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The Coweta County School System is a high-performing public district of over 30 schools and educational institutions serving 22,500 students in grades preK-12.

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Coweta Schools
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All Coweta County schools will be closed on Thursday, January 18, due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions. Students and employees should not report to school tomorrow. Monitor the school system’s website at for updates.
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The Coweta School System is currently monitoring weather forecasts for Monday, January 8. School system officials will participate in a 7:00 pm National Weather Service briefing on expected weather conditions, and will issue an update on school operations at that time.
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Coweta Schools
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All Coweta County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 19, due to hazardous road conditions and hazardous conditions on school campuses. Students and staff should not report. A determination about January 19 extracurricular activities will be made by 12:00 p.m. on Friday.
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All Coweta Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 17, due to expected inclement weather. Wednesday extracurricular activities are also cancelled. Coweta Schools will monitor conditions tomorrow to determine school operations on Thursday. Updates at .
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Coweta Schools
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Congratulations to Dr. Steve Barker, Georgia's 2018 Superintendent of the Year.
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All Coweta County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 8 due to expected winter weather conditions. Coweta County School System students and employees should not report to schools on Monday. -
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Coweta Schools officials were notified at 9:30 a.m. by Newnan Police that the caller who made threats to Coweta County schools was taken into custody in Savannah, GA, and will be charged with making terroristic threats. -
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Coweta Schools
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During year-end planning Tuesday, Coweta Schools administrators fanned out across Coweta for a day of giving. Washing police and fire vehicles, building food bags and backpacks, and cleaning up city streets, to thank partners and the community for a great 2018-19 school year.
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The Coweta County School System is still evaluating the condition of secondary roads to determine school operations on Friday, January 19. An announcement about school opening Friday will be made later. Please monitor for updates.
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Coweta Schools
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@CowetaSchools Superintendent Dr. Steve Barker has been chosen by GSSA as one of four finalists for 2018 Georgia Superintendent of the Year.
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All Coweta Schools are closing early today, Friday, December 8. Elementary schools are dismissing at 12:45 p.m. Middle and High Schools are dismissing at 1:45 p.m.
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Coweta Schools
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Coweta Schools will close early Friday, Jan 6, due to winter weather. Elementaries to close at 12:30 pm, middle and high schools at 1:30 pm.
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Congratulations to Elm Street ES music teacher Josh Tate, Coweta County's 2018 Teacher of the Year.
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700 Coweta Schools employees received the J&J one-dose vaccine at the CC Fairgrounds today! Next 700 going through March 19. Thanks to the Georgia Governor's office, District 4 Public Health, Coweta Emergency Management, and our own CCSS nurses for making it happen! Great Day!
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Coweta Schools assessing power and roads after Monday's storms. Will announce Wednesday school status later today.
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All Coweta Schools will be closed Monday, Sept 11 and Tuesday Sept 12, due to severe weather from Hurricane Irma -
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Congratulations to Northgate, Newnan and East Coweta High Schools, for making the US News and World Report 2021 "Best High Schools" list!
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Coweta Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 29, due to inclement weather advisory for Coweta area. All after-school activities also cancelled on Tuesday. Go to for updates.
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Coweta Schools will be closed for staff and students on Friday, March 26, due to damage from Thursday night's storms. Both in-person and virtual classes are cancelled.
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Coweta Schools release School Reopening Guidelines for the August 6 start of the school year. Face-to-face instruction and online options included. More details and a parent survey available - @CowetaSupt
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Coweta Schools
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Coweta Schools will delay school opening 2 hours on Tuesday, Dec. 11, due to forecasted icy road conditions. Elementary students should report to school at 10:00 a.m. and middle and high school students should report at 10:30 a.m.. Bus pickup 2 hours from normal times.
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Coweta Schools Food Service workers and other CCSS employees provided over 27,000 meals to children at 7 sites during first three weeks of school closure. Community volunteers and school system making sure services continue -
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Coweta Schools
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Congratulations to Northgate High School's Susan Barber, Coweta County's 2017 Teacher of the Year, and all 31 Coweta County TOTYs.
