Lake Oconee Academy

Lake Oconee Academy named seniors. D’Karrah Terrell (left) and Thomas Miller (right), its Homecoming Queen and King on Friday night. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy named seniors. D’Karrah Terrell (left) and Thomas Miller (right), its Homecoming Queen and King on Friday night. CHARLES JORDAN/Staff

LOA crowns Homecoming King and Queen

Lance McCurley
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy hosted its third annual Homecoming football game this past Friday night. During halftime of the Titans’ game against Augusta Prep, the school named its Homecoming king and queen. D’Karrah Terrell was named Queen while Thomas Miller was crowned King.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

BOE floats funds for raises to LOA

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The Greene County Board of Education (BOE) last week voted unanimously to assist Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) with state-mandated raises for teachers, and staff and increased insurance costs.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

LOA reviews charter renewal requests from BOE

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Nine charter renewal requests from the Greene County Board of Education (BOE) prompted a lengthy discussion at last week’s Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) Board of Governors meeting. The need for a charter renewal, necessary every five years, has been top of mind for both the administration and parents.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Parent alleges absence of transparency by LOA board

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) parent Todd Ciavola asked to be put on the agenda during public comments at last week’s Greene County Board of Education (BOE) meeting. Ciavola is a 22-year resident of the area with two children who recently graduated and another who is currently a sophomore.
Lake Oconee Academy was recently awarded the Female Directors Cup, and the overall Directors Cup was presented by the Georgia Athletic Directors Association. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Academy was recently awarded the Female Directors Cup, and the overall Directors Cup was presented by the Georgia Athletic Directors Association. CONTRIBUTED

Lake Oconee Academy awarded Directors’ Cups

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Last week, Lake Oconee Academy was awarded the Female Directors Cup, and the overall Directors Cup was presented by the Georgia Athletic Directors Association (GADA). Titans’ athletic director Chris Ingle told the Lake Oconee News that it’s a great honor to be recognized for this award.
The LOA Board of Governors called a meeting Tuesday night to discuss issues raised in the Board of Education’s response to LOA’s charter renewal application. MARK ENGEL/Staff

The LOA Board of Governors called a meeting Tuesday night to discuss issues raised in the Board of Education’s response to LOA’s charter renewal application. MARK ENGEL/Staff

LOA charter renewal faces 66 hurdles

Mark Engel
Thursday, July 20, 2023
At a special public meeting with parents Tuesday night, the Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors gave the Greene County Board of Education an extension on the deadline for the BOE to decide if LOA should be granted a charter renewal.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

BOE responds to document, requests time for due diligence

Maureen Stratton
Thursday, July 20, 2023
In a long evening ending in some grandstanding and concerns about delays, the Greene County Board of Education (BOE) reviewed a document citing requests for changes, modifications and clarifications to the Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) charter renewal proposal.
Lake Oconee Academy’s Kallyn Black warming up on the practice green before her 4-under par 68 at last season’s state championship match. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Lake Oconee Academy’s Kallyn Black warming up on the practice green before her 4-under par 68 at last season’s state championship match. BRENDAN KOERNER/Staff

Black qualifies for 74th U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship

Brendan Koerner
Thursday, July 13, 2023
After being named the GHSA Class A Division II Golfer of the Year, Lake Oconee Academy’s Kallyn Black has continued to improve her golf game by participating in tournaments over the summer. In one of her most recent events, the Lady Titans’ state low-medalist qualified for the 74th U.S.
The Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors met Monday night to approve an annual budget and discuss issues ranging from an alternative education program to the status of their charter renewal application. MARK ENGEL/Staff

The Lake Oconee Academy Board of Governors met Monday night to approve an annual budget and discuss issues ranging from an alternative education program to the status of their charter renewal application. MARK ENGEL/Staff

LOA to start Alternative Education Program

Mark Engel
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Lake Oconee Academy (LOA) is developing an Alternative/ Non-Traditional Education Program (AEP) to handle students who are disruptive in class, miss too many days of school, or are not accumulating enough credits for graduation.
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