Friday, May 17, 2013
Gwinnett County Public Schools salutes fine arts programs in its latest issue of Communique.
As the school year comes to a close, Gwinnett County Public Schools officials are taking the time to commend the district's arts programs and the students who bring them to life. More than 147,000 Gwinnett County students were enrolled in fine arts classes this year, officials said in the latest issue of Communique, an online magazine for the district's school community. That's more than 88 percent of the district's student enrollment. "At a time when shrinking budgets have squeezed out electives in some school districts, we feel both fortunate and resolute in ensuring that fine arts remain an important part of quality and effective education for Gwinnett County schoolchildren," Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks said in Communique. "If you …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Emma Reidy, Allison Fisher and Christina Valentini are among 15 students to be awarded scholarships from the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund.
Each spring the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund, Inc. coordinates a number of scholarships which are awarded to graduating seniors. Three Norcross High School students are among 15 Gwinnett County Public School Students to receive scholarships from the school district's Foundation. Students are invited to apply for the scholarships and are selected by committees made up of GCPS employees and community members. The winners are selected based on the student's essay, academic record and service to his or her community. Emma Reidy received a $2,500 scholarship from the Alton C. Crews Teaching Scholarship fund which is given to a graduating senior who is pursuing a career in education. Following is an excerpt from her winning …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
The teacher resigned Monday, May 6, as a result of an investigation into an alleged incident involving a student.
A Mountain View High School teacher is facing a charge of sexual assault in connection with an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student. According to Gwinnett County Public Schools Director of Media Relations Jorge Quintana, Mountain View High School mathematics teacher Thomas Frederick Grimshaw, of 2840 Ashton Tree Court in Dacula, resigned Monday, May 6, as a result of a human resources investigation into the alleged relationship. The investigation began May 3 after MVHS principal Keith Chaney reported a possible sexual assault, which allegedly occurred at the school on April 29. "The district did make a report to DFACS and to the Professional Standards Commission regarding these allegations. A warrant was issued for his …
Friday, April 26, 2013
GCPS will split a $10,000 prize with Cobb County's Ford Elementary.
Gwinnett County Public Schools is among the nation's first school districts to be awarded a sustainability award from the U.S. Department of Education. The announcement came this week to coincide with Earth Day. In addition to Gwinnett County's honor, Ford Elementary in Cobb County was named a 2013 national Green Ribbon School. For their outstanding green principles, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) and Ford Elementary will split $10,000 in award money from the Turner Foundation. "We are so proud that once again a Georgia school has been named a National Green Ribbon School,” said State School Superintendent John Barge. "We are equally proud of Gwinnett County Public Schools for being named as one of the first National Green Ribbon …
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
The GCPS superintendent recommends a budget of $1.76 billion, for the next school year, a decrease of .7 percent over the current year and could result in a millage rate increase.
Editor's note: The proposed GCPS budget for the 2013-14 school year would actually decrease by $12.8 million not increase as was previously reported in this story. To our newletter subscribers, please note the headline in the story that went out in our morning newsletter was incorrect. The headline and story have been corrected. Additional school resource officers, no teacher furlough days and stable class sizes are among the highlights in Gwinnett County Public Schools' 2013-2014 draft budget. The budget represents recommendations from the district's superintendent, J. Alvin Wilbanks. The first public hearing on the budget will be May 9. The second public hearing, the final budget adoption, and adoption of a tentative millage rate will be…
Saturday, March 23, 2013
In a unanimous vote, district leaders approved a contract for $63.5 million that will add the county's 20th high school.
Gwinnett County school board members voted unanimously Thursday to begin construction on a high school that is expected to relieve pressure within the Berkmar and Central Gwinnett clusters. In its vote, the school board approved a $63.5 million contract with Gainesville-based Carroll Daniel Construction Company. The company's bid is about $600,000 less than the next lowest bidder, according to the district. The school will be built at 1335 Old Norcross Road in Lawrenceville, and it will be the district's 20th high school. It will have a capacity of about 1,800 students. Those students will come from Berkmar High School, which has a population of about 3,000 students, and Central Gwinnett High School, which has a population of about 2,500. …
Monday, February 25, 2013
Students from every corner of Gwinnett County took part in the regional science fair Feb. 22.
More than 1,000 students, including those from Peachtree Corners schools, participated in the 35th annual Gwinnett County Regional Science and Engineering Fair on Friday, Feb. 22. It is the county's largest regional event, and students come from public schools, private schools, homeschools and more. The theme this year is "Motivating the Next Generation of Science and Engineering Leaders—from Classroom to Career." -- See the attached video of Ella Dommert, third-grade student from Simpson Elementary. Her project is "Where do birds dine?"-- Judges announced the winners late Friday night. Check the event's website next week to learn who all the winners are. In the Peachtree Corners area, the following schools participated: -- Where you, …
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Jimenez was injured Wednesday morning while directing traffic at Lanier High.
The wife of injured Gwinnett Schools' resource officer Rolando Jimenez said Thursday that he is in "serious but stable condition" after being injured Wednesday when hit by a motorist at Lanier High in Sugar Hill. Melissa Jimenez's statement, which was released through a GCPS spokesperson, said the officer underwent surgery to address internal bleeding and to set his jaw, which was broken during the accident. He also suffered a broken pelvis and a knee injury, the statement said. "While we know that he has a long recovery ahead of him, we are thankful that he is alive and look forward to the day when he is able to return home and to the work he loves," the statement added. The driver in the accident, Sydney Smigiel of Buford, is facing "at …
Thursday, February 7, 2013
The lottery will take place at the school district headquarters in Suwanee for the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology. Registered parents and students need not be present to win a spot in the upcoming 2013-14 ninth-grade class.
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Thursday, February 7
Due to overwhelming response, the Gwinnett County school district will hold a lottery in Suwanee to fill the incoming freshman class at the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science and Technology. Online registration concluded on Feb. 1, and there were 847 students registered. However, the school can only accept 350 students for 2013-2014. The lottery will be held Monday, February 11, 2013, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the school district’s Instructional Support Center (ISC), 437 Old Peachtree Rd., NW in Suwanee. Students who completed the registration process were assigned a lottery number and have been notified by email of their number, as well as the lottery time, date, and location. Parents and students do not need to attend the lottery. …
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
The BYOD or, Bring Your Own Device, pilot began this past fall, and some 14 schools are participating in the innovative classroom program.
This school year at least 14 schools in five district clusters are participating in a pilot program designed to enhance learning through the use of electronic devices. The "BYOD" pilot -- which stands for Bring Your Own Device -- is part of eCLASS, Gwinnett County's digital content, learning, assessment, and support system initiative. As part of the pilot, select schools will allow some students and teachers to use their personal devices to access the Internet in hopes of creating better learning. It's a way, the district says, to prepare for the time when all students will bring their own technology to class. In the meantime, the district is also expanding its Wi-Fi capabilities and researching what kinds of devices, such as e-readers, …
Robert J. Nebel
5:35 pm on Thursday, February 28, 2013
Judy, I believe GSMST stands for: Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology more ›