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…
Although the temperature may be rising and Spring appears to be chirping around the corner, don’t let something like the flu keep you trapped indoors. Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect…
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…
The National Art Education Association recently named Laura LaQuaglia the winner of the 2020 Southeastern Region Supervision & Administration Art Educator Award. LaQuaglia is the Cobb Schools Supervisor of Learning Design and Visual Arts. This prestigious award, determined through a…
Eighth grade CS/STEM students at Barber Middle School are excitedly awaiting the results of their entry into a unique nation-wide music re-mix competition, sponsored by Amazon and Georgia Tech. The students used their computer science and coding skills to creatively code and re-mix hit songs by the Grammy-Award winning singer, Ciara. According to their teacher Saundra Watts, the Barber students are…
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…
Like last year, LGE Credit Union will award one $5,000 scholarship to a senior in the Cobb County School District. The scholarship highlights one Cobb County student who shares a commitment to service. Every Cobb Schools…