School Board Congratulated Again For Scores On Milestones Tests

Claire Buck, chief operator of the Oconee County Schools, said the schools did well on 20 of 23 comparisons she made with other systems.

Student And Parents Say Chromebook Use In Schools Is Excessive

The three asked the Board to reconsider its policy of relying heavily on the laptop computers in classroom instruction.

County And School Governments Having Communication Problems

The two governments are talking past each other regarding roundabouts at Malcom Bridge Middle School.

School Board Adopts Budget With Millage Rate Decrease

More than half of the revenue comes from the state. Some of that state revenue will be used for a security alert system for the schools.

School Board Blocks County Plans For Roundabouts On Malcom Bridge

The Board of Education refused to grant easements needed by the Board of Commissioners for roundabouts at Malcom Bridge Middle School.

School Board To Consider Property Tax Decrease

The tentative budget before the Board includes a drop in the millage rate. The Board will vote on the tentative budget on Monday.

School Board Approves Land For Roundabouts On Malcom Bridge Road

The Board granted the rights of way and easements to the county for roundabouts at the two entrances to Malcom Bridge Middle School.

School Board Members Concerned About Roundabouts At Schools

“I want to get on the record that this is not our project,” Board member Tim Burgess said.

Education Board Cautious About Plans For Roundabouts At School

Board Chair Tom Odom was concerned that the School System was receiving all of the information it needs from the county.

Sales Tax Collections On Target, Board of Education Told

Revenue collected during first year of the voter-approved sales tax was up nearly 14 percent over revenue collected in last year of old tax.

Elementary School Chorus Performs Holiday Medley For School Board

Eighteen students, making up the Rocky Branch Elementary School Chorus and led by Josh Luke, performed a medley of holiday songs.

School Board Gets Proposals For School Calendars

School would start later next year.

Parent Tells School Board It Is Unresponsive To Mold Issue

Board members disagree with Brandi Herndon, who has raised the issue of mold and mildew at Oconee County Elementary School.

Parents Concerned About Testing In Schools, Education Board Told

Researchers analyzed results of community engagement meeting and online survey.

Principal Sends Letter To Parents About Mold And Mildew Concerns

A parent had told the Board of Education of possible mold and mildew issues at Oconee County Elementary School.

Oconee Schools Appointing Team For Strategic Plan

Invitations have gone out to 39 individuals split between students and staff on the one hand and parents and community on the other.

Citizen Ask Education Board To Lobby Legislators On Testing

Joyce Reifsteck said students needs time for recess "to burn off some energy."

County School Enrollment Up By More Than 3 Percent

The enrollment increase is the fourth year in a row enrollment increased more than 3 percent over a year earlier.

Community Turns Out To Honor Victims Of 911

About 100 people helped plant flags on Sunday on the lawn of North Oconee High School.

School System Helps Parents Find Dove Creek Elementary Entrance

The School System has released a map to help parents find their way from Hog Mountain Road to the school entrance on V. M. Osborne Road.

Classrooms And Sports Fields Ready For School Start, Board Told

Oconee County High School will have 12 classrooms ready for use when students return, facilities director tells Board of Education.

Dove Creek Elementary School Open House Scheduled

The first day for students at the new school at 7921 Hog Mountain Road in the far west of the county is Aug. 1.

County And Education Board Confront Road Problems At New School

Plans for the entranceway to the new Dove Creek Elementary School are on hold because of a gas pipeline affecting roadwork at the site.

School Board To Consider Meeting Time Change

In response to citizen request, the Board of Education will discuss different meeting times at its next session.

Parents Asking Education Board To Change Meeting Types, Times

The Board also approved--in a rare split vote--spending nearly $1 million for computers.

Board Of Education Being Asked To Spend Tax Revenue On Computers

The mobile devices will be available for secondary, middle and high school teachers before they leave for the summer.

School Administrator Explains Teacher Compensation

Tells Board of Education members about Total Benefits Statements sent to school employees.

Students Call For Action At Oconee March For Our Lives Rally

More than 200 attended the nonpartisan event sponsored by the Oconee County Democratic Committee.

Oconee County Schools Train Staff In Response To Active Shooters

Dallas LeDuff, director of Student Services, assured Board of Education members of school preparedness.

Democrats Sponsoring Local March For Our Lives Rally

The local event is part of a national day of demonstrations following the Feb. 14 school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Board Of Education Members Concerned About Sales Tax Revenue

Worry expressed that online sales are cutting into needed revenue source for schools.

Board Of Education To Be Asked To Spend $2.2 Million For Stadiums

Replacement of natural turf with synthetic and replacement of existing synthetic tracks.

Oconee County Board Of Education Approves Redistricting Plan

The outcome of the final vote was no surprise. No parents spoke in support or in opposition.

Oconee County Board Of Education Voices Support For Redistricting

Students moved to accommodate new Dove Creek Elementary School.

Speakers Tell Oconee County Board Of Education They Oppose Reassignment From Malcom Bridge Elementary School

Those who spoke said the change is unnecessary, would disrupt the lives of the students, and would create safety problems.

Oconee County School Ranked Second In State On Average College Entrance Exam Scores

Superintendent Jason Branch said it will not be necessary to make up school days cancelled because of tropical storm Irma.

Oconee County School System Releases Proposed Redistricting Maps To Accommodate New Elementary School

Despite the proposed changes, students moving into the fifth grade would be able to stay with their current schools.

Oconee County School Officials Oppose Amendment 1 To State Constitution On the November Ballot

Branch said he opposes the amendment because it takes control of schools away from local officials.

Best Elementary Schools in Oconee Area 2016

Niche's annual list looks at school results, student and parent surveys, and ratings for teachers and the district.

Athens Technical College Adult Education Grad Earns Highest GED(R) Score in State

Athens Technical College Adult Education Grad Earns Highest GED® Score in State