Lt. Governor Casey Cagle: New Charter Systems a Milestone for GeorgiaLt. Governor Casey Cagle applauded the decision today by the State Board of Education to approve Decatur City, Gainesville City and Marietta City School Systems as Georgia’s new Charter Systems.
Fulton Commissioners Thank Library Volunteers for Nearly $1 Million of ServiceFulton County Commission Chairman John H. Eaves (center) receives a symbolic check for $948,516 that represents the value of an estimated 54,000 service hours performed by the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library’s more than 1,800 volunteers in 2007.
Fulton Students Excel On State Graduation TestsResults recently released from the 2008 Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT) show that Fulton County 11th graders continue to score above their state and metro Atlanta peers.
Additional Fulton students named National Merit ScholarsThe National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced that 25 graduating Fulton County seniors also have been named National Merit Scholars.
Fulton Students Named National Merit WinnersWinners in the first three divisions of the annual National Merit Scholarship Program have been announced, recognizing 21 Fulton County seniors for their academic excellence. National Merit will announce college-sponsored Merit Scholarship winners on May 28 and July 14.
Northside students win big at JA Fellows EXPO on SaturdayMore than 200 students from public and private schools throughout metro Atlanta and Columbus participated in last week’s JA Fellows Expo and Competition hosted by Junior Achievement of Georgia.
Annual School Bus Road-e-o Set For May 3Fourteen school bus drivers will compete at the 24th Annual Fulton County School Bus Road-e-o championship on Saturday, May 3.
School Budget public hearings are April 29, 30The Fulton County Board of Education will hear from interested citizens during two public hearings – April 29 and April 30 – on the Fiscal Year 2009 budget.
Budget Work Session Planned For April 17Prior to its April 17 board meeting, the school board will hold a FY09 budget work session, 4-5 p.m., at Dunwoody Springs Charter Elementary School.
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Community meeting set for Ison Road ESAn informational meeting will be held Monday, April 28, for the community to view the design of the new elementary school planned at Ison and Roswell roads in Sandy Springs.
BREAKING NEWS Students at Centennial High School in Roswell have been evacuated* UPDATED * Centennial High School will resume normal school operations on Thursday, April 3. School will be open.
State Technology Fair Winners AnnouncedTwenty-five Fulton County students recently won first place awards at the state Technology Fair, held March 14 in Forsyth County.