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OCS ANNUAL REPORT 1 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University North Central University University of Cambridge Agnes Scott College Emmanuel College North Greenville University University of Chicago Albany State University Emory University Northern Illinois University University of Colorado American University Erskine College Northern Kentucky University University of the Cumberlands Anderson University Evangel University Oglethorpe University University of Denver Andrew College Flagler College Ohio University University of Dubuque Appalachian State University Florida College Oklahoma State University University of Florida Arizona State University Florida State University Oxford College of Emory University University of Georgia Armstrong State University Fort Valley State University Pace University University of Illinois Athens Technical College Franklin and Marshall College Pennsylvania State University University of Iowa Auburn University Furman University Pepperdine University University of Kentucky Augusta University Gardner-Webb University Perimeter College University of Maryland Austin Peay State University George Washington University Piedmont Technical College University of Miami Ave Maria University Georgetown University Piedmont University University of Mississippi The Oconee County Board of Education is honored to serve our community, and that was certainly no truer than this past year. 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We look forward to the 2021-22 school year California University of Pennsylvania High Point University San Diego State University University of South Carolina AgAaanignda, i cntho, anthntiaknn uykeo y uto. u Tb.h eTe hg serua stsuetasfutinal ietnode sdee xercvxeecle letlhlneicsne cw eoo fon Ofd Oecrocfnouenl eco eCm Comouununtnytity Sy Sc ohcfho loeolaslr snt ateakrkese.ss a alll lo off u uss w woorrkkiningg ttooggeetthheerr.. WWee llook forward to the 2021--2222 sscchhooooll yyeeaarr and continue to be grateful to serve this wonderful community of learners. Calvin University Howard University Santa Fe College University of Tampa and continue to be grateful to serve this wonderful community of learners. Carleton College Huntingdon College Savannah College of Art and Design University of Tennessee Carnegie Mellon University Illinois State University Savannah State University University of Toronto Sincerely, Carson-Newman University Indiana University Sewanee The University of the South University of Valley Forge SinTScionemrcee Olrye,dlyo,m, Board Chair Central Georgia Technical College Jackson State University Shorter University University of Vermont ToKTmoim mO AdOorgdmo,,m B,o Baordar CVd hiCcaehi raCirhair Chattahoochee Technical College Jacksonville University Skidmore College University of Virginia KimTKii mA r BAguorgr, goBe,o sBasordar Vd iVceic Ce hCahirair Clark Atlanta University Kennesaw State University Smith College University of Washington TimTAi mmByu B rPguaerrgsresisshs Clemson University Kent State University South Georgia Technical College University of West Georgia AmMAymi cPyha aPrerailrs Rrhisahnsom Coastal Carolina University Lafayette College Southeastern University University of Wisconsin MiMchicaheal eRla Rnasnosmom Colby College LaGrange College Southern Adventist University Valdosta State University Colgate University Lanier Technical College Southern Illinois University Virginia Tech College of Charleston Lee University Southern Methodist University Warren Wilson College ASJ College of Coastal Georgia LIM College Southwest Baptist University Washington and Lee University ASJ ASJ Colorado State University Lindenwood University Spelman College Washington State University Colby College Long Island University St. Andrews University Washington University in St. Louis Colgate University Louisiana State University Stetson University Wesleyan College College of Charleston Loyola Marymount University SUNY Stonybrook University Western Carolina University Welcome Home, Oconee! Here, school is more than just school; it’s a second home where our students receive engaging, challenging instruction in Welcome Home, Oconee! Here, school is more than just school; it’s a second home where our students receive engaging, challenging instruction in College of Coastal Georgia Loyola University New Orleans Syracuse University Western Michigan University Wneulcrotumrein Hg,o smafee, lOeacronninege !e Hnveirreo,n smcheonotsl .i sT hmeoyr lee athrna,n g jruoswt ,s acnhdo othl; riitv’se aw sheilceo rnedc ehiovminge awnh uenrep aoruarll estleudd endtusc raeticoenivael eexnpgeargieingc,e c phraolvleidnegdin bgy i nosutruction in nurturing, safe learning environments. 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Columbia College Massachusetts Institute of Technology Thomas More University Wingate University As we prepare to begin the 2021-22 school year, I must pause and express my gratitude for how our entire community came together in the face of Columbia University Mercer University Tri-County Technical College Wofford College As we prepare to begin the 2021-22 school year, I must pause and express my gratitude for how our entire community came together in the face of Asa wn ein pterernpatrieo ntoal bpeagnidne tmheic 2. W02o1r-k2in2g s tcohgoeotlh yeer,a wr, eI menudset dp tahues es cahnodo el xypearer sws imthy z gerraot iCtuOdVeI Dfo-r1 h9o cwas oesu rin e notuir es cchoomomls uwnhitiyle c haamvein tgo pgreotvhiedre din 1 t8h0e dfaacyes off Columbus State University Middle Georgia State University Tuskegee University Young Harris College an international pandemic. Working together, we ended the school year with zero COVID-19 cases