Houston County School District Opens Houston Virtual Application for the 2025-2026 School Year

Houston County School District is accepting applications for enrollment in Houston Virtual for the 2025-2026 school year. The application period will be open from January 17-31, 2025. During this time, parents of rising sixth through twelfth grade students will have the opportunity to apply for their child to be considered for Houston Virtual for the next school year beginning July 30, 2025, and ending May 20, 2026.

All current students will be automatically enrolled for in-person learning. Parents who wish for their students to be considered for virtual instruction are required to apply during this time. Applications will be reviewed using attendance and academic criteria. Students who are accepted will be enrolled in Houston Virtual for the entire school year. Houston Virtual is a learning platform to deliver online courses. Students in grades 6-12 receive instruction from their teacher through Courseware learning program and Zoom.

To participate in Houston Virtual, students must:

• commit to virtual learning for the entire 2025-2026 school year
• have reliable internet access at home • be available for instruction during regular school hours
• log-in and participate in the class to be counted as present for the day
• meet all academic and attendance requirements
• take district and state-mandated standardized tests in-person; and
• be enrolled or eligible for enrollment in the Houston County School District.

Applications will be completed through the primary guardian’s Infinite Campus account from 8:00 a.m. on January 17 to 4:00 p.m. on January 31, 2025

Mrs. Elizabeth Foster Named Principal of Feagin Mill Middle School

Mrs. Elizabeth Foster was named the Principal of Feagin Mill Middle School during the Houston County Board of Education meeting held January 14, 2025. Foster is currently an Assistant Principal at Bonaire Middle School. She will begin this new role on June 2, 2025, after the retirement of current Principal Mark Sams at the end of May.

“l am honored and excited to be the next principal of Feagin Mill Middle School. I would like to thank Dr. Scott, Dr. Rogers, the Board of Education, and our Executive Cabinet for this opportunity,” said Foster. “I look forward to working with the faculty, staff, students and community to ensure the success of all students. Feagin Mill is a special school with rich traditions and a history of excellence. Together, we will Back the Pack!”

Foster is a product of the Houston County School District and was a science teacher for more than 15 years. She spent most of her career at the high school level teaching biology, environmental science, and anatomy. She then moved to Bonaire Middle where she taught seventh grade science for four years before becoming the Assistant Principal of Instruction.

Foster attended the University of Georgia where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Secondary Science Education. She recently received a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Georgia Southern University. She is married and has two sons who attend Houston County schools.

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Houston County Board of Education Names Dr. Richard Rogers as Next Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Richard Rogers was named the next Superintendent of Schools during the Houston County Board of Education meeting on November 12, 2024. Currently, Dr. Rogers serves as the Deputy Superintendent for the Houston County School District. He was named the sole finalist for the Superintendent position in October. Dr. Rogers will begin this role on June 2, 2025, following the retirement of current Superintendent Dr. Mark Scott.

“I am grateful to the Board of Education for their trust and faith in me to continue moving our District forward,” said Dr. Rogers. “It is an immense honor to lead and support our teachers, staff, students, and families. I’m committed to building on the outstanding foundation, community partnerships, and the many relationships we already have in place. Our students and staff truly make our District an incredible place to work each day, and I’m excited to see what all we can achieve together.”

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