
Hot Off The Press!
Markeeta Clayton Named Principal of Northside High School
The Houston County Board of Education named Markeeta Clayton the principal of Northside High School during the Board meeting held yesterday, Apr. 13, 2021. Clayton currently serves at Baldwin High as an assistant principal.
Clayton said, “It is an honor to be chosen as the principal of Northside High School, an educational institution with long-lasting traditions.”
Clayton has earned a Bachelor of Science and Biology with a Minor in Chemistry from Georgia College and State University and a Master of Public Health from Mercer University School of Medicine. In addition, she has two specialist degrees in Middle Grades Education and Educational Leadership, both from Georgia College and State University.
Northside High is located at 926 Green Street in Warner Robins. For more information, please contact Clayton at Markeeta.Clayton@Baldwin.k12.ga.us.
To read the complete news release, please click here.
Page Elected to Ga. Science Teachers Association Board of Directors
Dr. Nicole Page, Houston County School District Instructional Coach for Science, grades 6-12, was elected to serve on the Georgia Science Teachers Association (GSTA) Board of Directors as president-elect. Dr. Page will assume her duties on April 24, 2021.
Dr. Page commented, “I am excited about the opportunity to work with other science education teachers, leaders, and advocates from across the state. It will be an honor to support science teaching and learning while serving on the GSTA Board as president-elect.”
Dr. Page has been with the Houston County School District for 24 years. For more information, please contact her at Nicole.Page@hcbe.net. To learn more about GSTA, please visit georgiascienceteacher.org/.
To read the complete news release, please click here.
Kindergarten Registration Begins May 3
The Houston County School District will register children for kindergarten beginning May 3, 2021, for the 2021-2022 school year. Registration takes place at the Central Registration Office, located at 410 Bear Country Blvd. in Warner Robins.
Parents are encouraged to follow three steps to register their child:
- Schedule an appointment online;
- Pre-register online;
- Bring the proper documents to the appointment at Central Registration.
Central Registration is open during the week from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., except for Wednesday. Wednesday hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Online appointments may be scheduled at www.hcbe.net. Click on the Parents tab and then Central Registration. Online registration should be completed using a computer prior to the appointment at Central Registration.
To read the complete news release, please click here.
Computer Programming Offered in Partnership with RAFB & MGSU; Open House April 8
The Houston County School District, Robins Air Force Base, and Middle Georgia State University have partnered to offer high school students computer programming dual-enrollment courses. Beginning this fall, classes will be held at the new R. Wayne Lowe Synergy Innovation Center in Warner Robins.
Interested students and parents are invited to an information session and tour on April 8, 2021, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 100 Park Place Drive in Warner Robins. Attendees are asked to please observe safety protocols by following the three Ws: wear a face covering; wait at least 6 feet apart; and wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer. For more information, contact Sabrina Phelps, Houston County Career Academy Principal, at Sabrina.Phelps@hcbe.net.
To see the flyer, please click here.
Perry High Teacher Named Southeastern Region Art Director
Perry High School Visual Arts Instructor, Cathy Heller, has been named the National Art Education Association (NAEA) Southeastern Region Secondary Director. The region covers 10 states plus Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. She will assume her role as Secondary Director on April 1, 2021.
Heller began Perry High’s art program in 2005. She is a long-time active supporter of arts education in Georgia’s schools, including serving as the Georgia Art Education Association (GAEA) president. In 2020, she was named the Georgia Secondary Art Educator of the Year.
Perry High School is located at 1307 North Avenue in Perry. Principal Wesley “Del” Martin may be reached at 478-988-6298 or Wesley.Martin@hcbe.net. Heller may be contacted at Catherine.Heller@hcbe.net. For more information about NAEA, visit www.arteducators.org.
To read the complete news release, please click here.
Perry High Teacher Wins Regional Playwriting Instruction Award
Perry High School Theatre Teacher and Performing Arts Director, Joe Sendek, received the 2020 Innovative Playwriting Instruction Award from the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC), which covers 10 states. Sendek was honored during the annual SETC Convention virtual awards ceremony on Mar. 6, 2021. He received convention registration, one-year SETC membership, and a $250 cash award.