in our schools while having provided 180 days of ani nin-tpeerrnsaotnio annadl pdaisntadnecmei/cd. iWgitoarl kleinagr ntiongge othpetiro, nwse. I nen addeddit itohne, swceh oaolslo y aecahr iwevitehd zae 9ro7 .C5O%V gIrDad-1u9at cioanse rsa tien. oInudr esecdh,o woles awreh i#leo hcoanvienegs tprroonvgi.ded 180 days of Converse College Middle Tennessee State University University of Alabama in-person and distance/digital learning options. In addition, we also achieved a 97.5% graduation rate. Indeed, we are #oconeestrong. in-person and distance/digital learning options. In addition, we also achieved a 97.5% graduation rate. Indeed, we are #oconeestrong. Covenant College Mississippi State University University of Alaska I am truly humbled to serve as superintendent of Oconee County Schools. It is truly a blessing to live, learn, and work in this wonderful community. 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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University North Central University University of Cambridge Agnes Scott College Emmanuel College North Greenville University University of Chicago Albany State University Emory University Northern Illinois University University of Colorado American University Erskine College Northern Kentucky University University of the Cumberlands Anderson University Evangel University Oglethorpe University University of Denver Andrew College Flagler College Ohio University University of Dubuque Appalachian State University Florida College Oklahoma State University University of Florida Arizona State University Florida State University Oxford College of Emory University University of Georgia Armstrong State University Fort Valley State University Pace University University of Illinois Athens Technical College Franklin and Marshall College Pennsylvania State University University of Iowa Auburn University Furman University Pepperdine University University of Kentucky Augusta University Gardner-Webb University Perimeter College University of Maryland Austin Peay State University George Washington University Piedmont Technical College University of Miami Ave Maria University Georgetown University Piedmont University University of Mississippi Baylor University Georgia College and State University Point University University of North Alabama Belmont University Georgia Military College Presbyterian College University of North Carolina Berry College Georgia Southern University Purdue University University of North Florida Birmingham Southern College Georgia Southwestern State University Regent University University of North Georgia Boston College Georgia State University Reinhardt University University of Oklahoma Brandeis University Georgia Tech Rhodes College University of the Pacific Brenau University Guilford College Rochester Institute of Technology University of Pittsburgh Bryn Mawr College Gustavus Adolphus College Sam Houston State University University of Rhode Island California State University Harvard University Samford University University of Richmond California University of Pennsylvania High Point University San Diego State University University of South Carolina Calvin University Howard University Santa Fe College University of Tampa Carleton College Huntingdon College Savannah College of Art and Design University of Tennessee Carnegie Mellon University Illinois State University Savannah State University University of Toronto Carson-Newman University Indiana University Sewanee The University of the South University of Valley Forge Central Georgia Technical College Jackson State University Shorter University University of Vermont Chattahoochee Technical College Jacksonville University Skidmore College University of Virginia Clark Atlanta University Kennesaw State University Smith College University of Washington Clemson University Kent State University South Georgia Technical College University of West Georgia Coastal Carolina University Lafayette College Southeastern University University of Wisconsin Colby College LaGrange College Southern Adventist University Valdosta State University Colgate University Lanier Technical College Southern Illinois University Virginia Tech College of Charleston Lee University Southern Methodist University Warren Wilson College College of Coastal Georgia LIM College Southwest Baptist University Washington and Lee University Colorado State University Lindenwood University Spelman College Washington State University Colby College Long Island University St. Andrews University Washington University in St. Louis Colgate University Louisiana State University Stetson University Wesleyan College College of Charleston Loyola Marymount University SUNY Stonybrook University Western Carolina University College of Coastal Georgia Loyola University New Orleans Syracuse University Western Michigan University Colorado State University Mars Hill University Temple University William Peace University Colgate University Maryland Institute College of Art Texas A&M University Williams College Columbia College Massachusetts Institute of Technology Thomas More University Wingate University Columbia University Mercer University Tri-County Technical College Wofford College Columbus State University Middle Georgia State University Tuskegee University Young Harris College Converse College Middle Tennessee State University University of Alabama Covenant College Mississippi State University University of Alaska Davidson College Montana State University University of Arizona Designs School of Cosmetology New York Institute of Technology University of Arkansas East Carolina University New York University University of the Arts Eckerd College North Carolina State University University of California

