Peachtree Ridge kids INSPIRE
 By Alysse Whatley
SUWANEE - INSPIRE, Peachtree Ridge’s athletic program for special needs children, was founded in 2006 by Wayne Schmitz, a parent of a special needs child, along with Derrick Hutchins and Renee McClendon who worked for the Gwinnett County School System with special needs children. The INSPIRE program is part of the Peachtree Ridge Youth Athletic Association. More...
The importance of a good vocabulary
 Improving your vocabulary is one of the most important academic investments you can make, however, it is often overlooked. Most of us use slang words and phrases, simple words, and at times even improper grammar when we speak and write. Good vocabulary is sometimes ignored and is considered to be somewhat “out of style”. More...
Parkview HS Senior Qualifies for Nationals
 Lilburn - Arianne Taylor, a senior at Parkview High School, finished 5th in a state-wide marketing competition sponsored by Decca Marketing Club on March 7-8. She will compete in the national competition, along with about 15,000 other students, on April 26-29 in Atlanta. The regional competition was held in January. Each competition consists of two parts: a written test of 100 multiple-choice questions and role playing. More...
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GCPS Work-Based Learning Kicks Off!
SUWANNEE- Gwinnett County Public School’s Work-Based Leaning Program recently held their kick-off meeting at the Instructional Support Center. Complete with catering by Mill Creek’s culinary class, a reception preceded the meeting. The Work-Based Learning Program through Gwinnett County Public Schools is open to juniors and seniors who are at least 16 years of age. Students can be in the apprenticeship, internship, or cooperative education work-study program. It is all called Work-Based Learning and allows students go to work as part of their curriculum. More...
Grayson Rams Baseball Tournament Winners
The Grayson 13U GGBL Baseball Rams won the JB Athletics Comebackers Classic Tournament held in Monroe,Ga 4/19/07-4/20/07 going undefeated with a 5-0 record. More...
How to Reach Your Academic Potential!
 During my years of working with students, I have often been asked, “Why are there so many students in need of tutorial services? Are teachers doing a poor job or is the county curriculum lacking in quality?” Having previously taught in the public schools and in industry and worked with literally thousands of students over the past 22 years... More...
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