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George Walton Academy will have online learning Thursday due to the weather.
George Walton Academy has suspended football practices after at least one player has tested positive for COVID-19.
George Walton Academy had a parade for the Class of 2020 Saturday, May 16, and will conduct its graduation in the summer.
The Monroe Community Building will soon return to its original purpose as a place of education, as the next home of the Monroe Country Day School.
Classic Disney musical comes to stage courtesy of LCA middle school students
Dwindling enrollment forced the board of Covenant Christian Academy to make a tough decision. The school won't reopen for 2019-20.
Contest seeks best interview subject among middle schoolers
Covenant Christian Academy has named a new principal for the 2019-20 school year.
Loganville Christian Academy announced the hiring of Carol Cheney as the first director of its Hybrid Program.
Trip to Belize lets students learn health care techniques
School debuts three-week immersive learning program
Loganville Christian Academy’s pre-K through third-grade students enjoyed a presentation and reading of “Lola Dutch When I Grow Up” by husband and wife Kenneth and Sarah Jane Wright.
Loganville Christian Academy will offer a new "hybrid model" of education for kindergarten and first grade, mixing the traditional school setting with at-home education.
For the kids and teachers at Social Circle Christian School, this Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been a bit more personal than usual.
Monroe Country Day School’s philosophy promotes students shedding their indoor lifestyles and giving them, as a part of every day, plenty of exposure to fresh air, pure sunlight, and unstructured play. With Monroe’s growth over the last 90 years, our historic school building is now located i…
The end of the school year always feels like a sprint to the finish line at the end of a marathon. We’ve pushed past the runner’s block, we’re so close to the end, and we’re giving everything we’ve got to finish strong. And when we finish we can relax and revel in our accomplishments.
I love living in the southeast where we enjoy the climate changes that come with experiencing four seasons. In the winter it is impossible to see all that is taking place beneath the surface to create the beautiful new blooms that arrive with spring. The arrival of spring signifies new in so…
George Walton Academy returned from spring break with a heightened police presence on campus after a student comment made online through social media was seen as a possible threat.
Thank you to the many veterans who contributed to George Walton Academy’s “I Did It For You” — a 12-week interdisciplinary, intensive study of the Vietnam War.
Students travel around country for educational avenues
Monroe Country Day School’s philosophy includes educating the whole child. Each student is offered a host of health and wellness programming.
Students work to re-create winter sports with science
This past week was Engineers Week, which celebrates how engineers make a difference by creating innovations and encourages children to think like engineers. Engineering simply means that we look at problems and try to solve them using creative thinking. Creative problem solving is a much nee…
Dr. Seuss offered valuable insight when he said,
This is the third of three articles that offer context for George Walton Academy’s commitment to Character. Community. Opportunity. You may remember that I have already written about community and opportunity. Today, I’d like to share thoughts about character.
Students play hippies in mock Vietnam protest
Students learn business with faux food trucks
If we as educators are doing our job well, we are always looking for ways to make our students more successful. The New Year gives us a perfect opportunity to look back at our accomplishments and challenges and see what we have learned. At Monroe Country Day School we have been making lists …
December. As the song aptly states, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” The days leading up to Christmas are filled with celebration as we attend plays and band/choral concerts, bake our favorite treats, binge-watch cheesy Hallmark movies, and decorate our homes in a way that embodie…
Former principal, athletic director left impact
Believe me. I understand. You barely have time to catch your breath during the holidays. This season is filled with busy days and long to do lists. And although it all seems to go by in a blur, there are certain things we always remember.
Students address need for net neutrality in essays
Thanksgiving is next week! Images of Pilgrims come to mind. The Pilgrims were seekers. They were seeking religious freedom. They sailed to Holland and spent 10 years there before a group of them became disenchanted with the society. So they boarded the Mayflower and set sail for America. The…
Private school expands art course offerings past basic survey, adds new techniques
I say over and over I want Monroe Country Day School students to love learning. I want students everywhere to run into school with the same excitement they run into Disney World. I often laugh at myself because I can certainly say I did not enter Latin class with the same desire that I enter…
One of the places in our school that all of our students love to visit the most is our library. They like the warm atmosphere created by our media specialist, Mrs. Brandi Bourbonnais, and they love to explore all of the books we have to read. Mrs. Bourbonnais writes about her special place a…
High school senior Michelle Miles chosen as latest member of U.S. Army band
In 1912 Jim Brown won the decathlon event in the Olympic Games. A decathlon is an event that comprises 10 track and field events under the guise of one Olympic heading.
Students visit Monroe from Spain as part of new cultural exchange program
Imagine you’re 16 years old and your day begins with a stroll through a spectacular museum in Barcelona, studying masterpieces created by some of the greatest artists in the world. After a hands-on culinary lesson that concludes with a delicious almuerzo (lunch) of authentic Spanish cuisine,…
Local students learn dangers and safety tips in dealing with forced labor cases
School tradition unites young students with upperclassmen
Covenant’s theme for this 2017-2018 school year is, “Be the light.” Matthew 5:14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” We love seeing how a theme resonates with our students throughout the year. I can’t wait to see the impact that they make in our world b…
At Loganville Christian Academy, we’ve often heard it said people love the atmosphere or culture of our school. We recognize it isn’t something that just happens, but rather we must be intentional in our conversations.
The beginning of every school year is a new opportunity. Students and teachers not only get to start fresh with classes and activities, but as a school community, we also get a chance to reflect on where we’ve been and where we’d like to go in the future. At George Walton Academy, we strive …
Student-athlete wins award created by Ward
May is a busy month. It is full of final exams and high school graduations.
Covenant Christian Academy was blessed recently by the Ugandan Thunder Children’s Choir.
U.S. Rep. Jody Hice unveiled the winning entry for the 2017 Congressional Art Competition on Saturday.
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