“Receiving this award is a humbling experience to be sure,” commented Sendek. “I always enjoy hearing what my students create. When they take a part of history - especially local history - and develop a monologue or scene, it makes me incredibly proud. Being selected by the Southeastern Theatre Conference for this award is an amazing achievement!"
Susie Prueter, SETC Executive Director, commented that Sendek created, "wonderful, inspiring work in the classroom and beyond!"
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HCCA Culinary Arts Students Win First at State Awards
Houston County Career Academy participated in the 2020-2021 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Virtual Leadership Conference. Students won three first-place STAR awards. Congratulations to the following students (pictured from left):
- Olivia Kinser ~ Veterans High, 1st place, Baking and Pastry;
- Shayla Pope ~ Northside High, 1st place, Repurpose and Redesign; and
- JayVian Stone ~ Warner Robins High, 1st place, Culinary Arts.
Chef Suni Wilson and FCCLA advisor said, “These students are truly the face of the future. They competed in activities that highlighted not only their knowledge but also their leadership skills. I am so proud of these students for their hard work and preparation!”
To read the complete news release, please click here.
Young Georgia Authors Advance to Region Competition
The Houston County School District is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition. The Georgia Department of Education and the Georgia Council of Teachers of English sponsor this annual contest for students in grades K-12. District winners now advance to the Middle Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) competition in hopes of advancing to the state competition. Find the full list of district winners here.
This contest encourages students to develop writing that represents their best efforts. Participants submitted an original essay, story, or poem on any subject matter. The district winners are listed by grade, along with the title of their essay or story and their school.
Congratulations to all the students who were chosen as grade-level winners, as well as to their teachers who nurture their students’ craft of writing.
To read the complete news release, please click here.
Veterans High Student Wins National T-shirt Design Contest
A Veterans High School student won a national t-shirt design contest. Skyla Applegate, a sophomore, is pictured with her winning “Reach and Teach” t-shirt design.
As the 2021 winner, Applegate will receive the first official Reach and Teach t-shirt and a prize package. She will also be highlighted in the company newsletter distributed in April 2021, recognized on the company’s social media accounts and receive a letter of recommendation from the Creative Officer. Reach and Teach will have the rights to use her design to raise funds during 2021.
Veterans High School is located at 340 Piney Grove Road in Kathleen. Dr. Amy Barbour serves as principal and Dr. Sherry Johnson serves as the CTAE Supervisor. Dr. Barbour may be reached at 478-218-7537 or Amy.Barbour@hcbe.net. For more information, click here to read more about the contest.
To read the complete news release, please click here.
Seniors Win Fine Art Society Scholarships
Two Houston County School District seniors won art scholarships from the Fine Art Society of Middle Georgia. Kailee Wang, Houston County High, won first place and a $1,000 scholarship. Emma Hughes, Veterans High, won second place and a $500 scholarship.
The annual student art show was held at the Fine Art Society of Middle Georgia in Warner Robins, Mar. 12-19, 2021. Typically, the Fine Art Society hosts a show open to all Houston County students. Due to COVID-related precautions, the 2021 contest was only open to seniors who plan to attend college next fall as an art major. The society received entries from six talented artists.
Olethia Thomas, the district’s Fine Arts Coordinator, commented, “We have very talented students in our Fine Arts Program and it’s heartwarming to see them recognized for their hard work and creativity. Their potential is limitless. Many thanks to the Fine Art Society members for their continued support of our high school seniors. Their generosity truly makes a difference."
To read the complete news release, please click here.
