8+ hour, 59+ min ago  (323+ words) Peachtree Academy hosted its annual First Responder Appreciation Cookout on Friday, March 13, welcoming local police officers, firefighters, EMTs and emergency personnel to both the Covington and Conyers campuses for a day dedicated to gratitude, service, and community connection. The annual…...

11+ hour, 59+ min ago  (283+ words) Newton County Schools has announced the winners of the district's seventh annual Social Studies Fair, an academic event that highlights student research and inquiry across a wide range of social studies disciplines. The district competition was held at Newton College…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (317+ words) NEWTON COUNTY'The Newton Education Foundation (NEF) is announcing a $9,000 grant to support Newton County Schools (NCS) students who have been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in April 2026'one of the most prestigious music venues in the world. The grant…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (478+ words) NEWTON COUNTY " The Newton County Board of Education received updates on literacy initiatives, school safety planning and district finances during its March 10 work session meeting, as administrators outlined progress toward strategic priorities for the 202526 school year. Presented by Newton County…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (322+ words) Newton County Schools (NCS) students delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Regional Literacy Days Competition, earning awards across multiple categories, including poetry recitation, ready writing and drama. In total, 23 students received recognition while competing against peers from Butts, Fayette, Henry,…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (367+ words) NEWTON COUNTY" For 31 Newton High School students, Tuesday, March 10 was a big day for continuing education. A team from Alabama A&M University visited the school to deliver an array of academic scholarships to 31 Rams seniors. In total, Alabama A…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (237+ words) Gracie Woodward of Newton College & Career Academy and Journey Hay of Newton County STEAM Academy have been named Newton County Schools" (NCS) 2026 CTAE (Career, Technical and Agricultural Education) Students of the Year." This recognition was unveiled during the district"s…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (329+ words) Newton County Schools (NCS) has announced the 2026 district-level winners of the Young Georgia Authors (YGA) Competition, celebrating student writing from across the district. Entries are evaluated based on the strength of ideas, clarity and creativity of expression, effective language use,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (377+ words) Newton County Schools (NCS) has announced the three finalists for the district's 2026 HERO Award, an annual recognition that honors classified employees who demonstrate exceptional commitment, performance, and impact in supporting students from pre-kindergarten through high school. The 2026 HERO Award finalists…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (16+ words) Mentoring the Future: Helen Johnson helps build the next generation through Newton Mentoring Program'The Covington News...