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Congratulations to Noah Watson, Madras MS 7th grader, and Coweta Schools' 2018-19 county-wide Spelling Bee Champion. Arnall 8th grader Gabriel Lawrence placed 2nd out of 25 competitors at Thursday's Bee, held at the Nixon Centre. Thanks to BB&T Newnan for sponsoring.
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Coweta Schools
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The Coweta County Board of Education on Tuesday named Evan Horton as the Coweta School System's next Superintendent, effective June 1, 2020. Go to for more.
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Coweta Schools
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Coweta Schools have restored internet connectivity.  Online classes will resume at the regular time on Tuesday at all schools.
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Coweta Schools
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Coweta Schools were notified by law enforcement Friday morning that they are investigating what they believe is a prank call regarding school shootings. Police do not believe the call is credible, but schools will operate with additional security today -
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Coweta Schools
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Coweta Schools principals, assistant principals and administrators wash Newnan police cars, build food bags at Bridging the Gap, and clean up downtown Newnan planters as a part of a "2019 Community Impact Day" Tuesday.
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Coweta Schools are closed tomorrow - Wed Feb 25 - due to severe winter weather warnings. No staff or students report. http://t.co/GSjCGLOPYh
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AdvancED team has high praise for Coweta Schools, #exemplary , recommends re-accreditation -
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Coweta Schools monitoring weather conditions for Tuesday, January 29 -
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@CowetaSchools update 6 pm Wed: No decision yet about school Thursday. Early morning determination may be necessary - http://t.co/GSjCGLxf6J
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Coweta Schools
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All Coweta Schools are open tomorrow, Wednesday, January 30, for normal operations.
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Coweta Schools
6 years
All Northgate and Canongate students and staff are safe. Law enforcement continues to search the Fischer Road area. Schools are awaiting an all-clear from law enforcement.
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Coweta Schools will delay two hours tomorrow, Thurs, Feb 26. Bus pick-ups and schools start 2 hours from usual times. http://t.co/GSjCGLxf6J
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Northgate High School Commencement tonight, May 22, 7:30. 400+ Viking seniors set to graduate. http://t.co/Hkq2M60AfQ
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Coweta Schools
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Coweta teachers opened the first day of the 2020-21 school year with instruction through 6,936 Google Meets.
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Coweta Schools
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All Coweta County schools will be open for normal operations on Tuesday, January 9.
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Coweta Schools
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Northgate High following procedures after receiving emailed bomb threat this morning. Students evacuated from class as campus is secured.
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Coweta Schools
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@CowetaSchools will monitor Hurricane Irma throughout the weekend, and update school advisories for Monday, 9/11 -
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Coweta Schools
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The Coweta County School System currently anticipates regular school operations on Friday, December 8. The system will continue to monitor conditions through Friday morning. Updates at .
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Coweta Schools
5 years
Congratulations to Ruth Hill 2nd Grade teacher Ashley Nelson, Coweta County's 2019 Teacher of the Year.
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Coweta Schools
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Coweta Schools moves student start date for face-to-face instruction to Thursday, August 13. Go to for updates, and more information on school opening guidelines and Coweta's Empower online option.
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Coweta Schools
6 years
The Coweta County School System will hold regular school operations on Monday, December 11. Schools will open at their regular times.
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Coweta Schools
4 years
Coweta Schools will return to optional in-person instruction in all schools September 8. Empower virtual instruction will continue as an option for Coweta students.
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Coweta Schools
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Coweta Schools officials visited several schools this morning with health officials to review current practices. Officials with local Emergency Management and the Department of Health reviewed systems in place at Newnan High, Madras and Canongate to keep students and staff safe.
