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01/06/2023
Congratulations to school board members, Mr. Trey Bailey, Mrs. Shakila Henderson-Baker, and Mrs. Abigail Coggin, who were sworn in for new terms on Thursday, January 5, 2023. https://www.newtoncountyschools.org/departments/public_relations/news/b_o_e_members_swearing_in
Welcome Back Students!!!
01/05/2023
Special shout out to the Covington Chapter (Pi Nu Nu) of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for their dedication to public education! This Clements Middle School partner in education donated special gifts to several students prior to the holiday break. Students were selected by using multiple criteria, such as good attendance, outstanding academics (passing all classes), academic growth, and citizenship (exhibiting the "Wolverine Way"). We thank the fraternity members for spreading some holiday cheer to students and supporting our school. We LOVE our Partners in Education!
01/04/2023
NCSS Announces Competitors for 2023 District Spelling Bee! https://www.newtoncountyschools.org/departments/public_relations/news/2023_district_spelling_bee_announcement
01/04/2023
Try out a new career in the New Year! Join us for Walk-In Wednesdays and learn about exciting career opportunities available with Newton County Schools!
01/03/2023
We're looking forward to welcoming students back this Friday, January 6, 2023 for the start of the second semester!
01/01/2023
On behalf of the Newton County School System, we wish you a Happy New Year!
12/28/2022
Attention High School Seniors: Now is the perfect time to work on those scholarship applications! We've posted local and national scholarship opportunities on our website. Check them out and apply today! https://www.newtoncountyschools.org/cms/one.aspx?objectId=188351
12/28/2022
Congratulations to Alcovy High School grad, Drew Parker! We are so proud of you!
Covington native celebrates first Grammy nomination For the rest of his life, Covington native Drew Parker will be known as 'Grammy nominee Drew Parker.' And it’s an introduction that still hasn’t quite sunk in for the singer-songwriter.
12/27/2022
NCSS Announces Elementary School District Science Fair Winners! https://www.newtoncountyschools.org/departments/public_relations/news/2022_n_c_s_s_elementary_science_fair
12/22/2022
Newton County School Superintendent Samantha Fuhrey stopped by three schools this week to deliver book bags stuffed with books and school supplies to the three students who won our drawing at the Change the World Day event. Congratulations to Flint Hill 1st grader Isaiah Catala, Heard-Mixon 3rd grader Charleigh McDowell, and Indian Creek 7th grader Kaden Curtis! Enjoy your book bags and read those books!!!
12/21/2022
Check out our 2022 elementary and secondary District Science Fair participants and their AMAZING projects!
12/21/2022
NCSS Announces Winners of 2022 Literacy Days Competition! https://www.newtoncountyschools.org/departments/public_relations/news/2022_literacy_days_winners
12/21/2022
Don't Forget! Wednesday, December 21, 2022, is an Early Release Day for Students for a Scheduled Teacher Workday! It's also the last day of the 1st semester. Have a wonderful holiday break! https://www.newtoncountyschools.org/departments/public_relations/news/early_release_day_and_holiday_break
12/20/2022
Enjoy our pictures of the middle school Literacy Days competition, including poetry recitation and drama participants!
12/20/2022
Check out our pictures from the NCSS 2022 Grades 3-5 Literacy Days Drama Team Competition!
12/20/2022
Enjoy these pictures of our 3rd-5th grade NCSS Literacy Days Poetry Recitation Competition contestants! They did a fabulous job!
12/20/2022
Check out our young thespians who competed in the NCSS 2022 Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Literacy Days Drama Contest!
12/19/2022
Enjoy our pictures of the NCSS 2022 Literacy Days, Grades kindergarten through 2nd grade, Read-Aloud Contest!
12/19/2022
NCCA Students Prevail in 2022 Congressional App Challenge! https://www.newtoncountyschools.org/departments/public_relations/news/2022_congressional_app_challenge_winners
12/19/2022
Enjoy our pictures of the elementary school students in grades kindergarten through 2nd grade who competed recently in the NCSS K-2 Poetry Recitation Contest. Stay tuned for elementary Read Aloud and Drama pictures and secondary poetry recitation and drama photos! Well done, students!
12/16/2022
DON'T FORGET TO VISIT THE BOOK BUS!
Get your student some free books to read during the holiday break!
12/16/2022
Do you have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration? If so, click the link below to see the job posting for the Budget and Financial Reporting Coordinator position currently available.
https://newtoncountyschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1972
12/14/2022
Don't forget to join us tonight at Newton High School for our special, Community Town Hall Symposium!
12/14/2022
At the Tuesday, December 13, 2022 monthly meeting, the Newton County Board of Education recognized students who were named 2022 AP Scholars. To qualify for the AP Scholar Award, students must complete three or more AP Exams with scores of three or higher. Congratulations students!
