Woodstock Schools Named Top U.S. High Schools: U.S. News

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors such as graduation rates and academic performance.

FAFSA Completions Down In GA: How Woodstock-Towne Lake Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Woodstock-Towne Lake area high schools.

Cherokee Students Advance To Young Authors State Competition

Cherokee County students are advancing to the state level of the Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition.

Woodstock High Receives $5,000 Grant For Careers Program

Pilgrim’s of Canton donated through its Hometown Strong Program to Woodstock High’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America program.

Woodstock-Towne Lake Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The share of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been rising. See the data for Cherokee County.

Cherokee Teacher Named Top Agriculture Educator In Nation

Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy teacher Karen Garland was named a 2021 Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award winner.

Cherokee Schools Begins Annual Parent University Program Tuesday

Cherokee Schools will begin a new series on Tuesday for its Parent University program to provide parents guidance on helping their children.

Cherokee Schools To Close For Staff Coronavirus Vaccination Days

All Cherokee County schools will be closed for in-person learning from March 11-12 for staff to get coronavirus vaccinations.

2021 AP Honor Schools Named In Woodstock

Georgia Superintendent Richard Woods named the 2021 Advanced Placement Honor Schools, including some in Woodstock.

New Leadership Appointments Named For Cherokee Schools

The Cherokee County School Board approved several appointments for Cherokee County school leadership roles for the next school year.

Towne Lake Rotary Launches Essay Contest For Youth

The Rotary Club of Towne Lake is launching an essay contest for Cherokee County residents ages 10-14.

CORE Community School Buys Farm To Offer New Student Programs

CORE Community School purchased a 52-acre property seven miles from the school, with barns, a swimming pool, and on-site horse and stable.

Cherokee Seniors Named U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates

Seven Cherokee County class of 2021 seniors have been named candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

Woodstock High Student Wins Statewide Design Contest

A Woodstock High School senior won a statewide design contest, earning a grant for her school’s graphic design program.

All GA Public School Teachers, Staff To Receive Bonus Payment

The state of Georgia plans to provide a bonus payment to every ​public-school teacher and school staff member.

Etowah High Sophomore Student Wins PTA Reflection Theme Search

Etowah High sophomore Evan Weber is one of five GA students chosen to advance in the contest to propose the nationwide contest's theme.

City Of Woodstock Approves Hot Spot Grant For Schools

The devices will be distributed by Cherokee Schools to schools serving children who live in city limits engaged in digital learning.

Woodstock Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists

As a National Merit Semifinalists, these students will now compete for more than $30 million worth of scholarships to be offered in 2021.

Cherokee Schools Names 2020-21 Student Advisor, Delegates

Cherokee Schools has included a student advisor position since 1999, and a student delegate from each high school for the past 10 years.

GA Educators Group: Teachers Should Choose When To Return

Gov. Brian Kemp asked the group to give input on the pending decision whether to designate Georgia educators as essential workers.

Cherokee High Schools Closed From Coronavirus Set Reopening Date

Creekview High, Etowah High and Woodstock High will reopen for in-person learning using a hybrid model next month.

Cherokee Students Receive State Honors For Duke TIP

The Duke University Talent Identification Program honors seventh-graders who scored at or above the 95th percentile on a standardized test.

Cherokee Schools Honors Young Authors State Winners

The annual writing contest is open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade and encourages writing in different genres.

Woodstock Middle School Earns $1,000 Grant

Woodstock Middle School has earned the Walmart Community Grant to fund the “Take and Makerspace” project.

Cherokee Schools Reports Cases At 6 Schools During First Week

During the first week of school for Cherokee County students, seven students at six schools tested positive for the coronavirus.

Districts Can Implement Masks As Dress Code: GA Superintendent

GA Superintendent Richard Woods addressed back-to-school concerns, including masks, crowded hallways and discipline for sharing photos.

Oak Grove Fine Arts Earns Digital Citizenship Certification

Oak Grove Elementary School Fine Arts Academy has earned national certification for digital citizenship.

Traffic Delays Expected In Woodstock From Graduation Ceremonies

Woodstock Police are advising citizens of anticipated traffic delays this week due to Cherokee County high school graduations.

Parents Asked To Take Reopening Survey For Cherokee Schools

A survey sent to parents asked if they prefer to send their children to school in person on Aug. 3, or do online learning from home.

Six Cherokee County Seniors Receive $1K Scholarships

Six Cherokee County Class of 2020 graduates have earned $1,000 scholarships.

Cherokee Students Win At Statewide Technology Competition

Sixteen Cherokee County School District students placed at this year’s statewide Georgia Student Technology Competition.

$1,000 Scholarship Available To Etowah High School Senior

The Towne Lake Rotary Club Foundation, Inc. is seeking applications from Etowah High School graduating seniors for a $1,000 scholarship.

Cherokee Student Athletes Can Soon Return To Practicing

Cherokee School Superintendent Brian Hightower said the first phase of "return to play" will be limited to on-campus conditioning for fall.

In-Person Classes This Fall At GA Schools: Guidelines Released

The GA departments of Education and Public Health released guidance for how schools can safely return to in-person instruction this fall.

2020 Valedictorians, Salutatorians Named For Cherokee Schools

Cherokee Schools' high schools recently announced the names of the top scholars who earned their school’s highest GPAs.

Patch Honors Woodstock High Graduates: Class Of 2020 Part 2

Let's congratulate our class of 2020 high school graduates from Woodstock High School. This is the second installment of graduates.

Patch Honors River Ridge High Graduates: Class Of 2020 Part 2

Let's congratulate our class of 2020 high school graduates from River Ridge High School. This is the second installment of grads.

Patch Honors Etowah High Graduates: Class Of 2020 Part 2

Let's congratulate our class of 2020 high school graduates from Etowah High School. This is the second installment of grads.

River Ridge High Senior Wins National Merit Scholarship

Sathvika Narasimhan of River Ridge High School is one of only 2,500 graduating seniors in the nation to be awarded the scholarship.

Patch Honors Woodstock High Graduates: Congrats, Class Of 2020

Let's congratulate our class of 2020 high school graduates from Woodstock High School.