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Retired Portal ag teacher to be inducted into Georgia Educators Hall of Fame

Retired Portal ag teacher to be inducted into Georgia Educators Hall of Fame

Thomas Marshall, Ed.D., will be inducted during the 95th Annual Georgia FFA State Leadership Conference, with the ceremony set to take place on Friday, April 28, at 3pm. Story contains a link to watch the livestream.
Local students advance to state-level writing contest

Local students advance to state-level writing contest

Congratulations to Savanna Schutte of Nevils Elementary and Emma Johnson of Portal Middle High for advancing to state in the Young Georgia Authors Contest! An award ceremony will be held on April 20 at the Coastal Pines Technical College in Jesup.
University System of Georgia enrollment still on decline

University System of Georgia enrollment still on decline

Overall enrollment for the spring semester at the system’s 26 institutions fell to 311,484, down 0.9% from last spring.
Irish delegate, Savannah mayor among speakers for GS Spring 2023 Commencement

Irish delegate, Savannah mayor among speakers for GS Spring 2023 Commencement

Approximately 4,200 students will graduate with associates, baccalaureate, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees this semester during five ceremonies in Statesboro and Savannah. Ceremonies will be held on May 9, 10, 11 and 13.
Farm Credit VIP Scholars program at MANRRS

Farm Credit VIP Scholars program at MANRRS

AgSouth recently presented four students with Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) scholarships. Recipients each receive a $1,000 academic scholarship, the opportunity to participate in the Farm Credit VIP track of the 2023 National MANRRS Conference, and more.
2023 Georgia Southern Alumni Association Awards honor alumni achievements and community engagement

2023 Georgia Southern Alumni Association Awards honor alumni achievements and community engagement

The 2023 Alumni Awards ceremony was held at the Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau on April 14.
Georgia Milestones spring testing begins Wednesday, April 19, in Bulloch

Georgia Milestones spring testing begins Wednesday, April 19, in Bulloch

Taken online, students in third through eighth grades will have the opportunity to show what they have learned over the course of this school year. Including make-up days, the testing will run through May 10. A full schedule is included in the article.
Bulloch County school choice privilege for '23-24 opens May 1

Bulloch County school choice privilege for '23-24 opens May 1

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).
Two Bulloch middle schools to have new principals next year

Two Bulloch middle schools to have new principals next year

The Bulloch County Board of Education has approved new leaders for Langston Chapel and William James middle schools.
Bulloch County Schools to offer free summer learning academies

Bulloch County Schools to offer free summer learning academies

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.