student programs invite Georgia families to host a high-school age exchange student for the upcoming school year starting in late August.

April 11, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


Schools await new assessments

Last year, Georgia was among several states to receive a waiver from the federal No Child Left Behind benchmark.

April 10, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


Schools take on Harlem Shake

Seniors from Bradwell Institute, Liberty County High School and Long County High School came together March 3 at Olvey Field to participate in a class of 2013 Harlem Shake. The event was put together by Ayonna James, Alaitra McGrone and Ja'Kita Crawford. The seniors formed the numeral 13 on the field to show the unification of the three schools.

April 09, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


Math club working online

Joseph Martin Elementary School third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students are participating in an online math program, First in Math, to master basic and advanced skills. Students have progressed at their own paces through interactive math games and have been rewarded for their success.

April 09, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


Fourth-graders focus on Revolution

History recently came to life for fourth-grade students from Waldo Pafford Elementary School.

April 09, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


Students, teachers make Easter baskets

Teachers and students at Lewis Frasier Middle School recently teamed up to make Easter baskets for foster children in the Liberty County area. The Lewis Frasier FBLA chapter and the National Junior Honor Society, along with several LFMS teachers, made baskets for 12 foster children. The children who benefited from this project ranged from 1 year to 15 years old. This community-service project was started by First Presbyterian Christian Academy student Kelsey Higgason, who reached ...

April 07, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


Honor roll: Button Gwinnett Elementary

First grade Ava Cook Stephon Doyle Syrenity Franks Savannah Hagood Daijon Henry Lauren Shegog Makyiah Shepard Thaeden Stickle Keyonna White Second grade Ryan Delosreyes Evelyn Escalante Daya' Sullivan Third grade Emma Ainsworth Aleena Allen William Jacobs Luciano Lawrence Sherlock Miller Fourth grade Kamryn Bowling Brianna Carter Zachary Edwards Tabitha Lemmonds Violet Lustiano Nicole Parrish Krystell Sanchez Troy Walthour Fifth grade Shari Sheppard Tayah Tudor

April 07, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


Sorority awards student-teacher scholarship

Members of Alpha Delta Kappa Omicron Chapter of Hinesville recently presented Shelby Wells with a student-teacher scholarship. Wells will use the money to buy materials and supplies for her classroom.

April 06, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


Honor roll: Lyman Hall Elementary

First grade Rocky Bosch Carly Johnson Thamara Marshall Kimora Metts Casey Miller Israel Nelson Nicholas Perry Nya Telfair Second grade Aliana Acosta Jordan Chapman Julia Cowart Daniel Garcia Nirvana Hill Javonna Hilton Za'Riyah Hodges Jaden Jean Zaria Melvin Thalia Morgan-Lopez Michael Morin Gabrielle Nelson LaTrinitee Nelson Jyra Risher Deja Santiago Iyahna Skinner Nevaeh Stokes Third grade Nevaeh Besanceney Alarah Bolin Jack Christman Savea Anthony Daielo Kayla Fillmore Samantha Freeman Ta'Tianna Foster Elizabeth Gil-Rodriguez Mya ...

April 06, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


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Articles by Section - 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


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.

May 08, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


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