Education

Bulloch County Schools kicked off the new academic year by welcoming nearly 300 new employees with a western-themed orientation event. The day included essential training sessions, a tradeshow, and a catered lunch to ensure the new staff felt prepared and valued as they gear up for the start of the school year. Of the new hires, 84 are classroom teachers.

Students and parents in Bulloch County are gearing up for another school year! Check out the dates and times for upcoming open houses and orientations for our schools.

In an effort to make sure kids all over Bulloch County have what they need to go back to school, the annual Boys and Girls Club Back to School Bash and the Gateway Industrial Park Back To School Supply Drive were able to give out over 1,000 bookbags full of supplies.

The Willow Hill Heritage and Renaissance Center is about to wrap up its annual Techie Camp -- with record-breaking enrollment. The six-week program expanded this year to welcome students from 3rd to 8th grade, with enrollment skyrocketing from 25 to a whopping 240 campers! The program is looking to expand even more next year, carrying on the legacy of Dr. Gayle Jackson, who was instrumental in founding the camp.

The HOPE scholarship is funded by the Georgia Lottery for Education and administered by the Georgia Student Finance Commission. Since its inception in 1993, the scholarship has helped more than 2.1 million Georgia students pay for their college education.

Josh Hall, the construction career pathway teacher and SkillsUSA advisor at Statesboro High School, has been honored with the Carl Perkins Community Service Award by the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE). The award recognizes individuals who have used career and technical education to make a significant impact on their community and demonstrated leadership in programs and activities that promote student involvement in community service.

East Georgia State College (EGSC) invites students and the public to a fun-filled Financial Aid Day event on August 1, 2024, featuring campus tours, food, and assistance with FAFSA applications.

A part of Ogeechee Tech since 2019, Rikard's leadership has played an important role in creating a supportive and dynamic campus environment. She looks forward to continuing to contribute to the success of the student population and the local workforce.

The 5th annual "Back the Teacher Bash" will take place July 20th at the Outreach Center. Teachers are encouraged to come by and stock up on school supplies while enjoying some food and music.

Seven new members have recently joined Georgia Southern University’s Alumni Association Board of Directors, bringing diverse backgrounds and experiences to further enhance the university’s alumni network and support its mission.