Barrow Elementary's Andy Plemmons is Librarian of the Year Finalist

The award is given out School Library Journal and Scholastic Library Publishing.

UGA Prof Gives Tuba Recital at Ramsey Concert Hall

Tickets for the event, part of the Hugh Hodgson Faculty Series, are $10 or $5 with UGA student ID.

'Bless You' and Gun Fiction: Are Schools Too Sensitive?

It’s a new school year, but administrators walk a difficult line on discipline. What do you think?

More than 30 Clarke Educators Win FFE Awards, Grants

Foundation for Excellence in Public Education in Clarke County will be honored at an awards banquet in October.

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Whit Davis Elementary wins $5K in Georgia United Credit Union School Crashers Competition

The Athens school was one of only 5 to win.

Back to School: Clarke County Classes Begin Monday

UGA opens Aug. 18.

School Bus Cameras Aimed at Catching Unsafe Athens Drivers

157 tickets for failing to stop for a school bus were written during the final 2 months of last school year after the cameras were installed

Hilsman Middle School Gears Up for 2nd Annual Hilfest

Event is scheduled Saturday, Aug. 9.

How Do Georgia Schools Rank Against Other States?

A new study by WalletHub ranks Georgia as the state with the highest dropout rate.

Back to School: 2014-15 Calendar in Clarke County

You already know school starts Aug. 11. So, when is the last day (and all the breaks in between)?

Georgia Sales Tax-Free Weekend 2014 Under Way

The state's sales tax holiday is great for back-to-school essentials. It runs through midnight on Saturday.

Clarke Schools Make Gains in CRCT Performances

In 21 out of 30 subject areas and grades, the district is higher or equal to last year’s scores.

Clarke Deputy Superintendent Moving on to Lead Baldwin County Schools

Dr. Noris Price has been with Clarke County Schools since 2007.

Cedar Shoals JROTC Program Set for D-Day Parade in France

The Athens school is the lone Georgia program in the parade.

2 Local Students Win National Merit Scholarships to Schools of Their Choice

One is headed to UGA, the other is on the way to a California college.

Cedar Shoals 'Quiz Jags' Win High Q Championship

Team sweeps in first-ever win for a non-metro Atlanta team in the WSB-TV competition.

Working for Peanuts: UGA Gets $256K for Research

The Georgia Peanut Commission donated the money for peanut-related projects.

2 from Athens Academy Named National Merit Scholars

They are among 2,500 nationwide to earn the distinction.

Clarke Middle School’s Meghan McNeeley receives prestigious Fulbright Award

This award was given to only 43 U.S. citizens by the Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

Clarke County School District 2013 CCRPI Results Released

Over half of schools received higher scores this year.

Clarke Schools Schedule Public Hearings on Proposed 2015 Budget

Both hearings are scheduled in May.

'Hilsman is Happy': Help Middle School Reach 500K Likes

Principal and staff groove to "Happy" in a fun YouTube video.

'There's a Lot Going on Behind the Wheel': Clarke County School Bus Cameras Catching Violators

The program will ensure that "bus drivers can focus on the road," said Clarke County School District Transportation Director Cathy Benson.

Major Renovations Planned at Whitehead Rd. ES

The school plans a groundbreaking ceremony on April 8.

4 Clarke County Students Picked for 51st Annual Governor’s Honors Program

The residential summer program at Valdosta State is for gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors.

Clarke County Schools Get High Marks for Music Education Program

The system is one of the 2014 Best Communities in Music Education as part of the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Program.

Clarke Central Renovation Kicks Off With Ribbon Cutting

The event begins Monday at 9 a.m. at the school, located at 350 South Milledge Avenue.

Cedar Shoals STAR Student Had a Perfect ACT Score

Senior Evan Knox is a dually enrolled student at Cedar Shoals and UGA.

Cedar Shoals High School Memory Garden Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, April 27.

Young Scientists' Fair: Inventions, Aeronautics, and the Tower of Athens

The Clarke County School District 5th Annual Young Scientists’ Fair is scheduled Saturday, March 22.

Cedar Shoals High to Receive $25K to Add 6 AP Courses

Cedar Shoals was selected to receive grant money from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation.

Athens, Clarke Students Get a Snow Day (Maybe Two?)

This is the second round of school closings due to the weather in two weeks.

Metro Area Schools Make Decisions on Thursday Classes

Know of more school closings? Share with Patch readers in the comments box below.

Oconee, Athens-Clarke School Systems Will Be Delayed on Thursday

The school day will start two hours later than usual.

School Closings in Athens and Oconee

Area schools are all closed because of inclement weather.

Clarke Central to Host JROTC Invitational Drill Meet on Feb. 1st

High schools from across North Georgia are participating.

Chase Street Elementary to Receive $20,000 as National Title 1 Distinguished School

Only 59 schools in the country received this honor.

Don't Pass that School Bus if the Stop Arm Is Out!

Cameras on buses will be used to ticket violators with a $300 fine for first offense.