OCS ANNUAL REPORT 2 11 Total A Leader in the State and Nation 1 Primary Oconee (2020) - 97.5% 6 Elementary Georgia - 83.8% 2 Middle 2 High 46.5% of Seniors Participated 1,050 courses taken by students 8,376 Total Gifted - 23% Special Needs - 13% Ranked #3 in Georgia ESOL - 3% Oconee (2020) - 1141 Native Languages - 30 Georgia - 1043 White - 80% U.S. - 1030 Asian/Pacific Islander - 6% Hispanic - 6% Black - 4% Top 10 in Georgia Multiracial - 4% Oconee (2020) - 23.5 Georgia - 21.7 U.S. - 20.6 1,048 Total Full Time 653 Certified 395 Support Staff Class of 2021 Over 90% Retention Rate Nearly $7 million offered in scholarships (not including HOPE or Zell Miller) 5/5 Financial Star Rating 200 - College and Universities to Operating Budget: $86,685,080 which students were accepted Local Revenue: $42,331,983 4 - Military Branches State Revenue: $44,102,796

843,721 Total Miles Driven #1 Financial Efficiency in GA 4,382 route miles daily Oconee - $10,017 784,440 total route miles Clarke - $13,746 59,281 total field trip miles Oglethorpe - $11,524 Jackson - $10,650 Barrow - $9,751 689,656 Total Meals Served 3,853 meals served daily 172,323 total breakfasts served One of the lowest in NE GA 517,333 total lunches served Oconee - 16.5 Clarke - 20.0 Oglethorpe - 18.84 Jackson - 18.39 Barrow - 18.5

