Morgan County Board of Education

Dr. Susan Stancil was named sole superintendent finalist in Morgan County. CONTRIBUTED

Dr. Susan Stancil was named sole superintendent finalist in Morgan County. CONTRIBUTED

Stancil named sole superintendent finalist

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Morgan County Charter Schools Board of Education recently announced Dr. Susan Stancil as the sole finalist for the district’s next superintendent.
(L-R in front of board members): District spelling bee champion Emerson Williams and runner-up Beckett Cousins are recognized by the Board of Education. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

(L-R in front of board members): District spelling bee champion Emerson Williams and runner-up Beckett Cousins are recognized by the Board of Education. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Achievements highlight Morgan County BOE meeting

Hannah Barron
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Morgan County Board of Education’s Feb. 10 meeting featured several achievements.First, the BOE recognized seventh grader Emerson Williams as the district spelling bee champion and fifth grader Beckett Cousins as runner-up. Williams will compete in the regional spelling bee on Feb. 22.
Morgan County’s competition cheerleaders are recognized for placing third at state.

Morgan County’s competition cheerleaders are recognized for placing third at state.

State-placing cheerleaders, others recognized at BOE

Story And Photos By Hannah Barron
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Recognitions for students and staff members highlighted the Morgan County Board of Education meeting on Dec. 9.Morgan County High School’s competition cheerleaders were recognized for placing third in the AA state competition — the program’s best finish in school history.
JP Kinsaul cares for his pig, Charizard, at the Morgan Agricultural Learning Lab. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

JP Kinsaul cares for his pig, Charizard, at the Morgan Agricultural Learning Lab. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Livestock show program celebrates new home

Hannah Barron
Thursday, November 21, 2024
The Morgan County Board of Education celebrated the grand opening of the Morgan Agricultural Learning Lab (MALL) on Nov. 18.The spacious building off Old Buckhead Road includes a classroom, barn space filled with stalls, and restrooms.
Morgan County High School’s varsity softball team is recognized by the Morgan County Board of Education for winning the AA state championship. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Morgan County High School’s varsity softball team is recognized by the Morgan County Board of Education for winning the AA state championship. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

State champion teams shine at BOE meeting

Hannah Barron
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Morgan County High School’s varsity volleyball and fast-pitch softball teams were recognized as Class AA state champions during the Morgan County Board of Education meeting last Monday.The teams made school history on Nov. 2 by winning their respective state championships on the same day.
Morgan County High School student Mason Nunn (center) is recognized by the Morgan County Board of Education Nov. 11 for being the National FFA winner in grain production proficiency. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Morgan County High School student Mason Nunn (center) is recognized by the Morgan County Board of Education Nov. 11 for being the National FFA winner in grain production proficiency. HANNAH BARRON/Staff

Ag awards highlighted at BOE meeting

Hannah Barron
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Agriculture was on full display during the Morgan County Board of Education’s Nov. 11 meeting.Morgan County High School student Mason Nunn was recognized as the 2024 National FFA winner in grain production proficiency.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Morgan students outperform RESA, state on SAT

Hannah Barron
Thursday, October 31, 2024
One hundred and thirty-one students from Morgan County High School’s Class of 2024 took the SAT last year and outperformed the Regional Education Service Agency (RESA) and state averages.
A site plan for the K-5 complex. CONTRIBUTED

A site plan for the K-5 complex. CONTRIBUTED

Morgan County BOE talks plans for new primary, elementary complex

Hannah Barron
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The Morgan County Board of Education shared the plans for a new primary and elementary school during a public hearing held Oct. 14 to phase out the current schools.Morgan County Primary School is the school system’s oldest campus, having been built in 1958.
The Morgan County Board of Education unveils its literacy bus, themed around “If You Give a Child a Book.” (HANNAH BARRON/Staff)

The Morgan County Board of Education unveils its literacy bus, themed around “If You Give a Child a Book.” (HANNAH BARRON/Staff)

Morgan County Board of Education unveils literacy bus

Hannah Barron
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Morgan County will soon see a literacy bus driving around the community. The Morgan County Board of Education unveiled the bus at its Sept. 9 meeting.What was once a rundown school bus is now a bright blue bus painted with images related to the theme “If You Give a Child a Book.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Morgan County BOE rolls back millage rate

Hannah Barron
Thursday, August 15, 2024
During its meeting last Monday, the Morgan County Board of Education unanimously voted to roll back its FY24 millage rate to 13.098 mills. The BOE set the previous rate at 13.511 mills last year.A tax rate of 13.098 mills means that a Morgan County resident will pay $523.
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