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State superintendent visits Heard-Mixon
State Superintendent of Schools John Barge visited Heard-Mixon Elementary School on Friday morning after the school was named a state school of excellence earlier this school year.
Newton School System to pay $2K for D.C. trip
The Newton County School System will pay nearly $2,000 for a school board member's special conference in Washington, D.C., earlier this month.
Kiwanis recognizes top high school seniors
The Newton County School System and the Kiwanis Club of Covington honored the county's STAR students and teachers in a special program Thursday afternoon at the First United Methodist Church of Covington.
Newton school board approves teacher furlough days
During its monthly work session Tuesday, the board unanimously approved a recommendation by Newton County School System Superintendent Gary Mathews for a calendar with 178 student days and 184 teacher days.
Superintendent meets with recent Newton grads
NCSS Superintendent Gary Mathews met with some recent Newton County high school graduates to gather information to help future graduates.
We go together: Q and U get married
Jan Brown's kindergarten class at Live Oak Elementary School celebrated Valentine's Day with a wedding.
Newton College & Career academy to hold info session
The Newton College & Career Academy will hold an information meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Porter Auditorium at Newton High School.
Systems await more details of No Child waiver
Georgia and nine other states received waivers from President Barack Obama to free them of the requirements under the No Child Left Behind act.
Hanging Around: J.H. House opens new playground
J.H. House Elementary School finally raised enough money to purchase new playground equipment for the school.
Church may not let Newton schools rent facility
It looks a little more unlikely that the Newton County School System will be able to hold its high school graduation ceremonies at the foreclosed Church in the Now property.
School holds Black History program
Challenge Charter Academy held a special Black History program on Wednesday morning.
Newton school board member selected to attend federal conference
Newton County Board of Education member Almond Turner attended a special conference in Washington, D.C., this week and delivered a letter to Georgia representatives.
Hightower Elementary Honor Roll
Hightower Trail Elementary School. Second Quarter Honor Roll. Principal's List. Fourth grade: Aliyah Jones, Chris Bodiford, Timothy Mitchell, Grant Tomlinson, Serenity Primus, Sierra Cafrelli, Dejah Galloway, Kayleigh Stanton, Natalia Montes, Noelle McPherson, Charles Garrett, Torie Johnson, Aniya Drammeh, Austin Lyons, Lillian Bumgardner, Trent Mitchell, Alexander Lewis, Baylee Smith, De'Ontay Walker
Live Oak Elementary Honor Roll
Live Oak Elementary School. Honor Roll. All A Honor Roll. Fourth grade: Mikiah Barnes, Ikiyah Holida, Eric Ross, Kemora Seide, Jayden Wheeler, Melachi Williams, Durline Dorisca, Chelsea Frances, Elijah Gray, Serena Ha and Stevenson Paul Hunter.. Fifth grade: Lennox Bowie, Jainaba Drammeh, Kiara Hayes, Skylar Nix, Laferah Delphin, Xavier Ayres
Graduations in question at Church in the Now
It appears unlikely the Newton County School System will be able to hold its high school graduation ceremonies in the foreclosed Church In The Now property in Conyers and are considering a new site in May.
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