MCSD - Communications

DATE RELEASED	NEWS RELEASE
October 8, 2008	Board Meeting October 20
October 8, 2008	Board Work Session October 13
October 8, 2008	International Walk to School Day
October 7, 2008	2009 Graduation Schedule
September 21, 2008	State Superintendent to Visit Baker Middle School and Eddy Middle School
September 19, 2008	DUI Re-Enactment
September 17, 2008	Board Work Session September 22
September 15, 2008	Golden Eagle GED Student of the Year Award
September 12, 2008	Wynnton Arts Academy: First Fine Arts Elementary Charter School in Georgia
September 12, 2008	Reese Road 50th Birthday
September 12, 2008	2008 SAT Test Scores
September 8, 2008	Free GED Testing - Flier
September 5, 2008	Literacy Awareness Month GED Test Sponsorship Program
September 3, 2008	September Board Meeting Notice
September 3, 2008	District Earns Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
September 3, 2008	New Northside High School Auditorium Groundbreaking Ceremony
August 21, 2008	Community Forums
August 20, 2008	Dedication of Northside Auditorium
August 20, 2008	Superintendent Survey
August 18, 2008	Newcomers Expo
August 8, 2008	August Board Meetings
August 8, 2008	Perdue Announces Plan to Withhold State Reimbursement for Homestead Tax Reimbursement Grants - School District and City Leaders Discuss Potential 2009 Fiscal Year Budget Impact
August 4, 2008	Superintendent Search Committee Meeting August 12
August 1, 2008	SPLOST Citizens' Advisory Committee Meeting
July 22, 2008	Governor Identifies High-Performance Principals
July 13, 2008	Board's July Work Session
July 9, 2008	Board Appoints Interim Superintendent
July 4, 2008	Called Board Meeting
July 4, 2008	Board Meetings July 2008 through January 2009
June 18, 2008	Three MCSD Teachers Are among 57 New Master Teachers in Georgia
June 10, 2008	Marshall Middle School - First Annual Mustang Open Golf Tournament
May 30, 2008	Called School Board Meeting
May 22, 2008	GPPF Releases 2008 Report Card for Parents Columbus High in the Top Rank
May 21, 2008	State Superintendent Declares CRCT Social Studies Results Invalid
May 21, 2008	MCSD Education Services Center “Groundbreaking Ceremony”
May 20, 2008	Elementary CRCT Summer Acceleration Program
May 20, 2008	Middle School CRCT Summer Acceleration Program
May 20, 2008	Preliminary CRCT Data Indicates Lower Than Expected Scores - “A Statewide Assessment Issue”
May 19, 2008	Gang Awareness and Education Public Forum
May 14, 2008	MCSD Students Receive T. Hiram Stanley Scholarship
May 14, 2008	Breakfast for All Pilot Program to End
May 14, 2008	Called Board Meeting Cancellation Notice
May 13, 2008	Elementary Science Olympics
May 13, 2008	Called Board Meeting Notice
May 12, 2008	Teachers Explore the Wonders of Space Science
May 7, 2008	2008 Class AAA Ray Horne Award
May 7, 2008	2008 Georgia Reader of the Year Award
May 6, 2008	Dedication Ceremony at Key Elementary in Memory of the Rozier Brothers
May 2, 2008	2008 Teacher of the Year
May 2, 2008	District 4 Town Hall Meeting Public Service Announcement
May 2, 2008	Called Board Meeting Notice
May 2, 2008	Work Session and Board Meeting Notice
April 29, 2008	“Lion Up to Read Tour”
April 29, 2008	Blanchard Elementary Anticipates Free Books
April 24, 2008	Bus Driver Recruitment Fair
April 24, 2008	2008-2009 School Assignment Letters & Hardship Transfer Requests
April 24, 2008	Juniors at Columbus High School Make History: 100 Percent of Juniors Pass the GHSGT
April 18, 2008	MCSD Launches eGovernance Initiative “BoardDocs”
April 17, 2008	Carver Ring Ceremony
April 16, 2008	Dooley Award Finalists - State players honored by Athletes for a Better World
April 16, 2008	Lunch Talk Series - CTAE
April 8, 2008	April Board Work Session/Board Meeting Notice
April 4, 2008	Carver FBLA Wins Recognition at State Leadership Conference
