Brookwood Junior Brings Home National Orienteering Championship Title

Congratulations to Matt Stout, and bronze medal winner Austin Fowler.

Shiloh Elementary Students Walk to Remember Beloved Custodian

Vickie Garmon, 57, passed away on February 16 after receiving a cancer diagnosis just two weeks earlier; the students raised money for Relay for Life in her honor.

Graduation Schedule Set for Snellville Students

Thousands of Gwinnett County students will graduate this spring. See when your child will walk to "Pomp and Circumstance."

Sequestration Protesters Rally at South Gwinnett High School

Organizers from Georgia Fair Share and the Gwinnett County Association of Educators stood on the corner of Skyland Drive and Highway 78 to protest government cuts.

Brookwood Coach Named Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Famer

Coach Dave Hunter launched Gwinnett into a sports powerhouse.

South Gwinnett Athlete a Sports Hall of Famer

Louis Williams, South Gwinnett alumni, has been inducted into the 2013 Gwinnett Sports Hall of Fame.

School Bus Overturns in Unincorporated Snellville

The incident occurred a little after 8 a.m. this morning.

By the Numbers: Gwinnett County School Discipline Report

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

Girl Locked in Snellville Daycare Bus for Over an Hour

The 6-year-old reportedly fell asleep in the bus and was left in there for 90 minutes.

Shiloh Middle Robotics Team Advances to Vex Robotics World Championship

The competition will be held in April in Anaheim, Calif.

School for Dyslexia Doubles in Size, Will Move to Larger Campus

The Sage School, which is located in Suwanee, is looking to raise enrollments.

Brookwood High's DECA Students Receive Award, Progress to International Competition

Ten students will compete in Anaheim, Calif., from April 24-27.

Local Schools Celebrate 'Read Across America' Program

Schools all over Gwinnett celebrated the Dr. Seuss-themed week.

Brookwood's Eric Yao Named One of Two GCPS STAR Students

He shared the honor with (removed).

Charter Schools Commissioner: 'Good Intentions Will Never be Good Enough for Me'

Jose Perez, a Gwinnett County resident, is a member of the newly re-established Georgia Charter Schools Commission. In this first article of a two-part interview, Patch talks to Perez about serving on the commission and his thoughts on public education.

Brookwood Robotics Team Named Tournament Champions

The final score of the last tournament match was 196 to 6.

Video: Snellville Students Discover Fun at Science Fair

More than 1,000 students participated in the regional science fair Feb. 22.

Two Brookwood Juniors Selected for National Orienteering USA Junior Standing Team

The boys were two of only twelve out of the entire nation to be selected.

Shiloh, South Gwinnett and Brookwood High Named AP Honor Schools

School received the honor for high marks and participation on Advanced Placement exams in 2012.

Over 150 Snellville Students to Compete in Regional Science Fair

More than 1,000 students will participate in the fair Friday, Feb. 22, including students from 11 Snellville area schools.

Snellville Students Named to Dean's and President's List at Mercer University

Inclusion on these lists requires students to meet rigorous GPA standards specific to their school within the University.

NBA Legend Shaq Jumps Out of Seat after Shiloh High Student Makes Stunning Shot

The game winning half court shot by Shiloh's Nate Mason got a strong reaction from the former NBA player.

Snellville Parent Among Recipients of Georgia Parent Leadership Award

Partee Elementary School's Tilwana Anderson is one of six parents recognized for her outstanding leadership.

Snellville Schools Closed Friday, Monday

Gwinnett County public schools are closed Feb. 15 and Feb. 18 (President's Day). See what other upcoming days will impact students and teachers.

Brookwood Sending Wrestlers to State Tournament

The state wrestling tournament will be held Feb. 14-16 in Macon, Ga.

Lottery Results for Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology Announced

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.

Gwinnett Counselors of the Year Announced

White Oak Elementary, Lanier Middle and Meadowcreek High all had winners at the annual counselor celebration on Feb. 8. The principal of Bay Creek Middle also was honored.

GCPS to Honor School Counselors

National School Counseling Week is Feb. 4-8, and Gwinnett County Public Schools will honor school counselors this week.

Former Brookwood Linebacker, GCPS Partner to Host Youth Career Summit

Rennie Curran, an NFL free agent, and Gwinnett County Public Schools' Community-Based Mentoring program will host the summit Feb. 23.

Local Students Named to Dean's List at Multiple Schools

Congratulations to the successful students!

eClass in Session at Centerville and Shiloh Elementary

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

Sibling Rivalry: Brothers Win Top Spots in GCPS Spelling Bee (With Video)

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.

Photo Gallery: County Dance Day

The Fifth Annual County Dance Day was February 2 at Peachtree Ridge High School and included dancers from Brookwood and South Gwinnett.

Gwinnett Technology Schools Hosting Open Houses

Students interested in technology can get more information at upcoming open houses at Maxwell High and Grayson Tech.

Snellville Students to Compete in Gwinnett County Spelling Bee

Nearly 90 students -- elementary school and middle school -- will compete in the Gwinnett County Public Schools bee.

Local Student Named to Dean's List at Tennessee Wesleyan College

Congratulations to Stephen Kite.

Snellville Student Named Candidate for Presidential Scholars Program

Yili E. Yao, a Brookwood student, will now compete for the prestigious academic honor. Winners will be flown to Washington, D.C., for a special ceremony at the White House.

Gwinnett County BOE Fighting Controversial Federal Budget Cuts

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

Snellville Students Named to Dean's List at Middle Tennessee State University

Congratulations to Jeremy Lacy and William Sauls.

Dancing Trio at Brookwood High School Wins Talent Show

The show was held on Jan. 18. Watch the performances of the first, second and third place winners here.