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Children's Learning Festival to Focus on History

Submitted by Macon State on Wednesday, May 16th, 11:10 am
Children's Learning Festival to Focus on History

 

Rising second-graders through sixth-graders are invited to participate in the Summer Learning Festival sponsored by the Macon State College School of Education on Wednesday, July 18. 

The festival, which will focus on topics of history, runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes interactive sessions that will have participants moving, thinking and laughing. Participants, who will be grouped by grade level, should bring bag lunches and beverages. 

Registration for this daylong event is $10. The festival will take place in the Education Building on the Macon Campus. To get a registration form, send an email to marsha.hall@maconstate.edu.
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Houston County Baccalaureate Service at Central Baptist

Submitted by HCBOE on Tuesday, May 15th, 5:25 pm
Houston County Baccalaureate Service at Central Baptist

 

HOUSTON COUNTY, GA – The Houston County Baccalaureate Service will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2012, at Central Baptist Church.  The celebration to honor graduating seniors will begin at 3:00 p.m.  During this service, graduates of the Houston County Career Academy, Houston County High, Northside High, Perry High, Veterans High and Warner Robins High will be recognized.

All graduates need to arrive by 2:30 p.m.  Seniors should wear their caps and gowns. 

Central Baptist Church is located at the corner of Lake Joy and Russell Parkway in Warner Robins.

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Warner Robins High FFA Member Wins Regional Award

Submitted by HCBOE on Tuesday, May 15th, 4:51 pm
Warner Robins High FFA Member Wins Regional Award

 

HOUSTON COUNTY, GA – Scotty Kent, Warner Robins High School ninth-grader, recently competed in the FFA Reporter’s Book Leadership competition.  He was the Central Region 3 winner and qualified to compete at state. 

Scotty serves as the Warner Robins High FFA Chapter Reporter.  He is pictured with his project and ribbons. 

The Reporter’s Leadership Award showcases a book that highlights published materials to chronicle the chapter's yearly activities.  The reporter is responsible for news and feature articles.  He also keeps an up-to-date scrapbook showing articles in the sequence of their publication.  During FFA week, the Warner Robins High FFA chapter was covered by The Telegraph, 13WMAZ and WRWR TV-38.  With the circulation and broadcaster viewers of these three media, the school’s FFA news reached an estimated 350,000+ people.

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Houston County Eighth Grade Writing Scores

Submitted by HCBOE on Tuesday, May 15th, 11:48 am
Houston County Eighth Grade Writing Scores

 

Houston County, GA – The eighth-grade writing scores for Houston County middle schools have been received from the Georgia Department of Education for 2012.  Overall, 87 percent of Houston County eighth-graders met or exceeded standards.  On average, Houston County middle school students scored higher than the state by 10 percentage points and above the RESA comparison group by 5 points.

Superintendent Dr. Robin Hines commented, “I am proud of our eighth-graders’ performance system wide.  Effective writing skills are essential to their success in school and future careers.  I commend all of our teachers and schools on these test scores, especially Perry Middle School on an increase of eight percentage points.”  

This assessment tests four areas:  ideas, organization, style and conventions.

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Tri-City Mayors to Give Proclamations for Chamber Week 2012

Submitted by Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce, Membership/Investment Organization
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 10:10am
Tri-City Mayors to Give Proclamations for Chamber Week 2012

WARNER ROBINS, GA- Warner Robins Mayor, Chuck Shaheen; Centerville Mayor, John Harley; and Perry Mayor, Jimmy Faircloth will give an official proclamation for the 2012 Chamber Week TODAY at 2:00p.m.  Event will be held at the Chamber offices; 1228 Watson Blvd.  The Robins Regional Chamber anticipates an exciting time as they host the very first Chamber Week (May 14- 18, 2012).  A brand new initiative of the Chamber, the week will showcase the role that the Chamber plays in the community by focusing on leadership development, community and government advocacy, education and networking.

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Bonaire Middle School Spring Band Concert

Submitted by HCBOE on Wednesday, May 9th, 5:00 pm
Bonaire Middle School Spring Band Concert

 

 Bonaire Middle School Spring Band Concert

Monday, May 14

6:30 p.m.

BMS gym

 

For more information, please call 478-929-6235, ext. 52248, or e-mail Leah.Wilson@hcbe.net.

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School Board to Recognize 61 Retirees

Submitted by HCBOE on Thursday, May 3rd, 1:09 pm
School Board to Recognize 61 Retirees

HOUSTON COUNTY, GA – The Houston County School System will honor 61 retirees at a Retirement Banquet May 15, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at the Agricenter's McGill Marketplace in Perry.  Approximately 900 employees and retirees’ guests are expected to attend. 

Entertainment will be provided by the Bonaire Middle School Jazz Band, directed by Bonaire Middle band teacher Leah Wilson.  Dinner will be served and each retiree will be awarded a plaque for their years of service.  A keepsake program and slideshow will highlight each of the honorees.

The event is sponsored by Houston County schools, Parrish Construction Group, H.E.A. Federal Credit Union and Clear Concepts Consulting Group.  The honorees are listed below alphabetically. 

Presenting the HCBOE 2011 - 2012 Retirees

 

Jacqueline Ambler, Perry Primary

Brenda Armstrong, David Perdue Elementary

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