Coweta School Board Rep. Andrew Copeland

National School Breakfast week is a royal event 🙂

What a huge honor! Congratulations, Amanda!

Georgia Science Teacher Sportlight
At Evans Middle School, science isn’t just a subject, it’s an adventure, thanks to the incredible work of Amanda Stripling. As an 8th-grade science teacher, Mrs. Stripling goes above and beyond to make learning meaningful and exciting for her students. Every week, she designs engaging, hands-on labs that help students connect classroom concepts to the real world, sparking curiosity and deep understanding.
Her passion for teaching shines in the way her lessons spark curiosity and encourage students to explore the world around them. From investigations to projects, Mrs. Stripling ensures that science comes alive in her classroom.
Her commitment to creating rich, interactive learning experiences truly embodies the You Matter culture at Evans Middle School. By inspiring curiosity and supporting student success, Mrs. Stripling makes science exciting every single day—and her students are better for it.

Congratulations to all STAR students and teachers! Happy to have been able to celebrate your achievements. Thank you to the Rotary Club once again for welcoming us.

Northgate High School senior Cole Hayes has been named Coweta County’s 2026 STAR Student, recognized during the annual STAR Student-Teacher luncheon hosted by the Newnan Rotary Club.

Hayes, the Northgate salutatorian, selected literature teacher Ellen Ratliff as his STAR Teacher. He will represent Coweta at the Region 3B STAR banquet in March. Hayes plans to attend Dartmouth College this fall to study political science.

STAR Students and Teachers honored at the luncheon included:

Northgate High School: STAR Student Cole Hayes; STAR Teacher Ellen Ratliff (literature and composition)

Newnan High School: STAR Student Nick Leosewski; STAR Teacher Frank Henderson (AP history)

The Heritage School: STAR Student A.J. Oliveira; STAR Teacher Emily Camp (AP biology)

Central Christian School: STAR Student Ivy Minichowski; STAR Teacher Tyonte Williams (drama and leadership)

Trinity Christian School: STAR Student Laura Lawton; STAR Teacher Christy Faircloth (AP biology)

East Coweta High School (tie): STAR Student Karen Nozaki; STAR Teacher Matthew Cline (AP chemistry)

East Coweta High School (tie): STAR Student Yebeen Park; STAR Teacher Matthew Cline (AP chemistry)

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Very cool doors! Hate to have missed this.

Once again, another awesome program put on by Mrs. Pitts and Madras Middle School! The best way to start the day.

At Madras Middle School’s Black History Program, students were reminded that dreams have power, but only if paired with hard work, commitment and sacrifice.

Guest speaker Kelvin O. Thomas shared his own journey in education, encouraging students to imagine their futures and take the steps to make those dreams real.

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It was truly a wonderful celebration this evening as Elm Street Elementary marked its 70th Anniversary. This school is a special place in our community, with a legacy that spans generations. It was special to hear Dr. Gregory, Mr. Farmer, Mr. Sears and others (including my mom and Mrs. Sears 😂) share their stories, bringing the school’s history to life through their personal experiences and memories. It was also incredibly meaningful to celebrate alongside two other current Board of Education members and a few other former members who also once walked these halls as students. It serves as a powerful reminder of the lasting impact Elm Street has had, and continues to have, on those it serves.

We’ll see you all tomorrow, dress warm!

All Coweta Schools Open on Tuesday, January 27

All Coweta schools will be open for normal operations and arrival times on Tuesday, January 27.

While temperatures will fall to cold conditions Tuesday morning, there are no ice hazards anticipated on campuses or major roadways Tuesday morning.

The school system urges students to dress accordingly for cold weather and take other appropriate steps Tuesday morning, and urges parents to assess travel conditions in their neighborhoods.

Thank you and stay safe. We look forward to welcoming students back Tuesday

Stay safe and warm!

Due to the likely impacts of this weekend’s winter weather event, all Coweta County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26.

The National Weather Service currently has Coweta within a Winter Weather Advisory, with impacts to our county likely from precipitation and subfreezing temperatures Sunday into Monday. This produces a likelihood of freezing conditions on roadways and other hazards Monday morning.

Also, in addition to ordering a statewide State of Emergency, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued a statement at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday ordering all non-emergency state employees in the north Georgia area to remain at home on Monday. The area for this order includes Coweta and adjacent counties.

Because of this, all Coweta schools will be closed for students and employees on Monday, and all extracurricular activities scheduled for Monday will be cancelled and rescheduled.

We will assess county conditions following Sunday night’s anticipated freeze, and communicate with parents Monday afternoon about resuming normal school operations on Tuesday, January 27.

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❄️ Cold overnight temperatures are ahead.
With lows expected to dip into the teens early next week, now is a good time to take steps to help prevent frozen pipes.

Before heading to bed:
• Drip faucets on exterior walls
• Open cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate
• Cover or wrap exposed pipes

For additional tips on preparing your home, visit:
👉 https://newnanutilities.org/water/frozen-pipes/

Small steps now can help avoid bigger issues later.

Last Tuesday at the Board of Education meeting, we heard from Ms. Fleming’s 5th grade students from Welch Elementary School during the recognition portion. They took us through multiple mathematics standards through “The Classroom Cafe”. They were kind enough to bring us some hot chocolate.

“The time is always right to do what is right.” Don’t forget the reason for the day.

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.