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First day of classes in metro Atlanta | List of school start dates
ATLANTA — While summer is in full swing, some students will return to the classroom at the end of July or the beginning of August. Here's a breakdown of when the first day of school is for districts across metro Atlanta and north Georgia. You'll also find links to school calendars for the 2024-2025 academic year below:
Riverdale High School girls soccer team head coach charged with statutory rape
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — The head coach for a Middle Tennessee high school girls soccer team has been charged with statutory rape among other offenses, officials confirm. Nathan Sweet, the head coach for the girl's soccer team at Riverdale High School, was placed on unpaid suspension pending the...
Two HBCU students could receive $2 million in civil lawsuit settlement
Two Atlanta HBCU students who were pulled from their car and tased by police during a Black Lives Matter protest back in 2020 could receive a $2 million settlement. The students, Messiah Young and Taniyah Pilgrim, attended Morehouse and Spelman College in 2020. The two were stuck in traffic during the protest that occurred on […] The post Two HBCU students could receive $2 million in civil lawsuit settlement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Pickett’s Mill Brings School Spirit to New Kindergarteners' Doorsteps
Rising kindergarten students already feel like part of the Pickett’s Mill Elementary School family thanks to a recent visit by their principals. In a beloved tradition now in its fourth year, Principal Dr. Benji Morrell and Assistant Principal Blair Ivey recently visited the homes of incoming kindergarteners to personally welcome them to the Pickett’s Mill family and get the new students excited for the start of school on Aug. 1. ...
Cobb Schools Wins Third Straight National Championship for AHA's Kids Heart Challenge
Students in Cobb County completed the Kids Heart Challenge this school year, supporting their long-term mental and physical health while raising funds to support the mission of the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all. Of the over 4,000 school districts participating in the Kids Heart Challenge nationwide, Cobb County Schools has been recognized as the top school district in the country for the third consecutive year. ...
Cedar Grove falls to Pembroke Press Charter in overtime
On June 28, the Cedar Grove High School boys’ basketball team played Pembroke Press Charter in the Georgia Basketball Coaches Association (GBCA) Tournament where Cedar Grove lost in overtime 54-51. Pembroke Press started off hot, scoring six unanswered points until Cedar Grove’s big man Javonte Floyd made a post...
8 Walker Students Complete Internships with the CDC
Eight students from The Walker School recently concluded a four-week internship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta as a component of Walker’s Public Health Concentration Program. Students start by taking an epidemiology course in the spring of their junior year, focusing on developing a foundation of knowledge of public health and internship preparation. During their internship, students engage directly with CDC mentors to gain hands-on experience....
Rialto Center For The Arts Reveals 2024-2025 Rialto Series
The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University announced its 2024-2025 Rialto Series including award winning musicians, R&B funk, opera, lively jazz and a political comedy troupe. "We are excited for the upcoming season that features a broad range of artists - from funk, to African dance, to...
Local residents mixed on state’s private school vouchers
When Gov. Brian Kemp signed a controversial school voucher bill into law earlier this year, it left some educators feeling apprehensive. In the wake of the bill, local residents are also feeling mixed on how to handle education options for their children. Homeschooling is now the fastest-growing form of education, particularly among families of color […] The post Local residents mixed on state’s private school vouchers appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
2 Cobb Students Selected for Boys Nation in Washington
Two Cobb County students are heading to Washington D.C. after being selected for the 2024 American Legion Boys Nation to represent the state of Georgia. Grant Pool of North Cobb Christian School and Benjamin Blackwood of the Walker School will serve as two student senators representing the Peach State at the national event. Founded in 1946, Boys Nation is an annual weeklong training program where rising high school seniors learn...
Global Leadership Academy Beta Club Wins at National Competition
In the last few months, National Beta members from the Global Leadership Academy for Homeschoolers have been working hard to prepare their entries for the National Beta Convention. In June, they were able to celebrate that hard work when announced the winners of the following competitions: Create & Animate – 1st Place, Service Learning Showcase – 1st Place, Speech DIV 1 (Lyle J. Gladney) – 1st Place, Technology – 1st Place, Black &White Photography (Christian Scott) - 2nd place and Marketing & Communication - 8th...
Engineering student recognized at national research conference
Jonah Henry, a senior mechanical engineering student in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing (AEPCEC), won first place in the Engineering Video Competition at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2023. The competition, held in Wisconsin, included students from colleges and universities across the country. NCUR...
Jasper's Giesler, Forest Park's Howard, Barr-Reeve's Graber named to Indiana Baseball All-State Team
Local Sources - With the 2024 season having come to an end, the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association has named its All-State teams and Honorable Mentions. The following class lists represent athletes within the WITZ listening area. 4A: Honorable Mentions: Will Coleman (Castle), Gabe Wilke (Ev. North), Cole Decker...
Cobb Schools Strikes Up Training for Music Educators from Cobb and Beyond
For decades, the Cobb County School District has been ranked as one of the best places in the nation for music education. This summer, music educators from across Georgia and the nation gathered at Kell High School for a two-week-long training hosted by Cobb Schools. The professional development event focused on the Orff-Schulwerk Methodology, a popular music education approach named for the famous 20th-century composer and music educator Carl Orff....
Collin College’s Joshua Meza Shines at SkillsUSA National Tournament
Joshua Meza, a 19-year-old collision technology student from Collin College in North Texas, showcased his automotive refinishing skills and placed in the top 10 at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in late June in Atlanta, GA. Currently pursuing an associate's degree in collision technology, Meza’s journey into this...
Cobb Educators are In it to Win it!
School’s out for the summer, but Cobb educators are keeping the excitement alive as they prepare for another successful year. Walton High School recently buzzed with energy as educators from across the district flocked to the Cobb Schools In It to Win It summer conference. This annual event, a favorite among pre-K through 12th grade educators, is co-hosted by the Academic and Instructional Technology divisions. Providing a perfect mix of...
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