Oconee County Schools Monthly Newsletter
May 2022
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We are excited to honor the Class of 2022 at graduation ceremonies this Sat., May 21!
North Oconee High School's ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. Oconee County High School's ceremony will begin at 7 p.m.
Doors for guests will open one hour prior to the start of each ceremony. The University of Georgia's Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for all visitors.
We are so proud of this year's graduating class and look forward to celebrating them this Saturday!
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OCPS and OCMS principals named |
Oconee County Schools recently announced the names of two new principals, following unanimous approval of the Board of Education at the May 9 meeting. The following principals will begin serving June 1, 2022:
- Shelby Hilley, Oconee County Primary School
- Matt Stephens, Oconee County Middle School
"Ms. Hilley and Mr. Stephens have each served Oconee County Schools for over a decade as teachers and administrators. I look forward to the positive input each of these world-class educators will have in their new roles at Oconee County Primary and Oconee County Middle, respectively,” said Superintendent Jason L. Branch. “Both are committed to building on the successes of their predecessors and leading positive learning environments that result in high achievement and student success.”
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Employee Appreciation eCards |
Don't forget to send out an eCard before this opportunity closes on Sat., May 21. This is a quick, easy, and free way to brighten the day of any teacher or staff member in Oconee County Schools.
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Oconee County Schools is pleased to
announce youth athletic summer camps in
the following sports:
- Baseball
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Football
- Lacrosse (Boys/Girls)
- Softball
- Volleyball
For more details and to register, please click here.
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Colleges and Universities 2022 |
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Valedictorians, Salutatorians, and Honorarians |
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Congratulations to these exceptional students! For more information, please click here.
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Meet Me Monday Video Series |
Check out our latest features in this year's "Meet Me Monday" series! This weekly highlight features new and returning faculty, staff, and students. We hope you enjoy taking a few minutes to meet them!
Click here for all the "Meet Me Monday" videos.
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Board Meeting videos now online |
Monthly Oconee County Board of Education work sessions and regular meetings can be found on the district's YouTube channel.
Meetings will be posted the day following the Board meeting and are also linked from the main page of the Oconee County Schools website, as well as under the Board drop-down link.
The Board of Education playlist on YouTube can be found here.
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North Oconee girls and boys golf teams back-to-back state champs |
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Congratulations to the North Oconee High School girls and boys golf teams for being back-to-back 4A state champs! Congrats also to Luke Koenig for being the individual state low medalist. |
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Senior Walk Day is one of the highlights of the school year! Graduating seniors from North Oconee High School and Oconee County High School walked through the hallways of their elementary schools, much to the delight of their former teachers and our current elementary students. We are so proud of the Class of 2022! |
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Top 6% of High Schools Nationwide |
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Both North Oconee High School and Oconee County High School have been named in the top 6% of high schools nationwide by U.S. News and World Report. Oconee County was the only system in Northeast Georgia to have any schools rank in the top 6%.
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Retiring educators were recently recognized at an annual reception held at OCAF, sponsored by Georgia United Credit Union. We appreciate our retirees for their service and know the differences they made will be lasting. |
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Congratulations to the Top 5% of graduating seniors at North Oconee High School! |
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Congratulations to the Top 5% of graduating seniors at Oconee County High School! |
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Dove Creek Elementary presents "Willy Wonka Jr." |
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Dove Creek Elementary’s production of “Willy Wonka Jr.” truly transported us to “a world of pure imagination!” Bravo! |
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Pursuit of Excellence Award |
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Colham Ferry Elementary bookkeeper India Caudle was recognized with the May 2022 Pursuit of Excellence award. Job well done! |
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REACH Scholarship Partners |
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We are so grateful to our community partners for fully funding our REACH Scholarship Program. With the help of their generous donations, each year, four Oconee County Schools students will receive up to a $10,000 scholarship – $2,500/year for up to four years – to be used at a HOPE-eligible Georgia two or four-year college. We are deeply appreciative of Athens Ford, BankSouth, Oconee State Bank, Peach State Federal Credit Union, and Walton EMC for their strong support! |
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What a fabulous day celebrating literature at Colham Ferry Elementary School! Students dressed as a variety of fairy tale characters, marched in a parade, engaged in a variety of literary activities, and much more. How magical! |
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MBES Fifth Grade Graduation |
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Across the school system, 5th graders have been honored at their Fifth Grade Graduation Ceremonies. This one at Malcom Bridge Elementary included musical performances (like “Lean On Me”), awards, and a year-long planned Big Bash extravaganza. What a great celebration! |
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Middle School Step Up Day |
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Oconee County Middle and Malcom Bridge Middle recently held very successful Step Up Days! The Class of 2029 will begin middle school this fall and OCMS and MBMS enjoyed hosting our 5th graders in preparation for them to start in August. |
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Quick Links for Easy Reference |
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Oconee County Schools
34 School Street, P.O. Box 146, Watkinsville, GA 30677
P: 706.769.5130
F: 706.769.3500
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