Education

Brandon Moore’s journey to earning a master’s degree in higher education from Georgia Southern University is a testament to his resilience and determination. This spring, as he crossed the commencement stage, it was not just a milestone but a fulfillment of promises to his loved ones and himself, marking a moment that was truly "his time."

Georgia Southern University is set to welcome over 4,000 students to its Statesboro and Savannah campuses this Friday, August 9, 2024, as part of the annual Operation Move-In. This marks the beginning of a bustling new academic year, bringing energy and excitement back to the community after a quiet summer.

Bulloch County's 13 Title I schools are hosting Parent Nights from Aug. 12 to Sept. 20, providing families with opportunities to engage in Title I Annual Meetings and participate in breakout sessions focused on school attendance, literacy skills, testing, and more.

From August 1-23, Bulloch County invites nominations for gifted services among second to eighth graders who are NEW to the district, while also offering online tools to foster students' higher-order thinking and talent development through engaging activities and resources.

The Georgia RESA Network launched its Let's Read Georgia Literacy Coaches’ Training event, uniting educators, legislators, and stakeholders to kick off a statewide literacy initiative aimed at enhancing educational outcomes through targeted teacher support and training.

East Georgia State College (EGSC) hosted its inaugural Bobcat Summer Leadership Program this year, a four-week journey aimed at helping first-time full-time freshmen transition smoothly from high school to college.

Georgia students demonstrated significant progress on the 2023-24 Georgia Milestones assessments, with scores increasing or holding steady on 10 of 13 tests in ELA, science, and social studies. Math scores, updated to reflect the new K-12 Mathematics Standards, will be released later this fall.

Join us in encouraging our students to succeed this year by checking out some of the tips and important updates that the Superintendent of Bulloch County Schools shared during the first day back to school!

It's back to school for Bulloch! The new school year begins Thursday, August 1, 2024. Check out these resources from Bulloch County Schools to give your student a great start to the year.

Head Start programs in an eleven-county area, including Bulloch County, will not be opening August 1, 2024. Parents are encouraged to seek alternatives until a new grantee is established.