Archive2015-2016 Newton County Schools Open House Schedule
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Education
These reports come from the community newspaper that published on this domain before City Home. They stay online as an archive. Current reporting on this subject is in Schools and Family.
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Archive5th Grade to Middle School Promotion Ceremony at Peachtree Academy
Peachtree Academy celebrated the 5 th grade class from the Conyers campus during a recent promotion ceremony to 6 th g…
ArchiveSuperintendent Commends RCPS Reward Schools
Principal Samantha Carlisle and Supt Autry Rockdale County Public Schools Superintendent Richard Autry highlighted and…
ArchiveA Grinchy Good Time Reading
Rockdale County Public Schools Superintendent Richard Autry jumped into the holidays with a reading of the Dr. Seuss c…
ArchiveAlcovy’s Kristen Bagwell Named 2016 NCSS Teacher of the Year
Alcovy High School literature teacher, Kristen Bagwell, is Newton County School System’s 2016 Teacher of the Year! She…
ArchiveAnnual Gala Event in Kentucky Derby Theme to benefit Peachtree Academy Private School
Last year’s 1920s themed Gala. Covington, Georgia – Peachtree Academy Private School is hosting its Annual Gala event …
ArchiveBarnes Honorary Social Workers Awarded
Pictured (left to right): RCPS Director of Community and Student Support April Fallon, Carolina Robinson, RCPS Social …
ArchiveBeaver Manufacturing Named 2015 NCSS Partner of the Year
Newton County School System (NCSS) and the Newton County Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce that Beaver Manuf…
ArchiveBOE Requests Community Input on Policies Revisions/Adaption
The Newton County Board of Education requests community input as they review and consider proposed changes to four cur…
ArchiveBringing the Community Together for Red Ribbon Week
Contributed by Jazz Duncan As the hot, summer days pass us by much too quickly, a very special annual occasion is appr…
ArchiveCandace Hill named Youth Athlete of the Year, Rising Star
Blazing fast track phenom and Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology junior Candace Hill picked up two more…
ArchiveCivil War Reenactor Visits Young Americans
Reenactor Rob Pippins showing the Rifle to the 4th graders. Conyers, GA – 4th graders stepped back in time on Sept.28t…
ArchiveDr. Seuss at Peachtree Academy
Here are some of the fun pictures from our Dr. Seuss fun day at Peachtree Academy. Dr. Seuss’ birthday is Monday, Marc…
ArchiveEastside Student Serving on State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council
Eastside High School sophomore Sahra Draper For the second straight year, Newton County School System students have a …
ArchiveEMS Pre-Med Academy visits the CDC
Students in the Academy for Pre-Medical Sciences at Edwards Middle School (EMS) had a chance to see a headquarters of …
10-year Reaffirmation Review of Georgia Military College (GMC) Approved by Accrediting Body
Georgia Military College is proud to announce the reaffirmation and continuation of its accreditation. At its June 15,…
130 RCPS Students Named AP Scholars, 3 National AP Scholars
Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) would like to congratulate the 130 students recently named 2016 Advanced Placeme…
2015-16 School Climate and Financial Efficiency Star Ratings
Released by Georgia Department of Education RCPS Elementary School Climate Avg. RCPS Middle School Climate Avg. RCPS H…
2016 AP Honor Schools Announced
Heritage and Rockdale County High Schools Recognized Heritage and Rockdale County high schools were named 2016 Advance…
2016 Aspiring Young Professionals Dinner a Huge Success
On January 26th, 170 Work Based Learning students from Alcovy High School, Eastside High School, Newton College and Ca…
2016 KCAF Scholarship Applications Being Accepted
Kimberley Chance Atkins Foundation Healthcare Scholarship Applications are now being accepted for The Kimberley Chance…
All 3 RCPS High Schools Named 2025 Advanced Placement Honor Schools
All three Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) high schools – Heritage, Rockdale County, and Salem – were named 2025 …
3 Rockdale County Students Take First Place in GA 4-H Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging Competition
Three Rockdale County students took first place in the Georgia 4-H Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging competition, which…
53 Rockdale County 4-H Compete in DPA
4th through 6th grade 4H’ers. Public speaking is said to be the number one fear in America, but that is not the case f…
5 RCPS Schools Named Reward Schools
Five schools in Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) have been named to the Georgia Department of Education Reward Sc…
5th Grader Wins 2025 Rockdale County Spelling Bee
Pictured: 2025 Rockdale County Spelling Bee winner Aeneas Moore, a fifth grader at Barksdale Elementary, and runner-up…
Acuity Partners with RCPS Foundation to Support Excellence in Education
Students (l to r) Kimberly Heard and KeAundra Jackson in Diana Kennen’s class receive assistance with their science pr…
AffordableColleges.com Ranks Georgia Military College’s (GMC) Online Associate Degree Program in Psychology #11 in the Nation
Georgia Military College’s Online Associate Degree Program in Psychology is one of the most affordable programs in the…
ALANHS Announces Application Period for 2016-2017 School Year
The Academy of Liberal Arts at Newton High School (ALANHS) is conducting registration for the 2016-2017 school year. N…
Alcovy & Eastside FFA to Host Summer Aggie Academy
Does your child get bored during week-long school breaks? If so, the Alcovy and Eastside High School Future Farmers of…
