Nothing says welcome back to school like brand new pencils, notebooks and more.This year, the students at Berta Weathersbee Elementary School are being welcomed back to school in a big way. Clyde Lodge #1 in Lagrange, Ga, recently made a generous donation of supplies to keep the Berta scholars soaring all year long. We appreciate their support!

Pictured (front row, left to right) are Kimberly Alvarado, Mariah Moore, Jordan Johnson, De'Anthony Stewart, (back row) Jerome Alford, Joe Cameron, Principal Willie Cooks, Derrick Trammell, and Antonio Thames.

Congratulations to Jonathan Montgomery who is a scholarship recipient for the 2019 Chartwells Scholarship. This $5000 award is presented to a graduating senior who is pursuing a career in nutrition, food or hospitality management, culinary arts or a business-related subject. The individual must be enrolled in a related post-secondary education program.

Montgomery is a 2019 Callaway High School graduate. He stopped by the Troup County School System Nutrition Department and met with Mark Dingee, Chartwells representative, before heading to his first days on the campus of Kennesaw State University.

The faculty and staff are ready for the new school year at The HOPE Academy. They are excited to work with the students as the year progresses. A new change at HOPE is starting this year and that is the addition of flex time into the school day schedule. This will allow time for students to be exposed to the arts and recreational activities during their assignment on the campus. In addition, HOPE staff is implementing HOPE Works where high school students will be provided job readiness training. 

State School Superintendent Richard Woods is seeking middle and high school students to serve on his 2019-20 Student Advisory Council. These students will meet with Superintendent Woods to discuss the impact of state policies in the classroom, along with other issues related to education, and will serve as the Superintendent’s ambassadors to their respective schools. Members will also engage in community service projects to benefit Georgia students and schools.

Application Instructions:

• Click here to download the application.  
• Send applications by August 31, 2019 at 5 p.m. to students@doe.k12.ga.us. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Selected students will be contacted via email. All students can visit gadoe.org/studentadvisory on September 16 to see whether they have been selected.

Applications Accepted Online: June 12, 2019 - August 23, 2019
(Requesting Only Serious Applicants to Apply)
Computers are available in the lobby at the Administrative Services Center, if needed.

Any retired/resigned teachers/paraprofessionals wanting to return to Troup County Schools as a substitute teacher must complete an application online during this time frame. You will be contacted with further details. Workshop attendance is not required for TCSS retirees. 

Workshop Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 (Attendance Mandatory)  Time: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Dress Attire: Business Casual 
Light Snacks Provided
Place: Administrative Services Center (ASC) 
           100 North Davis Road, Building C
           LaGrange, GA 30241
           (706) 812-7900
Contact Person: Jeanette Davis
                             davisej@troup.org