Thanksgiving break is approaching for students across Chattooga County and surrounding school systems, with most area schools preparing to close for the holiday beginning Monday, November 23.
The Chattooga County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting next Thursday, November 19, at the Chattooga County Education Center in Summerville.
The meeting will begin at 6 PM at the Education Center, located at 206 Penn Street, in the former Summerville Elementary School building.
The five-member board is chaired by Lori Brady, with Tiffany Lawrence serving as vice-chair. Other board members include Chad Dodd, Bonnie Fletcher and Derrick Eckroat. Dr. Michelle Helie serves as superintendent of Chattooga County Schools.
The Board of Education is responsible for overseeing policies, approving budgets and making decisions concerning the operation of the Chattooga County School District.
The November 19 meeting is open to the public. Residents interested in addressing the board can find information about public participation procedures on the Chattooga County School District’s website.
The meeting will take place at 6 PM next Thursday at 206 Penn Street in Summerville.
Students representing schools throughout the Chattooga County School District will gather tonight, Thursday, November 12, for the annual District Spelling Bee.
The competition will be held at Lyerly Elementary School from 6 PM until 7 PM.
Students from Leroy Massey Elementary School, Lyerly Elementary School, Menlo Elementary School and Summerville Middle School are scheduled to participate.
The districtwide competition gives students an opportunity to demonstrate their spelling abilities and vocabulary knowledge while representing their individual schools.
Participants will be challenged to correctly spell words as the competition progresses, with students advancing through successive rounds.
The annual event recognizes academic achievement and provides an opportunity for students from different schools to compete in a districtwide academic event.
Lyerly Elementary School is located at 150 Oak Hill Road in Lyerly.
The competition begins at 6 PM tonight.
Students from across the Chattooga County School District will compete in the annual District Spelling Bee Thursday evening, November 12, at Lyerly Elementary School.
The competition will begin at 6 PM and is scheduled to continue until 7 PM.
Students from Leroy Massey Elementary School, Lyerly Elementary School, Menlo Elementary School and Summerville Middle School will participate in the districtwide competition, putting their spelling skills and vocabulary knowledge to the test.
The spelling bee gives students an opportunity to represent their schools while competing against other students from throughout the district. Participants will be challenged to spell words correctly as the competition progresses, with the event recognizing students for their spelling abilities and academic achievement.
The District Spelling Bee will be held at Lyerly Elementary School, located at 150 Oak Hill Road in Lyerly, beginning at 6 PM Thursday.
Chattooga County voters approved three countywide ballot referendums in Tuesday’s General Election, renewing a one-percent education sales tax and approving two measures providing property tax relief for senior citizens.
All three measures received substantial support, with the county senior homestead exemption drawing the largest percentage of favorable votes.
The Georgia State Board of Education begins a two-day meeting today in Atlanta, with discussions scheduled on education funding, state rules, charter schools and school accountability.
The Georgia Department of Education is encouraging students, parents and community members to nominate outstanding teachers for statewide recognition through its Teach in the Peach Teacher of the Week initiative.
A Chattooga County school bus driver previously arrested after a child was dragged by a school bus in Summerville is now facing a felony charge following the completion of an investigation by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
Today, Sunday, November 1, is Georgia Retired Educators Day, an annual observance recognizing the contributions of retired teachers, administrators and other education professionals throughout the state.
Chattooga County Schools have several important dates coming up in November, including a parent conference day, the district spelling bee and Thanksgiving break.
According to the school system’s calendar, Wednesday, November 11, will be a half-day for students, with the remainder of the school day designated for parent-teacher conferences.
The conferences will give parents and teachers an opportunity to discuss students’ academic progress, classroom performance and any areas where additional support may be needed. Parents should watch for information from their children’s schools regarding conference arrangements and early dismissal times.
The following day, Thursday, November 12, the school system will hold its district spelling bee at Lyerly Elementary School. The competition begins at 6 PM and will feature student spellers competing for district recognition.
Looking ahead to the Thanksgiving holiday, Chattooga County Schools will be closed November 24 through November 27 for Thanksgiving break. With the district’s regular four-day school week, students will return to classes on Tuesday, December 1.
Parents and students are encouraged to keep these dates in mind as they make plans for November.