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Headlines & Features
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GCSS announces new Director of Teaching and Learning
The Greene County School System is pleased to welcome Crystal Parten to the district leadership team as the Director of Teaching and Learning. In this role, she will be primarily responsible for curriculum choice, planning, alignment, and implementation, all of which are crucial to a school district’s essential function of teaching and learning.
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GCSS names 2023 Exemplary English Learner Student and ESOL Teacher
The Greene County School System has named GCHS senior Sherlyn Camacho-Bustamente as the district’s 2023 Exemplary English Learner (EL) Student and Donna Lund as the GCSS 2023 Exemplary ESOL Teacher. Both will proceed to the statewide competition for Exemplary EL Student and ESOL Teacher.
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GCHS senior accepted to 50 colleges and universities commits to UGA for Fall 2023
Jai’Lyn Armour, GCHS Class of 2023, has committed to attending the University of Georgia close to home in Athens this fall, although he did not have a shortage of options. Jai’Lyn has been accepted to 50 colleges and universities, as far north as Pennsylvania (Lincoln University) as far west as St. Louis, Missouri (Harris-Stowe State University) and as far south as Miami, Florida (Florida Memorial University).
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BOE chairman retires, new chairman and District 4 representative appointed
On February 15th, Greene County Board of Education Chairman Mike Lynch submitted a letter of resignation to Governor Brian Kemp—resigning from his position effective February 28, 2023. The Board has appointed District 4 Representative Dr. Perry Lee to fill the Chairman position for the remainder of the unexpired term, and appointed community member and retired educator Dr. Maggie Kjer to fill the District 4 Representative seat for the remainder of that unexpired term.
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4th Grade to be located at GCPS for 2023-2024
In January, the BOE voted to relocate 4th grade from its current location at Anita White Carson Middle School to Greene County Primary School for the 2023-2024 school year, allowing current 3rd graders to remain at their school for another year.
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GCCA students explore careers with businesses across Greene County on National Job Shadow Day
GCCA students explored careers with businesses across Greene County last week on National Job Shadow Day on Feb. 2nd! On this day, students had the opportunity to shadow people who are working in career fields they are interested in pursuing.
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GCHS senior Arkiyus Wright signs with Cumberland University
GCHS senior Arkiyus Wright signed his letter of intent to play football at Cumberland University on Feb. 2, National Signing Day. The 5-foot-10, 165-pound defensive recorded 53 tackles and 3.0 tackles for loss through 10 games this past season. He also pulled down a team-high four interceptions for the Tigers during his senior campaign. Offensively, Wright hauled in 10 receptions for 145 receiving yards and a touchdown.
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CMS Principal DeAndra Lanier announces retirement, AP Tanisha Wright to be named Interim Principal
CMS Assistant Principal Mrs. Tanisha Wright has been named Associate Principal of Anita White Carson Middle School. Following the upcoming retirement of current CMS Principal Mrs. DeAndra Lanier in May 2023, Mrs. Wright will become the school’s Interim Principal for the 2023-2024 school year.
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A Joint Statement from the Greene County Board of Education and the Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors
The Greene County School System and Lake Oconee Academy are pleased to announce that they have reached a settlement to resolve a court case concerning a funding dispute.
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Ryan Evans named STAR Student for Greene County High School
Greene County High School senior Ryan Evans has been named the school’s 2023 PAGE STAR Student. Evans selected Megan Calicott, a science teacher at Greene County High School, as his STAR Teacher. Evans is the son of Mr. Ward Evans of Greensboro and is a GCHS All-A Honor Roll student.
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GCSS holds Student Technology Competition, will send winners to regional competition in January
In conjunction with the Georgia State Technology Competition, the Greene County School System held a district-wide Student Technology Competition for all students in Grade 3-12.
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BOE recognizes District 3 member Clarence Hunt for 8 years of service upon his retirement from the board
The Greene County Board of Education recognized District 3 Board Member Clarence Hunt Jr. on Thursday evening for his dedicated service to the BOE and to the students of Greene County, and congratulated him on his retirement.
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GCSS 2022 College & Career Performance Readiness Index (CCRPI) scores released
Georgia’s 2022 College and Career Readiness Performance Index (CCRPI) results were released by the Georgia Department of Education on Wednesday, Nov. 16th and show that while the Greene County School System is still recovering learning gaps caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, the gaps in many areas have already been closed and surpassed, and in all areas, the GCSS is closing COVID learning gaps faster than the state overall.
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MIT program coordinator and GCHS alum Marcus Mundy returns to Greene County to share STEM opportunities with students
MIT program coordinator and GCHS graduate (’09) Marcus Mundy returned to Greene County last week to present to GCHS’s junior class about the MITES program (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science), a rigorous six-week residential summer program that introduces promising minority high school seniors to engineering and science.
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GCPS wins School Bell Award from GAESP for innovative RISE reading program
Greene County Primary School has received the School Bell Award from the Georgia Association of Elementary School Principals (GAESP) for its innovative work in reading comprehension with second and third grade reading students through the RISE Program (Reading Inspires Students to Excel).
District Announcements
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Click Here to Complete: Title II Equity Needs Survey
Parents, it is time again for our annual Title II Equity Needs Survey where you can give your input regarding school quality and improvement. We value your feedback as a parent, school partner, and participant in our annual needs assessment process. Your answers on the brief, 7-question survey linked above will help us decide how to best use federal money for the next school year and inform us about how we can better engage you. The estimated time to complete the survey is between 5-7 minutes. Thank you in advance for your responses!
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GaDOE 2023 Annual Parent Involvement Survey for Georgia Families Raising a Student with a Disability
Please complete the online survey to make your voice heard! In order for all students to graduate prepared to achieve a lifetime of success, families need to be an important part of the school team. It is critical that the GaDOE assist local school systems in partnering with families to raise the achievement rate for students with disabilities. Completing this survey will assist in achieving this goal. You may complete the survey online in English and Spanish at https://survey.gadoe.org/SPEDParentSurvey or www.p2pga.org or www.parentmentors.org. For more information, please click the link above to view a list of FAQs.
Important Links
- Accountability & School Grades Reports
- Child Find Project (Ages 3-5)
- COVID-19 Information & Updates
- District and School Plans
- District News and Press Releases
- District-wide accreditation information
- GCSS Athletics
- Georgia Milestones
- Inclement Weather/School Closing Information
- Invitations to Bid/Requests for Proposals
- Move On When Ready (MOWR)
- Online Surveys
- Petition for Diploma (2015 House Bill 91)
- Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support
- Records Request
- Special Needs Scholarship Program
- Tiger Tip Line
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday
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Friday
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June 10, 2023
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June 13, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM District Annual Comprehensive LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP) Revision Meeting
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June 15, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (BOE) Regular Meeting
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July 20, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (BOE) Regular Meeting
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July 25, 2023
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July 26, 2023
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July 27, 2023
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July 28, 2023
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July 29, 2023
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Back to School Bash 2023
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July 31, 2023
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August 1, 2023