Lake Oconee Academy

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LOA discusses funding options for new middle school

Hannah Barron

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Lake Oconee Academy Executive Director Dr. Brad Bowling told the Board of Governors last Monday that an architectural and engineering firm has toured the school’s campus to prepare concept plans and cost estimates for the new middle school.

Maureen Bowser, a nurse corps officer in the Navy Reserves, speaks with students. CONTRIBUTED

LOA hosts successful Career Day for students

News Staff

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Dreaming about the future is a cherished childhood pastime, whether children imagine becoming a firefighter, a sports star, a doctor, or a pilot. At Lake Oconee Academy, counselors dedicate themselves to nurturing these dreams, helping students explore career possibilities.

Students from Lake Oconee Academy recently attended a live performance at the Steffen Thomas Art Museum. CONTRIBUTED

LOA students attend live performance at STMA

News Staff

Thursday, April 10, 2025

High school art, creative writing, and AP English literature students from Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) attended an exclusive performance by music and dance troupe Vulture Sister Song on Feb. 24 at the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art (STMA) in rural Buckhead.

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LOA brings in expert to analyze school security

Hannah Barron

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Lake Oconee Academy recently received a security assessment from Chris Swecker, whose past security experience includes working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation as the assistant director of the criminal investigations division.

Lake Oconee Academy’s band (pictured) and chorus perform at the Daytona 500. CONTRIBUTED

LOA band, chorus perform at Daytona 500

News Staff

Thursday, March 27, 2025

In February, students from the Lake Oconee Academy band and chorus performed at the Daytona 500, known as the “Super Bowl of NASCAR.”When Band Director Courtney Pilgrim discovered this opportunity last year, she knew it would be an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience for her students.On Feb.

LOA senior Palmer Larkin (7) is one of the team’s leading scorers this year. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

LOA boys rely on senior leadership

Lance McCurley

Thursday, March 20, 2025

The Lake Oconee Academy boys soccer team is hungry after losing in the second round of the playoffs last year.The Titans brought back a strong core from last season and are primed to make a return trip to the Class A Division II postseason next month.

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LOA Board of Governors adds two members

Hannah Barron

Thursday, February 20, 2025

The Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors will soon have two new members.During its Feb.

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LOA works to improve communication

Hannah Barron

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Lake Oconee Academy is making progress toward improving its transparency and communication with stakeholders.LOA’s Board of Governors discussed communication updates during its first meeting of the year on Jan. 6.

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LOA talks dual enrollment on campus

Hannah Barron

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Dual enrollment classes that are offered in person at Lake Oconee Academy highlighted the school’s Board of Governors meeting on Monday.Dr. Brad Bowling, LOA’s executive director, said the school used to offer dual enrollment classes online through Georgia Military College.

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LOA fares well on Math Milestones

Hannah Barron

Thursday, October 17, 2024

All grade levels and Algebra I students at Lake Oconee Academy outperformed the state on the Math Milestones last year.LOA’s instructional leadership team shared the data during the Board of Governors meeting on Oct. 7.

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