Schools

Former mayor Dettmering inducted into FCHS Hall of Fame

Jack Dettmering being inducted into the Fayette County High School Hall of Fame as part of the 2010 class.

Among the alumni of Fayette County High School honored at its Hall of Fame banquet, was the late Jack Dettmering. He served as a city councilman from 1963 to 1968 and as mayor from 1968 to 1988. Accepting the honor are from left Kathe Anderson, class of ‘73,  Ellen Lowe,  class of ‘79,  his wife, Mary Whitlock Dettmering, class of ‘48,  and Susie Keaton, class of ‘81. His family still all live in Fayette County. Photo/Carolyn Cary

Voice your opinion on Fayette’s school superintendent search

What qualities and qualifications do you want in the next Fayette County school superintendent? Now is the time to let your voice be heard. Read More»

Miss Pride Pageant set for this weekend

The Fayette County High School Band Boosters will sponsor their annual benefit event the Miss Pride of Fayette County Pageant, on Mar. 12 and 13 at F. A. Sams Auditorium in Fayetteville. Read More»

Multicultural Day at Cleveland Elementary

Students at Multicultural Day at Cleveland Elementary

Cleveland Elementary School partnered with the AP World History class at Fayette County High School. Ms. Manning's AP World History students presented a multi-cultural day that included presentations from many countries including Africa, Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Great Britain, Greece, India, Japan, Mexico, Middle East, Puerto Rico and Scandinavia. Photo/Special.

Fayette County School Counselor's Association (FSCA) names their 2009-2010 Officers

Fayette County School Counselor's Association (FSCA) 2009-2010 Officers

Pre-K-12th grade Fayette County School Counselors attend Fayette School Counselors Association (FSCA) meetings throughout the school year. The objectives of the FSCA are to advance the profession of school counseling; to promote an improved understanding and appreciation of guidance and counseling services; to enhance a spirit of unity, cooperation, support and fellowship among counselors and our communities; and to provide opportunities for professional development. Read More»

Students shine at regional STAR Events competition

FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) members at Starr’s Mill High showcased their skills at the regional STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events competition with 24 of them advancing to the state contest. Read More»

Woodruff honors Fayette teacher

Bennett's Mill band director Ricky Williams. Photo/Special.

A local band director who has devoted over 20 years to music education in Georgia has been named one of five 2009-2010 honorees for Woodruff Salutes Georgia Arts in Education Leaders. Read More»

School board lags in releasing public info

School board lags in releasing public info

The Fayette County School Board in January voted 3-to-2 to change its monthly public meeting night from Monday to Tuesday.

Although the school board had been meeting on Monday nights for many years, board members Terri Smith, Janet Smola and Lee Wright Read More»

100 percent of science projects place at regional fair, advance to state fair

All of Fayette’s middle and high school science students who advanced to the Griffin RESA Regional Science and Engineering Fair earned placements and two of their projects were selected to compete in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.

A total of 17 out of 23 projects that were selected for the regional fair brought home first place honors. The first place winners are eligible to attend the State Science and Engineering Fair March 31-April 2 at the University of Georgia. Read More»

Fiddling fundraiser

McIntosh Symphonic Strings at a recent fundraiser. Photo/Special.

McIntosh Symphonic Strings fiddle for funds at a recent Kroger fundraiser. This group of talented high school students are working to raise funds to take them to Carnegie Hall in April. Donations may be made to MHS Orchestra NYC CH and sent to McIntosh High School, 201 Walt Banks Road, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269, Attn: Jim Hagberg, Director. Photo/Special.