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Ethics complaint against Beaufort Co. school superintendent thrown out
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) – An ethics complaint against Beaufort County School Superintendent Dr. Frank Rodriguez has been thrown out. The complaint was filed by a Hilton Island resident last year alleging that Dr. Rodriguez used public funds to influence the passage of the district’s $439 million bond referendum. The State Ethics Commission investigated the complaint and dismissed the case […]
Tompkins Class of ’64 Celebrates Another Milestone
The Sophronia Tompkins High School Class of 1964 gathered for their 60th Class Reunion on May 17-19, 2024. The weekend began with a Meet & Greet on Friday at the host hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Midtown. The fun-filled evening was spent reminiscing, viewing videos of past reunions and sharing stories and events with fellow classmates, family members and friends. We were delighted to have Mrs. Jessie Collier DeLoach, one of only a few remaining instructors, in attendance. Mrs. DeLoach shared that she was 94 years young, and still remembered the faces of many who were students.
SCCPSS Annual Back to School Expo Set for Saturday, July 20, 2024
Savannah-Chatham County Public School students head back to class on Thursday, August 1, 2024. To make certain our families have all the information they need to prepare, SCCPSS will host a Back to School Expo at the Savannah Civic Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 10am to 3pm. At...
Benedictine honored with top boys’ athletic program in region by Georgia Athletic Director’s Association
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Athletic Director’s Association awarded Benedictine as South Georgia’s top boys’ athletic program. Benedictine earned 582 points, the most of any school in the region. All athletic programs in the GHSA are eligible for the award, A through 7A. With a continued...
Leadership Savannah Class of 2024 Explores Local Arts Scene
On June 18th, the Leadership Savannah Class of 2024 explored Savannah’s vibrant arts scene. The day began with an exclusive visit to the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where they toured the newly opened back lot and innovative LED stage, which showcased future film and media production.
DAYLO, Conroy Center, Storybook Shoppe holding supply drive for St. Helena Elementary School
DAYLO: The Diversity Awareness Youth Literacy Organization, the Pat Conroy Literary Center, and the Storybook Shoppe children’s bookstore are collaborating on a school supplies drive to benefit the students and teachers of St. Helena Elementary School, a Title 1 school, during the month of July (through July 28). Donated...
Savannah Christian alumna is chosen as ‘future leader’ by Television Academy Foundation
Savannah Christian Preparatory School alumna Taylor Shults was hard to pin down for an interview this past month as she prepared for her internship through The Television Academy Foundation. The organization is the same one that doles out Emmy awards, so she can be forgiven for being strapped for time as she packed to move from Athens, Georgia, to Los Angeles for the foundation's summer internship program. ...
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