04/21 MCS Demonstrates Progress
on College - Career Ready Performance
Marietta City Schools (MCS) demonstrated progress on the 2013 College and Career Ready Performance Index. The CCRPI is Georgia’s statewide accountability system, implemented in 2012. It measures schools and school districts on a 100-point scale, helping parents and the public better understand how schools are performing. More»

04/18 Marietta High School Named –
The Washington Post’s America’s
Most Challenging High Schools
The Washington Post recently ranked Marietta High School (MHS) among the nation’s top public high schools on its list of “America’s Most Challenging High Schools.” Only 2063 schools out of over 20,000 U.S. public High schools managed to earn placement on the Washington Post 2014 National High School Challenge Index. “It is critical that we challenge our students to achieve at higher levels and I was really pleased to see that Marietta High School, for the 4th consecutive year, was included among the nation’s most challenging high schools. This follows the fifth year of being named one of the best high schools in the nation in U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of the best high schools in the Nation,” said Dr. Emily Lembeck, Marietta City Schools Superintendent. “Further, MHS increased in ranking to 1075 out of 2063 schools recognized, from 1248 out of 2068 in 2013.” More»

04/16 Park Street Educator Selected To Attend
2014 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academys
Park Street Elementary School educator Naomi Beverly is among the 150 highly qualified third through fifth grade teachers selected nationwide by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) to participate in the 2014 Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy.  The panel selected teachers based on their qualifications, dedication to inspiring students and overall commitment to enhancing the teaching profession. More»

Hickory Hills Arts Academy, Celebrates National Dance
Week, May 5-9
Hickory Hills Arts Academy will celebrate National Dance Week May 5-9. A poster and creative writing competition lead by Dance Specialist Anna Dunn will accompany special dance lessons in Flamenco, Musical Theatre, Fosse Jazz, Hip-Hop, African, Chinese, Salsa, Bollywood, Irish, Capoeira, and Tap! Be on the lookout for spontaneous dance mobs happening that week, too.
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A.L. Burruss, Third Annual
Pet Day, April 18
A.L. Burruss Elementary first grade students held their third annual Pet Day April 18. This special event featured a horse ridden by teacher Jaclyn Bell. There were many other animals for students to view, hold and pet. Students learned about each of them and how they compare to other animals. This culminating activity completed their animal research unit.
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Stress Management Seminar
at Marietta PLC, April 18
Ms. Julie Sheetz, a Liberty Mutual Insurance representative, met with several groups of Marietta PLC students throughout the week of April 14-18. She focused on helping teens deal with daily stressors and achieving balance in their lives.

Lockheed Science Review
Egg Hunt, April 18
Lockheed Elementary 5th graders in Mrs. Paige’s class have learned so much in science this year! To review what they have learned in a fun and engaging way, students participated in a Science Egg Hunt. Students searched for colored eggs, once found they and answered the science review question contained inside.
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A.L. Burruss, Math
Egg Hunt, April 17
Thursday, April 17th, A.L. Burruss Elementary first grade students went on a math egg hunt with their bunny baskets. They found eggs and then solved math problems contained inside that reflected their CCGPS common core math standards. An “egg-se-lent” time was had by all!
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Gutsy The Flying Fox
At Lockheed, April 11
Lockheed Elementary students were entertained with a fun and exciting Pep Rally from Gutsy the Flying Fox! Students were dazzled by Gutsy’s acrobatic stunts and interactive presentation but they also embraced his motto to “SLAM the CRCT”: Show what you know, Like a Challenge, Aim for your goals, and Make a Commitment. The students left the Pep Rally ready to do their best on the CRCT.

Lockheed CRCT
Movie Night, April 11
Lockheed Elementary families had an evening of learning and fun at the CRCT Family Fun Night! Teachers shared information about the upcoming CRCT test and ways to prepare students at home. Each family received books and study aids. The night concluded with a viewing of the movie Frozen.
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Sawyer Road Arts Night, April 10
Thursday, April 10, Sawyer Road Elementary had a fabulous Arts Night following their PTA meeting. Families came to hear the second and third grade music STEP Club play the Ukuleles, watch the second and third grade Spanish STEP Club dance the Merengue, and view the students’ art work. Parents had the opportunity to support the arts program by purchasing their children’s matted art or clay piece.

Hickory Hills Showcases
Student Learning, March 27
Hickory Hills Arts Academy celebrated achievement and creativity in the third Showcase Night of the year on March 27, 2014. The theme of “Walk on the Wild Side” was exhibited by student docents at each grade level. Student work was displayed all over the building, and the night was topped off with a performance by the Dragon Players of numbers from the spring musical “How to Eat Like a Child.”

West Side Students Visit Chattahoochee Nature
Center, March 26
West Side Elementary students recently enjoyed a visit to the Chattahoochee Nature Center. They participated in a hands-on, interactive lesson focusing on the different Eco-regions of Georgia and the adaptations of plants and animals in the different habitats of these regions.
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MCAA Evening of
the Arts, March 24
Monday, March 24th, Marietta Center for Advanced Academics held its 8th annual Evening of the Arts at the Marietta Performing Arts Center. The standing room only crowd enjoyed student displays of STEAM education in action that focused on African art, music and culture. MCAA partnered with the Hidden Treasures Children Center that serves students in Uganda. MCAA raised over $1,700 for Hidden Treasures at the event to bring their total raised for the school to $2,700.

A.L. Burruss in Aladdin at The Strand Theater, March 23
A.L. Burruss Elementary students performed Aladdin at The Strand on the Marietta Square on March 23. Their practice paid off as they entertained the audience with their singing, acting, and dancing. An encore performance at a school assembly March 29 brought cheers and excitement.
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Marietta Performance Learning Center Students Attend College/Career Fair, March 13
On March 13, select Marietta PLC students attended a college fair sponsored by the National Alternative Education Association Conference at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Students visited many college, technical school and military display tables. Students completed free applications, and networked with representatives.

MHS Students Place 2^nd
State Reading Bowl, March 8
The Marietta High School (MHS) Reading Bowl team recently placed 2^nd in the State Reading Bowl championship. The Georgia Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl finals were held in Athens, GA.

MHS 2014 Reading Bowl Team (shown left to right): Elinor Fulcher, Meredith Duncan, Irazema Diaz Vicente, Asia Leonard, Keana Sherad-Smith, Tucker Hembree, Nick Rios, Selina Bassett, Denise Freeman, Nicole Diaz, and Demetrius Lathan.