Cobb School Meal Prices Going Up

Healthier menu options will cost students and teachers more for the 2012-13 year.

Psychology Club Sells Bracelets for Charity

Sprayberry High School morning announcements and news for Wednesday, March 7.

Addison Elementary 'Walk to School Day' Event

Walking to school is a great way to be a part of a statewide event and to promote health, identify safer routes for walking, and to improve air quality.

The Sprayberry Sports Show

Sprayberry High School showcases its athletics.

State Rep. Don Parsons Speaks About Trust at Sprayberry

Parsons told students that trust is an essential character trait during a Character Education session at Sprayberry in February.

Lassiter Singers Attend All State Chorus Program

1,600 singers congregated Feb. 23-25 for the chorus program in Savannah.

Banks Opposes School Board Post Reapportionment Map

David Banks: "This map will have a very negative impact on traditional communities of interest with regard to attendance zones and clusters and, when viewed closely, has the potential, in future elections, of no school board member residing in East Cobb."

Lassiter, Walton Earn Counseling Honor

The East Cobb high schools will receive a special designation by the American School Counselors Association.

McCleskey Orchestra Performs for Heritage Assisted Living

McCleskey's orchestra and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) students celebrated Valentine's Day with Heritage of Sandy Plains assisted living residents on Saturday, Feb. 11.

Addison's Gator Rock Family Dance

The proceeds benefit the PTA, fifth-grade end-of-year events and Rock Eagle funds.

Viewfinder: McCleskey Math and Science Fun Night

Students, families, and community members came together for a fun evening of games and activities.

Lassiter PTSA Offers Seven $1,000 Scholarships

The Margie Hatfield Scholarship application deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Rocky Mount Elementary Donates 1,407 Shoes

A drama club play inspires donations to 40 Girls and Some Shoes.

What's Brewing in the Addison Science Lab

Students are studying the effects of light on crickets, sound, lenses and prisms, soil attributes, and animal adaptations in the Addison Elementary's science lab.

Addison Elementary's Top Chess Players

Students are mastering the strategic game that dates back to the 6th century.

Kincaid Premieres Original Rock Musical

Students at Kincaid Elementary School are putting a creative spin on a very important message about bullying.

Chatt Tech Focuses on Jobs

Building a strong workforce for communities in Georgia is a priority of Chattahoochee Tech, says Ron Newcomb, the school's new leader.

Northeast Cobb Schools Earn AP Honors

The state department of education has recognized 16 schools in Cobb County as 2012 Advanced Placement Honor Schools.

A Role Model: Caitlin M. Brightwell

Every week I write on topics regarding children's health and I always seem to mention that children emulate what they see. It is imperative that children be in the company of positive role models since we know that children are impressionable.

Help United Way Do the 'Write Thing'

Businesses and other community groups are needed to write thousands of letters of encouragement for students.

Kincaid Foundation Provides New Science Teacher

The less than two-year-old Kincaid Foundation created the science lab and the teaching position.

Sprayberry Students Experience Being Lawyers

Students from Cobb County high schools experienced being lawyers Saturday at the 10th annual Cobb County Regional High School Mock Trial Competition.

Sprayberry Raises $3,000 for Lidiane Carmo

The Thursday and Friday bake sale to benefit Lidiane Carmo was organized by Sprayberry's football coach, Jeff Hutson, and the Achievement Via Individual Determination class.

Get Out to Super Bowl XLVI

Find out where to watch the 46th Super Bowl on Sunday in Northeast Cobb. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on NBC.

Sprayberry Football Stars: Signing Day

The nation's football stars began signing scholarship papers Wednesday at 7 a.m

Lassiter Football Stars: Signing Day

The nation's football stars began signing scholarship papers Wednesday at 7 a.m.

Baked Goods Needed for Lidiane Carmo

A Sprayberry mom is asking for donations for a Friday fundraiser to benefit the Cobb girl who survived the Florida crash that killed her family.

Lassiter Swim and Dive County Champions

The Trojan girls' captured a county title and the Trojan boys' left their mark with new County and Lassiter records at the Cobb County Championship on Saturday.

McCleskey and Nicholson Schools Celebrate Academic Achievement

McCleskey Band joined with Nicholson ES students to celebrate the 100th day of school and Student Academic Achievement. The McCleskey band performed several exciting tunes.

Viewfinder: Lassiter's No Texting Campaign

It is against state law to text while driving. Lassiter High School drives the message home with a creative campaign.

Lady Trojan Swimmers Win at County

The Lassiter girls dominated the Cobb County Championships by a 19.5-point cushion on heated rival Walton.

Governor's Office Recognizes Northeast Cobb Schools

Ten Northeast Cobb schools were recognized by the Governor’s Office for improvements and achievement.

Addison Foundation Awarded Grants

The money will benefit physical education, horticulture and kindergarten programs at the Northeast Cobb elementary school.

Lassiter Football Defensive Coordinator Named Head Coach at Centennial

Under Carlberg, the Centennial Knights will be more of a passing team.

Is That College Degree Useless?

The National Association of Colleges and Employers' (NACE) 2012 Job Outlook study lists the most useless and useful college degrees. Chattahoochee Technical College's Mountain View campus disagrees with NACE's placement of a degree on the 'useless' list.

High School Theater Night at the Earl Smith Strand

You can catch some talented kids on stage for $3 tonight.

Kell Students Selected for the UGA High School Music Festival

Ten young musicians from the Kell High School marching band applied and were selected for the University of Georgia High School Music Festival.

School Board Refuses to Revisit 2012-13 Calendar

David Banks of Post 5: "It would increase the morale of teacher and students, reduce absenteeism, and provide the opportunity for the citizens of Cobb to have a calendar that meets their needs."

Northeast Cobb Schools in Reading Bowl

Two elementary and three middle schools, and one high school, will participate in Saturday's event at McEachern High School.

Thumbs Up for Northeast Cobb High Schools

Atlanta Magazine rates Lassiter High School highly among the best public high schools in the metro area.