Forsyth Schools Superintendent Jeff Bearden and Nancy Roche, chair of the Forsyth County Board of Education, laid out plans for the fall term and addressed concerns as the county is on the precipice of a school year like no other.
A Johns Creek City Councilwoman issued an apology to residents for any misunderstanding that may have come from a resolution she co-sponsored encouraging in-person learning to the Fulton County School District.
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School officials are now finalizing plans for a phased reopening, perhaps as early as mid-September, if the downward trend of COVID+ cases continues.
The Forsyth County School System will be the state’s largest district offering students a choice of in-person or virtual learning next month, bucking the all-virtual trend set by most area school systems.
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The day-long event included panel discussions among K-12 educators, college/university representatives, students, and parents from across the country.
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The Fulton County School System will join a long and growing list of districts opting to resume school online as the cases of COVID-19 continue to rise statewide and nationally.
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The Fulton County School System will open the 2020-21 school year on Aug. 17 the same way it ended last year — with students learning from home in a virtual setting.
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The latest addition to Fulton County Schools’ portfolio of instruction is nearly complete in downtown Alpharetta, with doors to the Innovation Academy opening to staff — but not students — in the coming weeks.
Milton’s Walking School Bus app is on track to be available for public use as soon as this fall.
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Persistently high numbers of positive COVID-19 cases have forced the Forsyth County School System to modify in-person graduation ceremonies this month.
SkillsUSA has recognized Cambridge High School students for a new mentoring program.
Sid Shrivastava got on track early in life. While still a junior at Johns Creek High School, he helped collaborate with NASA to design new space exploration rovers.
The draft plan for re-opening schools in Forsyth County on Aug. 6 includes random temperature checks, reconfigured classrooms, and stay at home directives for anyone with symptoms.
MILTON, Ga. — SkillsUSA has recognized Cambridge High School students for a new mentoring program.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — McGinnis Woods School, a private school in Forsyth County serving infants through 8th grade, has released its comprehensive plan for reopening in August.
ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell High School recently announced its new Head Counselor and Student Services Department Chair Yolandria Wyche.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The DeKalb County Board of Education approved a new superintendent contract in a 6-1 vote on June 18.
ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell High School recently announced its new Head Counselor and Student Services Department Chair Yolandria Wyche.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The Dekalb County School District is seeking input from parents, teachers, staff and students, sixth to twelfth grade, about their preferences and perspectives on the options the district has proposed for reopening schools this fall.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The DeKalb County Board of Education announced June 4 that Cheryl Watson-Harris is the new sole finalist in its search for a superintendent.
Dunwoody Rotary has established a $2,000 Service Above Self Scholarship that can be renewed for up to another three years. The first winner is Melanie Smith, who is president of the Interact Club and has served the community through VolunTeen and Holiday Helper programs at Children’s Healthc…
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NORTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The school year for Fulton students ended with students learning from home, seniors graduating in drive thru celebrations and uncertainty over what school will look like come August.
MILTON, Ga. — When Tom Washburn applied to become a school resource police officer in Milton, he did not expect his popularity with students to eventually lead to a career teaching a groundbreaking program in law and public safety.
DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody High School recently announced its valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2020.
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MILTON, Ga. — In the near future, hundreds of Hopewell Middle School students will have their names listed as co-investigators on a NASA published document.
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STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — Barely two weeks after naming him the sole finalist for the job, the DeKalb County School Board withdrew its support of Rudy Crew as the district’s new superintendent.
More than half of the schools in the Fulton County School System will be eligible for open enrollment transfers for next school year, giving parents a wide variety of options for their children’s education.
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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — What started out as a simple venture into food delivery for a group of Alpharetta High School students has quickly ballooned into a vital service delivery life-saving equipment for local hospitals.
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Fears of COVID are keeping school buildings shuttered, but members of the Fulton County School Board have found ways to support their schools and the community during the crisis. While they continue working to keep the school district moving forward, North Fulton representatives are also volunteering to deliver meals, fundraising to support front line responders and making medical supplies.
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — The DeKalb County Board of Education has selected New York educator Rudy Crew as the sole finalist in its search for a new superintendent.
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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County School Board addressed an array of issues, from enrollment forecasts to other aspects of life under COVID disruption, at its monthly meeting April 16.
NORTH METRO ATLANTA — Several local high school theatre groups have been nominated for Shuler Awards which honor the best musical productions and performances in the state through the academic year. The troupes at Chattahoochee, Denmark, Milton and Johns Creek high schools have been nominate…
Like dominos falling in succession, so were the milestone events for Senior Year — first delayed, then possible, then over. Spring sports, playoff games, musicals, concerts, prom, graduation.
CUMMING, Ga. — Forsyth County high schools will roll out plans this week for senior formal graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020.
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ATLANTA — The Fulton County Board of Education granted Superintendent Mike Looney unprecedented powers to make decisions for the next two months in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fulton school buildings closed in mid-March and are not expected to re-open until summer.
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NORTH METRO ATLANTA — Local childcare facilities are feeling the crunch as thousands of parents are now working remotely and opting to keep their kids at home during the coronavirus pandemic. With enrollment numbers in freefall and safety concerns for teachers, kids and their families, many …
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Given the extended closure of schools across Georgia and possibility of food scarcity, Forsyth County Schools has developed three options for student and family meals.
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — The GHSA will not consider resuming the halted spring sports season until schools are back in session, a spokesman for the organization said. With the statewide closure of all public and private schools, high school sports are suspended until at least March 31.
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Unprecedented times call for unprecedented actions as the Fulton County Board of Education held its first ever virtual meeting March 19.
The Fulton County Board of Education is discussing the possibility of re-opening schools the Monday after the district’s planned spring break, if the threat of coronavirus ends.
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NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Local schools are trying to send a clear message — while schools are shut down due to COVID-19, the entire campus is closed, and everyone should continue to practice social distancing.
NORTH FULTON, Ga. — School closings due to COVID-19 have added to the long list of cancellations and postponements local baseball teams have already endured.
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Amid the spread of COVID-19, Milton High School and all Fulton County Schools will remain closed until further notice. A sign posted at City Hall on March 16 urged residents to not enter the building if they are suffering symptoms related to the new coronavirus. The city has since released a statement that non-employees would not be permitted in City Hall, police headquarters or fire stations. The city has cancelled events and meetings throughout the rest of the month.
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The school year may have effectively ended for nearly 94,000 students in the Fulton County School System with the decision to shutter schools until further notice because of fears over the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Public schools in Forsyth County have been closed in response to efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus. School officials held a professional learning day for teachers and administrators Friday, and students were allowed to retrieve items for study that same day.
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County’s Haw Creek Elementary School unveiled its own story walk for students March 6 during a blustery late afternoon ribbon cutting.
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NORTH FULTON, Ga. — All local public high school sports have been placed on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Johns Creek High School Reading Bowl team came in first place at the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl regional competition Feb. 8 at Clayton State University. Team members at the meet were, front row from left: Catherine Buntin, Charlotte Hyun, Harshita Nagula, Grace Chen; and back row, from le…
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A local nonprofit dedicated to empowering young people honored some of its most outstanding volunteers March 3 in front of a crowd of about 200.
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