3 OCS ANNUAL REPORT 11 Total A Leader in the State and Nation 1 Primary Oconee (2020) - 97.5% 6 Elementary Georgia - 83.8% Statewide County with 2 Middle School System Governance Financial Best Public 2 High in Georgia Team in 46.5% of Seniors Participated Efficiency Georgia Schools in 1,050 courses taken by students Georgia 8,376 Total Gifted - 23% Special Needs - 13% Ranked #3 in Georgia ESOL - 3% Oconee (2020) - 1141 Native Languages - 30 Georgia - 1043 White - 80% U.S. - 1030 Asian/Pacific Islander - 6% Dove Creek Elementary School As ranked by Niche Hispanic - 6% High Shoals Elementary School Elementary School Level: Black - 4% Top 10 in Georgia Malcom Bridge Elementary School #10 Oconee County Elementary School Multiracial - 4% Oconee (2020) - 23.5 Rocky Branch Elementary School #17 Malcom Bridge Elementary School Georgia - 21.7 North Oconee High School #19 Rocky Branch Elementary School U.S. - 20.6 Middle School Level: 1,048 Total Full Time #9 Malcom Bridge Middle School 653 Certified Colham Ferry Elementary School #18 Oconee County Middle School 395 Support Staff Class of 2021 Over 90% Retention Rate Nearly $7 million offered in High School Level: scholarships Rocky Branch Elementary School #19 North Oconee High School (not including HOPE or Zell Miller) 5/5 Financial Star Rating 200 - College and Universities to Operating Budget: $86,685,080 which students were accepted Rocky Branch Elementary School Oconee County Primary School Local Revenue: $42,331,983 4 - Military Branches High Shoals Elementary School State Revenue: $44,102,796 Oconee County Middle School Only county system with winners in Northeast Georgia 843,721 Total Miles Driven North Oconee High School #1 Financial Efficiency in GA 4,382 route miles daily Oconee County High School North Oconee High School Oconee - $10,017 784,440 total route miles 5 State Championships Clarke - $13,746 59,281 total field trip miles 4 State Runner-Ups Oglethorpe - $11,524 Recognized for exceptional merit 18 Region/Area Runner-Ups North Oconee High School Jackson - $10,650 25 Sports Qualified for State Playoffs Oconee County High School Barrow - $9,751 689,656 Total Meals Served 12 Individual State Championships 3,853 meals served daily Oconee County High School 172,323 total breakfasts served Top award for Governance Team (Board and 11 Region Championships One of the lowest in NE GA 517,333 total lunches served Superintendent) for medium-sized districts in 3 State Runner-Ups Oconee - 16.5 Georgia 3 Region/Area Runner-Ups Clarke - 20.0 25 Sports Qualified for State Playoffs Oglethorpe - 18.84 1 Individual State Championship Jackson - 18.39 Barrow - 18.5

OCS ANNUAL REPORT 4 Georgia Department of Education STEM-Certified School

5/5 for Positive School Climate (Georgia Department of Education) 90.7 College and Career Ready Over $5,000 awarded in Performance Index (CCRPI) Overall Score - an "A" Walton EMC EmPOWERment As designated by the Georgia Grants for STEM and literacy Department of Education 96.5 Content Mastery (CCRPI) 95.3 Progress (CCRPI) 90.2 Readiness (CCRPI)

National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence - perfect score

5/5 for Positive School Climate (Georgia Department of Education)

$6,500 Walton EMC 88.8 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) EmPOWERment Grant for Overall Score literacy As designated by the Georgia Department of Education 91.3 Content Mastery (CCRPI) 91.3 Readiness (CCRPI) 85.2 Progress (CCRPI)

5 OCS ANNUAL REPORT Georgia Department of National Blue Ribbon School Education STEM-Certified of Excellence - Lighthouse School School

5/5 for Positive School Climate 5/5 for Positive School (Georgia Department of Climate (Georgia Department Education) of Education) 97.5 College and Career Ready 90.7 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) Over $5,000 awarded in Performance Index (CCRPI) School Bell Award Winner Overall Score - an "A" Overall Score - an "A" Walton EMC EmPOWERment (Georgia Association of As designated by the Georgia As designated by the Georgia Grants for STEM and literacy Elementary School Principals Department of Education Department of Education - GAESP) 100 Closing Gaps (CCRPI) 96.5 Content Mastery 99.4 Progress (CCRPI) (CCRPI) 98.5 Content Mastery 95.3 Progress (CCRPI) (CCRPI) 90.2 Readiness (CCRPI) 90.6 Readiness (CCRPI)

