On Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, Tapp Middle School hosted a Tree Dedication Ceremony in memory of a former Tapp student, Elliot Savary. Elliot was an eighth grader at Tapp who was killed this past summer when…
Julie Hartline, lead professional school counselor at Campbell High School, has been named the top counselor in the United States by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). Ms. Hartline is one of more than 400…
On Dec. 7, Fair Oaks Elementary celebrated a half-century of education with current and former students and staff on hand for the festivities. Fair Oaks opened in August of 1958, with 17 faculty members and approximately…
State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox, fresh off her recent appearance on TV game show Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?, spent time with some real fifth graders Dec. 4 at Hollydale Elementary in…
The inspiring story of Cobb teacher Brad Cohen is the subject of TV movie Front of the Class, premiering Sunday, Dec. 7 at 9 p.m. on CBS. The film depicts Cohen’s struggle with Tourette Syndrome…
Cobb students in 70 schools participated in recent mock elections and the results are in: 41% voted for Senator John McCain, 56% voted for Senator Barack Obama, and 2% voted for other candidates. 43,339 students…
Students at the Lindley Sixth Grade Academy celebrated Red Ribbon Week Oct. 27-31, making a concerted stand against drug use. The Red Ribbon Campaign is now the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the…
During half-time at the football game Friday night, October 24, Lassiter High School inducted Superintendent Fred Sanderson into its Hall of Fame, along with with track/cross-county star Ben Boyd (1993 LHS graduate) and Erin…
Pickett’s Mill Elementary in Acworth opened its doors for the first time this August bringing students from three elementary schools together. On October 17, the school held its first annual Fun Run and Pirates…
Tapp Middle School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 30, celebrating the re-opening of its newly remodeled Media Center. Powder Springs Mayor Mrs. Pat Vaughn, Principal Dr. Jerry Dority, and Media Specialist Lisa Roberts did the…