April 3, 2008	ESOL Parent Workshop - Orientation on Immigration and Recent Changes on Immigration Law
April 3, 2008	2008 GASSP Distinguished Principals
April 2, 2008	Rigdon Road Elementary Dedication Ceremony
April 1, 2008	Clubview Presents Disney's "The Jungle Book Kids"
March 26, 2008	Operation Drive Smart Expo
March 25, 2008	Underage Drinking Prevention Columbus Residents to Unite at Town Hall Meeting
March 25, 2008	GaDOE Foreign Language Program Specialist to Visit Shaw High School
March 25, 2008	Kendrick High School & Alumni Celebrate 40th Anniversary and the “Lady Cherokees” 2008 AAA Basketball Championship
March 24, 2008	Foreign Language Fair Competition
March 20, 2008	Child Health Fair
March 18, 2008	Bullies and Bystanders
March 14, 2008	Georgia to Receive Grant for Teen Safe Driving
March 14, 2008	Marshall Middle School TSA Wins State Awards
March 14, 2008	Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT)
March 13, 2008	15th Annual Recruitment Fair and Open House Update
March 12, 2008	18th Annual “Drug Free…You and Me Conference”
March 11, 2008	MCSD Educators and Students Participate in NASA Plant Growth and Gravity Experiment
March 11, 2008	Board of Education Meeting
March 11, 2008	ESOL Parent Workshop Educational Resource Fair
March 11, 2008	Lady Cherokees Win 2008 AAA State Basketball Championship - “Celebration Activities”
March 10, 2008	Governor Perdue Proclaims March 17-21 School Board Appreciation Week
March 7, 2008	Eighth Annual Elementary Math Tournament
March 6, 2008	Board of Education Work Session - March
March 6, 2008	First-Place Winners Advance to State Competition in Social Studies Fair
March 4, 2008	MCSD Bus Driver Recruitment Fair
March 4, 2008	Columbus High Wins First Place in JETS Competition
March 3, 2009	13th Annual Title I Grand Slam
February 25, 2008	Book Fair Partners Hope to Raise Funds for Literacy Programs
February 25, 2008	Double Churches Middle School Student Wins District 6 Spelling Bee
February 22, 2008	Literacy Under the Stars
February 22, 2008	Columbus High Student is Co-Winner in STAR Program
February 20, 2008	MCSD Reinstates Physical Education in Elementary Schools Pending Availability of Funds for FY 2009
February 20, 2008	Board of Education Approves New Magnet Program - “The Academy of Computer Science and Electronic Game Design” Related Files: Application Packet, Course Progression, Mission Statement
February 19, 2008	Career Expo 2008
February 15, 2008	Board of Education February Meeting Agenda
February 14, 2008	MCSD Teacher is 1 of 10 Finalists for 2009 Georgia Teacher of the Year
February 11, 2008	News Conference - Proposed Rezoning for the New Rigdon Road Elementary School Proposed Rezoning Information for the New Rigdon Road Elementary School
February 11, 2008	Columbus High School Recognized for Advanced Placement Success List of AP Honor Schools
February 8, 2008	Academic Success Center and CIHS/CJHS Alumni Association Plan a Reunion and Valentine Dance
February 8, 2008	Board of Education February Work Session
February 8, 2008	Superintendent of Education Briefs Business and Community Leaders on District’s Progress and the Presentation
February 6, 2008	Spelling Bee Winners
February 5, 2008	MCSD Preps for Statewide Tornado Drill
February 5, 2008	“Marshall Movers” Receive Target Grant
February 5, 2008	MCSD Annual Spelling Bee
February 4, 2008	Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration Notice
February 4, 2008	Dedication Ceremonies for New Schools: Eagle Ridge and Veterans Memorial
February 1, 2008	February 4-8 is Partners in Education Week
January 31, 2008	Arnold Magnet Academy to Host Campus Parade to Honor Rams Boys Basketball Team
January 31, 2008	Third Annual Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl MCSD Competition
January 29, 2008	MCSD ESOL Encourages Parents and Students to Attend Columbus State University’s 3rd Annual Hispanic/Latino Youth College Conference
