Berkmar's Graduation Rate Increases While Parkview Sees Dip

The Georgia Department of Education released the 2012 graduation rates recently. Berkmar High's rate has increased more than 10 percentage points since 2011 while Parkview's decreased 0.34 percent.

Gwinnett Schools to Graduate Largest Class Ever

Graduations for Gwinnett County Public Schools students will graduate this week as the last day of school is Wednesday, May 22.

Killian Hill Christian School Says Farewell to Class of 2013

The private school in Lilburn held its graduation May 20, 2013.

Parkview Student Earns Top Spot in International Science, Engineering Fair

Parkview High's Cory Bhowmik won second place in the Medicine and Health category at the recent Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix.

McClure to Speak at Parkview Graduation

Dr. Robert McClure will speak May 22 at Parkview High School.

New Principal Announced for Mountain Park Elementary

Veteran educator Dr. Allan Gee will be joining the Lilburn school June 3.

Gwinnett Board of Education Anticipates Tax Millage Increase to Fund New Budget

Gwinnett County Board of Education adopts $1.763 billion FY2014 budget and tentatively adopts 1.30 mills increase in tax millage rate.

Camp Creek Principal: 'I Have Been Truly Blessed'

Kathy Jones bids adieu to her family at Camp Creek Elementary, as she caps off 32 years in education.

Parkview Gets a New Head Basketball Coach

Nick Gast of Valdosta State University will be replacing coach Steve Richardson for the boys basketball team next season.

2013 Berkmar Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Gwinnett County Public Schools announces the names of Berkmar High School's 2012-2013 valedictorian and salutatorian in Lilburn.

2013 Parkview Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Gwinnett County Public Schools announces the names of Parkview High School's 2012-2013 valedictorian and salutatorian.

Camp Creek Elementary Gets New Principal

Valerie Robinett becomes principal effective June 3.

Kroger to Donate Funds to St. John Neumann School

The Catholic school in Lilburn is among 79 metro Atlanta schools that will benefit from the supermarket's 2012-2013 “Earning Plus Learning” program.

A Performing Arts Summer Camp With a Purpose

The Melanie Thornton Youth Arts Foundation in Lilburn is teaming up with Meadowcreek High to provide a four-week program this June called "The Moral of the Story."

Parkview Leads Lilburn High Schools in New Academic Performance System

The state Department of Education released the first results from the new Georgia College and Career Ready Performance Index on May 7. Among high schools, Parkview scored 87 percent, nearly 15 points higher than the state average.

Parkview Ranked Top Gwinnett School in Newsweek's Best High Schools List

The high school in Lilburn ranked the highest among Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Do You Have a Graduating Senior?

Before all the pomp and circumstance, celebrate your graduating senior's accomplishments!

Students Participate in STEM Day

Hopkins Elementary in Lilburn recently dedicated a day of fun activities surrounding STEM education.

Being the Difference: Watch D.O.G.S. Program Takes Off

A nationally known program comes to Lilburn's Mountain Park Elementary School. It aims to make fathers a consistent presence in the lives of children.

Can Parkview-Brookwood Do It Again in Baseball Playoffs?

Gwinnett County rivals, who met each other in the state finals last year, are among the 14 county teams playing in the Georgia High School Association baseball tournament.

8 Students from Lilburn-Area Schools Chosen for Governor's Honors Program

The students will spend four weeks on the campus of Valdosta State University, where they will be able to study subjects of their choosing.

Knight Elementary Invites Community to 'A Knight in the Garden'

Knight Elementary in Lilburn is ready to debut its new outdoor learning center.

Providence Christian Girls Keep Memory of Beloved Coach Alive

In the second part of a three-part series, Patch talks to community members touched by cancer. Today we remember Jonny Williamson.

GCPS Wraps Up Fourth Year of 'I See a Cure" Race

About 150 people participated in the event on April 27. Funds raised are forward to Gwinnett Relay for Life, and goes to benefit the American Cancer Society.

Trickum, Berkmar Middle Score in State's Top 25 in Writing Test

Eighth-grade students at Trickum Middle School and Berkmar Middle School are among those schools with a high percentage of students in the "exceeds" category.

U.S. News Ranks Parkview, Berkmar Among Georgia's 'Best' High Schools

Nationally, Parkview High School ranked in the top 500.

Four Students at Lilburn Schools Named National Achievement Scholars

Berkmar High School leads the Lilburn area with number of students awarded scholarships.

School Board Approves State Contract Change, Headed for Georgia Board of Education

Gwinnett County's school board has approved amendments to a state contract. Now, the district must submit this request to the state Board of Education.

Gwinnett Online Campus Extends Registration Period for Fall 2013

Gwinnett County parents interested in the online learning option for their students have until May 3 to register for the upcoming school year.

Gwinnett School Board Tentatively Adopts 2013-2014 Budget

Leaders met at Meadowcreek High School, where they passed the first approval of the $1.8 billion budget for next school year. A final vote is planned in May.

Parkview High Piece Gets Top Art Honor, Work to Grace Dogwood Festival

Camille Pettit, a sophomore at Parkview High, received "Best of Show" for her work. It will be part of the Dogwood Festival's student exhibition April 19-21.

GCPS to Tentatively Adopt 2013-2014 Budget

The school board will meet on April 16 for a vote.

Spring Plant Sale in April at Gwinnett Tech

The annual event will have annuals, perennials, shrubs and more.

First Look at Future High School Site, Will Ease Berkmar Cluster Crowding

The school will draw from the Berkmar and Central Gwinnett clusters to help relieve the overcrowded high schools.

Spring Break is Here, But Be Test-Ready

Gwinnett County public school students officially have spring break April 8 - 12, but the CRCT is just around the corner.

Wanted: Community Input on Gwinnett County Public Schools Initiatives

An online survey on three initiatives is available throughout the month of April.

Children Steal the Show at Area School Board Meeting

Camp Creek Elementary students upstage district officials, and their principal receives a standing ovation.

Gwinnett County Seeks Special Education Teachers, Job Fair Planned

District officials project they will need to hire about 250 special education teachers for the 2013-2014 school year.

Lilburn Private School to Hold Grand Opening, Open House

Legacy of Purpose Preparatory Academy, Gwinnett, Inc. provides students with an international education, and it is located at Berkmar United Methodist Church.

State Inks Deal with South Korea, Killian Hill Christian School to Benefit

State Superintendent John Barge signed a memorandum of understanding on March 25. It allows a cultural exchange of education professionals between Georgia and South Korea.