Smyrna-Vinings Teachers, Rejoice! Cobb Board of Education May Soon Restore 2010 Pay

The Cobb County School District has enough money to restore the pay of full time employees to its 2010 levels.

Campbell High School's SAT Scores Fall Behind County, State, and National Pace

The Smyrna-Vinings high school was 20 points below than the average SAT score for Georgia during 2014.

Non-Profit Seeking Nominations for Youth Leadership Award

21st Century Leaders will select 20 students who have made a positive change in their communities.

Cobb School Board Member Suggests Tying Graduation Tickets to Parent Participation

David Morgan would like to implement a policy that would bar inattentive or un-involved parents from attending their child's graduation.

East Cobb Teacher Allegedly Drags Misbehaving Child to Front Office

The Tritt Elementary School teacher will not be returning to her kindergarten class, the Cobb County School District said.

International Academy of Smyrna PTA Hosts Spirit Night at Chic-fil-A

Money raised by the event will benefit the International Academy of Smyrna.

King Springs Elementary Named School of Excellence

The Smyrna school is just one of 170 schools nationwide recognized by the National PTA for its strong community.

St. Benedict's Episcopal Day School Reaches Milestones in Capital Campaign

Grows Athletic Opportunities by Launching Middle School Athletic Program

John Barrett Resigns as Athletic Director at Life University

Barrett will remain on as the university's basketball coach and will take on an expanded role in the president's office.

'Bless You' and Gun Fiction: Are Schools Too Sensitive?

It’s a new school year, but administrators walk a difficult line on discipline. What do you think?

Cobb County Grade 5 Writing Assessment Scores Maintain 2013 Levels

Overall, 84 percent of the county's fifth graders met or exceeded the standards set forth in the test.

Campbell High School's IB Diploma Programme Pass Rate Beats Global Average

The Smyrna high school's International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme had a pass rate of 98 percent during the 2013-14 school year.

Welcome To Boxtrolls Patch!

Excited for the new movie "Boxtrolls"? Take your kids on a virtual trip to the world where the Boxtrolls live with Boxtrolls Patch!

Locked Doors, Restricted Access At Cobb Elementary, Middle Schools

New security features include a camera and intercom system at all elementary and middle schools and the hiring of new campus police officers

Cobb Libraries Push for Students to Get Library Cards

A campaign by the American Library Association claims a "library card is a student's most important school supply."

UPDATE: High Enrollment Numbers "False Alarm"

Registered enrollment numbers were higher than estimated, but the actual student head count has fallen within predicted levels.

Campbell Middle School Principal Eager to Work With Community

The new principal spent the last three years at Simpson Middle School in Northeast Cobb as an assistant principal.

How Do Georgia Schools Rank Against Other States?

A new study by WalletHub ranks Georgia as the state with the highest dropout rate.

Georgia Gets No Child Left Behind Exemption

Federal officials say that the state can ignore some parts of the law because it is beneficial to students.

Former South Cobb Coach Gets Settlement

The coach's hiring at South Cobb High School was rescinded amid allegations of racism.

Georgia Sales Tax-Free Weekend 2014 Under Way

The state's sales tax holiday is great for back-to-school essentials. It runs through midnight on Saturday.

Cobb Schools Run Practice Bus Routes Friday

The simulation comes in advance of the first day of classes on Monday.

Cobb School Bus Routes Ready for Viewing

The 2014-15 school year begins soon for Cobb County students.

Campbell High School Looking for First Week Volunteers

Counseling staff will need help with office work.

Higher Education Campus Relocates to Cobb County

Richmont Graduate University will move its national headquarters to the Cobb site once work on the building is completed.

Buckhead Preparatory School Opening at Smyrna Market Village

School is currently accepting student applications.

Enrollment Study Predicts Growth for S. Cobb, Decrease for NW Cobb

The CCSD high school student population could see growth over the next ten years increasing from 32,059 current students to over 40,000 students by fall 2023.

Congrats! 2014 Cobb Schools' Valedictorians, Salutatorians

A list of valedictorians and salutatorians who had the highest grade point averages of their respective senior classes.

Cobb Teacher Named Finalist for National Teaching Award

Amy Myers was recently selected by her principal as a “Model Lab Classroom Teacher” for Cobb Schools, inviting other teachers from around the district to visit and observe Myers in order to adopt and implement her best practices in their classrooms.

Whitefield Celebrates 50 Grads with $6.5M in Scholarships

Whitefield Academy students were handed their diplomas and matriculated to 41 different colleges of their choice.

Nickajack Elementary Earns Green Innovation Award

The Cobb County Water System recognized the Smyrna school and its supporters for helping provide interactive, hands-on STEM experiences and outdoor learning environments for Nickajack students.

Video Recap of the Mayor's Education Awards in Smyrna

Dozens of outstanding members of Smyrna's education community were recently honored for their commitment in the classroom and/or helping students succeed.

Jessye Coleman Council PTA Recognizes Campbell HS Seniors

The four scholarship winners, each of whom receive a $500 cash award to be used to further their education, were selected on the basis of their applications which included a personal essay and recommendations from school and community.

Smyrna Public Library Joins CCSD Summer Reading Programs

The Smyrna Public Library joins the school systems’ collaboration with the Cobb County Public Library System.

Campbell High School Graduation Exercise in Two Weeks

Cobb schools' commencement ceremonies will take place from May 21-24.

Smyrna Mayor's Education Awards Given Monday Night

Dozens of outstanding members of Smyrna's education community will be honored for their commitment in the classroom or to help students succeed.

Smyrna Student Wins Kiwanis Georgia Music Showcase

Zachary Smith, a South Cobb High School senior, was sponsored by Smyrna Kiwanis Club Division 15 as the Georgia District of Kiwanis held its annual Art and Music Showcase Competition last weekend.

GICAA Launches New Middle School Athletic League

At least a dozen Cobb schools have joined the organization where traditional and nontraditional teams compete in both athletic and academic competition while building on the principles of fair play and good sportsmanship.

New Partnership to Address Childhood Hunger Over the Summer

The Arby’s Foundation kicked off its 'Hungry for Happiness' mobile tour on Tuesday in Smyrna at Belmont Hills Elementary School.

Whitefield Academy Announces Commencement Events, Valedictorian and Salutatorian

The Class of 2014 includes the first students to attend Whitefield from grades 1 through 12.