Sandy Springs Student A Caring, Compassionate Classmate

Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.

2 Fulton Schools To Permanently Close After 4-3 BOE Vote: Reports

Fulton County Schools board members reportedly voted to shutter two elementary schools, affecting nearly 700 students combined.

Springmont to Welcome New Head of School

Elizabeth Lener to join Springmont July 1

5 Riverwood High Music Students Named To Statewide Performances

Five Riverwood music students were selected to participate in the Georgia Music Educators All-State weekend.

Sandy Springs Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how FAFSA applications changed for Sandy Springs area high schools.

Fulton Schools Students Beat State, National ACT Score Average

Fulton County students beat the state average on the ACT, with the state’s average score increasing as the national average dropped.

North Springs Student Wins National Music Technology Competition

North Springs High School sophomore, Samuel Kuran, was one of five grand prize winners of a technology project hosted by Pharrell Williams.

9 Sandy Springs Schools Among Best For Grades K-8: U.S. News

Sandy Springs elementary and middle schools were included in the inaugural list ranking more than 80,000 U.S. schools.

Grants Awarded To Fulton Co. To Support School Improvement Work

The Georgia Department of Education is awarding $627,618 to Fulton Schools to ensure the necessary infrastructure and supports for schools.

Best Schools: How Sandy Springs Ranked In 2022 Niche List

The data analysis company Niche looked at academics, teachers and diversity in schools serving Sandy Springs.

Fulton Students Outscore Fellow Georgians On SAT

Fulton County Schools students performed better on the SAT in 2021 than they did in 2020, and surpassed the state average score.

Fulton Superintendent Tests Positive For Coronavirus: Officials

Fulton Schools Superintendent Mike Looney has tested positive for the coronavirus and is finishing a quarantine.

National Merit Semifinalists Named From Sandy Springs

Semifinalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarships announced in 2022.

Fulton County Schools Announces COVID-19 Mitigation Matrix

The ​Mitigation Matrix​ means that as the level of infection in the community increases, the intensity of the district’s response increases.

Sandy Springs Elementary School Honored By National PTA

Lake Forest Elementary in Sandy Springs has been honored by the National PTA for excellence.

Mask Mandate Updated By Fulton County Schools Before First Day

Fulton County Schools has updated its mask policy for students and staff ahead of the first day of school on Monday.

Fulton Schools Updates COVID-19 Protocols Before First Day

Fulton County Schools will return to the classroom on Monday, and has updated its COVID-19 protocols before students enter the buildings.

Back To School: Fulton County 2021-22 School Calendar

Parents in Fulton County can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

Sandy Springs Elementary Named Reward School By GDOE

The Georgia Department of Education has released its list of 2020-21 Reward Schools, including one Sandy Springs elementary.

Millage Rate Hearings Set For Fulton Schools, Rate Reduction

The Fulton School Board has scheduled millage rate hearings to consider a reduction in rate and partial rollback.

Fulton Schools Sets Back-To-School Pep Rally for July 31

Fulton County Schools will host its fifth annual back-to-school pep rally in two locations at North Springs and Banneker high schools.

Georgia Tech: U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock Visits Georgia Tech Research Institute

Georgia U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock visited Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)'s Cobb County Research Facility on Wednesday, June 30. ...

FAFSA Completions Down In GA: How Sandy Springs Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Sandy Springs area high schools.

Georgia Tech: Georgia Tech Celebrates Opening Of New Energy Project In Midtown Atlanta

Georgia Tech and Georgia Power celebrated the opening of a 1.4-megawatt microgrid in Tech Square with a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday, Jun ...

Fulton Schools Launches Mobile Job Recruitment Campaign

Fulton Schools' first mobile recruitment vehicle is the district's newest employee recruiting tool, a one-stop shop approach to hiring.

Learning Options Announced By Fulton Schools For 2021-22

Fulton Schools will offer three options for the upcoming school year: face-to-face, the new FAVE school, and the Fulton Virtual program.

Fulton Schools Seeking Input $168M From American Rescue Plan

The American Rescue Plan includes $168 million allocated to Fulton Schools to help address the impact of the pandemic on students.

National Merit Scholars From Sandy Springs Announced

Two high school students from Sandy Springs are among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.

Congratulations, University Of Mobile, Alabama Grad Janae Strode

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Georgia Tech: Forum Addresses Inclusive Entrepreneurship

Corporate executives, entrepreneurs, political leaders, venture capitalists, and leaders in higher education gathered virtually and in p ...

Mask Policy Updated For Fulton Schools, Plans Set For Next Year

Fulton County Schools has revised its mask policy, which will go into effect on June 1. The district has also made plans for the next year.

North Springs High Announces 2021 STAR Student, Teacher

North Springs High School has named Madeline Lampert as its STAR student, and named Gwen Kaminsky as the STAR teacher.

Riverwood Charter Announces 2021 STAR Student, Teacher

Riverwood International Charter School has announced Lauren Cohn as its 2020-21 STAR Student, with Anna Trentacoste as her STAR Teacher.

Congratulations, North Springs Charter High School Grad Hanna Quillen

Sandy Springs Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.

$2,500 National Merit Scholarship Goes To Sandy Springs Grad

A graduating senior from Sandy Springs is among the winners of a $2,500 National Merit scholarship announced Wednesday.

Honor Your 2021 Graduate On Sandy Springs Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Sandy Springs Patch.

Georgia Tech: Students Prepare To Reflect With Peers

On Friday and Saturday, Georgia Tech will celebrate Commencement during extraordinary, and extraordinarily weird, times. Graduates and t ...

Riverwood Senior Awarded Full Scholarship To Juilliard School

Riverwood senior, Rainy Marie Robertson, has been accepted to The Juilliard School on a full-tuition scholarship.

New Chief Operations Officer Named For Fulton County Schools

Superintendent Mike Looney recently announced that Noel Maloof will become the new chief operations officer for Fulton County Schools.

Georgia Tech: What Not To Wear: Commencement Edition…and Other Tips For Your Graduation Day

With Commencement right around the corner, some of you have been waiting months longer than usual for this day. You may have planned, an ...