Thomas Ehlers

District looks at new K-5 building idea

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, November 25, 2021
A new K-5 school might be coming to Oglethorpe County.   School Superintendent Beverley Levine met with teachers from both the elementary and primary schools last Friday to discuss plans to develop and build a new kindergarten through fifth grade school behind the current elementary school.
Oglethorpe County Middle School eighth-grade students Lyla Bryant, Ellen Hgay, Ermon Lewis, Devyn Patrick and Madison Rader are the recipients of the REACH scholarship. The REACH program provides a $10,000 scholarship for each selected student. (Photo/Sarah White)

Oglethorpe County Middle School eighth-grade students Lyla Bryant, Ellen Hgay, Ermon Lewis, Devyn Patrick and Madison Rader are the recipients of the REACH scholarship. The REACH program provides a $10,000 scholarship for each selected student. (Photo/Sarah White)

OCMS recognizes REACH scholars

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Ermon Lewis said he wants to become an entrepreneur and start his own business. He’s still about 4½ years from graduating high school, but thanks to a scholarship opportunity, he’s closer to achieving his goals.
Thomas Ehlers/The Oglethorpe Echo

Thomas Ehlers/The Oglethorpe Echo

Graduation rate at 94%, above state

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, November 18, 2021
  Beverley Levine is quick to spread the credit.   Oglethorpe County Schools’ graduation rate of 94% continues the district’s streak of surpassing the state average, which was 83.7% in 2021, according to graduation data released by Georgia Department of Education on Oct. 21.
Barry and Iris Walker attended Game 4 of the World Series to help check a box off their bucket list. The Braves won the World Series for the first time since 1995. (Photo/Sarah White)

Barry and Iris Walker attended Game 4 of the World Series to help check a box off their bucket list. The Braves won the World Series for the first time since 1995. (Photo/Sarah White)

World Series Braves win captivates local couple

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Barry and Iris Walker had three big items on their bucket list: attend a Little League World Series, a College World Series and a World Series. They just checked one of those boxes off their list.   The Oglethorpe County natives attended Game 4 of the World Series at Truist Park on Oct. 30.
Penni Stoudenmire smiles in her classroom with one of her Kindergarten students after an in-class activity. Stoudenmire uses hands-on activities like this one to foster an enjoyable and engaging environment for her students. (Submitted Photo)

Penni Stoudenmire smiles in her classroom with one of her Kindergarten students after an in-class activity. Stoudenmire uses hands-on activities like this one to foster an enjoyable and engaging environment for her students. (Submitted Photo)

District teacher of the year: Stoudenmire aims to have positive influence on kids

Thomas Ehlers
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Penni Stoudenmire sees her students not merely as pupils, but as “one big family.”   The Oglethorpe County Primary School kindergarten teacher was recently named the district teacher of the year and will represent the district at the state level.