State education official tours technology in schools

Ann Ware, associate deputy of instructional technology with the Georgia Department of Education, visited Liberty County school on March 24.

Head Start gets community support

New school design to be submitted to state

The Long County Board of Education saw the final plans for a new school on April 3. The school is to be built on Highway 57 and Baggs Cemetery Road. Superintendent Dr. Edwin Pope showed the plans and said they will be sent to the state for review. Once approved, site preparation could begin. According to Pope, once plans are approved, funding for the project could be initiated. However, he also said after the approval, ...

Long second graders visit GSU Planetarium

Second graders from Smiley Elementary School in Ludowici visited the Georgia Southern University Planetarium on March 28.

State BoE hearing here

Do you have suggestions that may help Georgia schools and students? If so, you may want to take advantage of an opportunity to speak to the State Board of Education member Linda Zechmann.

Smiley Elementary has 'CRCT Breakfast for Champions'

LUDOWICI -- As students are preparing for the upcoming CRCT, Smiley Elementary School Principal SandyJones hosted a breakfast for 50 students.

Local teen selected for Washington Youth Tour

Liberty County teen Charles Fields Jr. has been selected as a delegate for Coastal Electric Cooperative's annual Washington Youth Tour, an all-expenses paid leadership trip.

Church school earns state recognition

From early morning devotion to computer training and foreign language, each day offers new experiences for students.

Smiley names teacher of the year

LUDOWICI - Vivian Griffis was recently named Teacher of the Year by parents and fellow teachers at Smiley Elementary School.

Scholarship applications available

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Hinesville Alumnae Chapter has applications for the Annie B. Givens Scholarships available.

Two teams take reading skills to state

Each year, the top four regional Reading Bowl teams travel to Athens to take part in the Helen Ruffin Georgia Reading Bowl. The state bowl is part of the Children's Literature Conference. This year's bowl was held March 1.

Surviving Math Night

The cafeteria at Midway Middle was bustling with activity on the evening of March 25. More than 45 students and their families attended the school's annual Math Night. This year the theme was based on the hit television series "Survivor." The entrance to the cafeteria was decorated with tiki torches, rope and even a giant bug. Inside, lunch tables were transformed into challenge areas, each with a different, math-related activity. Participants were engaged in eight ...

GED tests in Jesup

The GED test will be given at Altamaha Technical College's Jesup campus on Monday-Monday, April 7-8, from 5-9 p.m.

Bradwell's music touches audience

On March 13, Bradwell Institute presented an annual Music in our Schools Month concert. Music enveloped the commons area of Bradwell Institute with performances from the BI women's and mixed choruses and the BI symphonic band, as well as the Bradwell trio and quartet. The women's chorus, under the direction of Amanda Durden and accompanist Rodney Powers, took the stage first with two musical selections that they had performed for judges at Armstrong Atlantic State ...

Library sets programs for April

April 2008 Live Oak Public Libraries Programs at the Liberty Branch Library and Midway-Riceboro Branch Library Preschool Storytime Liberty Branch Library Ages 3-4 Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Join in with for stories, songs and more. Tree Tots Storytime Liberty Branch Library Ages 1-2 Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Join the stories, songs and more. Spring Fling Midway-Riceboro Branch: Tuesday, April 8, at 5 p.m. Celebrate Spring with an hour of family fun at your library. There ...

School board relaxes visitor policy

Controversial topics were back on the table Tuesday as the Liberty County Board of Education discussed proposed revisions to its code of conduct for the coming school year.

Lyman Hall helps one of its own

Staff and students of Lyman Hall Elementary School recently rallied to help one of their own - and 23 others - afford a night's stay at the Ronald McDonald House in Charleston.

Student accepted into PhD program

SAVANNAH - Richard Watkins, son of Jan Williams and Pat Watkins of Midway, graduated from Armstrong Atlantic State University on May 4.

4-H'er wins achievement scholarship

It's been nearly a decade since Liberty County 4-H had a high-school senior win a statewide 4-H Achievement Scholarship. However, Liberty County High School student Donnie Pulliam changed that this year.

Career academy students visit Armstrong

Liberty College and Career Academy students recently spent a day at the Armstrong Atlantic State University Savannah campus.

LCSS faculty make national presentation

The Liberty County School System was Georgia's sole presenter during the National School Boards Association conference in San Diego.

DoE site compels second look at Long scores

The Courier on Wednesday printed incorrect CCRPI scores for Long County's schools, an error that originated from variations in Georgia Department of Education data online.

Lewis Frasier students visit Bradwell

With the end of their middle-school days fast-approaching, eighth-graders from Lewis Frasier Middle School recently visited Bradwell Institute for an orientation and campus tour.

Students help pack Backpack Buddies kit

They have spent Thursday mornings during the past year counting, packing and sorting thousands of meals for the Liberty County Backpack Buddies program, and 12 students from Liberty County High School's life-skills class were recognized for their efforts this week.

Elementary, high schools here above state average

The Liberty County School System could use some improvement in its middle-grades performance, according to Georgia's College and Career Ready Performance Index grades released Tuesday.