What's happening with South Cobb's STEM charter school?

South Cobb Patch gets you up to speed on the incidents surrounding a potential STEM charter school in South Cobb.

South Cobb Schools Weekly Roundup for Feb. 13-18

FInd out what's happening at your child's school this week.

Garrett Middle Celebrates the Arts with Seventh Annual Event

Garrett Middle School students showed off their visual art, musical, theatrical and dance talents on Thursday night at their seventh annual "Night of the Arts" fundraiser.

Get ready for one of the best shows in town Thursday night

Good news about South Cobb area schools.

Cobb Schools Get Full Accreditation Status

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) affirms the full accreditation of all Cobb County schools through 2014.

Final Redistricting Map, AP Classes for South Cobb Schools on Board Agenda

The Cobb County Board of Education will discuss the fourth and final South Cobb elementary schools redistricting map at today's work session.

South Cobb Schools Weekly Roundup for Feb. 6-11

Find out what's happening at your child's school.

Hinojosa Outlines Board's Three Main Goals at SCBA Luncheon

Hinojosa wants to bring positive changes to Cobb, but admits the county is not an easy place to bring about change.

Hinojosa to Speak at South Cobb Business Association TODAY

After last week's school board meeting, he may have a lot of explaining to do.

Whitefield Student Named 'Good Citizen'

Each year, a senior from an accredited high school is selected as a DAR Good Citizen by its faculty and students.

South Cobb Schools Weekly Roundup for Jan. 30-Feb. 3

See what's happening at your child's school this week.

South Cobb Debate Team Wins Again

The school's first debate team is off to a great start.

Construction Continues at Whitefield

The new Upper School facility will house 14 classrooms, four science labs, offices and a 400-seat Black Box theater.

Teach for America Proposal Withdrawn

The Cobb Board of Education did not discuss or vote on the proposal to bring 50 Teach for America teachers to South Cobb at the board's Thursday night meeting.

Teacher Association President Speaks Out Against Teach For America

Cobb County Association of Educators President Connie Jackson said there are better ways to address the achievement gap than turning to Teach for America.

Cobb BOE Holds First School Closure Public Hearing Tonight

The Board of Education will hear from parents, students and community members affected by the proposed closures of Sky View and Brown elementary schools.

Cobb BOE To Vote on Pinnacle Access for Charter Schools

The board will vote on Thursday whether the district should foot the bill for the charter schools' access.

South Cobb Schools Weekly Roundup for Jan. 23-28

Check out what's happening at your child's school.

Morgan Optimistic about Teach for America Vote

South Cobb school board member asked constituents to show up at Thursday's meeting to show support for the Teach for America program.

Morgan Will Continue Fight for Teach For America Teachers Despite Board Skepticism

One of South Cobb school board member David Morgan's goals is to bring Teach for America teachers to South Cobb, but his plans are being met with skepticism from fellow board members.

Calendar Back on School Board Agenda

At Wednesday's work session, David Banks will propose moving up the start dates for the 2012-13 school year.

Imagine Mableton Principal Calls for Vote Recall, Recusal

Interim Principal James Owmby wants South Cobb board of education member David Morgan to recuse himself from a second vote on the school's charter renewal.

South Cobb Schools Weekly Roundup for Jan. 17-21

Check out this week's happenings at schools in South Cobb.

12 South Cobb Schools Earn Title I Distinction

Also, an online survey is being offered to Cobb schools staff members, parents and community members through Feb. 10.

South Cobb Groups Win Grants to Start STEM Charter Schools

The schools are backed by local community leaders, two universities, major corporations and Cobb County School District.

Cobb BOE Elects Sweeney as Chairman, Morgan as Vice Chairman

The Cobb Board of Education elected its chairman and vice chairman for 2012 and stuck to one November meeting instead of two.

New Cobb Parents Website Pushes School Calendar Switch

The Cobb Parents site says it's not too late to change the 2012-13 Cobb County School District schedule.

Parents Consider East Cobb Move, Private School If Redistricting Plan Approved

Some Mableton and Smyrna parents are considering options other than Cobb schools to avoid new redistricting.

Take Note of School Closures and Other Holiday Closures

Today is the last day of the semester for Cobb County schools.

How Is Hinojosa Doing?

The new Cobb school superintendent has made major administrative changes and tackled the touchy calendar issue. What grade would you give him?

South Cobb Schools Weekly Roundup for Dec. 12-18

Roundup of events at South Cobb area schools for the week of Dec. 12-18

Parents Skeptical of School Board's Openness

The Cobb County Board of Education approves a memorandum promising to comply with state laws on records and meetings without admitting past violations.

Cobb BOE to Discuss Open Meetings, Records

State attorney general and school board to sign memorandum of understanding to “assure future compliance with Open Records and Open Meetings Acts.” If no evidence of new violations surfaces in next year, allegations of violations will not be prosecuted.

SCHS Seeks Volunteers for Orange Band Day

Lend a listening ear and you may save a life.

Parents Plead for Inclusion in New School at Redistricting Forum

Patch is live at South Cobb High covering the forum.

Gospel Star Marvin Sapp to Perform at South Cobb Community Forum Tonight

Come out to hear the much-loved praise songs of Marvin Sapp and to discuss education issues.

South Cobb Area Students Meet & Exceed State Writing Test Standards

Juniors at both South Cobb area high schools met and exceeded standards on the Georgia High School Writing Test this year.

South Cobb School News You Can Use

Roundup of recent Cobb County School District happenings

Final Redistricting Public Forum Set for Wednesday

Parents and community members can give feedback again on Wednesday at South Cobb High School.

CCSD Submits Final SACS Report

Tim Stultz, who represents Mableton and Smyrna schools, says Board has been "working together" and being "good stewards."