With old man winter causing the thermostat to plummet, Shallowford Elementary students realized the blistering reality of how the cold impacts those in need. Leah Conroy’s fifth-grade class listened as she talked about students—students in their own Cobb community—who lacked coats, scarves, or gloves…
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You won’t want to miss the 8th Annual “Inspired By the HeArt” art show, a collaboration of Cobb Schools special education art students, their fabulous teachers, and the Cobb County Parks and Recreation department. The show can be viewed now through February 28th at the Art Station…
Underneath the impressive statistics, informative facts and awesome awards we often convey when sharing CCSD news, it might interest you to know there is a whole other world of caring that plays a crucial role in student achievement districtwide. Every school, no matter its…
Compton Elementary School is not just a school. Compton is a family. So, when one of their very own students was diagnosed with cancer, the school and community did what families do—they jumped in to help. Compton third-grader Patrick Hayes was diagnosed with…
You’re getting bits and pieces of something happening at school, perhaps not in your child’s classroom, but in the cafeteria, maybe, or outside at recess. Your student has revealed moments of anxiety and hints at someone being bullied, though…
As 9-year-old Jacob played a game of bean bag toss, he smiled with glee, and his grandfather coached him on his next move. Next, he studied animal specimens, like a scientist before constructing Legos while his grandfather filled out information…
Touting the mission, A Student Focus, Family Friendly, Learning Community, it is evident Riverside Intermediate’s faculty and leadership recognizes the importance of engaging families and the community to increase student success. Many families in the Riverside community struggle to meet basic needs. Intentionally and strategically, Riverside Intermediate partners with the community to establish programs…
Mountain View Elementary’s young students recently gave the community a lesson in compassion. The nearly 900 students – from preschool to fifth grade – initiated a book drive for a South Cobb area school in need. Thanks to the Mountain View students, Clay Elementary School students could curl…
A quick survey of philanthropic slogans throughout the district turns up themes that rival some of advertising’s greatest campaigns in both creativity and caring. Bullard Elementary leads the way with some outstanding imaginative themes. “Share What You Can” is the label for one of…
Stewardship, citizenship, and leadership are central to the mission and vision at Sope Creek Elementary where young students develop skills to be the leaders of tomorrow. The nearly 1,200 students – from preschool to fifth grade – have used STEM education as a…