January 29, 2008	ESOL Parent Workshops
January 29, 2008	MCSD 2008 Idea Fair
January 28, 2008	Columbus High School Places 21st in National Math Contest
January 27, 2008	Reese Road PTA Earns Grant Award - “Take Your Family to School Week”
January 27, 2008	2008 Cornerstone Winter Conference - "Schools Closing the Achievement Gap" Conference Schedule
January 24, 2008	Columbus High School Student Earns Youth Award for Promoting Diversity
January 24, 2008	MCSD Hosts the 15th Annual Teacher Recruitment Fair and Open House - Change of Date
January 23, 2008	MCSD Board of Education Called Meeting
January 23, 2008	MCSD Superintendent of Education and Deputy Superintendent Announce Retirement Plans Official Retirement Letter - Phillips; Official Retirement Letter - Pennock
January 22, 2008	Lunch Talk
January 22, 2008	MCSD Volleyball Coach Named as a Finalist for Coach of the Year Award
January 22, 2008	January Board Meeting January Board Meeting Agenda
January 18, 2008	MCSD Celebrates National School Counseling Week
January 18, 2008	MCSD Hosts the 15th Annual Teacher Recruitment Fair and Open House
January 18, 2008	Teenage Parenting Center Plans Fundraiser - “Pennies for Patients Program”
January 15, 2008	W&W Associates Withdraws Offer for Property Purchase
January 14, 2008	The 21st Annual MCSD Academic Decathlon The 21st Annual MCSD Academic Decathlon Winners
January 11, 2008	Fifteenth Annual MCSD Teacher Recruitment Fair and Open House
January 10, 2008	January Board of Education Work Session
January 10, 2008	Loss and Grief Workshop
January 10, 2008	Blackmon Road Middle School to Host Junior Beta Club Induction Ceremony
January 7, 2008	The New Rigdon Road Elementary School Opens Tuesday, January 8, 2008; “Open House” Scheduled for Sunday, January 27, 2008
December 12, 2007	Marshall Middle School Celebrates a Season of Giving
December 11, 2007	Chattahoochee Valley Marching All-Star Band to Perform in the 2007 Chick-Fil-A Bowl
December 10, 2007	Carver Tigers will Tackle the Cairo Syrupmakers in a Battle for the 2007 AAA State Championship Title 2007 GHSA Football Championship Games
December 10, 2007	MCSD MCSD Honored as a Leader in the State Improving Performance of Students with Disabilities
December 8, 2007	Carver Tigers Win AAA State Semifinals Game against Chamblee Watch GHSA Football Game Semifinals -December 8, 2008
December 7, 2007	MCSD ESOL Parent Workshop
December 5, 2007	Early Release Reminder for Carver High School Students Tigers to Compete in the Class AAA Semifinals
December 5, 2007	MCSD Update to the Community
December 4, 2007	MCSD Teachers Achieve National Board Certification® - Local Teachers Meet Nation’s Highest Teaching Standards
November 30, 2007	Columbus High School Earns Silver Award in the Best High Schools 2008 Search
November 30, 2007	Extension of Deadline to Purchase Personalized Bricks for the New Rigdon Road - Order Form
November 29, 2007	Local Dealership to Present Cars to Benefit Auto Technology Programs
November 29, 2007	December Board Meeting
November 29, 2007	Operation Cards 4 Heroes
November 20, 2007	MCSD Responds to Whitaker Press Release
November 15, 2007	Two Hardaway Students Are Expelled Following Tribunal
November 13, 2007	Board Meetings and Work Session
November 8, 2007	Two Hardaway Students Suspended for Noose Incident Pending Tribunal
November 6, 2007	Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy to Host Veterans Day Program
November 5, 2007	Public Service Announcement: Thank You to the Taxpayers
November 5, 2007	Called Board Meeting Agenda (November 5, 2007)
November 2, 2007	Rigdon Road Sale of Personalized Bricks	Bricks Order Form
November 2, 2007	ESOL Parent Workshops
November 2, 2007	Re-Test Reminder - Georgia High School Graduation Test
November 2, 2007	Title I Parenting Workshops
