Gwinnett Schools Hiring Special Education Teachers

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

GCPS 2013 Readers Rally Winners Announced

This year's winners include schools that were previously Readers Rally champions.

Gwinnett Schools to Begin Kindergarten Registration in May

The big day for rising Peachtree Corners kindergarteners is near. Here's a recap of what parents and guardians need to know.

Gwinnett Schools 2013-14 Proposed Budget Could Decrease by $12.8 Million

The GCPS superintendent recommends a budget of $1.76 billion, for the next school year, a decrease of .7 percent over the current year and could result in a millage rate increase.

Interim President Appointed for Georgia Gwinnett College

Dr. Stanley “Stas” Preczewski will fill in after Dr. Daniel Kaufman's tenure as president of the Lawrenceville, Ga. college ends in June.

Gwinnett to Add New High School in 2015

In a unanimous vote, district leaders approved a contract for $63.5 million that will add the county's 20th high school.

Wesleyan Student Still Basking in Glory of Winning State Spelling Bee

Nicholas Poulos, 13, a student at the Peachtree Corners private school, bested 19 other competitors at the recent competition.

GCPS Area School Board Meetings Begin March 26

Gwinnett County Public Schools will hold board meetings in each of the five districts in March and April.

High School Supporters Gather to Reflect on Successful Season

The Norcross High School Foundation of Excellence held its annual Winter Celebration gathering to highlight this year's successes and its future plans for the high school.

Rate These Peachtree Corners Schools

The community has a selection of both public and private schools. Here's your chance to rate your favorite one.

Georgia Gwinnett College President Stepping Down

Dr. Daniel Kaufman, the Lawrenceville school's charter President, has accepted the position as the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce's next President and CEO.

Duluth HS Instructor Honored as Top Georgia Strings Teacher

Dr. Peter Lemonds has been named 2013 Educator of the Year by the American String Teachers Association-Georgia Chapter.

Local High School Golfer a Sports Hall of Famer

Duluth High School golfer Courtney Swaim Trimble among six to be inducted into the 2013 Gwinnett Sports Hall of Fame.

NHS Golf Team Begins Season With New Bags

Mizuno Golf, located in Peachtree Corners, gave the "gift of golf" - brand new golf bags for each Blue Devil team member.

Gwinnett Schools to Hold Annual Transition Fair for Special Needs Students

Gwinnett County Public Schools will host its annual Transition Fair on Saturday, March 16. It is held to help families of students with special needs transition into adulthood.

A Look At 2nd Quarter Discipline Report for Gwinnett Schools

Want to know just how troublesome your children are while at school? See select disciplinary numbers from the district's second quarter.

Buy a Tune, Support Blue Devils' Relay For Life

"How We Relay" is an original tribute to the fight against cancer that was composed and produced entirely by members of the Norcross High student body and Relay for Life team.

Duluth High School's Head Football Coach Resigns

Corey Jarvis, who lives in Lithonia, said the time commitment the Duluth coaching job required was hard on his family.

Meet DHS's New Head Football Coach

Jason Conner to lead Duluth High School Wildcats football program.

Peachtree Corners Business Hosts Science Day for Elementary Students

Employees of Siemens Corp. in Peachtree Corners conducted demos at the Norcross school to teach fifth graders the importance of science and math.

Video: Peachtree Corners Students Wow at Science Fair

Students from every corner of Gwinnett County took part in the regional science fair Feb. 22.

Peachtree Corners Restaurant Teams Up With Norcross Relay for Life

Present the flyer in the article when dining in at Peachtree Corners California Pizza Kitchen and 20 percent of your check goes to the Norcross High organization.

Blue Devils Basketball Team Does the Harlem Shake

Video: Watch the NHS boys team do the latest Internet dance fad.

18 Peachtree Corners Students Represented at Science Fair

Students from five local schools are among more than 1,000 students participating in the fair Friday, Feb. 22.

Gwinnett Schools Closed Friday and Monday

Peachtree Corners students and teachers in Gwinnett County public schools have a four-day weekend ahead. All of the county's public schools are closed Feb. 15 and Feb. 18 (President's Day). See what other upcoming days will impact students and

Peachtree Elementary Student Recognized

Caroline Lantis, a 4th grade student at Peachtree Corners school, is Peachtree Corners Rotary Club's Student of the Month.

GCPS Announces Charter School Lottery Results

On Feb. 11, Gwinnett County Public Schools completed the lottery drawing for placement in the freshman class of Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology.

Seven Duluth Wildcats Sign Letters of Intent

Athletes and their parents congratulated at National Signing Day ceremony for football at Duluth High School.

eClass in Session at Area Schools

The BYOD or, Bring Your Own Device, pilot began this past fall, and some 14 schools are participating in the innovative classroom program.

Sandy Hook School's Super Bowl Performance of 'America the Beautiful' Called Stirring

A 26-member group of students from the school, along with super star Jennifer Hudson, delivered a moving rendition of the well-known song during Super Bowl halftime.

Sibling Rivalry: Brothers Win Top Spots in GCPS Spelling Bee

Karl Patram, a student at Crews Middle, wins the coveted spot as Gwinnett County Public Schools top speller. His brother, Neil Patram, a student at Brookwood Elementary, wins second place.

County Spelling Bee Set for Saturday, Feb. 2

Gwinnett County elementary and middle school students will compete in the district spelling bee including students from Peachtree Corners schools.

Join Blue Devils Basketball Pink Out Event and Support NHS Relay for Life

The event, which will take place during the girls and boys varsity games against Peachtree Ridge High, is this Friday, Feb. 1.

Blue Devils, Wolves Among Top-Rated Basketball Teams in Georgia

A computer ranking of boys basketball teams has Norcross High School team ranked No. 4 in Class AAAAAA. And Peachtree Corners Wesleyan School is ranked No. 6 in Class AA.

Gwinnett School Leaders Fighting Federal Budget Cuts

At a national conference this week, district leaders are hoping to protect education programs from across-the-board federal budget cuts.

UGA Announces Jere Morehead as Finalist for President

The Board of Regents, searching for a replacement for Michael Adams who is retiring, will have the final sayso.

News Nearby: Gwinnett HS Student Stars on 'American Idol'

Will Alexa Gilomen from North Gwinnett HS make it to Hollywood on the Fox show?

Simpson Elementary Student Recognized

Susanna Lowe, a third grade student the Peachtree Corners school, is Peachtree Corners Rotary Club's Student of the Month.

Blue Devils Football Team Receives Special Recognition

Tuesday evening the Blue Devils state championship team and coaches were presented a "Resolution of Recognition" from Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.

Norcross HS Students Kick Off Relay For Life Fundraiser

The club started the fund-raising season to benefit the American Cancer Society with a fun day of after-school events on Friday.