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Largest graduating class ever to walk Gwinnett County stage

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 11:18am

Largest graduating class ever to walk Gwinnett County stage

GWINNETT COUJNTY, Ga. -- Over 10,500 students are getting ready to take part in 21 graduation ceremonies throughout Gwinnett County.

The Class of 2013 is the largest graduating class ever in Gwinnett County, as reported by a Gwinnett County Public School spokesman.

"We are very proud of this year's senior class and all that these students have accomplished during their academic careers. On behalf of the Board of Education and our community, I congratulate them and wish them the best as they start a new chapter in their lives," GCPS CEO/Superintendent Alvin Wilbanks said. "As the members of the Class of 2013 head off to college and into careers, they will carry the lessons they learned in Gwinnett classrooms with them, which is a testament to our teachers and their hard work and commitment."

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School is (almost!) out in Gwinnett County

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 10:44am

School is (almost!) out in Gwinnett County

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- The last day of school is fast approaching in metro Atlanta, with some districts dismissing as early as this week.

For Gwinnett County Schools, the last day is Wednesday, May 22.

Other last days of school in the Atlanta area include:

Thursday, May 16
Barrow County

Friday, May 17
Clarke County

Wednesday, May 22
Atlanta Public Schools (traditional)
Cherokee County

Thursday, May 23
Clayton County
Cobb County
Decatur City
DeKalb County
Fulton County
Rockdale County

Friday, May 24
Bartow County
Buford City
Carroll County
Coweta County
Fayette County
Floyd County
Forsyth County
Griffin-Spalding County
Marietta City
Newton County
Paulding County

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Gwinnett boasts 12 Gates Millennium Scholars

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 10:15am

Gwinnett boasts 12 Gates Millennium Scholars

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Twelve Gwinnett County high school seniors have been named 2013 Gates Millennium Scholars, the school district announced Monday.

These exceptional students are among only 1,000 Gates Millennium Scholars nationwide.

The Gates Millennium Scholars Program grants full scholarships to some of the country's top minority students. To qualify for the prize, a student must earn high grades, be involved in extracurricular and community activities, and display a need for financial assistance.

Funds for the scholarship program come from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Gwinnett's Gates Millennium Scholars will be honored Friday, May 10 at a special ceremony. They include:

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Gwinnett Co. residents invited to "A Knight in the Garden"

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 12:52pm

Gwinnett Co. residents invited to "A Knight in the Garden"

LILBURN, Ga. -- The PTA of Knight Elementary is inviting the whole community to "A Knight in the Garden" at the school on Friday evening.

The project is being held with help from the Environmental Protection Agency, Home Depot and residents. The garden features raised vegetable and pollinator gardens on school grounds, a spokesman for Knight Elementary said.

"A Knight in the Garden" will run from 6:00 - 8:00. The school is located at 401 River Road in Lilburn.

Several learning areas make up the garden, where learning comes from a Rainbow Garden, Dragon Garden, Music Garden, Heritage Garden, Storybook Garden, Herb Garden, Math Garden and Sensory Garden.

Principal Toni Ferguson said, "Environmental awareness learned in early childhood projects promotes optimal childhood health, intellectual development and environmental stewardship."

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Online Campus registration open through May 3

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 9:07am

Online Campus registration open through May 3

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- There's still time for parents to register their students for the Gwinnett County Online Campus (GOC) for the 2013-14 school year.

Signup, which is open to students in grades 4-12, will close Friday, May 3 and can be completed at gwinnettonlinecampus.com.

GOC is one of four charter schools within Gwinnett County Public Schools. It gives children the opportunity to study at home and at their own pace. GOC combines online and face-to-face classes with the same curriculum found at traditional Gwinnett elementary, middle and high schools.

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Gwinnett Tech hosting plant sale

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, April 8th, 2013, 2:32pm

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- Horticulture students at Gwinnett Technical College will host a plant sale later this month and an edible sale next month.

The plant sale will be Apr. 16-18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the college's greenhouse.

Plenty of plant types will be sold, including annuals, perennials, shrubs, herbs and house plants.

The edible sale will be May 7-9 and will feature fruits, vegetables and herbs.

"I know every year we say the plant sale gets better, but the greenhouse is spectacular. The students have pulled together the best looking and the healthiest plants ever," Gwinnett Tech horticulture program director Aaron Poulsen said in a statement. "There are more varieties than we have time to list, and I think our supporters will be pleased."

Cash and checks will be accepted at the sale; those wishing to use credit and debit cards will have to pay in the school's business office.

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Gwinnett Tech brings bioscience to high school

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, 11:17am

Gwinnett Tech brings bioscience to high school

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- Forty North Gwinnett High School students recently got an up-close look at the field of bioscience, thanks to Gwinnett Technical College.

The Lawrenceville college's Life Sciences Center taught the high schoolers about careers in the fast-growing field.

Professors Herschel Meaders, Dr. Robert Powers, Dr. Mohammed Salameh and Dr. Saphronia Wallace guided the teens through different labs to give them a comprehensive view of bioscience.

"I really enjoyed touring Gwinnett Tech and learning about the different areas of bioscience and biotechnology," North Gwinnett student Anna Raye said. "My favorite session was Dr. Salameh's on protein research."

Gwinnett Tech's Life Sciences Center hosts numerous sessions for young learners throughout the year. Dr. Phil Gibson, director of the school's bioscience program, is currently creating labs for eighth graders at Moore and Sweetwater middle schools.

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