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Armuchee High School senior Alexander Yates has been matched with Brown University and awarded a full four-year scholarship through the QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship program.

“We’re so proud of Alex Yates,” said Dr. Glenn White, Superintendent of Floyd County Schools. “This is an amazing accomplishment for a great student with a bright future ahead. Alex has worked really hard, and it’s exciting to see that hard work pay off. I also want to thank the Armuchee staff and Jenni Stansell for all the support they’ve given Alex throughout this process.”

This year, QuestBridge’s 55 college partners matched with 2,550 Finalists, who are recognized as Match Scholarship Recipients. This is the highest number of Match Scholarship Recipients to date for QuestBridge.

“This year’s Match Scholarship Recipients embody excellence in so many ways, and we're excited to support them as they continue to dream big,” said Ana Rowena Mallari, Co-Founder and CEO of QuestBridge. “Since QuestBridge’s founding over 30 years ago, we've witnessed the incredible impact our Scholars can make in their lives, families, and communities, and we know that this year's students will make a positive impact, too.”

Each Match Scholarship Recipient receives early admission and a full four-year scholarship to a QuestBridge college partner, ensuring that these students and their families have access to an affordable education at a top college. The Match Scholarship — provided by the school — is made up of a generous financial aid package that covers the full cost of attendance, including tuition, housing and food, books and supplies, and travel expenses. The Match Scholarship does not include loans or a parental contribution.

This year’s Match Scholarship Recipients represent all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, as well as the territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico. These students become the first QuestBridge Scholars for the Class of 2030. Many more Finalists will become QuestBridge Scholars through QuestBridge Regular Decision or other admission rounds. All Finalists who ultimately matriculate to QuestBridge college partners join a community of over 35,000 QuestBridge Scholars and Alumni worldwide. 

The QuestBridge National College Match has successfully connected over 19,000 students with full scholarships at some of the nation’s best colleges. Through programming and partnerships with top colleges, graduate schools, and leading companies, QuestBridge helps its Scholars realize their full potential at every stage of life. 

About QuestBridge: 

QuestBridge is a national nonprofit organization that connects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with a thriving community and transformative educational, career, and life opportunities that help propel them to lives of fulfillment, meaning, and purpose. From QuestBridge’s founding over 30 years ago, the organization has always focused on creating opportunities for students from low-income backgrounds, regardless of race, geography, or academic interest.

About Floyd County Schools

The Floyd County School System (FloydBOE.net) is dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities that promote academic excellence for all students. Floyd County educators combine a strong focus on core academics with innovative teaching methods to create a solid foundation for lifelong learning.

Floyd County Schools offer comprehensive academic programs designed to prepare students for success in college, technical education, and a wide range of post-secondary pathways. Guided by its mission to foster productive citizens, the district is built on the cornerstones of integrity, community, accountability, and trust.

Located in Rome, Georgia, the Floyd County School System proudly serves 16 schools across the district.

 

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Students across Floyd County Schools showcased their creativity and technology skills at the FCS Technology Competition, held this past Saturday, December 6th, at the College and Career Academy.

The annual competition is designed to allow students to showcase projects and explore various technology applications across 13 categories, ranging from coding and robotics to digital photo production and graphic design. Participants from grades 3 through 12 presented their work to a panel of judges, offering an opportunity to practice presentation skills alongside technical demonstration. This event highlights FCS’s commitment to supporting the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers. 

Floyd County Schools is proud to announce the following winners who have been selected to advance to the next level of competition. These students have earned the opportunity to represent FCS at the Northwest Georgia Regional Technology Competition, scheduled to take place in January at Georgia Highlands College.

 

5-6 3-D Modeling:  Annabell Harrell & Brynlee Sutherland

11-12 3-D Modeling:  Aidan Pogribnichenko, Model High School

 

5-6 Animation:  Brayden Atkins, Pepperell Middle School

7-8 Animation: James Main, Armuchee High School

11-12 Animation:  Donavon Holsonback, Model High School

 

5-6 Audio Production:  Will Eads & Jacob Tillery, Pepperell Middle School

7-8 Audio Production:  Owen Crider & Eyan Strickland, Pepperell Middle School

11-12 Audio Production:  Avi Singh & Christian Castillo, Model High School

 

5-6 Digital Game Design:  Vivian Heflin & Valerie Santiago-Valadez, Pepperell Middle School

9-10 Digital Game Design:  Theo Swanagan & Waylon Baker, Model High School

 

5-6 Digital Photo Production:  Zoey Johnson & Maddison Allard, Pepperell Middle School

11-12 Digital Photo Production:  Jason Knight, Model High School/FCS Virtual Academy

 

7-8 Multi-Media Apps:  Patience Brunni & Norah Holt, Coosa Middle School

 

5-6 Physical Computing:  Winston "Charlie" Lyon, Pepperell Middle School

 

7-8 Robotics:  Paul Meeks & Axle Poole, Pepperell Middle School

9-10 Robotics:  Eli Dinero & Ryan Rush, Model High School

 

5-6 Video Production:  Anniston Quarles & Gracelyn Garmon, Pepperell Middle School

7-8 Video Production:  Lillian Allmon & Evryn Bollen, Coosa Middle School

11-12 Video Production:  Charlie Cross, Model High School

 

3-4 Web Mobile Apps: Cole Nabors, Armuchee Elementary School

9-10 Web Mobile Apps: Eva Singh, Model High School

 

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About Floyd County Schools

The Floyd County School System (FloydBOE.net) is dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities that promote academic excellence for all students. Floyd County educators combine a strong focus on core academics with innovative teaching methods to create a solid foundation for lifelong learning.