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All Coweta County Schools will open for regular operations tomorrow, Wednesday, September 13 -
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Coweta Schools
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Coweta Schools outscored the state at all grade levels on the Georgia CCRPI in 2018, placing the Coweta school district in the top 10% of school systems in Georgia on this year’s rankings -
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Congratulations to East Coweta, Northgate and Newnan High Schools, for 2019 SAT averages that are well above the state and nation. 2019 graduates' SAT averages: Nation 1039, State of Georgia 1048, Coweta High Schools 1081. Report -
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Coweta Schools
4 years
Coweta Schools are currently experiencing system-wide internet outages, which will affect virtual learning this morning. The system is working with the internet provider to restore connection.
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Coweta Schools
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Congratulations to Coweta County's 2018 STAR Students and Teachers -
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Coweta Schools
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Congratulations to Coweta Schools for 2021-26 Re-Accreditation. In its exit report, the 2021 Cognia review team awarded Coweta some of the highest possible rankings for student learning, system leadership, and resource management. Find the full report at
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Coweta Schools
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Coweta Schools are continuing to monitor the weather. A letter to parents about weather procedures can be found here -
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Coweta Schools
4 years
The Coweta County School System officially welcomed Evan Horton as the new Superintendent on Monday, June 1. Please see a "Day 1" video message from Mr. Horton here - via @YouTube
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Coweta Schools
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Congratulations to East Coweta High Chemistry Teacher Martha Milam, 2015 CCSS Teacher of the Year. http://t.co/vQdxjliWss
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Coweta Schools
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A letter to parents from the Coweta County Superintendent regarding the events of March 2 -
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Coweta Schools
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All Coweta Schools will be closed on Friday, March 26, due to widespread damage from last night's storms.
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Coweta Schools
3 years
As local COVID-19 levels improve, Coweta Schools begin phasing out modified school operations. Coweta County high schools will end cohort hybrid schedules and resume normal week-to-week operations starting Monday March 1st. For more information, read here:
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Coweta Schools
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Due to a forecast of severe weather conditions in our area, all Coweta Schools will be closed on Thursday, Oct 29 for both virtual and face-to-face. Coweta Schools will update parents Thursday about resumed school operations for Friday, October 30.
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Coweta Schools
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Please see a March 22 CCSS Video Update from Coweta Superintendent Steve Barker here: (Youtube): Click on the link above to hear updates on the school system's community support efforts and current status during this ongoing health event.
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Coweta Schools
5 years
Coweta Schools delayed two hours Tuesday, December 11, due to expected icy conditions. All school start times are delayed by two hours. Parents and students should expect bus pickups two hours after normal times. Go to for updates and more information.
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Coweta Schools
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Coweta Schools end the first semester on December 18th, and will start the second semester on January 5th in a modified format at schools. For more information click the link:
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Coweta Schools plan to phase out hybrid instruction for face-to-face students at middle schools (Oct. 19) and high schools (Oct. 26) Click the link for more information.
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All Coweta Schools will be open on Friday, Oct 30, for normal operations. Buses, arrival and instruction will start at normal times, for in-person and online students. CCSS appreciates the hard work of utility and emergency workers on Thursday supporting families and schools.
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Cathe Nixon named as Director of the Centre for Performing and Visual Arts -
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Coweta Schools
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Coweta Schools extends the current school closure through Friday, April 24, in accordance with Governor Kemp's March 26 Executive Order Executive Order 03.26.20.02. See this parent letter, or go to , for more details.
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Coweta Schools' Superintendent Steve Barker April 5 video message update regarding school closures -
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Brooks Elementary School honored as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School. One of just nine Georgia schools to receive the honor!
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Coweta average SAT score 52 points higher than national average.
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East Coweta, Northgate and Newnan High Schools announce plans for year-end Honors Nights and Graduation Ceremonies, online in May and live in July, as circumstances permit - For links to CowetaSchools year-end updates go to
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Coweta Schools will hold regular operations today, Friday, December 8.
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Congratulations to Scott Brown! He was awarded a 2020 Bright Ideas grant from CFEMC for his project, "Locating Information!"
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Congratulations to CowetaSchools 2020 STAR Students and Teachers, honored by the Newnan Rotary Club Feb. 28 - . Below are Northgate HS (and Coweta) STAR Luke Hanks, Newnan HS STAR Zach Quick, and East Coweta HS STAR Josh White, and their STAR Teachers.
