Fulton County School Board Selects Steve Smith as Chief of Staff Steve Smith, a longtime metro Atlanta educator and business leader, is returning to Fulton County Schools as its newly appointed chief of staff. In this role, Smith will serve as advisor to the superintendent and manage day-to-day operations of the central administration office.Smith was the former principal of A. Philip Randolph Elementary School from 1992-1997. He also has served as an associate superintendent, deputy superintendent, interim chief information officer, and chief of staff for Atlanta Public Schools.
Kings Ridge Selected to Participate in the Georgia High School Thespian Conference Recently, 31 Kings Ridge students, cast and crew, performed two sold-out performances of Guys and Dolls in the historic Springer Opera House in Columbus, Georgia to an overwhelming ovation. Four Superiors were awarded to all those who participated and were adjudicated by top theater professionals in the individual evaluations:Ella Welch, SoloLucy Martin and Tomas De La Rosa, Duet Ella Welch and Lucy Martin, DuetCaleb Raines, Cole Arnold and Ben Reardon, Trio Over 5,000 Georgia High School thespians attended the three-day conference filled with master classes, workshops, shows, college auditions and competitions.
Riverwood Athletic Director and Baseball Coach Named GHSA Region 5A Athletic Director of the Year Riverwood International Charter Schools Athletic Director and Baseball Coach Mike Santoro has been selected as Athletic Director of the Year from all 58 Georgia High School Association Region 5A schools. Previously selected as a Regional Athletic Director of the Year, Coach Santoro was recently honored at the Georgia Athletic Directors Association convention in Savannah.
Crabapple Middle School Students Perform in All-State Chorus Two students from Crabapple Middle School were chosen to perform as part of the Georgia All-State Chorus in Athens. Annie Lane and Sean Robertson were among 400 middle school 7th and 8th grade students. Georgia Music Educators Association organizes and carries out the All-State performing program to allow select students the opportunity to work with other students of equal caliber under the direction of a highly qualified conductor. This event brings together approximately 1400 middle and high school students each year from across the state of Georgia. Selection to the All-State Chorus is a recognition of excellence in musical knowledge, technique and interpretation.
Crabapple Middle School Announces MLK Humanitarian Award Winners There were three categories: student, staff and community member. The purpose of this program is to commemorate Dr. Kings legacy of service, justice and equality and to recognize individuals in the community who have made outstanding humanitarian contributions. Student: Julia HaleyJulia has always gone out of her way to make others feel welcome, lend a hand, a smile or a kind word. Where others often make an effort to help others in order to fulfill service hours, Julia does what she does because she wants to make a difference. She thinks about who needs help, and works with those around her to make things happen. Staff: Lorraine ConnorMs. Connor has turned her room into a safe haven where students are equal no matter who they are. She may not yet have impacted the whole world, but she has impacted everyone who has ever stepped foot into her room. Community: Liz Rains Liz Rains is wholly dedicated to many parts of Crabapple MS, including the Learn and Serve Garden. Generating more than 1,400 pounds of produce a year, this garden provides fresh fruits and vegetables to North Fulton Community Charities. As a leader, Liz is an inspiring example of compassion and service to others.
River Eves ES Welcomes Former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young Former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young recently made a stop at River Eves Elementary School to see the schools new aquaponics lab. The hydroponic-aquaculture system uses fish waste to supply nutrients to plants grown hydroponically, which, in turn, purifies the water for the fish. Funded by its Foundation, the school recently opened the lab as part of its STEM-certified program to teach students practical applications of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in their curriculum. Jenna Michaels serves as the coordinator of the schools aquaponics program. Ambassador Young also is no stranger to the wonders of aquaponics. His own foundation (the Andrew J. Young Foundation) recently launched a program at the Andrew and Walter Young Family YMCA for students to learn to grow vegetables and fruits in an aquaponic environment with fish.
Amana Academy 3rd Graders Collaborate with Atlanta Audubon Society Third-graders at Amana Academy, a Fulton County Schools charter school, recently put their classroom work to the test by collaborating with the Atlanta Audubon Society. They worked together to learn about declining populations of the brown-headed nuthatch, a species of bird found almost exclusively in the southeastern United States. Students researched the nuthatch in technology classes, learned about environmental factors affecting the birds natural habitat in science, and using the engineering design process, the students developed plans for birdhouses that could be installed in and around Alpharetta. Students also composed persuasive letters that were presented to Terry Porter, Environmental Programs coordinator with the City of Alpharetta, to advocate for the installation of the birdhouses in parks throughout the city. They even staged a fundraising campaign to collect enough money to purchase supplies for 35 nuthatch houses, ten of which will be installed in Alpharettas Wills Park.
20 Fulton Schools Receive 5-Star Rating The Georgia Department of Education (GDOE) recently released its annual School Climate Star and Financial Efficiency Star ratings for all school systems in Georgia.School climate refers to the quality and character of school life the culture of a school. A sustainable, positive school climate fosters youth development and student learning, which are essential elements for academic success, career-skill improvement and overall quality of life. The School Climate Star Rating helps determine whether a school is on the right path to school improvement. School climate ratings are based on survey results and data from the 2015-2016 school year, and each school is rated on a 1-5 scale, with five stars representing an excellent school climate, and one star representing a school climate in need of improvement.
Independence High School Students Art Selected for 2017 Calendar Independence High School senior Dylan Moore was among thirteen students whose art was published in the Fulton County Water Resources Divisions 2017 Art Calendar. Dylans mixed-media illustration, We Are One with Water, was selected by jurors out of nearly 200 entries by students attending public and private schools in the Fulton County area. It will appear as the calendars August image. To celebrate the winning students, the Water Resources Division hosted a breakfast reception at the Fulton County Government Center, and student artists were invited to attend the Fulton County Board of Commissioners meeting, where they were recognized for their artistic contributions. The young artists also received certificates and prizes.
Volunteer for Fulton County Schools! Fulton County Schools values and promotes active engagement of the community in all its schools. Thousands of individuals serve as volunteers in their schools each year. Volunteer opportunities may include: Serving as a tutor, mentor or guest speaker Providing assistance in classrooms, cafeteria, library or main office Organizing student enrichment and recognition activities Supporting special events, athletics and school planning councilsHow do I become a volunteer?To keep in compliance with State Law and best practices, for the 2016-2017 school year, youre required to re-register/register (even if a person has completed an application in the past) by completing the new, online volunteer registration/application process. Applicants should be prepared to spend about 10-15 minutes for the training and application process. In accordance with State Law, all volunteers must be current with the Child Abuse Reporting Protocol Training before being allowed to volunteer in a school. All applicants must wait 24 hours after applying for application processing and approval.For additional information about volunteer registration, visit FultonSchools.org, or contact Tara Penn at 470-254-7159 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..