Archived News Releases
- 095 Clayton Named Northside High Principal April 2021
- 094 Page Elected to GSTA Board of Directors April 2021
- 093 PSA Kindergarten Registration April 2021
- 092 Computer Programming Offered in Partnership with RAFB & MGSU April 2021
- 092 Synergy Open House Flyer - DE Computer Programming Flyer
- 091 PHS Heller Regional Art Director March 2021
- 090 PHS Sendek Playwriting Instruction Award March 2021
- 089 HCCA Culinary Arts State Awards March 2021
- 088 Young Georgia Authors District March 2021
- 087 VHS Student Wins Nationwide Design Contest March 2021
- 086 Seniors Win FAS Art Scholarships March 2021
- 085 Mask Donation March 2021
- 084 Elementary and Middle School Virtual Art Shows March 2021
- 083 TES Raises $1000 for FOPAS March 2021
- 082 Northside High Names 2020-2021 Miss Northside High March 2021
- 081 Revised Sharks Football Schedule March 2021
- 081 Sharks Football Schedule March 2021
- 080 Community Relations GSPRA State Awards March 2021
- 079 COVID-19 Vaccination Offered to HCSD Educators March 2021
- 078 Parkwood State Spelling Bee March 2021
- 077 High School Virtual Art Show March 2021
- 076 VHS AFJROTC Flight Scholarships March 2021
- 075 LRES Presidential Art Contest March 2021
- 074 LES Presidential Art Contest March 2021
- 073 WRHS Military Flagship School Award Ceremony March 2021
- 072 KCES Students Win International Poetry Content February 2021
- 071 AP Honor Schools February 2021
- 070 PHS One Act State Champions February 2021
- 069 WRHS One Act State Champions February 2021
- 068 SNP GA Peanut Commission Award February 2021
- 067 BOE Good Government Service Award February 2021
- 066 TMS Penny War Benefits Former Student February 2021
- 065 PHS Region One Act Winner February 2021
- 064 GTE T-shirt Contest Winners February 2021
- 063 Free Parent Workshop February 2021
- 062 VHS Students Awarded AFJROTC Flight Academy Scholarship February 2021
- 061 HCHS Region One Act Winner February 2021
- 060 Graduation Class of 2021 February 2021
- 059 HCHS Congressional App Award February 2021
- 058 HCCA CTE Month February 2021
- 057 LRES HCSO On-the-Go Bags 100th Day February 2021
- 056 KCES Students Win State Fire Safety Contest February 2021
- 055 Virtual Teacher Recruitment Fair February 2021
- 054 WRHS Region One Act Winner February 2021
- 053 ESPLOST 2022 January 2021
- 052 Pre-K Registration March 1-26 January 2021
- 051 Dr. Scott GAEL Visionary Award January 2021
- 050 Dr. Cannady GAEL Distinguished Service Award January 2021
- 049 Spelling Bee Winners January 2021
- 048 Board Meeting Schedule 2021 January 2021
- 047 Board Members Sworn In January 2021
- 046 Seeking Substitute Teachers January 2021
- 045 Years of Service January 2021
- 044 Human Resources Wins State Awards of Excellence January 2021
- 043 Sharks Basketball Schedule January 2021
- 042 Dumas State Advisory Council January 2021
- 041 WRHS Military Flagship School Award January 2021
- 040 Exemplary School Board December 2020
- 039 LJPS School Council Meeting December 2020
- 038 Revised Half Day December 2020
- 037 Northside Middle School Named National FFA 3-Star Chapter November 2020
- 036 Graduation Rate November 2020
- 035 Stephen Thublin Presented State Award November 2020
- 034 PHS FCCLA Rally State Awards November 2020
- 033 Meals for Houston Virtual Students Veterans Day November 2020
- 032 REACH Scholarships November 2020
- 031 NHS FCCLA State Award November 2020
- 030 WRHS Wins Flint Spirit Award November 2020
- 029 K-12 Learning Options Open Enrollment Nov. 12 - 19 October 2020
