The Cougar News
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NCES PreK student Semaj Clemons completes the final steps of planting his seed. Becky Monk is the NCES PreK teacher and Paula Berryhill is the NCES Science Lab Instructor.
NCES Kindergartner Ayvah Gallaspy is “going the distance” during a flash game as part of the week’s review in Madison Mann's class. Students write the answer on a wipe-off board and hold it up in a flash. “Going the Distance One Class at a Time” is the 2020-21 Dropout Prevention initiative for students PreK-12th grade.
Newton County Elementary School Counselor Christi Gregory speaks to kindergarten students on “feelings” and challenges each student to reflect their feelings on a “the way I feel” handout.
Newton County Elementary School kindergartener Eva Thoms walks the red carpet on Friday as part of her class' Hat Parade. Kindergarten students studied the letter, “H,” this week and sported hats reflecting their interests or personality.
While Newton County High School Senior running back Devyon May engages in Art Appreciation class to complete his high school graduation requirements, his all-in character both on and off the field, in class and outside of class, has been noticed by educators and spectators. Recently, Devyon was also photographed picking up empty water bottles on the sidelines. The pandemic has been challenging even for sideline water breaks, but with students like Devyon making the adjustments and taking the opportunity to “go the distance” the future remains in good hands. Newton County Schools salutes the Class of 2021.
Brooklyn Mowdy, Hannah Reilly, Kaylynn Johnson, and Baley Cutway take a moment during Homecoming Week to check out the many job opportunities to consider on the Early Childhood Career Investigation Wall at the Newton County Career and Technical Center. Early Childhood students selected a career choice and researched the characteristics of each inclusive of education requirements and projected salaries. Michele Robinson is the NCCTC Early Childhood Instructor.
Newton County Career and Technical Center’s Student Services Coordinator Tracy Holliman assists Newton County High School Senior Faith Dejarnett as she completes her learning styles and career interests inventory. All students are given the inventory as part of the vocational standards.
Newton County Middle School seventh grader, McKinley Murphy, perfects the tuning of her ukulele with NCMS Choral Director Emily Massey.
