education
Hiking
Jaclyn Campbell’s fourth-grade scholars at Furlow Charter School enjoyed reading and learning about the Appalachian Trail. They experienced…
education
GSW, SGTC sign new agreement for Long-Term Care Management Program
AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) signed a new articulation agreement…
education
Physical education
The scholars in Coach Jay Umpleby’s PE classes at Furlow Charter School spent the first few weeks of…
education
Your take: Dec. 5, 2018
Southland Academy seventh graders recently toured the National Capital and surrounding area for five days. The students visited…
clubs/organizations
GSNA awards ATR
MACON — The Georgia School Nutrition Association (GSNA) recognized M. Elizabeth Alston, publisher and editor of the Americus…
business
GSW unveils newly renovated Mauldin & Jenkins classroom
AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) recently unveiled a completely renovated accounting classroom in the School of…
education
SGTC holds fall semester GED graduation ceremony
AMERICUS — South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) held its 2018 Fall General Educational Development Diploma (GED) Graduation ceremony…
education
Tawanna T. Wright earns State Financial Management certification
AMERICUS — South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Accounting Specialist Tawanna T. Wright earned the prestigious State Primary Governmental…
education
2 SGTC instructors speak to WIOA board members
AMERICUS — South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) instructor and chair of the aviation maintenance program Victoria Herron and…
Local News
Your take: Dec. 1, 2018
The students at Sumter County Intermediate School are participating in the ‘Christmas Cards for Sailors’ activity. Students have…
education
Sumter Schools REACH Georgia Scholars recognized in ceremony
AMERICUS — Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) is Georgia’s first public-private, needs-based scholarship opportunity. It was launched…
education
Marshmallow towers
Crystal Lingefelt’s third-grade scholars at Furlow Charter School worked on a special team building activity — build the…
clubs/organizations
Field trip
The Americus-Sumter Ninth Grade Academy JROTC took its first field trip of the year to Fort Benning National…
education
Your take: Nov. 28, 2018
Southland Academy student, Easton Brown, was so proud to share his grandfather with his friends. Rena Clayton’s K4…
education
Fire safety house
First-grade students at Sumter County Primary School visited the Fire Safety House provided by the Americus Fire and…
clubs/organizations
Your take: Nov. 24, 2018
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service and the National Garden Clubs Inc. give students the opportunity to…
education
Sumter Schools nutrition staff receives Best Practice Awards
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — Cafeteria managers from Sumter County Schools represented the local schools at the GSNA…
clubs/organizations
Chief’s Diploma Program launches
COVINGTON — The Dr. Annise Mabry Foundation announces the launch of the Chief’s Diploma Program (CDP). With underwriting…
education
GSW receives $15K grant to promote alcohol awareness
AMERICUS — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) has received $15,355 to participate in the Governor’s Office of Highway…
education
New technology
Mariah Walker’s third-grade scholars are engaging in progressive new technology and flexible seating opportunities to take responsibility for…
education
Inner author
New to Furlow Charter School, Isai jumps right in by exploring his inner author and drafting a narrative…
agriculture
Student shows Champion steer
Blake Churchwell is shown above with his Champion steer, ‘Diesel,’ along with his mother, holding the trophy.
education
Americus Sumter High recognizes Teacher of Month
From Staff Reports AMERICUS — Andrew Herring has been chosen as Americus-Sumter High School’s (ASHS) Teacher of the…
clubs/organizations
Going cold turkey in Schley
Put down phones for meal ELLAVILLE — Students Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.), a youth prevention group at Schley…
Local News
Southland Academy Lower School first quarter 2018-19 Honor Roll
AMERICUS — Lower School Director Laura Kinslow has announced the First Quarter Honor Roll for Lower School Grades…
education
Schley 1st graders ‘cloud designers’
First graders studied the water cycle and these became ‘cloud designers.’ In Karen Jones Technology class they read…
education
ASHS automotive team competes in Vegas
From Staff Reports LAS VEGAS — A group of Americus-Sumter High School automotive students recently competed in the…
education
Local teacher receives grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support youth literacy
AMERICUS — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded Sumter County Elementary School a $2,700 grant to…
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