Greene County School System

Students presented their TED talks at Lakeside Church as part of the first-ever TEDxYouth event in Georgia. CONTRIBUTED

Students presented their TED talks at Lakeside Church as part of the first-ever TEDxYouth event in Georgia. CONTRIBUTED

Students share ideas worth spreading at ‘Beyond Limits’ event

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Greene County School System achieved a historic milestone on March 28 by organizing TEDxYouth: Beyond Limits, becoming the first school district in Georgia to host an official TEDxYouth event.
Schmuhl listens to a student’s Black History Month presentation. CONTRIBUTED

Schmuhl listens to a student’s Black History Month presentation. CONTRIBUTED

Schmuhl instills vision for rigor, unity, and joyful learning

Maureen Stratton
Friday, March 6, 2026
A new superintendent of the Greene County School System was appointed last year to lead the county with renewed focus. Dr. Aaryn Schmuhl came to the system in July of 2025, having been vetted when the former superintendent, Dr. Chris Houston, retired.
Rome assistant coach Chris MacFarland spoke first, talking to the crowd about various topics, including his head coaching experience and what he would bring to the Greene County program. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

Rome assistant coach Chris MacFarland spoke first, talking to the crowd about various topics, including his head coaching experience and what he would bring to the Greene County program. LANCE MCCURLEY/Staff

GCHS hosts Q&A with head football coaching candidates

Lance McCurley
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Greene County is still searching for its next head football coach, but the process may conclude later this week.The school hosted its final two candidates for a public question-and-answer session on Monday, drawing community members, parents, and school officials, including Dr. Aaryn Schmuhl.
The five newest REACH scholars included (seated, from left): Sa’Riyah Griggs, Alexa Lawrence, Rosselin Nava, Olivia Walker and Jane Perez. CONTRIBUTED

The five newest REACH scholars included (seated, from left): Sa’Riyah Griggs, Alexa Lawrence, Rosselin Nava, Olivia Walker and Jane Perez. CONTRIBUTED

GCSS names five students to 2025 REACH Georgia Scholarship cohort

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Greene County School System (GCSS) has named five 8th-grade students to this year’s class of REACH Georgia Scholarship recipients.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

GCSS reports Milestones 2024-25 score improvements

Skyla Morris
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Greene County School System recently revealed an increase in performance levels among “most grade levels” of its students. The data is measured based on the results of the 2024-25 Georgia Milestones assessments, which are required for grades 3-12.The district released a press release on Aug.
Dr. Arryn Schmuhl stands alongside his wife and son while taking the oath of office as the GCSS superintendent. COURTESY OF GREENE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Dr. Arryn Schmuhl stands alongside his wife and son while taking the oath of office as the GCSS superintendent. COURTESY OF GREENE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Schmuhl sworn in as GCSS superintendent

Skyla Morris
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Greene County Board of Education held a called meeting on July 10 to vote on the final approval of Dr. Arryn Schmuhl as the new GCSS superintendent. The BOE entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters, and Schmuhl was sworn in by Judge Russell Wall shortly after.
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