Alcovy High School Announces Class of 2025 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top 10 Graduates
Alcovy Class of 2025 Salutatorian, Sarah Barrentine and Valedictorian, Jared Griggs Standing:(L-R): Jared Griggs, Sama…
Alcovy High School Announces Class of 2016 Top 10 Graduates
VALEDICTORIAN & SALUTATORIAN 2016 Valedictorian Anthony Johnston and Salutatorian Baylee Friedman Alcovy High School’s…
Alcovy High School Choral Program Receives 2016 VH1 $10,000 Keys + Kids Grant
The Alcovy High School choral program is hitting the right notes after receiving a $10,000 Keys + Kids Piano Grant fro…
Alcovy High School to Host PROBE College Fair
Newton County School System (NCSS) will host a PROBE College Fair at Alcovy High School on Wednesday, September 7, 201…
AMS Career Institute Opens in Conyers
AMS Consulting Services and the Rockdale County Chamber of Commerce announced the opening of AMS Career Institute last…
Announcements from RCPS - Kindercamp, Open House Schedule and Temporary Registration Location
RCPS Kindercamp July 18-20 Making the jump to Kindergarten can be a big transition for little ones. Rockdale County Pu…
Board of Education Approves Contract Extension for Superintendent Fuhrey
The Newton County Board of Education has extended Superintendent Samantha Fuhrey’s contract for an additional year. By…
BOE Approves Chris Haymore as Next Principal of Mansfield Elementary School
“We are Family” is the motto for Mansfield Elementary School, so it’s only fitting that the school system selected som…
BOE District One Representative Stan Edwards Announces Resignation
At the March 8, 2016 Board of Education Work Session meeting, Mr. Stan Edwards, District 1 representative, announced h…
City of Covington to Offer Behind the Scenes Look at Government Operations
Local residents will soon have the opportunity to gain a behind the scenes look at how their local government operates…
Clayton State University’s Unveils New Film and Digital Media Certificate
The Film and Digital Media Center is hosting an open house to mark the launch the new film and digital media certifica…
Clements Middle School Principal Joy Warren a Finalist for Principal of the Year
The Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals has announced that Clements Middle School principal, Ms. Joy Wa…
College Readiness Seminar Focuses on How to Choose the Right School
The Jordan D. Savage Foundation, Inc. will host a college readiness seminar on April 2, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. The focus o…
Come Celebrate Kick Off "Back to 4-H" Party
Calling all Rockdale and Newton County students’ grades 6th-12th! Come celebrate the kick-off of the 4-H year by atten…
Commissioner Oz Nesbitt Hosts Annual Back to School Bash
Rockdale County Post 1 Commissioner Oz Nesbitt will host his annual Back to School Bash Sunday, July 24, from 4:00 – 6…
Conyers Middle School Lays Wreaths for Veterans
Conyers Middle School-based Civil Air Patrol Rockdale Cadet Squadron 815 made sure the final resting places of veteran…
Courtesy Ford Hosts Drive for Your School Event March 11th
Courtesy Ford invites you to take a free test drive during their Drive for Your School campaign on March 11th. There w…
Covington Walmart Donates $1,000 for NCSS Book Bus
Newton County School System (NCSS) is pleased to announce that Walmart recently awarded the school district a communit…
Darnel Quick Recovery Sets Goals in Support of Education
Darnel Quick Recovery (Darnel) has been providing debt collection services in Covington since 1974. Over the last seve…
Davis Middle School Students in Capitol Art Exhibit
General Ray Davis Middle School students Jasmine Patrick (peacock drawing) and Emma Mosley (JAZZ painting) had their w…
Desktops 4 ED Program at Newton County Career Academy
6 NCCA Computer Repair Pathway Students re-furbished a total of 90 Desktop Computers last school year. The first Distr…
Dr. Artie Brunson Named Principal of Fairview Elementary School
Dr. Artie Brunson will have a brand new job, effective July 11; however, his commute to work will remain exactly the s…
East Newton and South Salem Elementary Schools Named 2016-2017 Title I Reward Schools
The Georgia Department of Education released the 2016-2017 list of Title I Reward Schools and both East Newton Element…
Eastside High School Academic Team Wins State Championship
(L-R): Team Coach, Mr. Eric Adams; Dillon Diamond; Matthew Briscoe; Jackson Hall; Brantley Proffitt; and Nicholas Ande…
Eastside High School Announces Class of 2025 Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and Top 10 Graduates
Eastside High School’s 2025 Valedictorian, Jacob Smith, and Salutatorian, Brigit Joyce. Seated (L-R): Miranda Hopper, …
Eastside High School Announces Class of 2016 Top 10 Graduates
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Valedictorian Brantley Proffitt and Salutatorian Lili Yu Eastside High School’s Class o…
Eastside High School Senior Makes All-State Cheerleading Squad
Eastside High School student Mackenzie Mallard will end her senior year and her cheerleading career on a high note as …
Eastside Senior Selected for All State Sight Reading Chorus
Eastside High School senior Michael Downton has always liked to sing—especially at home. While participating in his mi…
Education Champs Honored at RCPS Foundation Gala
The Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) Foundation recognized its 2016 Champion of Education honorees during a gala …
Elementary School Student Clinches Title After Winning Spelling Bees Every Year
It is no secret that Sabreea Solomon is an excellent speller. As early as Pre-K, Sabreea exhibited a keen skill for un…