oconee county schools
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Education
Oconee Students Get Jumpstart on Broadcast Skills, Media Literacy with OCTV
At Oconee County Elementary, the adults aren’t the ones delivering the news of the day — it’s the students. Every morning, a group of fourth- and fifth-graders work together to interview, inform and create OCTV, the school’s in-house broadcast. Led by media specialist Rachel Carter, the students film birthday shoutouts,…
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Education
Melissa Butler Named Superintendent of Oconee County Schools
The Oconee County Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Melissa Butler as superintendent. The decision comes after an almost four-month search. “I am deeply honored by the opportunity to serve as the next Superintendent of Oconee County Schools,” Butler said in a press release. “Oconee County is a place…
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Education
Oconee County Schools is 70 Followers Away From Meeting Social Media Goal
The Oconee County Board of Education highlights gaining social media followers in its 2024-2025 plans to reach the community. With less than 70 followers until completing the 20,300 goal, the county is close to accomplishing one of its community engagement plans. According to a November 2024 Pew Research report, “about…
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Northeast Georgia News
More Than Just A Band Director: Scott Smith
Oconee, Ga.— The North Oconee Band is busy learning new material for their Christmas Concert, but Band Director Scott Smith is teaching his students more than just music. Step into the North Oconee band room and you’ll see a lot of trophies. These trophies are the result of Band Director Scott…
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2016 Election
Candidates, Alcohol, S.P.L.O.S.T. Discussion to Take Place at Oconee Forum
Watkinsville, GA- A candidate forum is scheduled for Oconee County Post 2 that will highlight three items on the county’s ballot for the November 8 election. Former Post 2 Commissioner John Daniell resigned from his position in May in order to run for the Chairman’s seat after current Chairman Melvin…