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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:
Johns Creek High adds to slate of area schools with state titles
NORTH METRO ATLANTA — Johns Creek High School boys tennis took home its sixth straight state championship May 11, defeating Pope 3-0 for the 6A title. The match was held at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College. The Gladiators overcame the loss of one of its key players...
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. ...
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...
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...
Disabled graduate inspires Johns Creek students to push forward
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Confined to a wheelchair by muscular dystrophy, Kyle Eggleston drew a standing ovation for the words of inspiration he gave in his commencement address to Johns Creek High School graduates. At age 4, Eggleston was diagnosed with the genetic condition that gradually weakens and breaks...
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....
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...
GAC Ignite Center: A Coworking Space Perfect for Parents
Greater Atlanta Christian School (GAC) has introduced the GAC Ignite Center, a dynamic coworking space located in the GACS 1500 Center across from the main campus. This versatile workspace serves not only GAC parents but also welcomes members of the broader community. They aim for a diverse professional environment where individuals from various industries can network and collaborate.
Atlanta districts turn to incentives to fill open positions before school year
ATLANTA — A month from the start of the new school year, districts are still recruiting teachers. Many are turning to salary incentives to attract new teachers or retain current employees. According to the Georgia Department of Education, 78 percent of teachers resign and leave the field. Less than...
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