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Fast Forward at RCA

Fast Forward at RCA

More than 150 runners, walkers and supporters gathered on a bright sunny morning Saturday at Rockdale Career Academy for the second annual Fast Forward 5k and 1 mile Fun Run. Read More

From Metz to Conyers

From Metz to Conyers

Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology will be hosting exchange students from France next week as part of a Research Exchange Program.  » Read More
Posted: feb. 03, 2012 10:13 p.m.
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Living History

Living History

Third graders at Eastminster School recently presented their “Live Museum” of famous Americans. The students were assigned a Famous American to portray and had to read/research a nonfiction book and websites about his or her famous American, take notes, write paragraphs from the notes, complete a research paper with a bibliography, create an original Power Point presentation (with help from Mrs. Crowe) and a decorative/information tri-board to help them teach about their famous Americans. The ... » Read More
Posted: feb. 03, 2012 9:46 p.m.
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RCA students get hands on lessons in firefighting

RCA students get hands on lessons in firefighting

Rockdale Career Academy Public Safety students got a chance to see firefighting in action Thursday as they visited the live burn training site held this week at the Georgia International Horse Park. » Read More
Posted: feb. 03, 2012 7:34 a.m.
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Rockdale Regional Science Fair winners

Rockdale Regional Science Fair winners

The second annual Rockdale Regional Science Fair saw 100 high school projects and 62 middle school projects, hosted Jan. 27 at the Rockdale County High School Annex space used by the Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology. Of the projects entered 10 middle school projects advanced to the state science fair, as well as 20 high school projects. The award winners for 2012 are: » Read More
Posted: feb. 01, 2012 3:40 p.m.
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RCA's Fast Forward 5k race Feb. 4

 If you've resolved to get healthy and exercise more this year, you'll want to walk, run, or sidle over to Rockdale Career Academy for their second annual Fast Forward 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, Feb. 4. » Read More
Posted: jan. 31, 2012 2:59 p.m.
King named finalist for Louisiana position

King named finalist for Louisiana position

Rockdale County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Samuel King was named the lone finalist in the search for East Baton Rouge Parish School System's Superintendent on Wednesday night and will be asked back for a second interview, according to reports. » Read More
Posted: jan. 26, 2012 12:04 a.m.
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King interviews for Louisiana superintendent position

King interviews for Louisiana superintendent position

IN BRIEF: Rockdale County Superintendent Dr. Samuel King is one of six semi-finalists for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System superintendent position in Louisiana. » Read More
Posted: jan. 18, 2012 3:45 p.m.
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Lorraine, Heritage earn Gov. Office distinction

Lorraine Elementary and Heritage High School are among 370 public schools recognized by the Governor's Office for improvement and achievement this year. » Read More
Posted: jan. 17, 2012 5:40 p.m.
Chamber exec on Ga. Piedmont Tech foundation board

Chamber exec on Ga. Piedmont Tech foundation board

Georgia Piedmont Technical College Foundation announced today the appointment of Roger Harrison to its board of trustees. The Foundation is the nonprofit resource development organization that supports the Georgia Piedmont Technical College Foundation is the fundraising and resource development body for GPTC, formerly known as DeKalb Technical College. » Read More
Posted: jan. 17, 2012 5:16 p.m.
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AKA scholarships deadline March 30

The local chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, the Chi Tau Omega chapter, is offering scholarships for high school seniors planning to further their education.  » Read More
Posted: jan. 13, 2012 9:49 p.m.

RCA tackles real-world design

Rockdale Career Academy graphic arts students helped shape the look of the new Hands Across Rockdale day of service initiative by designing the t-shirt logo. » Read More
Posted: jan. 13, 2012 6:35 p.m.

Buccaneer Bee

Top spellers: On Friday, Jan 6, Barksdale Elementary School held its 2012 Spelling Bee. The school Bee winner, Austin Goodloe, and alternate, Jordin Joseph, will go on to represent Barksdale at the Rockdale County Public Schools Spelling Bee to be held at Edwards Middle School on Feb 7. » Read More
Posted: jan. 13, 2012 6:32 p.m.

George Walton Academy in 2012

Giving back has always been a part of our mission at George Walton Academy. We work to build a sense of community and plant the seeds for a lifelong interest in being involved and making a difference. This year giving back generated an added bonus for GWA. Prior to Thanksgiving, GWA students started a scarf project for Special Olympics. Students and teachers learned to knit and created scarves for the athletes to wear. It was ... » Read More
Posted: jan. 13, 2012 6:27 p.m.

RCA Fast Forward 5K Run returns Feb. 4

If you've resolved to get healthy and exercise more this year, you'll want to walk, scootch or run to Rockdale Career Academy for their second annual Fast Forward 5K and Fun Run on Feb. 4. » Read More
Posted: jan. 13, 2012 6:21 p.m.

Rockdale Title I schools recognized by state

All seventeen Rockdale County Title I schools have been named Georgia Title I Distinguished Schools. » Read More
Posted: jan. 12, 2012 3:06 p.m.

Career pathways to start in 2012

Starting in the fall of 2012, ninth graders will sit down with guidance counselors and parents to map out not just their classes but their "career pathway" during and after high school. Georgia is rolling out an intensified "career clusters" initiative that will make high school look more like college in an effort to better prepare students for careers after high school. » Read More
Posted: dec. 23, 2011 8:13 a.m. | Updated: dec. 24, 2011 12:59 a.m.

CJ Hicks denied charter school, but IB application on track

Despite a bump in the road when its charter school application was denied earlier this year, CJ Hicks Elementary is on track towards becoming the county’s first International Baccalaureate school. » Read More
Posted: dec. 16, 2011 10:54 p.m. | Updated: dec. 18, 2011 12:52 a.m.
DMS students help keep waterways clean

DMS students help keep waterways clean

Davis Middle School students did their part to keep waterways clean this week by taking up some glue and gloves. » Read More
Posted: dec. 14, 2011 8:54 p.m.
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Pine Street named School of Excellence

Pine Street Elementary was named one of 26 Schools of Excellence by the Georgia Department of Education for 2011, for showing the greatest improvements in its congressional district. » Read More
Posted: dec. 13, 2011 3:31 p.m.
HHS trumpeter makes All-State Jazz lead

HHS trumpeter makes All-State Jazz lead

Heritage High School senior Bryan Ashmore can proudly claim the title of best high school jazz trumpeter in Georgia after he was named lead trumpet in the All-State Jazz Band, beating out 13 other finalists int he audition. The audition included scales, sight reading and improvisation. Ashmore, who's been playing trumpet for seven years, also won a refurbished Horton ST357 "Maynard Ferguson" trumpet, a value of over $2,000, for his accomplishment. HHS Band Director Scott ... » Read More
Posted: dec. 09, 2011 6:51 p.m.
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FFA wreaths on sale until Dec. 9

FFA wreaths on sale until Dec. 9

If you’re looking to spruce up your home or office for the holiday but don’t have the time, it’s your last chance to place orders for beautiful custom made wreaths created by Rockdale Career Academy students in the annual Future Farmers of America club fundraiser. » Read More
Posted: dec. 08, 2011 11:43 a.m.
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