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Your take: Nov. 17, 2018
On Nov. 11, Sumter County Intermediate School held a luncheon in observance of Veterans Day. Family members of…
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SGTC board of directors recognized at state leadership conference
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) board of directors was recognized as a…
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Randy Howard recognized by ACCG
From Staff Reports ATLANTA — The Association County Commissioners of Georgia, ACCG or Georgia’s County Association, recently presented…
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Schley students use Levano tablets
chley County Elementary School is committed to using technology in the classroom. Recently, each third-grade student received a…
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Children’s author visits Southland
Kay Heath, a well-known local children’s book author and retired educator, recently visited Southland Academy. She is fondly…
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Jennifer Olsen: America’s democracy: alive and well, thanks to our military, veterans
Since the midterm elections earlier this month, there has been a lot of excitement about the changing demographics…
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Your take: Nov. 14, 2018
Americus-Sumter High School (ASHS) students work on a science puzzle with their teacher following a presentation by a…
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GSW launches scholarship for new students in SW Ga. affected by Hurricane Michael
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has announced a new scholarship program, “Southwestern Promise,”…
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Your take: Nov. 10, 2018
Congratulations to these students in Mandy Saratsiotis’ first-grade class at Sumter County Primary School for receiving a certificate…
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Southland continues tradition of honoring veterans
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — With much fanfare and dignity, the Lower School of Southland Academy again gave…
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Disaster Recovery Center opens in Sumter
ATLANTA — Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) opened in Randolph, Sumter, and Tift counties Friday, as the State of…
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Custodial recognition
Americus-Sumter High School celebrated ‘National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day recently. Eight ASHS custodial staff members were treated to…
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Ready for ignition ….
On Monday night, after many months of hard work and diligence, the Ignite College & Career Academy board…
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Your take: Nov. 7, 2018
Sumter County Primary School recently held its first nine weeks ABE celebration. Kindergarten and first-grade students who showed…
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Local student graduates Grantham University
LENEXA, Kansas — Shaneika Reddick of Americus graduated with an online bachelor of science in health systems management…
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SCS 2019 Teacher of the Year announced
Sumter County Schools held a ceremony Thursday the Rylander Theatre, recognizing all the Teachers of the Year from…
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Your take: Nov. 3, 2018.2
Trick or treat? The three-year-old Kinder Scholars were treated when they went ‘door to door’ at Southland Academy.…
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Your take: Nov. 3, 2018.
Scholars at Furlow Charter School are shown singing for the Grandparents Day program. Over 300 scholars in Grades…
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Our opinion: Sumter Schools’ test scores on the rise
Sumter County Schools has experienced a jump in its CCRPI test scores, and it’s worth celebrating in our…
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Southland Lower School prepares for Veterans program
AMERICUS — Southland Academy Lower School Director, Laura Kinslow, announces that Southland Academy will host its annual Veterans…
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Sumter test scores begin to soar
By Beth Alston AMERICUS — The CCRPI (College, Career Ready Performance Index) test scores for Sumter County Schools…
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Fire Safety Month
October is Fire Safety Month. Americus Fire and Emergency Services visited Sumter County Primary School at various times…
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Fundraising
The Americus-Sumter High ‘SkillsUSA’ Automotive Club recently held its bi-annual Boston butt fundraiser. Instructor Fred Mohl, with help…
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SGTC employees give generously to Foundation Drive
AMERICUS — The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Foundation kicked off its 19th annual TechForce fundraising drive and…
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National School Lunch Week at Americus-Sumter High School
Americus-Sumter High School celebrated ‘National School Lunch Week’ from Oct. 15-18. To honor their effort and dedication, ASHS’s…
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Your take: Oct. 31, 2018.2
The Southland Academy kindergarten classes recently completed a literature study of fables and fairy tales. The students’ favorite…
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Your take: Oct. 31, 2018.1
The Southland Academy Junior High Beta Club recently held its first meeting. Congratulations to these new members, shown here: Carl…
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National School Lumch Week at Furlow Charter School
Georgia State Rep. Bill McGowan, at right, served students lunch at Furlow Charter School during National School Lunch…
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