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Bibb consider year-round school

MACON - A proposed year-round school calendar would have students in one of Georgia's largest school systems heading back to class in future school years as early as July 25.

January 17, 2013 | Associated Press | Education


Study positive on pre-k results

ATLANTA - Early reports from a first-of-its kind study of Georgia's pre-kindergarten program show largely positive news about the program.

January 17, 2013 | Associated Press | Education


Honor roll: Jordye Bacon Elementary

First grade Yvette Alexander Briana Battle Ahmad Beamon Melvin Bostic James Eldridge Edward Gonzalez-Diaz Tyrone Gray Ainissa Holley Makayla Horne Adalia Hyndman Jaila James-Swinson Jeremiah Latimore Landon Little Boya Manibusan Jadalys Pichardo Jonathan Proctor Naryah Robinson La'Deja Speight Markell Stevenson Elyjah Thurman Hunter Youngblood Second grade Desdemona Battle Amaria Bell Journey Blevins Makaila Booker Wilniya Bunch Jeremy Caffrey Rodney Ladner Savannah Lumbattis Mackenzie Mackey Nigel McPherson Maya Otchere Fantazia Parker Calandrea Rodgers Ava Stackhouse Kaytlyn ...

January 16, 2013 | Staff Report | Education


Honor roll: Lyman Hall Elementary

First grade Ethan Albury Rocky Bosch Jade Farner Carly Johnson Nevaeh Johnson Thamara Marshall Tianna McKenzie Kimora Metts Casey Miller Harley Moser Israel Nelson Nicholas Perry Gavin Pounder Maleya Rodgers Nya Telfair Jordyn Swinton Second grade Aliana Acosta Geneve Carrasco Julia Cowart Daniel Garcia Nirvana Hill Javonna Hilton Za'Riyah Hodges Jaden Jean Jaleo Jean Zaria Melvin Thalia Morgan Michael Morin Brendan Mosley LaTrinitee Nelson Iyahna Skinner Third grade Alarah Bolin Nevaeh Besanceney Jack Christman-Savea Anthony ...

January 16, 2013 | Staff Report | Education


MMS food drive is biggest ever

Students at Midway Middle School recently reached out to the community by organizing a food-basket giveaway. MMS students participate in this event every year, but were able to give out more food than ever this year, according to student council advisor Glenda Layton.

January 16, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


UGA to offer more online courses

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - The University of Georgia is increasing the number of undergraduate courses it offers online.

January 14, 2013 | Associated Press | Education


SavTech youth design contest stresses importance of manufacturing to state

SAVANNAH - Savannah Technical College is accepting entries for the 17th annual Manufacturing Appreciation Week student design competition.

January 12, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


Govenor proposes increase for HOPE

ATLANTA - Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal is proposing to increase funding for the HOPE Scholarship program after the start of the 2013 legislative session Monday.

January 10, 2013 | Associated Press | Education


LFMS Relay for Life conducts food drive

The Lewis Frasier Relay for Life club conducted canned-food drives for Manna House in November and December.

January 09, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


MMS readers visit Skidaway Island

More than 100 Midway Middle School students visited Skidaway Island State Park on Dec. 19 for the second nine-weeks accelerated-reader party in celebration of reaching individual reading goals.

January 09, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


Classes restart after holiday break

After a hiatus of more than two weeks, Liberty County students returned to school Tuesday. That means school speed zones are back in effect, and drivers should keep an eye out for children on the move. It also means many students are looking forward to catching up with friends or spring break in April. At Jordye Bacon Elementary School, it was a bittersweet day as students returned to a campus that they likely will not ...

January 09, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps | Education


Early teacher evaluations questioned

ATLANTA - Ratings of about 5,800 Georgia teachers were skewed, with less than one percent of teachers classified as ineffective and one in five getting the top rating of exemplary, according to a study conducted by state education officials.

January 08, 2013 | Associated Press | Education


Mathews completes master’s work

Lauren Mathews - shown with her grandparents JoAnne and Danny Bland of Midway, left, and Dorothy Smith of Evans, right - graduated from Georgia Health Science University on Dec. 14 with a Master of Science in nursing.

January 08, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


Midway Middle holds peace poster competition

Etienne Chatman, an eighth-grader at Midway Middle School, won both the local Lions International Peace Poster Contest sponsored by the Liberty Coastal Lions Club of Midway and the Lions District 18-B competition.

January 07, 2013 | Special to the Courier | Education


FPCA wins Under Armour challenge

First Presbyterian Christian Academy is the victor of the Under Armour Undeniable challenge this year. The winner was named Friday night at the company's High School All-America game in St. Petersburg, Fla.

January 04, 2013 | Staff report | Education


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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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