Georgia first lady visits South Salem
First lady Sandra Deal and Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Commissioner Bobby Cagle visited South Salem Elementary School.
Opportunities available for Newton SPLOST information
The special election for the education SPLOST IV is Tuesday, March 19.
Opportunities available for Newton SPLOST information
The special election for the education SPLOST IV is Tuesday, March 19.
Schools won't be rezoned this year
The Newton County Board of Education is not expected to rezone its schools this year.
Kiwanis Club honors top seniors for testing
The Kiwanis Club of Covington recognized three top high school students and their favorite teachers at the annual Newton County School System STAR program.
School board approves new safety measures
The school board has approved some new security measures for Newton schools.
Meadors files complaint against former Alcovy principal
ATLANTA — The Georgia Professional Standards Commission will decide next month whether to investigate former Alcovy High School principal LaQuanda Carpenter on allegations of purchasing alcohol while on a school trip and misusing school funds.
School board fires bus driver after crash; Board also approves Carpenters release
The Newton County Board of Education has approved the termination of bus driver Gloria Inscore.
Newton Schools superintendent proposes two new safety measures
The school board will vote next week on some new security measures for its schools.
Student wants to raise awareness about reading, disorder
Kimby Wragg, a 15-year-old freshman student from Newton High School in the Academy of Liberal Arts program, recently donated copies of a book to students at the Covington YMCA.
General Mills awards grants to area organizations
General Mills continues its community outreach by presenting another round of grants to area organizations.
SPLOST could purchase safety equipment, help property taxes
The education SPLOST would provide funds for property tax relief, school security and technology, student transportation and school maintenance.
Learning the ropes: Students shadow hospital workers
The Newton County School System and Newton Medical Center teamed up on Tuesday to hold a Healthcare Job Shadow Day.
Several events lead up to Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival
Several events precede the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in March.
School superintendent holds last leadership forum
Newton County School System Superintendent Gary Mathews held his last leadership forum with a group of educational stakeholders on Tuesday morning.
Students can apply to liberal arts academy this month
The application window is open for students interested in attending the Academy of Liberal Arts at Newton High School.
School board sets meeting calendar for year
The Newton County Board of Education has set its meeting schedule for the rest of the year.
Third annual 'Walk with Angels' set for March 2
The Kimberley Chance Atkins Foundation is holding its third annual Walk with Angels, an eight-mile walk that honors or remembers any cancer patient.
Cousins student wins county spelling bee for second year
Cousins Middle School seventh-grader Mackenzie Snyder won the county Spelling Bee for the second consecutive year.
Newton school board to pay Carpenters nearly $70K
The Newton County Board of Education will pay a top school official and a high school principal nearly $70,000 as part of a settlement.
Fight Like Jonah! Elementary student lives dream of going to middle school
Cousins Middle School welcomed Jonah Barnett as its newest student on Friday, 11-year-old Barnett, who is fighting an inoperable brain tumor.
Press attorney questions school board vote
The board won't decide until later this month how to fill a void for a deputy superintendent position and a high school principal position.
Carpenters to leave Newton schools this week
A top school official and a high school principal are leaving the Newton County School System this week.
Parents can tour theme school next month
The Newton County Theme School at Ficquett will conduct tours next month.
GSP: Bus driver issued citation for crash
The Georgia State Patrol has issued a Newton County school bus driver a citation after an accident.
School board asks for community input on next superintendent
The Newton County Board of Education is asking the public to complete a community survey, which it will use in its search for the next superintendent.
Covington native ready to release third album
Hometown country music singer-songwriter Hannah Thomas is releasing her third album.
School system names co-chairs for SPLOST election
Bea Jackson, director of the Washington Street Community Center, and Danny Stone, manager of Economic Development for Snapping Shoals, are the co-chairs for the upcoming education SPLOST IV election.
NCSS: Bus had no mechanical defects; disciplinary action, charges pending
A bus involved in a traffic accident earlier this week that sent more than 40 students and staff to the hospital had no mechanical defects.
NCCA opens lounge for students, community
The Newton College and Career Academy recently opened The Lounge.
Two Newton schools part of state charter report
An annual charter schools report from the Georgia Department of Education mentions two Newton County Schools.
Students taken to hospitals after bus accident
More than 30 students were transported to area hospitals Tuesday afternoon after a school bus accident.
Theme school to expand to eighth grade next school year
The Newton County Theme School at Ficquett will hold an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday.
New report focuses on key education issues facing Georgia in 2013
An educational report highlights key issues to watch in Georgia this year.
Community leaders visit schools for Education Day
The Newton County Chamber of Commerce's 2013 Leadership Newton County class visited several stops in the school system on Thursday as part of Education Day.
School board approves calendar with four furlough days
Newton County School System students will attend school for a full school year next year.
Board member interested in naming new NHS road after mascot
School board Chair Eddie Johnson said he was interested in naming the entrance road to the replacement Newton High School something like Ram Boulevard or Ram Circle.
College, career academy serving higher number of students
The Newton College and Career Academy is attracting students and the community to its school.
Rockdale school superintendent visits fire victim
Rockdale County Public Schools Superintendent Richard Autry visited the mother who lost four of her children in a house fire.
School board to vote on 13-14 calendar next week
Newton County School System students may attend school for a full school year next year and staff may get less furlough days next school year.
Group asks school board to promote Fuhrey as superintendent; School board approves superintendent qualifications
A group of nearly 50 parents, teachers and other employees, asked the school board to promote Samantha Fuhrey as the system's next superintendent.
Newton graduations to be held at Springfield Baptist Church
The Newton County School System will hold graduation ceremonies over Memorial Day weekend at Springfield Baptist Church.
Carpenter to transition to Missouri this year
Dr. Dennis Carpenter will transition between NCSS and Missouri until June.
School board plans for budget year
The Rockdale County Board of Education is planning for next school year's budget.
Newton schools looking into national test changes
Some Newton County students may take the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers in a few years.
School enrollment up halfway through the year
Students enrollment at the Newton County School System continues to steadily increase this school year.
Newton Education Foundation awards grants to three teachers
The Newton Education Foundation recently awarded three teachers with $6,000 in grants.
Newton school board approves new Middle Ridge principal
COVINGTON — Middle Ridge Elementary School will start off with a new principal this month.
Longtime BOE members leave Rockdale seats
Two very familiar faces will be absent from the Rockdale County Board of Education this year.
Rockdale school board approves federal grant project
The Rockdale County Board of Education gave the go-ahead on a federal grant project that will develop a magnet program at Memorial Middle School.