Greene County School System

Pictured are, from left, Dr. Darren Rhym, GCHS teacher of the year; Sharda Massey, GCSS teacher of the year; and Mira Evans, GCPS teacher of the year. CONTRIBUTED

Pictured are, from left, Dr. Darren Rhym, GCHS teacher of the year; Sharda Massey, GCSS teacher of the year; and Mira Evans, GCPS teacher of the year. CONTRIBUTED

GCSS names 2022-23 Teachers of the Year

The Greene County School System named Sharda Massey its 2023 District Teacher of the Year and recognized all three school Teachers of the Year at a reception on Oct. 4.
Facilitators instruct attendees at the BOE community input sessions for strategic plan development. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Facilitators instruct attendees at the BOE community input sessions for strategic plan development. MAUREEN STRATTON/Staff

Greene County School System concludes community input sessions

The Greene County School System (GCSS) just concluded its series of three public community planning and input sessions for the development of its next strategic plan. The school system is only one of a few statewide that initiates public input for the development of its plan.
BOE Chairman Mike Lynch, who regularly attends LOA’s Board of Governors meetings, reviews financial records at Monday’s monthly meeting. MARK ENGEL/Staff

BOE Chairman Mike Lynch, who regularly attends LOA’s Board of Governors meetings, reviews financial records at Monday’s monthly meeting. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Big planning ahead for Greene schools

Both Lake Oconee Academy and the Greene County School System are working on their five-year strategic plans, but they are developing their plans independently of each other.
Superintendent Dr. Chris Houston (left-center) accepts the Award of Distinction for excellent Financial Reporting from GDAA Auditor Luke Edwards (center-right) with GCSS Chief Financial O_cer Dean Ware, (far right) and Nutrition Director Shanita Wright. CONTRIBUTED

Superintendent Dr. Chris Houston (left-center) accepts the Award of Distinction for excellent Financial Reporting from GDAA Auditor Luke Edwards (center-right) with GCSS Chief Financial O_cer Dean Ware, (far right) and Nutrition Director Shanita Wright. CONTRIBUTED

GCSS awarded for excellence in financial reporting

The Greene County School System (GCSS) was presented with an award for financial reporting at this month’s Board of Education (BOE) meeting. The award was a testament to the excellence in financial reporting and controls the school system has in place.
A pair of workers from 44 Signs get set to put up Greene County High School’s new ‘Ring of Honor’ wall. CONTRIBUTED

A pair of workers from 44 Signs get set to put up Greene County High School’s new ‘Ring of Honor’ wall. CONTRIBUTED

‘Creating a culture of care’: GCHS starts wall of honor for students, alumni

Greene County High School has a new addition to its cafeteria in the form of newly constructed signage, which is called the “Greene County Tigers Ring of Honor.” GCHS principal Eddie Hood thought of the idea, hoping it would show students the greatness they can achieve while enrolled.