Education

This year's annual request period will open online at 7:30 a.m., on Monday, May 1, and close at 4:30 p.m., on Friday, May 19. Schools with available space for 2023-2024 school year are Stilson Elementary School (grades K-5) and Portal Middle High School (grades 6 to 12).

The Bulloch County Board of Education has approved new leaders for Langston Chapel and William James middle schools.

The half-day program will meet May 31 through June 30, from 8 a.m. to noon, at three central locations. Participants will be provided free breakfast and lunch, and school bus transportation is also available, if needed. Parents should register their interest by May 5.

The company has announced the return of its annual Teacher Pay It Forward program. The campaign encourages students, parents, and community members from surrounding counties to nominate inspiring teachers who have gone above and beyond their call of duty. Nominations are due April 28.

The study will examine how the gut microbiome changes in athletes during the Western States Ultramarathon

A number of OTC students and alumni recently completed FFT2 Basic Wildland Firefighter training at General Coffee State Park.

The Georgia Southern Museum recently opened its doors to the public for the Let's Get Dressed exhibit, curated by Dr. Addie Martindale from Georgia Southern University's Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design program.

Student scores continue to rise

Kemp vetoed House Bill 319, which prohibits the University System of Georgia Board of Regents from raising tuition or fees more than 3% without the approval of the legislature.

If adopted, the new English and language arts standards would be implemented in the 2025-2026 school year.  The public comment period closes May 1.