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Bulloch County Schools to survey students starting Jan. 8

Bulloch County Schools to survey students starting Jan. 8

The results are used to guide each school's school climate (quality and character of life in a school) initiatives, provide direction for health curriculum, and provide goals for drug and alcohol prevention education. Individual student responses are confidential.
Shop local at SHS Spirit and Sparkle Holiday Market on Saturday

Shop local at SHS Spirit and Sparkle Holiday Market on Saturday

Statesboro High FCCLA will feature local vendors, musical and theatre performances, and a Kids Zone at the event. As a service project, the club will also be collecting gently used or new shoes for those in need, as well. The event is coordinated by student Ava Mincey and faculty advisors and volunteers Rosanna Ward, Lori Morris, and Yolanda Mincey.
GaDOE partnering with Rollins Center to launch the Georgia Literacy Academy

GaDOE partnering with Rollins Center to launch the Georgia Literacy Academy

Ten school districts and three charter schools will form the first two-year literacy leadership cohort that will work to align professional learning, instructional coaching, and teaching practices to the science of reading through structured literacy. Courses developed by the Rollins Center in partnership with GaDOE will be available to all K-5 teachers and leaders in the state free of charge.
Shop the Spirit and Sparkle Holiday Market on Dec. 2

Shop the Spirit and Sparkle Holiday Market on Dec. 2

Statesboro High FCCLA will feature local vendors, musical and theatre performances, and a Kids Zone at the event. As a service project, the club will also be collecting gently used or new shoes for those in need, as well. The event is coordinated by student Ava Mincey and faculty advisors and volunteers Rosanna Ward, Lori Morris, and Yolanda Mincey.
Georgia Southern’s fall enrollment sets several records

Georgia Southern’s fall enrollment sets several records

Georgia Southern’s official fall 2023 enrollment was 26,106, a 2.35% increase over fall 2022’s final enrollment figure.
Georgia Southern expands veterans program to Fort Stewart and Hunter AAF

Georgia Southern expands veterans program to Fort Stewart and Hunter AAF

Georgia Southern is part of a network of institutions that allows transferability of credits for military students, provides in-state tuition for members of the military and their families, and offers college credit for prior education, military training and experience. The University has a strong and proud history of supporting veterans, current-serving military personnel and their families, and has accumulated many awards for its dedication to the military community.
SEB High's one-act play cast wins multiple region honors

SEB High's one-act play cast wins multiple region honors

The cast competed in the Class 3-AAAA Region Championship on October 26 and took home honors including First Runner-up for Best Play, Best Supporting Actress, and All-Star Cast. The troupe will host a public performance of the play, Ten Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse, on Monday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m., in the school's auditorium.
Statesboro 5K Turkey Trot benefitting grants and scholarships is Nov. 18

Statesboro 5K Turkey Trot benefitting grants and scholarships is Nov. 18

Each year, the Bulloch County Foundation for Public Education's Turkey Trot raises funds to support innovation grants for teachers and college scholarships for local REACH Georgia scholars.
Howard Keeley receives Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad

Howard Keeley receives Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad

The award is the highest honor the country of Ireland can give to a person who is a non-resident. Thirteen awards were announced worldwide, only two of which went to individuals based in the U.S. Keeley received the award in the business and economic development category for his development of Georgia Southern’s presence in Ireland and his facilitation of trade and investment opportunities between Georgia and Ireland.
Nation’s milk carton shortage affects Bulloch County Schools

Nation’s milk carton shortage affects Bulloch County Schools

While the school district awaits further information from the USDA and its suppliers, its school nutrition team has acted swiftly to order 1% half-pint cartons to supplement student school lunches. If supply chain issues continue, the department will consider the use of alternate milk choices such as pre-poured portions from gallons or shelf stable milk.