Education

Students from FFA chapters in Georgia and Florida showcased their remarkable wood and metal projects at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, from October 15-17, competing for recognition and cash prizes in a contest designed to highlight their creativity and craftsmanship.

In response to internet connectivity issues after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Georgia Department of Education is providing hotspots to ensure continued learning, expanding its partnership with T-Mobile, which has already supplied over 500 hotspots to rural communities. So far, devices have been secured for nine primarily rural school districts, including Appling, Bartow, Coffee, Laurens, Mitchell, Monroe, Taylor, Towns, and Wayne.

Bulloch County Schools recently held a work session to review improvement efforts at Stilson Elementary and Langston Chapel Elementary. Assistant Superintendent of School Improvement Teresa Phillips, along with staff from both schools, outlined strategic steps underway to address the academic needs of their Students with Disabilities (SWD) subgroup.

Brooklet Elementary' s 29th annual Pumpkin Parade delighted the community with creative, storybook-inspired displays that brought favorite literary characters to life. Students, teachers, and staff joined together to celebrate reading and imagination, turning pumpkins into everything from classic fairy tale figures to adventurous heroes.

On Friday, October 25, at 10am, Brooklet Elementary School will host its 29th Annual Pumpkin Parade, where students will showcase decorated pumpkins inspired by favorite children's books, celebrating creativity and literacy in the community.

As a middle school art teacher, Heather Gonzales’s influence reaches far beyond the classroom. Her personal experience with dyslexia has shaped her teaching philosophy, and she has become a beacon of support and encouragement to her students who face their own struggles in and out of the classroom, teaching them not only the technical skills of art but also the resilience and self-expression that come with it. Gonzales will now advance to the Georgia Teacher of the Year competition.

Statesboro STEAM Academy has officially closed on its bond to finance a new facility, which clears the way for construction with plans to open in 2026, marking a significant milestone in its development.

Bulloch County Schools will launch Georgia's annual Student Health Survey for students in grades three through twelve starting December 2, inviting parents to review survey questions now. If desired, parents may opt their children out by November 22.