Archive By Section - Education
JRTOC builds strong citizens
One of the primary objectives of the Bryan County Schools is for our students to graduate as strong citizens who possess the life skills necessary to courageously and confidently face the world beyond high school.
An important part of education
The Bryan County School System staff members are looking forward to a great school year in 2007–2008. Attendance is a very important part of every child's education.
Education notes
Woodard earns CIS degree The following local student was awarded a degree from Kaplan University during a commencement ceremony at the Symphony Center on Aug. 4. - Michelle Woodard of Ellabell was awarded an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems degree. Stevens on dean's list The following student from this area has been named to the Columbia College dean's list ...
BoE millage rate cut ‘quite a feat’
During the board meeting held in August of 2007, the Bryan County Board of Education accepted the recommendation of Superintendent Sallie Brewer and set the millage rate for FY08 at 13.572 mills.
Teachers donate supplies to Honduran school
Teachers at Lanier Primary and Bryan County Elementary School recently dug into their own pockets to purchase school supplies which they donated to a public elementary school in Santa Elena, Honduras.
Savannah Tech offering certificate program
Savannah Technical College will offer a new certificate program that aims to solidify credentials and prepare those who work with the developmentally disabled gain access to resources and services that will assist them in their daily lives. The Direct Support Professional program was begun as a collaborative effort between the technical colleges and the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities. The program was piloted in several communities and has just expanded to include Savannah. ...
GSU estimates impact at $719 million
Georgia Southern University had an economic impact of more than $719 million on the region during the recently completed fiscal year.
Vision checks important for children
Back to school rituals and getting children prepared for the school year provides a good time for the Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health to remind parents that children's eyes need to be examined regularly.
So that everyone behaves in school
What is EBIS? Students at Bryan County Middle School will answer this question stating that EBIS stands for Everyone Behaves In School. EBIS actually stands for Effective Behavioral and Instructional Support. EBIS is a school-wide researched based disciplinary approach used to promote desired behaviors through positive reinforcement. During the summer of 2005, BCMS sent a ten-member team to be trained on EBIS. This team became the EBIS Committee for ...
More on AYP; BCHS doesn't have to offer school choice
Seven of the nine Bryan County Schools achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for the 2007-2008 school year. AYP is based on student performance on the CRCT and student attendance for grades 1-8 schools and the high school graduation tests in English/language arts and mathematics and graduation rates for 9-12 schools.
GEMA urges you to think safety
More than 1.7 million children are heading back to public and private schools across the state this month, and safety will be high in the agenda.
Georgia Southern experiences record enrollment
Georgia Southern University will enter its second century of service with what is expected to be the largest enrollment in the history of the institution. President Bruce Grube made the announcement during his ninth annual State of the University Address, which was part of the Fall Convocation Ceremony held on the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 8, in the Performing Arts Center.
Bryan County Schools open for new year
BCHS Principal Harold Roach said the first day of the new school year went off without a hitch, other than the intercom system being down. "If that's the worst thing, then we're fine," he said. In place of an intercom, Roach walked the halls with a bullhorn, much to the delight of the students, he said.
Morris V.P. takes lead in 'A Day for Southern'
Statesboro native Joe McGlamery believes in Statesboro and its people. He recognizes the difference Georgia Southern University has made for his community, so this year he will serve as the 34th chairman of "A Day For Southern."
Make this school year the best ever
The first day of school truly beacons each of us to a new beginning. Students, parents, and teachers alike often experience that flutter of apprehension that accompanies a brand new school year.
Articles by Section - Education
Honor roll: Bryan County High School
The following students at Bryan County High School were named to the honor roll for the fourth nine-week grading period of the 2012-13 school year:
Foreign-exchange families sought
World Heritage Student Exchange Program seeks local host families for high-school students from more than 30 countries, including Spain, Germany, Thailand, Denmark, Portugal, South Korea, Italy, France, Norway and more.
Students graduate from AASU
The following local students graduated from Armstrong Atlantic State University on May 4:
Honor rolls: Bryan County Elementary and Middle
The following students at Bryan County Elementary School were named to the honor roll for the fourth nine-week grading period of the 2012-13 school year:
Students present work at Armstrong
SAVANNAH - Armstrong Atlantic State University announces its student scholars for the 2012-13 academic year. All student scholars presented academic work at the university's 19th annual Student Scholars Symposium:
Scholarship sweepstakes in reading program
HOUSTON COUNTY - The Georgia Public Library Service and the state's Path2College 529 Plan once again are partnering on the summer reading program and its summer reading program sweepstakes, which will award a child with a $5,529 college-savings contribution.
Honor roll: Richmond Hill Middle School
The following students at Richmond Hill Middle School were named to the honor roll for the fourth nine-week grading period of the 2012-13 school year:
Armstrong sets 'Become a Teacher' session
Armstrong Atlantic State University's college of education will host a "Become a Teacher" information session from 6-7 p.m. June 18 at the Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn St. in Savannah.
Carver celebrates perfect attendance
G.W. Carver Elementary students Jessy Song and Gbolohan Sobowale won a raffle for two free bikes, donated by Joe Brannen of Horace Mann Insurance. The 25 students with perfect attendance for the 2012-13 school year were entered in the raffle and treated to a special ice cream sundae party on the last day of school. Each received a full-day pass to the Fun Zone Amusement Park in Pooler.
Students essay wins third place
SAVANNAH - Richmond Hill Middle School eighth-grader Avery Waters recently won third place in an area essay-writing contest on the theme of leadership skills required to succeed in school.
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