Media release: The University System of Georgia recently released the USG’s total economic impact on the state of Georgia. Of the more than $16 billion reported by the USG as a whole, Georgia Highlands College’s contribution was more than $149 million. The USG report is for Fiscal Year 2016 and is conducted by the Selig… Read more
Georgia Highlands College has announced students named to the 2017 summer President’s List and Dean’s List. To achieve President’s List status, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average and attain a minimum of nine semester hours of credit. To make Dean’s List students must complete a minimum of nine semester hours and achieve at… Read more
Over 150 students, parents and community members came together early Saturday for the Armuchee-Glenwood Education Foundation’s Walking Path Work Day at Armuchee High School. Several community businesses donated machinery, equipment and supplies for the project. “It was overwhelming to say the least,” says Buster Young, president of the AGEF. “We had a huge turnout of… Read more
Media release: Floyd County Schools proudly announces Armuchee High, Coosa High, Model High, Pepperell High, and Floyd County Schools College and Career Academy as the recipients of grants from the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), funded by Kellogg Company Fund. Floyd County Child Nutrition will use the grants to purchase carts and equipment to deliver… Read more
The Rome High dress code saga has attracted the first television crew from Atlanta as the report was broadcast around midway through Wednesday’s Fox News at 10 on Channel 5. Reporter Denise Dillon and crew spent part of the day on campus and late afternoon-evening on Broad Street collecting comments on the policy announced… Read more
Rome High’s new dress code, complete with mandated knee-length skirts and shorts, is the toughest in our area. Prior to the start of this school year, Rome permitted skirts that were no more than four inches above the knew. This year, it is knee length, period. (Previous story) The specific guidelines posted on Rome… Read more
NEW TODAY Petition signed by nearly 800 opposes dress code changes. It reads: “We the undersigned oppose the current dress code in effect for Rome High School. It imposes standards that are unattainable for the majority of the school’s demographic, and is privy to one gender and body type over others. Furthermore, the way in… Read more
Look for extra traffic this morning as two more school systems return to class — Floyd County and Cartersville City Schools. By next Tuesday, all area schools will be open with the exception of Darlington, which reports on Aug. 21. BACK TO SCHOOL CALENDAR Today: Floyd County Schools (what to know). Click here for orientations, open… Read more
Rome City Schools media release: Eighty-four Rome High students were named to the AP School Scholar Roster recently released by The College Board. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) provides students with the opportunity to take college-level courses while still in high school, as well as earn college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful… Read more
Media release: As Rome and Floyd County students return to class, a special group of people are tasked to help meet their health needs during the school day. Floyd Corporate Health, part of the Floyd health care system, provides school nurses to both the Floyd and Rome school systems. Chris Butler, Director of Floyd Corporate… Read more
Media release: School leaders, family, and members of the community gathered Monday to dedicate the atrium of Model High School in honor of Dr. Nevin Jones and the late Mrs. Joan Jones. Model School alumnus Jack Dickey spoke of the importance of naming the heart of the school after a couple who has left… Read more
With Rome City Schools back in session as of Friday, it’s now time for other area school systems to head to back to class this week. BACK TO SCHOOL CALENDAR Tuesday: Bartow County Schools (what to know), Wednesday: Floyd County Schools (what to know). Click here for orientations, open house info. Cartersville City Schools (what to… Read more
From Rome Police to Georgia DOT, the word is out, asking motorists to be especially careful as the 2017-18 school year begins. For Rome City Schools students, that first bell rings Friday morning. From Georgia DOT: Students heading back to school means more traffic, increased congestion and the need for extra safety precautions.… Read more
Rome High’s new school year begins Friday with a new principal, a slew of new administrators and teachers, and some updates to the student dress code that are causing a stir. Especially for female students. Skirts and shorts must now be knee length and gone are exposed shoulders. To be specific, the guidelines posted on… Read more