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Sawnee Foundation accepting applications for Youth Scholarship

The Sawnee Foundation is offering seven $3,000 scholarships to eligible high school seniors in 2009.

January 14, 2009 | | Education


Gilleland announces retirement

Dawson County School Superintendent Nicky Gilleland announced Monday night that he will step down at the end of the school year.

January 14, 2009 | By Elizabeth Hamilton Staff Writer | Education


Schools get OK to raise class sizes

Dawson County educators are heralding the state Department of Education's recent decision to relax class-size limits to help school districts cope with budget issues.

January 14, 2009 | By Elizabeth Hamilton Staff Writer | Education


Young leaders make a difference

Girl Scouts is the premier organization for girls and women to make a difference in the world.

January 07, 2009 | By Elizabeth Hamilton Staff Writer | Education


New Dawson County Middle School opens in 2008

The new Dawson County Middle School opened its doors to students and faculty for the first time in August 2008.

January 07, 2009 | By Elizabeth Hamilton Staff Writer | Education


High School recognized as ‘Pacesetter’ in 2008

In August 2008, Dawson County High School was named as a Pacesetter School for 2008-10 by High Schools That Work, a program of the Southern Regional Education Board.

January 07, 2009 | By Elizabeth Hamilton Staff Writer | Education


Book program halted

A lack of funding has forced a local literacy group to suspend a program that provides free books to children.

January 04, 2009 | Michele Hester | Education


Colonial Christmas held at Black’s Mill Elementary

The fourth grade students at Black's Mill Elementary School traveled back in time Dec. 16 for a day-long learning experience called "Colonial Christmas."

December 31, 2008 | By Elizabeth Hamilton Staff Writer | Education


Locals graduate from North Georgia College

North Georgia College & State University conferred 278 graduate and undergraduate degrees during the December 2008 commencement.

December 31, 2008 | | Education


Holiday at the O.K. Corral

The fifth grade of Black's Mill Elementary School performed their Christmas musical Thursday, Dec. 18.

December 31, 2008 | By Elizabeth Hamilton Staff Writer | Education


Outdoor classroom unveiled

Black's Mill Elementary School held a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, Dec. 15, to celebrate the unveiling of its outdoor classroom.

December 31, 2008 | By Elizabeth Hamilton Staff Writer | Education


Café Melange held at Dawson high school

Aromas of coffee beans, vanilla steamers and lattes filled the air at Dawson County High School's annual winter art show last week.

December 28, 2008 | By Elizabeth Hamilton Staff Writer | Education


Students participate in Job Shadow Day

Dawson County High School students spent a day as professionals during Job Shadow Day at Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge Nov. 20.

December 21, 2008 | By Tia Lynn Lecorchick For the Dawson Community News | Education


Riverview Middle School supports troops

When Riverview Middle School sixth grade student Hannah McConnell asked the school's assistant principal Kristi Gerrells if Riverview would help bring in items to send overseas, the answer was "Yes!"

December 21, 2008 | | Education


Y Club attends Youth Assembly in Atlanta

The state government's system and duties can be difficult to understand, especially for high school students who are not even old enough to vote.

December 21, 2008 | By Tia Lynn Lecorchick For the Dawson Community News | Education


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High school chorus named ‘superior’

Not many people are fond of being judged by professionals, but the Dawson County High School Chorus had nothing to worry about last week in Habersham County. According to director Spencer Wright, the results at the state evaluation "couldn't have gone any better," with all three judges giving the chorus "superior" ratings in every area they were judged.

March 27, 2013 | By David Renner drenner@dawsonnews.com | Education


Vandiver exits Lanier Tech after 37 years

OAKWOOD - Telling stories and giving gifts, friends, colleagues and former bosses of Lanier Technical College President Russell Vandiver paid homage March 22 to the longtime campus leader and economic development guru. Kenneth Breeden, who led the school from 1975 to 1984, said that when he heard that Vandiver had been named president in September 2010, he thought "lucky Lanier Tech."

March 27, 2013 | By Jeff Gill DCN regional staff | Education


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