- 029 Inscripción abierta para las opciones de aprendizaje K-12 del 12 al 19 de noviembre Octubre 2020
- 028 WRMS Teacher Receives Literacy Project Grant October 2020
- 027 Free Meals for Children Extended October 2020
- 026 PHS Graduate Awarded AFA Pete O'Neill STEAM Scholarship October 2020
- 025 Bonaire Primary Campus Dedication Oct. 29 October 2020
- 024 NHS Gym Ribbon Cutting Oct. 22 October 2020
- 023 Student State Advisory Council October 2020
- 022-B Canning Plan Ribbon Cutting October 2020
- 022 Project AWARE Grant October 2020
- 021 J Millward Jim Puckett Award October 2020
- 020 Flu Vaccine Schedule September 2020
- 018 HCSD SAT Scores Beat National & State September 2020
- 017 LJPS School Council Elections September 2020
- 016 PHS Football COVID September 2020
- 015 31 Gifted & Talented Teachers Honored Shah Grant September 2020
- 014 ES Open Enrollment Sept 22-29 September 2020
- 013 Free Meals for all Children September 2020
- 013 Comidas gratis para todos los-as niños-as hasta el 31 de diciembre Septiembre 2020.pdf
- 012 Pearl Stephens Elementary School Council Elections September 2020
- 011 HCSD Forbes Best Employer in GA September 2020
- 010 HCSD Meals Provided for Houston Virtual Students August 2020
- 010 HCSD Comidas para Estudiantes de Houston Virtual Agosto de 2020.pdf
- 009 COVID Cases at Schools August 2020
- 008 COVID Cases at Three Schools August 2020
- 007 District Teacher of the Year Announced July 2020
- 006 Houston County BOE Millage Proposal July 2020
- 005 First Day of School Aug 6 and HS Time Change July 2020
- 003-B Back2School Bash July 2020
- 003-A Creative New Student Orientations and Meet & Greets July 2020
- 002 HCHS COVID Cases July 2020
- 001 PSA AHERA Compliance 2020-2021
- 181 HB251 June 2020
- 180 HB224 June 2020
- 179 NHS AFJROTC Outstanding Instructors June 2020
- 178 HAEOP Scholarships June 2020
- 177 HCCA Regional WBL Student of the Year June 2020
- 176 Georgia Scholars June 2020
- 175 HCHS Student Wins Third in Congressional Art Contest June 2020
- 174 LES Model PLC at Work June 2020
- 173 HCSD 2021-2022 School Calendar June 2020
- 172 SNP serves One Million Meals June 2020
- 171 PHS FFA GA Nat'l Jr Livestock Show June 2020
- 170 Meet and Greet Dates for 2020-21 School Year
- 169 2019-2020 HCSD Retirees June 2020
- 168 HCCA Student Earns PC Pro Certification May 2020
- 167 Dr. Dykes New Principal NMS May 2020
- 166 HCSD SNP Awards May 2020
- 165 Middle and High School Summer School Offered Virtually May 2020
- 164 Summer Feeding Program May 2020
- 163 PHS GAEL Army ROTC Bootstrap Scholarship May 2020
- 162 Positive Athlete Regional Winners May 2020
- 161 NHS AFJROTC Distinguished Unit with Merit Award May 2020
- 160 Tennis Complex Reopens May 2020
- 159 Houston County High Wins National & State FCCLA Awards May 2020
- 158 HCSD 2020-2021 Teachers of the Year May 2020
- 157 HCHS Model Professional Learning Community at Work May 2020
- 156 HCHS Senior Signs with SMSU May 2020
- 155 Educator Virtual Signing Day May 2020
- 153 Pizza and Berries Meals to Go April 2020
- 153 Pizza and Berries Meals to Go April 2020 Spanish
- 152 Finance Audit Award of Distinction April 2020
- 151 Digital Learning Webinars for SWD Families April 2020
- 150 FabLab creates PPE during COVID19 April 2020
- 149 GREAT STEM Residency April 2020
- 148 Chromebooks Offered to K-12 School Families April 2020
- 147 Central Registration Online Pre-K Registration April 2020
- 146 COVID-19 Case Confirmed April 2020
