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School events this week in Athens Metro: April 20-26

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Athens Metro this week.

By Athens Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

Superintendent Brown receives GSSA President's Award for leadership

Jackson County School System Superintendent Dr. Philip Brown was honored with the Georgia Schools Superintendents Association's (GSSA) President's Award for Northeast Georgia RESA.

By Athens Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

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East Jackson High School honored as Military Flagship School by GaDoe

By Athens Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

East Jackson High School has been recognized as a Military Flagship School by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE).

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After School Program pre-registration opens for 2025-26 academic year

By Athens Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

Pre-registration for the After School Program for the 2025-26 academic year is now open.

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Empower College pathways achieve industry certification for healthcare science and business

By Athens Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

A pair of Career Technical Agricultural Education pathways at Empower College and Career Center have successfully earned Industry Certifications.

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School events this April in Athens Metro

By Athens Reporter | Apr 1, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Athens Metro this month.

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School events this week in Athens Metro: March 30 - April 5

By Athens Reporter | Mar 29, 2025

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Athens Metro this week.

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West Jackson teacher honored with Robert E. Yager award for excellence in science education

By Athens Reporter | Mar 28, 2025

Dr. Stephanie Westhafer, a first-grade teacher at West Jackson Elementary School, has been honored with the Robert E. Yager Excellence in Teaching Award by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).

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Jackson County High School completes International Baccalaureate Program evaluation

By Athens Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

Jackson County High School has successfully completed its evaluation for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program.

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Jackson County sophomores chosen for Governor's Honors Program

By Athens Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

Three sophomores from the Jackson County School System have been selected to attend the Governor's Honors Program (GHP) this summer.

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School events this week in Athens Metro: March 23-29

By Athens Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Athens Metro this week.

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Jackson County high schools strengthen dance programs through collaboration

By Athens Reporter | Mar 21, 2025

Each morning, high school dance teachers Ashley Ware and Kelly Loggins begin their day with communication about various topics.

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Jackson County School System earns USA Today Top Workplace title for 2025

By Athens Reporter | Mar 20, 2025

The Jackson County School System has been recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace by USA Today.

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School events this week in Athens Metro: March 16-22

By Athens Reporter | Mar 15, 2025

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Athens Metro this week.

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West Jackson Middle earns Blue Ribbon Lighthouse distinction

By Athens Reporter | Mar 13, 2025

West Jackson Middle School has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Lighthouse School, becoming the fourth institution within the Jackson County School System to receive this honor.

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School events this week in Athens Metro: March 9-15

By Athens Reporter | Mar 8, 2025

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Athens Metro this week.

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Courtney Guess appointed assistant principal at Jackson County High School

By Athens Reporter | Mar 7, 2025

The Jackson County Board of Education has approved the appointment of Ms.

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South Jackson Elementary plans special night at Athens Rock Lobsters game

By Athens Reporter | Mar 6, 2025

South Jackson Elementary School is organizing a special event at the Athens Rock Lobsters game on Thursday, March 20.

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Jackson County students excel at state technology competition

By Athens Reporter | Mar 3, 2025

Eight students from the Jackson County School System achieved top-three placements in their respective categories at the State Technology Competition held on Saturday.