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Coweta Schools will soon consider adopting new calendars for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 school years. Three options for new calendars have been placed on the school system's website. To review them and take a survey on school calendars, go to
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Northgate High School and Canongate Elementary are currently on a security lockdown, as a precaution only. Northgate was notified by law enforcement (11:20 a.m.) of a man walking down Fischer Road with a gun. Law enforcement has responded, and both schools are awaiting all-clear.
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School Closure Advisory (January 16, 2024, 6:00 a.m.) All Coweta Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, for students and employees, due to inclement winter weather.
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Coweta Schools to Hold March 12 Virtual Learning Day to Allow for Employee Vaccinations For more info, read here:
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ACT testing at Newnan High School, East Coweta High School and Northgate High School, planned for Saturday, December 9, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.
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District 4 Public Health has received negative lab results for the suspected mumps case at Lee Middle School. This letter from DPH was sent home to all Coweta Schools parents today -
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Coweta Schools to open for regular operations Monday, January 9. All schools and bus routes start at normal times -
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Coweta Schools
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As Coweta Schools resume in-person instruction Sept. 8, students can opt to stay in Empower online learning. Previously-registered students will remain, or can opt for in-person. Unregistered students who want to remain online can do so through Aug. 30 -
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In compliance with Governor Kemp's executive order, the Coweta County School System will extend school closure until at least March 31 - Go to for continuing updates.
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Named for a visionary. October 23 was a day of celebration @TheNixonCentre .
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Coweta Board of Education welcomed new member Beth Barnett to first meeting on September 8 - http://t.co/5RiQ5KKx0k http://t.co/0VwJWRQU5D
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Northgate HS has received all-clear from law enforcement. Students and staff are returning to campus.
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Arnall MS 6th grader is the @CowetaSchools 2017 spelling champ - . Thanks to BB&T for sponsoring!
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Coweta School System students and parents will be able to change their student’s instructional choice to virtual instruction or face-to-face, between November 2nd and 5th. For more information go to
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Parents and community are invited to give input on Coweta Schools' Title I Continuous Improvement Plan and Parent and Family Engagement Plan. Thursday, May 30, 10 am, 140 Werz Drive. Or take the family engagement survey (Eng) (Esp)
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Coweta Schools will remain closed for face-to-face instruction for the remainder of the school year, in accordance with Governor Brian Kemp's executive order today. Online learning opportunities will continue -
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Newnan's Bonnell Aluminum donates 1,600 dictionaries to Coweta 3rd graders - http://t.co/RL7FgDalyK http://t.co/UkQJhZkUmM
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Coweta Schools' average SAT score 1497 in 2016. CCSS students outscore national SAT average for 2nd year running -
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@TimesHerald Northgate High given all-clear at 9:50 a.m. Students back in class. @CowetaSchools
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School orientation today for students, parents, at all Coweta Schools. Middle schools 10-12, elementary schools 12-2, high schools 2-4 -
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GSBAtv interview with @CowetaSchools ' Dr. Steve Barker, Georgia's 2018 Superintendent of the Year -
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Coweta Schools outscored the nation on the 2018 ACT college entrance exam, with an average composite ACT score of 21.4, compared to 21.4 for Georgia and a national average of 20.8 – placing Coweta in the top 15 percent of Georgia school districts -
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Coweta Schools elementary after-school program cancelled Friday, January 6. All after-school activities (Friday and weekend) are cancelled.
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Coweta School Board approves 2021-23 school system calendars and 2021 district lines for the new Blake Bass Middle School at its November 10 meeting -
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Elm Street Elementary School honored as a 2014 Georgia Reward School - http://t.co/axXuw620e9
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Coweta Schools welcomed 22,231 students to the first day of the 2014-15 school year, August 6.
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Congratulations to Coweta County's 2020 seniors, who had a 91.5% on-time graduation rate! Coweta Schools outperformed state on-time high school completion rates by nearly 5% among its 2020 graduating class. For more information, read here:
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