Oglethorpe County Middle School

Some may see a lot of work however coach Adams saw this land and a vision was born to grow the sport of running in the county. (Submitted Photo)

Some may see a lot of work however coach Adams saw this land and a vision was born to grow the sport of running in the county. (Submitted Photo)

New cross country course provides training ground

Grant Turnage
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Oglethorpe County cross country program has not been able to host a 5K race for years. High-traffic roads intersect potential routes at the schools, which was a major operational obstacle.  That changed this spring with a new all-grass cross country course at Oglethorpe Middle School.
Oglethorpe County High School boys basketball roster and remaining schedule

Oglethorpe County High School boys basketball roster and remaining schedule

Trio of OCHS wrestlers shine at Buford invitational

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Paris Crowder, Keyvon Gresham and Tanner Mckie won their weight classes at the Aaron Kirkland Invitational at the Buford Arena last weekend. Crowder (144 pounds), Gresham (138) and Mckie (215) were three of only eight Oglethorpe County wrestlers who competed in the 21-team tournament.
All five REACH Georgia scholars (Silas Judson, Nevaeh Perry, Elizabeth Randolph, Eh Way, Haleigh York) sit at the signing table before finalizing their contracts on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. The ceremony represents the culmination of a months-long selection process. (Photo / Drew Bearden)

All five REACH Georgia scholars (Silas Judson, Nevaeh Perry, Elizabeth Randolph, Eh Way, Haleigh York) sit at the signing table before finalizing their contracts on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. The ceremony represents the culmination of a months-long selection process. (Photo / Drew Bearden)

REACH, big checks ‘really cool’ for OCMS students

Drew Bearden
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Five Oglethorpe County Middle School eighth-graders took an important step toward the future on Friday morning as they became the newest recipients of the REACH Georgia Scholarship.
The Oglethorpe Echo

The Oglethorpe Echo

Prep Roundup

News Staff
Friday, September 26, 2025
Volleyball runs win streak to 10 The Oglethorpe County volleyball team ran its winning streak to 10 matches in a row with a victory over Stephens County on Monday.
Leanna Newton (Submitted Photo/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Leanna Newton (Submitted Photo/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Prep Roundup: Newton, Cook spark volleyball team to wins

Echo Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Led by the play of Leanna Newton and Elizabeth Cook, the Oglethorpe County volleyball team defeated Lake Oconee Academy, Greene County and Madison County in the past week.The Patriots improved to 16-8.
People line up to check out the tables during Community Day at Oglethorpe County Middle School on Saturday. Local organizations passed out free school supplies and resource information to families as students head back to school. (Photo/Jennifer Xia)

People line up to check out the tables during Community Day at Oglethorpe County Middle School on Saturday. Local organizations passed out free school supplies and resource information to families as students head back to school. (Photo/Jennifer Xia)

Photos: Community Day

Jennifer Xia
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
A school speed zone sign designates the start of the school zone on Comer Road, near the elementary and middle schools. HB 225, introduced this year, would ban cameras in school zones. (Photo/Frankie Hennessy)

A school speed zone sign designates the start of the school zone on Comer Road, near the elementary and middle schools. HB 225, introduced this year, would ban cameras in school zones. (Photo/Frankie Hennessy)

Bill would ban school zone cameras

Frankie Hennessy
Thursday, February 27, 2025
After his constituents began to complain about school zone traffic cameras, like those at the schools in Oglethorpe County, State Rep. Dale Washburn (R-Macon) said he had to do something.
Jimmyka Gresham (front row, from left), Damarcuse Harper, Gloria Hgay, Jeffrey Molina and Zachary Wilson, eighth-graders at Oglethorpe County Middle School, are the newest class of REACH scholars. They must abide by the contract to receive a $10,000 scholarship when they graduate high school. Behind them are principals of Oglethorpe Schools: Katie Baldwin (from left), primary and elementary schools; Mack Baldwin, middle school; Bill Sampson, high school. (Caleb Baldwin/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Jimmyka Gresham (front row, from left), Damarcuse Harper, Gloria Hgay, Jeffrey Molina and Zachary Wilson, eighth-graders at Oglethorpe County Middle School, are the newest class of REACH scholars. They must abide by the contract to receive a $10,000 scholarship when they graduate high school. Behind them are principals of Oglethorpe Schools: Katie Baldwin (from left), primary and elementary schools; Mack Baldwin, middle school; Bill Sampson, high school. (Caleb Baldwin/The Oglethorpe Echo)

Class of 2028 REACH scholars sign contract

Caleb Baldwin
Thursday, November 16, 2023
The lives of five Oglethorpe County Middle School students were changed on Friday morning when they signed the REACH Georgia Scholarship Program contract, which will alter their next four years.
Rileigh (left) and Raina Giles pose together for twin day. The two seventh graders are actual twin sisters. (Photo/Caleb Baldwin)

Rileigh (left) and Raina Giles pose together for twin day. The two seventh graders are actual twin sisters. (Photo/Caleb Baldwin)

PHOTOS: RED RIBBON WEEK

Caleb Baldwin
Thursday, November 2, 2023
We always love to see our students excited about spirit week and having those crucial conversations about healthy lifestyles,” said OCMS Assistant Principal Alecia Casper. Oglethorpe County Schools celebrated Red Ribbon Week, bringing awareness to the dangers of drug-abuse.
The 2023-2024 teachers of the year (from left): Shonda Cronic, OCPS kindergarten; Lindsay Gregory, OCES gifted third-fifth grade teacher; Janet High, OCMS English teacher; Lee Jones, OCHS band director.

The 2023-2024 teachers of the year (from left): Shonda Cronic, OCPS kindergarten; Lindsay Gregory, OCES gifted third-fifth grade teacher; Janet High, OCMS English teacher; Lee Jones, OCHS band director.

Teachers of the year inspired by students, community

Caleb Baldwin
Thursday, October 12, 2023
The Oglethorpe County School System teachers of the year were honored by the Board of Education at its meeting last week. The teachers shared their motivation and inspiration with The Oglethorpe Echo. Comments have been edited for length and clarity.