State School Superintendent John Barge released the new Georgia College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) for the 2012-2013 school year this week.The CCRPI is the newly developed accountability system that replaces the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) measurement in Georgia. The U.S. Department of Education granted Georgia’s waiver from NCLB…
Carey Lecell Ross, after having his motion for a new trial denied and being removed to the holding area, began to yell obscenities toward the judge that were heard throughout the courtroom during the Superior Court Motion Day Tuesday, with Judge William A. Prior, Jr., presiding. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Ross was removed from the building.…
Hey readers, have you ever opened your Monticello News and ventured upon a topic that reminded you of a person or issue reported on previously and wondered to yourself “Whatever happened to…? Or how’s that person doing now? I’m sure you have because as a writer I often ponder topics from the past and individuals…
Piedmont Academy’s varsity baseball team jumped out to a six-run lead after the third inning and went on to an 8-0 road win against region foe Flint River last week in Woodbury. The Cougars benefited from a strong pitching performance from Zach Beggs, who went all seven innings and allowed just five hits while striking…
The Piedmont Academy Lady Cougars track team finished second at last week’s region meet and will send several athletes to the state competition this week in Albany. Emily Hammonds won the female highest points honor for the region meet, held at Flint River Academy in Woodbury. Winning first place for the Piedmont girls were: •Bailyn…
The Monticello High School Lady ‘Canes track team finished second at the Region 4AA Track Championship held in Barnesville last week. Seven Lady Canes qualified for state level competition which will be held May 1-3 in Jefferson for the boys’ competition and May 8-10 in Albany for the girl’s competition. Results from the region meet…
Piedmont Academy’s Middle School baseball team wrapped up its season with a 13-2 win against Lake Oconee Middle School last week. The Cougars finished their 2014 season with an 8-6 record. “I am proud of the team this season,” said coach Dan Funt. “Overall, the players gave good effort and everyone on the team improved.…
Branson Parish was the region low medalist, and the Piedmont Academy golf team finished second overall at Monday’s 4-AA competition at Hunter Pope Country Club. Parish, who was also named All-Region for the 2014 season, fired a round of 79 (39 on front nine and 40 on back nine) to earn the low medalist honor.…
Brandi McMichael and Ashton Chapman received gold medals in the Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) competition area of Illustrated Talk at the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America’s (FCCLA) 2014 State Leadership Conference. In preparation for district and state competition, Brandi and Ashton helped organize and implement a Christmas party for foster children.…
The Jasper County public schools are gearing up for the end of the year, and many opportunities are available for student and parent involvement. Parents, grandparents and guardians are always welcome to attend special programs. For instance, over 250 students in grades K-12 will perform during this Saturday’s Kaleidoscope music concert, a major fund raiser…