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Oconee County students headed back for the first official day of the new school year Wednesday.
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A 72-passenger diesel bus and a special needs bus will be added to the fleet around Thanksgiving, an official says.
They are among the top six to eight percent of entering first-year UGA students to earn the distinction and a $1,000 scholarship.
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Andrew Kane, a UGA incoming freshman and 2011 Oconee County High School honorarian, has been named a recipient of the "One UGA Scholarship" for the 2011-2012 academic year.
UGA Vet School brings high school students to campus for a day.
The Oconee County School System was one of 31 districts in Georgia in which all schools in the district made Adequate Yearly Progress in 2011.
GSC's Summer Health Fair was open to faculty, students, and members of the community.
More students than ever are enrolled in Advanced Placement classes, Oconee County Schools superintendent says.
After years of offering only preschool classes, Mars Hill Baptist Church will open it's first half-day kindergarten class this fall.
Mentors who gave Heaton jobs and promotions in education say he excels in curriculum, and they noticed early on that he would be a leader.
Some are current employees while others have retired, returned, and retired again...but all have one thing in common --30 or more years of continuous service in the Oconee County School System.
Organizers are seeking participation from local businesses for the Regional Teacher Reuse Store at the Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste facility Saturday, Aug. 13.
Beginning with the 2011-12 school year, Oconee County Schools will use a new method to assess teachers.
The American Red Cross recently declared that the school had the highest number of blood donations in Georgia based on a percentage of the total student population for the 2010-11 school year.
Two students were presented with awards in May.
Georgia has released individual school results for the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests.
Oconee County High School ranked 420 out of 500 in Newsweek magazine's 2011 list of America's Best High Schools.
The school district looks to improve eighth grade performance across the board and to boost social studies scores in all grade levels.
The Oconee County School District has released information about re-test dates for the Georgia High School Graduation and Writing Tests.
Athens Academy students send cards to alumni soldiers overseas.
The Oconee County School Board also added three furlough days to the 2011-2012 school calendar and approved price increases for school meals.
Results are up in nearly every content area and grade level.
James Waugh's valedictory speech from the Athens Academy graduation on May 29.
Three furlough days are recommended for Aug. 3, April 6 and May 22. The board will also consider calling for a fall referendum on a bond issue and continuing the 1-cent education sales tax.
One hundred percent of the Class of 2011 will be attending a 4-year college in the fall.
Honorarian Andrew Kane's speech, given at the Oconee County High School graduation on May 22, talked about the importance of friendship.
Salutatorian Leah Williams' speech given at the Oconee County High School graduation on May 22.
Katarina Jenkins, Oconee County High School valedictorian, addressed the Class of 2011 on May 22.
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A moment of silence and three empty chairs will honor Jordan Ellis, Matt Coscia and John Bishop.
The furlough days will save around $650,000 for the year and take about $80 to $150 a month from teachers' paychecks, according to Randy Morrison, Assistant Superintendent of Financial Operations for Oconee County Schools.
Oconee County Middle School Band Director Bryan Agan has announced his resignation and acceptance of a position at South Effingham Middle School beginning with the 2011- 2012 school year.