November 2, 2007	Called Board Meeting Scheduled for November 5
November 1, 2007	Grant Award Will Help Support Safe and Drug Free Schools
October 29, 2007	SSAS Winners Announced
October 26, 2007	Globetrotter Event at MLK Elementary
October 24, 2007	Football Players and Coaches Tackle Education
October 24, 2007	Bus Drivers Safety Meeting Agenda
October 24, 2007	Grand Opening for TAP Center’s Baby Store
October 24, 2007	Bus Drivers Train to Help Improve Safety
October 24, 2007	MCSD to Host a Bus Driver Recruitment Fair
October 23, 2007	GPEE Annual Bus Tour is on the Road Again and Headed to Rigdon Road Elementary
October 12, 2007	October Board Meeting Announcement and Agenda
October 11, 2007	2008 High School Graduation Schedule
October 10, 2007	MCSD Earns Recommendation for District Accreditation
October 9, 2007	State Leaders Recognize Dr. Phillips
October 7, 2007	Board's October Work Session
October 4, 2007	Parent-Teacher Workshops
October 4, 2007	MCSD Seeks Accreditation
October 4, 2007	Called Board Meeting October 10
October 3, 2007	Dr. Mary Sue Polleys to Host Meeting
October 3, 2007	Mathews Sponsors Golf Tournament
October 2, 2007	ESOL Parent Workshops
October 2, 2007	Middle School Math Tournament Hosted by Columbus High
September 28, 2007	Eagle Ridge Academy to Open October 1
September 28, 2007	Lonnie Jackson Academy Joins the School Nutrition Universal Breakfast Program
September 27, 2007	October SPLOST Advisory Committee Meeting
September 24, 2007	Jordan Student on State Superintendent's Advisory Council
September 24, 2007	Northside Regional Winner in Governor's Challenge Cup
September 21, 2007	Academic Success Center Umbrella Drive
September 20, 2007	Called School Board Meeting Monday, September 24
September 18, 2007	MCSD and Community Leaders Unite to Host DUI Re-enactment
September 18, 2007	Wynnton Arts Academy Open House
September 17, 2007	Northside Science Department Hosts Yard and Bake Sale
September 17, 2007	September Board Meeting Announcement and Agenda
September 13, 2007	The International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) Grants Richards Middle School Authorization for Middle Years Programme
September 7, 2007	Georgia High School Graduation Test - Re-Tests
September 6, 2007	Alternative Certification Seminar
August 31, 2007	Connect-ED Launch
August 31, 2007	Labor Day Closing
August 30, 2007	SAT Scores 2007
August 17, 2007	August Board Meeting Announcement and Agenda
August 16, 2007	Thousands of Teens Revolutionize Leadership at National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California
August 16, 2007	GSCA to Honor MCSD Counselors
August 14, 2007	School Leaders Selected to Serve on Principal Advisory Council
August 13, 2007	First-Day Enrollment Numbers
August 10, 2007	Called Board Meeting
August 10, 2007	Employee Blood Drive
August 9, 2007	Shaw News Team Places Ninth in National Skills USA Competition
August 9, 2007	Dedication of Hardaway Athletic Facility
August 8, 2007	Transportation Update
August 7, 2007	Newcomers' Welcome
August 6, 2007	Emily Jennette, Georgia’s 2008 Teacher of the Year, is available to make an appearance to speak or present at your school, business, or special event. TOTY Brochure/Contact Information
August 6, 2007	Student Verification Day Information
August 3, 2007	Nutrition Facts
August 3, 2007	Fall 2007 Kickoff Information and Program
August 3, 2007	Student Verification and Orientation
July 31, 2007	New Teacher Orientation
July 27, 2007	MCSD Responds to Lawsuit
July 19, 2007	Dr. Phillips Receives Chattahoochee Boys and Girls Club Award
July 6, 2007	2007 CRCT Test Scores Show Increases above State Level
July 10, 2007	Dr. Phillips Named GAEL Educator of Year
July 9, 2007	AYP 2007 Results Summary AYP Update (PowerPoint file)

For additional information, contact
Valerie Fuller
Director of Communications
communications@mcsdga.net
706-748-2164