- 145 Central Registration Begins Online Registration April 2020
- 144 Students Begin Digital Learning via Google Classroom March 2020
- 143 HCHS Wins State Debate March 2020
- 142 New Days for HCSD Meals Provided for Children During School Closure March 2020
- 142 New Days for HCSD Meals Provided for Children During School Closure March 2020 Spanish
- 141 Revised HCSD Meals Provided for Children During School Closure March 2020
- 141 Revised HCSD Meals Provided for Children During School Closure March 2020 Spanish
- 140 HCSD Closed as of March 16 for Students & Staff March 2020
- 139 Media Advisory Elementary Honor Chorus March 2020
- 138 HCSD Valedictorians and Salutatorians March 2020
- 137 Sharks Win Basketball Championship March 2020
- 136 Elementary Oratorical Winners March 2020
- 135 NHS Wins Top Honors at State Theatre Competition March 2020
- 134 Summer Meal Program Seeks Community Sites March 2020
- 133 WRHS Gym Ribbon Cutting March 2020
- 132 PHS Wins Theatre Awards and Presents The Trench March 2020
- 131 Exceptional Children's Month March 2020
- 130 JV Sharks Runner-Up Basketball Championships March 2020
- 129 Sharks Advance to Basketball State Championships March 2020
- 128 Graduation Class of 2020 February 2020
- 127 PHS Teacher Wins Southeastern Regional Art Educator Award February 2020
- 126 Sharks Basketball Championships February 2020
- 124 KCES Reading Day February 2020
- 123 NHS Eagle Preschool Applications February 2020
- 122 DPES Black History Month Ceremony February 2020
- 121 NHS Hall of Fame Ceremony February 2020
- 120 HCSD Hosts GA Nat'l Jr Livestock Show February 2020
- 119-B 4th Grade Day at the Museum February 2020
- 119-A 3rd Graders Host Market Day February 2020
- 118 GA Superintendent Woods to Visit CES February 2020
- 117 ESES African American Read-In February 2020
- 116 VHS Wins FFA State Awards February 2020
- 114 NHS Student Surprise Parkwood ES Students February 2020
- 113 Fly High with Aerospace Careers at Robins February 2020
- 112 HCCA ATVF Ribbon Cutting February 2020
- 111 AP STEM Schools February 2020
- 110 Social Studies Fair February 2020
- 109 PHS Roaring 20s Party February 2020
- 108 STAR Student HC District Winner February 2020
- 107 VHS Student Publishes Second Book January 2020
- 106 School Counseling Week February 2020
- 105 STAR Student Teacher Program January 2020
- 103 Sharks vs. Macon Mayhem January 2020
- 102 More than Scrubs Health Careers January 2020
- 101 NHS and WRHS One-Act Musical Double Feature January 2020
- 100 Tucker Elementary STEM Night January 2020
- 099 HCHS Students Win Congressional App Award January 2020
- 098 WRHS Demon Dress Drive January 2020
- 097 Pre-K Registration January 2020
- 096 Teacher Recruitment Fair January 2020
- 095 Perry Student Arts Show January 2020
- 094 Zoning Proposal Meeting January 2020
- 093 Rep. Scott App Awards Presentation HCHS January 2020
- 091 Kelly Rush New Principal LRES January 2020
- 090 Spelling Bee Winners January 2020
- 088 Winter Special Olympics January 2020
- 087 Parent Information Workshops on Special Education January 2020
- 086 GOSA Award HCHS January 2020
- 085 Sharks Basketball Schedule January 2020
- 084 TMS STEM Leadership Award December 2019
- 083 Title 1 Reward Schools Revised December 2019
- 082 Region Academic Bowl MS Winners December 2019
- 081 HCCA WRHS GA Career Academy Student of the Year December 2019
- 080 Community Relations GSPRA State Awards December 2019
- 079 All-Star Bowl Houston and Bibb December 2019
- 078 District Academic Bowl ES Winners December 2019