12/13/2022
Snapping Shoals EMC Awards $15,000 in Grants to NCSS Teachers! Congratulations to each of our grant winners! https://www.newtoncountyschools.org/departments/public_relations/news/s_s_e_m_c_grants_2022
12/13/2022
The Newton County Board of Education will hold their December monthly meeting this evening at 7:00 PM. Meetings are open to the public and may also be viewed live on our YouTube channel.
Newton High School science teacher, Dr. Saibaba Arcot discusses the inclusive culture in Newton County Schools and his journey after becoming the district's first-hired foreign teacher. He led the way and even after all these years, he can't imagine teaching anywhere else!
12/12/2022
GET YOUR FREE BOOKS FROM THE NCSS BOOK BUS!!!
Come out and get your free reading books...the NCSS Book Bus is Ready to Roll this Saturday, December 17, 2022! Check out our website for the schedule and details and stock up on books to read during the upcoming holiday break! https://www.newtoncountyschools.org/departments/public_relations/news/book_bus_december_2022
12/12/2022
The Newton County School System Central Office is bidding farewell to one of the best, Ms. Geneva Guthrie, executive assistant to the superintendent of schools. Ms. Guthrie is retiring after 24 years of service to Newton County School System. We will miss her but wish her much happiness in her retirement. Congratulations, Geneva!
12/09/2022
Don't Miss This Very Informative Town Hall Meeting! Great speakers, food, music, prizes and more are in store so please make plans to attend!
12/09/2022
Congratulations to Newton High School and NCCA STEM Institute senior, Dhakiya Knights--one of this week's NCSS Scholars of the Week!
12/08/2022
Congratulations to Eastside High School senior, Mackenzie Losch--one of this week's NCSS Scholars of the Week!
12/08/2022
Want to make those vacation plans? We've got what you're looking for. The Newton County School System 2023-2024 official school calendar is now available. Just visit our website to review and download for later!
https://www.newtoncountyschools.org/departments/public_relations/news/2023-2024_school_calendar
12/07/2022
Congratulations to Alcovy High School senior, Cara Dougan--one of this week's NCSS Scholars of the Week!
12/07/2022
The Newton County Board of Education recognized several outstanding high school students on December 6, 2022 for their recent accomplishments. They included a student who was selected to serve on the Georgia School Superintendent's Student Advisory Council and also students who earned AP Scholar with Honor and AP Scholar with Distinction status! Well done, students!
Congratulations to Newton College & Career Academy students Abigail Bailey, Kaia Smith, and Kaylee Stachowicz, whose video production, "Best Wishes", won first place in the GSBA Student Video Contest for 2022! As a result they took home the $1,000 prize at the recent Georgia School Board Association Conference. Way to go, students!
12/02/2022
The Newton County BOE staff would like to give a special shout out to some very special tree trimmers from the Newton County Theme School. We thank Isabella Sentinella, Aelwyn Harper, Adriel Colquitt, Rylin Felix, Victoria Smith, and Skylin Ballew, for dropping by to decorate the Board of Education's tree today. They used beautiful ornaments created by elementary school students from across the Newton County School System. Chief Academic Officer, Mr. Benjamin Roundtree, met with the tree trimmers to thank them for bring some holiday spirit to the BOE. If you're in the neighborhood, drop by the BOE and check out our amazing tree!
12/01/2022
Congratulations to the winners of Superintendent Samantha Fuhrey's 2022 Holiday Card Art Contest. These beautiful submissions will be used on the superintendent's official school system holiday cards this year! We definitely have some very talented artists in NCSS!
11/29/2022
We LOVE our Partners in Education and today we get to announce 4 NEW Partnerships. Thank you to the Covington Lions Club, the Kiwanis Club of Covington, Synovus Bank, and Church 213 for partnering with Indian Creek Middle School! We appreciate you!
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Building Strong Futures, Inc. Building Strong Futures is an organization and leadership program that develops leadership skills in young men and women of high school ages.
Oak Hill Elementary School Oak Hill Elementary is a Title 1 Distinguished School serving grades pre-k through 5. Located at 6243 Highway 212, Covington, GA 30016 Phone 770-385-6906 | Fax 770-385-6909 Principal: Dr. Brenda Gammans Assistant Principal: Mrs. Tara Lynn
NCSS Special Education Department The Special Education Program serves students with disabilities by providing specialized instruction
Newton College and Career Academy FBLA Here you will learn about how to get connected with FBLA and all upcoming events! You'll also be abl
GPTC Paralegal Studies Program Our ABA approved program at GPTC emphasizes effective, high-quality teaching helping students to develop strong communication and critical thinking skills. The rules and laws governing the conduct of paralegals are stressed across the curriculum.
Covington Academy Sports Updated Sports information for Covington Academy Bulldogs
Beta Eta Kappa Chapter PTK GSU Perimeter College Phi Theta Kappa (GSU Perimeter College Newton)