Greene County School System

GDAA Auditor Luke Edwards (left center) presents the Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting to GCSS Chief Financial Officer Connie Wilkes and Assistant CFO Holly Dumdie (center right) joined by Board of Education members (l-r) Steve Kilgore, Dr. Perry Lee, Dr. Maggie Kjer, and Regina Gainer with Superintendent Dr. Chris Houston (far right). CONTRIBUTED

GDAA Auditor Luke Edwards (left center) presents the Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting to GCSS Chief Financial Officer Connie Wilkes and Assistant CFO Holly Dumdie (center right) joined by Board of Education members (l-r) Steve Kilgore, Dr. Perry Lee, Dr. Maggie Kjer, and Regina Gainer with Superintendent Dr. Chris Houston (far right). CONTRIBUTED

GCSS earns Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting

News Staff
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The Greene County School System Finance Department was presented the Award of Distinction for Excellent Financial Reporting for the seventh consecutive year by the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts on Sept. 19 at the Greene County Board of Education monthly meeting.
Shanita Wright, director of nutrition for Greene County Schools helps deliver meals to local families in need. The Greene County School Nutrition Department has distributed more than 6,400 meals this month alone. (CONTRIBUTED)

Shanita Wright, director of nutrition for Greene County Schools helps deliver meals to local families in need. The Greene County School Nutrition Department has distributed more than 6,400 meals this month alone. (CONTRIBUTED)

GCSS, Atlas partner to feed kids for summer

Skyla Morris
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Throughout June, the Greene County School System’s Summer Feeding Program provided free meals to underserved community families.The seasonal program runs annually after the regular school year ends, and breakfast and lunch are available to children up to 18 years old.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

LOA, GCSS make progress in ongoing dispute

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Both sides put aside at least one disagreement in the ongoing battle between the Greene County Board of Education and Lake Oconee Academy following LOA’s most recent Board of Governor’s meeting held at the school on May 6.
According to the GADOE, Greene County had 2,308 students during 2010-11 with 56.7% of students missing fewer than five days, 31.3% missing between six and 15 days, and 12% missing more than 15 days.

According to the GADOE, Greene County had 2,308 students during 2010-11 with 56.7% of students missing fewer than five days, 31.3% missing between six and 15 days, and 12% missing more than 15 days.

GCSS attendance campaign sees success early, improvement at all schools

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The Greene County School System began an attendance campaign this year to address chronic absenteeism that has plagued schools since the COVID-19 Pandemic. So, far the initiative has shown promising results.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Charter renewal rests with a signature from LOA

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, November 30, 2023
In a firm statement received from the Board of Education (BOE), the five-year charter renewal application has been signed, sealed and delivered and is in the hands of Lake Oconee Academy (LOA). No more discussions between the two organizations will occur following a lengthy, months-long review.
India Armstrong, Kaden Ferrell, Sydney Ford, Carmen Freeman, and Ja’Mia Gresham from Anita White Carson Middle School and Marcus Rhodes from Lake Oconee Academy make up the Greene County School System’s seventh class of REACH scholars

India Armstrong, Kaden Ferrell, Sydney Ford, Carmen Freeman, and Ja’Mia Gresham from Anita White Carson Middle School and Marcus Rhodes from Lake Oconee Academy make up the Greene County School System’s seventh class of REACH scholars

GCSS names six students to 2024 REACH Georgia Scholarship cohort

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
The Greene County School System (GCSS) has named six 8th grade students to this year’s class of REACH Georgia Scholarship recipients.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Two Greene County schools receive awards

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Greene County Schools recently received awards for Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) and Greene County Primary School (GCPS). LOA was given a gold honor roll distinction in advanced placement (AP) programs at the school.
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