National Blue Ribbon School of National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence - perfect score Excellence - two-time honoree

5/5 for Positive School Climate 5/5 for Positive School Climate (Georgia Department of (Georgia Department of Education) Education) 98.4 College and Career Ready $6,500 Walton EMC 88.8 College and Career Ready Over $11,000 awarded in Performance Index (CCRPI) Performance Index (CCRPI) Overall Score - an "A" EmPOWERment Grant for Walton EMC EmPOWERment Overall Score As designated by the Georgia literacy As designated by the Georgia Grants for literacy and music Department of Education Department of Education education 100 Content Mastery 91.3 Content Mastery (CCRPI) (CCRPI) 100 Progress (CCRPI) 91.3 Readiness (CCRPI) 100 Closing Gaps (CCRPI) 85.2 Progress (CCRPI) 92.2 Readiness (CCRPI)

OCS ANNUAL REPORT 6 Title I Distinguished School

5/5 for Positive School Climate (Georgia Department of Education)

Over $5,000 awarded in Walton EMC EmPOWERment 88.0 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) Grants for literacy and Overall Score technology As designated by the Georgia Department of Education 99.8 Content Mastery (CCRPI) 88.8 Readiness (CCRPI) 84.8 Progress (CCRPI)

#10 Elementary School in Georgia (Niche)

5/5 for Positive School Climate (Georgia Department of Education) 81.1 College and Career Ready Over $4,000 awarded in Performance Index (CCRPI) Walton EMC EmPOWERment Overall Score Grants for STEM As designated by the Georgia Department of Education 96.3 Content Mastery (CCRPI) 90.5 Readiness (CCRPI)

7 OCS ANNUAL REPORT Title I Distinguished School Georgia Department of Education STEAM-Certified 5/5 for Positive School School Climate (Georgia Department of Education) 5/5 for Positive School Climate (Georgia Department Over $5,000 awarded in of Education) Walton EMC EmPOWERment 88.0 College and Career Ready 94.1 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) Performance Index (CCRPI) Grants for literacy and Overall Score Re-Certified as a National Overall Score - an "A" technology As designated by the Georgia School of Character As designated by the Georgia Department of Education Department of Education 99.8 Content Mastery 99.0 Progress (CCRPI) (CCRPI) 97.6 Content Mastery 88.8 Readiness (CCRPI) (CCRPI) 84.8 Progress (CCRPI) 92.0 Readiness (CCRPI)

#10 Elementary School in Georgia Distinguished Georgia (Niche) Breakout School (Georgia Association of Secondary 5/5 for Positive School Climate School Principals - GASSP) (Georgia Department of Education) 5/5 for Positive School Climate 81.1 College and Career Ready (Georgia Department of 92.4 College and Career Ready Over $4,000 awarded in Performance Index (CCRPI) Education) Performance Index (CCRPI) Walton EMC EmPOWERment Overall Score Overall Score - an "A" Grants for STEM As designated by the Georgia Nearly $7,000 awarded in As designated by the Georgia Department of Education Walton EMC EmPOWERment Department of Education 96.3 Content Mastery Grant for school greenhouse 96.8 Content Mastery (CCRPI) (CCRPI) 90.5 Readiness (CCRPI) 93.3 Closing Gaps (CCRPI) 90.2 Readiness (CCRPI) 89.4 Progress (CCRPI)

OCS ANNUAL REPORT 8 Georgia Distinguished Top 3% of high schools nationwide Breakout School (Georgia (U.S. News & World Report) Association of Secondary Best STEM High Schools Nationwide School Principals - GASSP) (U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek 5/5 for Positive School Climate (Georgia Department GreatSchools "College Success" 98.2% Graduation Rate 92.1 College and Career Ready of Education) Award 95.9 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) Performance Index (CCRPI) Overall Score - an "A" Advanced Placement Honor School Overall Score - an "A" $9,000 Walton EMC As designated by the Georgia EmPOWERment Grant for As designated by the Georgia Department of Education Five AAAA State Championships in STEM Department of Education 100 Closing Gaps (CCRPI) 2020-21 98.3 Content Mastery 94.0 Content Mastery (CCRPI) (CCRPI) 96.4 Progress (CCRPI) 90.5 Readiness (CCRPI) 91.3 Readiness (CCRPI) 87.9 Progress (CCRPI) 91.2 Closing Gaps (CCRPI)

