Early August start dates will continue for the 2014-15 and 2015-16 academic years.
Walton, Pope, Wheeler and Lassiter were in the top 15 statewide in overall averages.
Saturday's stay-over event is the first of the new school year.
The East Cobb school was one of four in Cobb to earn the distinction from the U.S. Department of Education.
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Tuesday's observance included a flag posted by the Wheeler Air Force Jr. ROTC that flew over the U.S. Capitol.
All 17 public high school bands in Cobb will be performing with the Auburn and UGA bands Sept. 24 and Oct. 1
No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.
Wheeler had 21 students named, the most of any Cobb high school.
Sept. 11-themed shirts were sold at last week's football game, with the proceeds benefitting Paralympic hopeful Bryan Powell.
Blackwell and Keheley elementaries also were cited by the Governor's office for promoting physical fitness and healthy eating habits.
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The school board will discuss calendars for the 2014-15 and 2015-16 academic years at a work session Wednesday.
The East Cobb elementary was named a state school of excellence.
Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.
The Wheeler Circuitrunners Robotics club also was cited by the Technology Association of Georgia.
Current assistant principals have been promoted at both schools.
Momentoes from the past were saved as the community got its first look at the new school building Tuesday.
The Christian Academy wants to buy the Shirley Blumenthal Park land on Post Oak Tritt Road.
Timber Ridge Elementary and Dodgen Middle School will be getting new leaders.
The case involving former Kell High School principal Trudie Donovan prompted criticism about how misconduct investigations take place.
He wants to spend $4 million to hire teachers, but Cobb superintendent Michael Hinojosa said enrollment is down.
She comes from another school in East Cobb and officially starts on Thursday.
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Two other Cobb schools were also singled out for their gains.
Rebecca Tullman comes to the East Cobb synagogue from Los Angeles.
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Detours and alternatives will be in effect related to the Sope Creek Bridge project as classes begin Wednesday.
The purchase would allow the church to expand Mt. Bethel Christian Academy through high school.
The public will be able to tour the building as part of the festivities.
Here are the key dates to remember for the upcoming school year.
Although school starts next week, bridge replacement work on Paper Mill Road continues through the end of October.
Cathy Zingler of Lassiter High School and Tracie Bucy of Rocky Mount Elementary are two of the Cobb teachers of the year.
The events start Thursday and continue into early next week.
The new academic program connected with the East Cobb Methodist church opens on Aug. 12.
A bid to restore the full $7.5 million in spending rejected this spring also was turned down.
The Cobb school board also approved funding to begin design work for construction projects at Walton and Wheeler high schools.
Matters relating to a tax digest shortfall and an alternative to a rejected Common Core proposal are on Wednesday's agenda.
A recommendation for funding architectural and design plans will be taken up Wednesday.
Pickup and drop-off times also can be found on the district's website and at individual schools.