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- Sunday, May 19, 2013 DAWSONVILLE, GA
Archive By Section - Education
Students attend career fair
Last week, fifth grade students from each elementary school in the county participated in the third annual Dawson County Fifth Grade Career Fair at Rock Creek Park. About 250 students had the opportunity to visit close to 20 different stations for about 15 minutes, ...
Local 4H members compete in contest
Recently, Dawson County 4-H members competed at the Northeast Area 4-H Poultry Judging contest in which their poultry knowledge was matched against 4-H members from other counties in the district.
Lions Club honors four students of the month
The Dawsonville Lions Club honored four Students of the Month at the club's last meeting for the months of November, December, January and February.
Woodruff honors local art teacher
A Dawson County High School art teacher was recognized Saturday by the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta for championing the positive effects of art on students.
Friends take top school honors
Friends since childhood, Dawson County High School's 2009 valedictorian and salutatorian are proud of each other and their classmates.
Music to Mickey’s ears
While some spent spring break basking in the sun on a sandy beach or relaxing for a week on the couch, Dawson County High School's Chamber Singers spent five days at the happiest place on earth, Disney World.
Schools set to have CHAMPS graduations
For the past five years, the Dawson County Sheriff's Office has taught fifth grade students about Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety, a program also known as CHAMPS.
Barn dance set for Saturday
Grab your partner and do-si-do this Saturday at the second annual Old-Fashioned Barn Dance for children's literacy.
Middle school students win first oratorical contest
Dawson County Middle School recently held its first oratorical contest, sponsored by seventh grade teacher Jenny Alldred.
Sheriff’s office to hold law enforcement academy
For the past 12 years, the Dawson County Sheriff's Office has been offering a program to youth in the county that gives them a glimpse into the duties of local law enforcement.
FBLA students place in state
Dawson County High School students and advisors of Future Business Leaders of America spent the last weekend in March at the organization's state competition in Atlanta, where juniors Brittany MacDonald and Logan Porter brought home awards.
Club to have graduation lock-in
According to Wayne Chelf, principal at Dawson County High School, the three most dangerous nights in the lives of high school students are homecoming, prom and graduation.
Father inspires Miss Dawson
Whoever said diamonds are a girl's best friend never met Brittany McCoy.
Support continues for local children’s book program
Entertainment legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton announced a partnership last month with Georgia's Rotary Clubs to continue in the fight to encourage childhood literacy.
A 5-year-old’s milestone
Five-year-old Mason Wood said he is looking forward to "riding the big yellow bus."
Articles by Section - Education
Tentative ’14 budget approved
The Dawson County Board of Education on Monday approved a tentative $32.3 million budget for fiscal year 2014, which represents a drop of about $3 million from 2013.
Junior police academy accepting applications
Spaces are quickly filling for Dawson County Sheriff Billy Carlisle's annual junior law enforcement academy.
Fifth-graders graduate as C.H.A.M.P.S.
Fifth graders from across the county graduated as C.H.A.M.P.S. during a ceremony and celebration May 6 at Dawson County Middle School.
Dance raises money for childrens books
The weather may have been chilly on April 27, but the dancing and barbeque helped keep everyone warm.
Local high school seniors honored
It was a night of checks, medals and chords for Dawson County High School seniors as students attended an event in their honor.
Stars head of class
Two Dawson County stars - one on the basketball court and the other on standardized testing - finished a close race for head of the class after three years of competing.
Media center dedicated to late historian
Members of the local education and historic communities gathered last week as Robinson Elementary dedicated its media center to the memory and life's work of a late friend.
Honor given to teacher
Dawson County High School chemistry teacher Laura Hendrix was recently named 2012-2013 Chemistry Teacher of the Year by the Northeast Georgia Section of the American Chemical Society.
School board one step closer to new home
A deal to relocate the Dawson County Board of Education's central office to downtown Dawsonville could close next month. During its meeting Monday night, the school board voted 3-0 to approve a contract with Community & Southern bank for the two vacant buildings at 28 Main St.
Monthly luncheon recognizes educators
Each year, staff from Dawson County public schools nominate a teacher they feel exemplifies that special "teaching spirit." At the monthly Dawson County Chamber of Commerce luncheon on April 11 at the Lakeview Center, seven local teachers were presented to attendees and their peers.
Focus is the kids
The track at Riverview Middle School was awash in a sea of bright blue shirts Thursday as the 2013 Dawson County Special Olympics got under way. "We are part of a group called Connectability that's a partnership between Lumpkin and Dawson counties," said Tricia Owenby, a special education teacher at Riverview and the school's Special Olympics coordinator.
Elementary schools begin kindergarten registration
Friday is kindergarten registration for Dawson County schools. Kindergarten registration will be held from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., April 12 at the Rock Creek Park Gym. Registration will be for Black's Mill, Kilough, Riverview and Robinson elementary schools.
‘Gold star’ squad
The Dawson County High School JROTC has a new badge to proudly display on cadets' uniforms. The program was named an "honor unit with distinction," the highest award given, during a March 28 regional formal inspection.
JROTC cadets attend ball
The Lakeview Center was a sea of army green as Dawson County High School JROTC cadets gathered in formal dress for the third annual JROTC Military Ball. The March 23 event saw a turnout of more than 150 people, including cadets, students, parents and faculty.
Special Olympic Games comes to Dawson County
Athletes from both Dawson and Lumpkin counties will gather next week at Riverview Middle School to compete in this year's Special Olympics. The games will be held for the first time at the school from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 10 at the middle school.
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