Top 5% high schools nationwide (U.S. News & World Report)

Top STEM High Schools Nationwide (Newsweek)

GreatSchools "College Success Award" 96.7% Graduation Rate 90.6 College and Career Ready Agriculture - FFA Advanced Placement Honor School Performance Index (CCRPI) Business and Entrepreneurship - FBLA Overall Score - an "A" Computer Science - FBLA Eleven AAA Region Championships As designated by the Georgia Early Childhood Education - FCCLA in 2020-21 Department of Education 94.0 Content Mastery Engineering - TSA (CCRPI) Finance - FBLA 93.7 Progress (CCRPI) Graphic Design - SkillsUSA 88.9 Readiness (CCRPI) Health Science - HOSA Marketing - DECA

9 OCS ANNUAL REPORT Top 3% of high schools nationwide (U.S. News & World Report)

Best STEM High Schools Nationwide (U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek

GreatSchools "College Success" 98.2% Graduation Rate Award 95.9 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) Advanced Placement Honor School Overall Score - an "A" As designated by the Georgia Five AAAA State Championships in Department of Education 2020-21 98.3 Content Mastery (CCRPI) 96.4 Progress (CCRPI) 91.3 Readiness (CCRPI) 91.2 Closing Gaps (CCRPI)

Agriculture - FFA Business and Entrepreneurship - FBLA Computer Science - FBLA Early Childhood Education - FCCLA Engineering - TSA Finance - FBLA Graphic Design - SkillsUSA Health Science - HOSA Marketing - DECA

OCS ANNUAL REPORT 10 Thank you to our retirees for their lasting impact on the lives of our community's children! Jamie Evans - OCPS Lea Pacut - CFES Heather Bragg - DCES Jessica Tiller - HSES STEM Certified School

Name Position Location Years of Service Julie Payne - MBES Keri Halleck - OCES Stephanie Dickson - RBES Shannon Giddens - MBMS Charles Adams Teacher HSES 24 Rebecca Adams Teacher HSES 19 Deborah Adkins Paraprofessional MBES 41 Nancy Baker School Food Assistant RBES 12 Robert Bargfrede Mechanic Assistant Transportation 19 Eve Brack Paraprofessional OCES 14 Donna Cain Director Human Resources 9 Paul Dallas Teacher OCHS 29 Robin Duke Paraprofessional MBES 15 Lynne Ely Teacher OCHS 26 Michelle Finch Teacher RBES 21 Teresa Fitzpatrick Paraprofessional MBES 27 Kathy Gunter Technology Support Technician OCES 34 Daniela McLean - OCMS Jade Paustian - NOHS Sandy Palmer - OCHS Julie Hayes Media Specialist RBES 18 Barbara Hefner School Food Assistant OCMS 20 Debbie Henderson Principal's Assistant NOHS 22 Melanie Howard Teacher MBMS 20 Teachers of the Year David Lawrence Teacher HSES 29 2018-19 Janet McNulty Paraprofessional CFES 15 Sandra Nash Teacher NOHS 29 Blue Ribbon Debra Newman Media Specialist OCES 17 Lighthouse Jennifer Payne Teacher CFES 22 Laura Prescott Paraprofessional MBES 13 School Jennifer Richardson Teacher MBES 24 Kathryn Schafer Teacher NOHS 13 Susie Searcy Teacher OCES 24 Frances Taylor Teacher CFES 22 Shari Travers Teacher OCMS 20

