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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…