- 077 Board Meeting Schedule 2020 December 2019
- 076 SNP Statewide Food Show December 2019
- 075 Dr. Mayfield New Principal BPS December 2019
- 074 WRHS Hosts Send-Off for Varsity Football December 2019
- 073 Title 1 Reward Schools December 2019
- 072 December 2019 Half Day
- 071 ASPIRE Award Winners December 2019
- 070 NHS Gifted Teacher of the Year November 2019
- 069 Teacher Hall of Fame Ceremony November 2019
- 068 Tennis Complex Grand Opening November 2019
- 067 PHS GHSA Region One Act Best Play November 2019
- 066 Annual Houston County Choral Extravaganza November 2019
- 065 MCMS FFA National Awards November 2019
- 064 PHS FFA National Awards November 2019
- 063 VHS FFA National Awards November 2019
- 062 NMS FFA Model of Excellence Chapter National November 2019
- 061 Sharks Handball State Champions November 2019
- 060 DPES Veterans Day Program November 2019
- 058 HCHS GA Theatre Conference Best Play Award Oct 2019
- 057 WRHS Presents Freaky Friday Musical November 2019
- 056 NHS AFJROTC Exceeds Standards October 2019
- 055 Sharks Handball State Championships October 2019
- 054 FMMS Teacher Receives DKG Literacy Project Grant October 2019
- 053 Family Engagement Month October 2019
- 052 Houston Celebrates Gains on College & Career Ready Performance Index October 2019
- 051 PHS GA Theatre Conference Best Play Award October 2019
- 049 Flu Vaccine Schedule October 2019
- 047 Fall Special Olympics October 2019
- 045 MAES Students Win Cabbage Contest October 2019
- 044 NHS Wins Flint Spirit Award October 2019
- 043 Houston County's SAT Scores October 2019
- 041 Student Advisory Council September 2019
- 040 Years of Service Reception September 2019
- 039 26th Annual Band Night Free Community Concert September 2019
- 038 Northside Spirit Week September 2019
- 037 Mark Kirsch HMS Visit September 2019
- 036 Graduation Rate September 2019
- 035 Eighth Graders Attend Teen Maze September 2019
- 034 Sharks Championship Ring Presentation September 2019
- 033 Constitution Day September 2019
- 032 PHS FCCLA Natl. Awards September 2019
- 031 NMS FFA Natl. Finalist Excellence Award September 2019
- 030 31 Gifted & Talented Teachers Honored Shah Grant September 2019
- 029 Northside HS Hall of Fame September 2019
- 028 NHS FFA Grand Champion September 2019
- 027 FMMS School Council Election September 2019
- 026 Free Adult Computer Device Assistance September 2019
- 025 KCES Grandparents' Day September 2019
- 024 HCHS FCCLA Natl. Awards September 2019
- 023 TMS FCCLA Natl. Awards September 2019
- 022 MES ESOL Teacher Elected TESOL CPC September 2019
- 021 Sharks Handball Schedule September 2019 - Updated Master Schedule
- 020 HCCA HH Healthcare Interns August 2019
- 019 HES PBIS Kickoff August 2019
- 018 Mac Mike Davis Press Box Dedication August 2019
- 017 PHS New Competition Gym Ribbon Cutting Aug 2019
- 016 PHS Heller GA Secondary Art Educator of the Year Aug 2019
- 015 Tennis Complex Ribbon Cutting Aug 2019
- 014 HCCA Culinary Arts Students Win National Bronze August 2019
- 013 HCHS Cheerleaders All-State Cheer Squad Aug 2019
- 012 PSA HMS School Council August 2019.doc
- 011 Herschel Walker MOA and VHS Aug 2019
- 010 HCHS Football Rating Championship July 2019
- 009 GA Milestones July 2019
- 008 District TOTY July 2019
- 007 Forbes America's Best-in-State Employer July 2019
- 006 Coffee with WRHS Principal McCook
- 005 Opening Session July 2019
- 004 Back2School Bash July 2019
- 003 Substitute Recruitment July 2019
- 002 PSA VHS School Council July 2019
- 001 PSA AHERA Compliance 2019-2020