Back to School: Last Week of Summer Break for Gwinnett Students

Here's a quick snapshot of important dates in 2013-14 for Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Trip Elementary School in Grayson Welcomes New Principal

Eight new principals were appointed to Gwinnett County schools over the summer, including Trip Elementary School in Grayson.

Local Students Named to Deans List at Georgia Tech

This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.

Gwinnett County Readies to Head Back to School

School starts for Students Aug. 7; teachers report to school July 31

New Teachers to be Introduced to Gwinnett County Public Schools

Orientation scheduled Tuesday, July 30, at Peachtree Ridge High School.

Keep Up With What's Happening in Gwinnett Public Schools

Attend monthly meetings of the Gwinnett County Board of Education.

Are Georgia's Schools Improving?

Hear what Georgia's school superintendent had to say this week in Gwinnett County.

Local Students Named to Dean's List at Berry College

To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better.

Amaka Iloegbunam Makes President's List at Columbus State University

Iloegbunam, who is majoring in Criminal Justice, made the list for achieving a semester grade-point average of at least 3.80.

Alaina Mattix Named to Dean's List at Gardner-Webb University

The Dean's List honors those outstanding students who maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.7 or above. This recognition is the semester's highest academic honor.

Area residents graduate from Georgia Southwestern State University

The commencement speaker was Georgia Sen. Jason Carter, and he was introduced by his grandfather, President Jimmy Carter, who attended Georgia Southwestern.

Local Students Graduate From Berry College

Featured speaker U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson provided words of inspiration for the graduates.

Local residents named to Georgia College 2013 Spring Dean's List

Georgia College also offers graduate education at the historic Jefferson Building in downtown Macon, at Robins Air Force Base and online.

Bruce Burkholder Named to Dean's List at Bob Jones University

To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a 3.0 grade point average.

Jerrod Grace, of Loganville, Receives Degree From Tennessee State University

Grace received a Master of Arts in Education in Human Performance and Sport Sc.

Bethany Phillips, of Loganville, Graduates from Bob Jones University

Phillips graduated with a MAT in English.

Local Area Residents Named to President's List at Georgia College

Georgia College, the state's designated Public Liberal Arts University, combines the educational experience expected at esteemed private liberal arts colleges with the affordability of public higher education.

Gwinnett School Retirees Top 500, District to Honor Their Service

Forty-four percent of the retirees have worked their entire careers in the Gwinnett County school district.

GHS and SGHS Seniors Gain Ground in Graduation Rates, Archer Loses

The Georgia Department of Education released the 2012 graduation rates on May 21, 2013. Gwinnett County Public Schools's rate increased more than three percentage points on average.

First Archer Principal to Give Graduation Speech

Former principal Charles "Buck" Buchanan will address Archer High School students. In nearby Grayson, the current teacher of the year is among speakers.

GCPS to Graduate Largest Class Ever

Graduations for Gwinnett County Public Schools students take place May 20-25. Brookwood High School in Snellville has the largest graduating class at 810 students.

Trip Elementary School in Grayson Gets New Principal

Trip Elementary School is one of four schools to get new principals at the start of the new school year.

Bay Creek Elementary Archery Team Third in Nation

Local students competed May 9 through 11 at the Louisville Exposition Center.

2013 Grayson High School Valedictorian and Salutatorian

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

Local Students Admitted to Saint Augustine's University

Saint Augustine's University, established in 1867, is a four-year liberal arts university in Raleigh, N.C.

Chandler Priest, of Loganville, Graduates from Union College

Priest received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.

Congratulate Your Graduate on Loganville-Grayson Patch

Graduation 2013 is a big deal. Congratulate your graduate from the Loganville or Grayson are on these pages and then share with family and friends.

Gwinnett Schools Score Above State Average in New Performance Ratings

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, the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology scored the highest at 99.8.

Grayson Cluster Students Again Head to the World Odyssey of the Mind Tournament

Teams from Grayson Elementary School and Couch and Bay Creek Middle School won the right to compete in the Odyssey of the Mind World Championship in Michigan. Now they need your help to get there.

Abby Kovalczyk, of Grayson, Graduates from Flagler College

Kovalczyk was one of about 386 Flagler seniors at the spring commencement ceremony held April 20 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre in St. Augustine, Fla.

Grayson High Student Chosen for Governor's Honors Program

The student and 95 others will spend four weeks on the campus of Valdosta State University, where they will be able to study subjects of their choosing.

Loganville's Clint Frazier a Candidate for Baseball Player of the Year

MaxPreps says Frazier "has set himself above all others in the quest for National Player of the Year honors."

U.S. News Ranks South Gwinnett as One of the 'Best' High Schools in Nation

Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology also is ranked No. 3 in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

Ambassador Andrew Young to Speak at GGC Commencement

The former U.N. Ambassador and mayor of Atlanta will address the class of 2013.

New School Campus Offering Unique Learning Experience Breaks Ground in Loganville

The new Trinity Prep School, which plans to incorporate a shark and stingray tank, had a ground breaking for its new 9-acre campus on Commerce Drive in Loganville on Monday.

Three Grayson High School Students, one from Archer, Named National Achievement Scholars

In total, 17 students from Gwinnett County were awarded this honor.

Legion Auxiliary To Honor 2013 Girls State Delegates

Their achievements will be celebrated with a State Tea at American Legion Post 233 on Sunday. This year the American Legion Boys State delegates also have been invited to attend.

Viewfinder: Grayson High School's 2013 Taste of Grayson

The event that took place at Grayson High School attracted a large crowd of attendees.

Georgia Southern Recognizes Outstanding Students from Loganville

Individual awards were presented to 188 students, including Brittany Duran and Taylor Tyson from Loganville, and various honor societies also recognized new inductees.

Gwinnett Christian Academy Moving to New Location in Loganville

The school will blend traditional classroom education and online learning.