All students, no matter ability levels or exceptionalities, are capable of learning and should be learning. All students should be challenged, but that challenge looks different for every student. I believe that all students The Oconee County High Schools Alumni Association (OCHSAA) donated $4,000 to OCS for special education PE should be taught expectations and held accountable to equipment, participated in community service activities, held a Hog Mountain Bowl tailgate for fellowship opportunities, those. I believe that the young men and women I teach and came together for its single largest fundraiser of the year - the annual Alumni Banquet - held on the last Saturday each should be treated like young men and women. I believe June. For more information, please follow the Alumni Association's Facebook and Instagram pages. that I, as their teacher, should give my students as much respect as I expect them to give me. I believe in the importance of building a trusting relationship with all my students."

11 OCS ANNUAL REPORT Thank you to our retirees for their lasting impact on the lives of our community's children!

Name Position Location Years of Service Charles Adams Teacher HSES 24 Rebecca Adams Teacher HSES 19 Deborah Adkins Paraprofessional MBES 41 Nancy Baker School Food Assistant RBES 12 Robert Bargfrede Mechanic Assistant Transportation 19 Eve Brack Paraprofessional OCES 14 Donna Cain Director Human Resources 9 Paul Dallas Teacher OCHS 29 Robin Duke Paraprofessional MBES 15 Lynne Ely Teacher OCHS 26 Michelle Finch Teacher RBES 21 Teresa Fitzpatrick Paraprofessional MBES 27 Kathy Gunter Technology Support Technician OCES 34 Julie Hayes Media Specialist RBES 18 Barbara Hefner School Food Assistant OCMS 20 Debbie Henderson Principal's Assistant NOHS 22 Melanie Howard Teacher MBMS 20 David Lawrence Teacher HSES 29 Janet McNulty Paraprofessional CFES 15 Sandra Nash Teacher NOHS 29 Debra Newman Media Specialist OCES 17 Jennifer Payne Teacher CFES 22 Laura Prescott Paraprofessional MBES 13 Jennifer Richardson Teacher MBES 24 Kathryn Schafer Teacher NOHS 13 Susie Searcy Teacher OCES 24 Frances Taylor Teacher CFES 22 Shari Travers Teacher OCMS 20

The Oconee County High Schools Alumni Association (OCHSAA) donated $4,000 to OCS for special education PE equipment, participated in community service activities, held a Hog Mountain Bowl tailgate for fellowship opportunities, and came together for its single largest fundraiser of the year - the annual Alumni Banquet - held on the last Saturday each June. For more information, please follow the Alumni Association's Facebook and Instagram pages.

OCS ANNUAL REPORT 12 Developed by the Georgia School Boards Association, VILLA (Volunteer Instructional Leadership Learning Academy) provides parents an opportunity to learn more about public schools in their local communities.

OCPS - Dr. Jon Harvey and Nicole Parker CFES - Timothy Carithers and Lauren Webb DCES - Shannon Bryan and Jessica Simon HSES - Melanie Grubbs and David Paulk MBES - Toby Carr and Mary Elizabeth Perkins OCES - Lauren Forrester and Nicole Northrup RBES - Allison Cunningham and Katie Terrell MBMS - Casey McGough and Will Ross OCMS - Chad Hargrove and Leah Townsend NOHS - Monica Huff and Julie O'Brien OCHS - Noelle Broadnax and Darius Johnson

Thank you to our numerous business, higher education, government, first responders, and non-profit partners. We are stronger together!

Akins Ford Athens Ford BankSouth Benson's Hospitality Group/Spring Hill Suites Chick-fil-A Epps Bridge Georgia United Credit Union Heyward Allen Toyota/Motor Company Oconee Chamber of Commerce Oconee State Bank Peach State Federal Credit Union Piedmont Athens Regional - Oconee Health Campus Walton EMC Zaxby's of Watkinsville

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