Friday, May 17, 2013
The IBO authorization establishes Marietta High as only the third International Baccalaureate (World School in Georgia to offer the IBCC, and Marietta City Schools as only the second Georgia school district to provide the full IB continuum.
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Marietta High School (MHS) recently earned approval from the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to offer the new International Baccalaureate Career-related Certificate (IBCC). The IBO authorization establishes Marietta High School as only the third International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Georgia to offer the IBCC, and Marietta City Schools as only the second Georgia school district to provide the full IB continuum of all four IB programmes (Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma, and Career-related Certificate). “We are proud to offer the new IB Career-related Certificate and coursework beginning this next academic year,” said Emily Lembeck, MCS Superintendent. “The IBCC provides an innovative education framework for …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Marietta City Schools and the Cobb County Public Library System are teaming for two free events to support and celebrate the district’s Marietta Reads! literacy initiative.
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Wednesday, May 15
Marietta City Schools (MCS) and the Cobb County Public Library System are teaming for two free events to support and celebrate the district’s Marietta Reads! literacy initiative. Enjoy a showing of the movie version of Laura Hillenbrand's bestselling book Seabiscuit, Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Large Multipurpose Room at the Cobb County Central Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta. On Saturday, May 25 at 2 p.m., join Marietta Reads! and Lynne Yates of the Georgia Equine Rescue League (GERL) for a free workshop about horse rescue. This free event takes place at the Central Library, Activity Room of the Hattie G. Wilson Youth Services Department. “We are delighted to partner for literacy with the Cobb County Public Library System…
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The Washington Post recently ranked Marietta High School (MHS) among the nation's 1,900 top public high schools in its list of “America’s Most Challenging High Schools.”
The Washington Post recently ranked Marietta High School (MHS) among the nation's 1,900 top public high schools in its list of “America’s Most Challenging High Schools.” Only 9 percent of the approximately 22,000 U.S. public high schools managed to earn placement on The Washington Post 2013 National High School Challenge Index. “We are honored that Marietta High School, for the third consecutive year, was included among the nation’s finest high schools recognized by The Washington Post,” said Emily Lembeck, Marietta City Schools Superintendent. “This year, Marietta High School, for the fourth running, was also named one of the best high schools in the nation in U.S.News & World Report’s annual list of the best high schools in the country…
Marietta Reads! recently completed its ninth annual Read-A-Thon fundraising program for Marietta City Schools elementary and Sixth Grade Academy students.
Marietta Reads! recently completed its ninth annual Read-A-Thon fundraising program for Marietta City Schools (MCS) elementary and Sixth Grade Academy students. This year’s Read-A-Thon started March 22, 2013 and ended April 15, 2013. Students collected donations based on the amount of reading they did – elementary students had a target of 500 minutes while sixth grade students set a goal of 500 pages. This year, total Read-A-Thon pledges earned exceeded $8,000, with 21 students earning over $100 in pledges, and 3 students earning over $500 in pledges. Dunleith Elementary student Ty Baity placed first in overall pledges earned, West Side Elementary students Kieran Holton placed secondand Patrick Holton placed third, Marietta Center for …
Monday, May 13, 2013
The annual Marietta City Schools (MCS) Bus “Roadeo” competition takes place on Wednesday and begins at Lockheed-Martin Aeronautics Company.
The annual Marietta City Schools (MCS) Bus “Roadeo” competition on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, begins at 9:30 a.m. at Lockheed-Martin Aeronautics Company located across from 625 South Cobb Drive in Marietta. The event concludes with an awards ceremony at the MCS Transportation depot located at 145 Dodd Street in Marietta. “This is a competitive activity that our school bus drivers look forward to every year because it provides a great way for drivers to hone those bus driving skills that are most useful when on a school bus route,” said Mark Lindstrom, MCS Transportation Director. “The competition stresses school bus safety and helps develop public awareness about the responsibilities and abilities needed to drive a school bus.” “This year, …
Friday, May 10, 2013
Three Marietta City Schools students are among the state winners of the 2013 Fair Bear Creative Writing Competition.
Three Marietta City Schools (MCS) students are among the state winners of the 2013 Fair Bear Creative Writing Competition. The fourth grade school system winner was James McPherson representing Hickory Hills Elementary (teacher Allison Elder); Valencia Ajeh from Lockheed Elementary (teacher Tanya Bradley) took fifth grade honors; and Ani Henderson from Marietta Sixth Grade Academy (teacher Nina Small) claimed the sixth grade win. The Fair Bear Creative Writing Competition is a themed contest open to fourth, fifth, and sixth graders throughout Georgia. Students write stories to compete for the best in each grade level at their school and winners progress to compete for best in the school system. The system winners move on the Georgia …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
The video provides an overview of the strategic plan mission, vision and goals that shape the school district’s activities during the next three years, and highlights targeted strategies to achieve the plan’s key priorities.
Marietta City Schools’ (MCS) new Strategic Plan video is now online. The video provides MCS staff, parents and community members with a concise overview of the strategic plan mission, vision and goals that shape the school district’s activities during the next three years, and highlights targeted strategies to achieve the plan’s key priorities. “The video and the strategic plan brochure will help us to educate our community and employees about the plan’s core goals: Academic Excellence, Culture of Excellence, and Workforce Excellence,” said Emily Lembeck, MCS Superintendent. “This video outlines the three overarching goal areas that are the focus of our current strategic plan— a plan that renews our commitment to fulfill our mission and…
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Marietta City and Cobb County Schools fared well in the College and Career Ready Performance Index, which replaces Adequate Yearly Progress reports.
The first test of Georgia's alternative to No Child Left Behind has yielded fairly good marks for both the Cobb County School District and Marietta City Schools. According to the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), students at the elementary, middle and high school levels of both public school systems outpaced the state average on a wide-ranging accountability spectrum. The index grades each school in the state on a 100-point scale, measuring achievement (70 points) and tracking progress points (15 points) and achievement gap points (15 points). Cobb schools averaged a score of 85.4 at the elementary school level, 87.1 for middle schools and 86.3 for high schools. In Marietta, the elementary school average score was 86.6 …
David DuBose, a music teacher at Marietta High School, Director of Bands and MHS Arts Department Chair, and the Marietta City Schools’ Teacher of the Year for 2012-13, was named runner-up for 2014 Georgia Teacher of the Year honor.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
David DuBose, a music teacher at Marietta High School, Director of Bands and MHS Arts Department Chair, and the Marietta City Schools’ Teacher of the Year for 2012-13, was named runner-up for 2014 Georgia Teacher of the Year honor.
David DuBose, a music teacher at Marietta High School (MHS), Director of Bands and MHS Arts Department Chair, and the Marietta City Schools’ Teacher of the Year for 2012-13, was named runner-up for 2014 Georgia Teacher of the Year honor. The state winner was announced Friday, May 3, at the Georgia Teacher of the Year banquet at the Georgia International Convention Center. “As state runner-up, David will serve as a backup to the state Teacher of the Year in case she is not able to complete her responsibilities,” said Emily Lembeck, Marietta City Schools Superintendent. “Come the new school year, David will assume responsibilities for directing the day-to-day operations of the new fine arts auditorium at Marietta High School.” A graduate of …
Fred Farkel
10:23 am on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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