HOUSTON COUNTY, GA – Pearl Stephens Elementary School has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP).  The program provides schoolchildren an opportunity to try a nutritious snack to help them stay focused on learning.  The program increases the children’s consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, exposes them to new fruits and vegetables, improves healthy eating habits and helps create healthier school food environments. 

Houston County, GA –The Houston County School System’s Youth Apprenticeship (YAP) program has added a new option for students.  The program has expanded to include automotive through a partnership between the school system, Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) and Hughes Honda.  Houston County schools and MGTC jointly teach academics and workforce skill development, and Hughes Honda will provide on-the-job training.  A YAP agreement was signed Aug. 23, 2012, by Superintendent Dr. Robin Hines and Gene Wellborn with Hughes Honda to establish the automotive YAP.

The automotive YAP began several years ago as a dual-enrollment program offered by MGTC at the Houston County Career Academy.  Students in the dual enrollment classes earn high school credit as well as college credit before graduating from high school.  The dual-enrollment courses offered in automotive laid the groundwork for the YAP with Hughes Honda.