Floyd County Schools offer comprehensive academic programs designed to prepare students for success in college, technical education, and a wide range of post-secondary pathways. Guided by its mission to foster productive citizens, the district is built on the cornerstones of integrity, community, accountability, and trust.

Located in Rome, Georgia, the Floyd County School System proudly serves 16 schools across the district.

 

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Students from the Film, Arts, Media, and Entertainment (FAME) program at Floyd County College and Career Academy (FCS CCA) made a big splash at this year’s Rome International Film Festival’s Media Innovation Academy.

The immersive event provided students with hands-on experiences in film cameras, special effects makeup, acting techniques, content creation, and even stunt work. It was a full day of creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning, providing students with a unique opportunity to explore various aspects of filmmaking.

The highlight of the day was a competitive student film contest featuring talented teams from FCS CCA, Rome CCA, Cass High School, Bartow CCA, Darlington High School, and Gordon Central High School. FAME students demonstrated creativity, technical skill, and teamwork, earning recognition in multiple categories:

• 2nd Place – Home Sweet Haunted House
   
• 3rd Place – Cut!
   
• Best Comedy – Copish
   
• Best Actress – Jailia Powers for Don’t Answer
   

“The students did an outstanding job representing FAME,” said Rick Williams, FAME instructor at Floyd County College and Career Academy. “This experience allowed them to take what they’ve learned in the classroom and put it into practice in real-world filmmaking scenarios. From operating cameras to performing stunts, our students embraced every challenge with creativity and collaboration.”

The FAME program continues to empower students to pursue their passions in media and the arts, fostering creativity, technical skills, and professional growth. With awards from the Media Innovation Academy and hands-on learning experiences like this, FAME students are poised to become the next generation of storytellers.

For more information about the FAME program, visit @fame_cca on Instagram or contact Rick Williams at RickWilliams@floydboe.net

 

Floyd County Schools (FCS) is celebrating exceptional results in the latest College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), once again outperforming state averages across multiple categories. 

The CCRPI measures performance in Content Mastery, Progress, Closing Gaps (not comparable this year), Readiness, and, for high schools, Graduation Rate.

NOTE ON COMPARABILITY: The Content Mastery, Progress, Readiness, and Graduation Rate components are comparable between 2024 and 2025. The Closing Gaps component is not comparable between 2024 and 2025, as 2024 flags did not include mathematics due to the implementation of new mathematics standards and assessments in the 2023-2024 school year.

The district’s results highlight continued academic excellence and growth across all levels:

• Content Mastery: Elementary – 78.5% (10.5 points above state), Middle – 73% (7.4 points above state), High – 82.5% (13.3 points above state).
   
• Readiness: Elementary – 88.5% (4.4 points above state), Middle – 85.8% (2.6 points above state), High – 84.7% (9.3 points above state).
   
• Graduation Rate: 96.3%, an impressive 9.1 points higher than the state average.

“These results are a testament to the dedication of our educators and the hard work of our students,” said Assistant Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer John Parker. “We are incredibly proud of everyone involved. As a school system and a community, we remain committed to delivering a high-quality education that equips our students for college and career success.”

The district also saw notable gains in the Progress category at both middle (85.8%) and high school levels (90.7%)—evidence of continuous academic growth and sustained focus on improvement.

These achievements reflect Floyd County Schools’ ongoing emphasis on literacy and readiness, ensuring every student is prepared for success beyond the classroom.

Key Highlights:

• Graduation rate of 96.3%, one of the highest in the region.
   
• Double-digit advantage in elementary and high school Content Mastery.
   
• System-wide strength in literacy and readiness efforts.

“This year’s College and Career Ready Performance Index scores show strong improvements in our students’ academic achievement and their preparation for life,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “They also point the way toward areas where we can continue to grow and expand opportunities in all of Georgia’s public schools. I am proud of the teachers, leaders, and families who continue to work hard each day to produce strong results for Georgia’s students – and I’m proud of the students themselves. As the school districts highlighted here make clear, these are not just numbers and data points. When we see improvement in Georgia’s public schools, that has an impact on 1.7 million children – and that’s what matters most.”

Floyd County Schools remain steadfast in their mission to foster student achievement, growth, and lifelong success.

GaDOE’s release: Click Here

About the CCRPI

Under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), each U.S. state is required to have a statewide accountability system that complies with federal requirements, providing information on how well schools are performing. The CCRPI meets that requirement in Georgia and satisfies requirements for school accountability in state law.

 

The CCRPI measures school, district, and state performance on five components:

• Content Mastery includes student scores on statewide assessments in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

• Progress measures how much growth students demonstrate in English language arts and mathematics and how well English learners are progressing toward English language proficiency.
• Closing Gaps measures how well schools meet annual improvement targets for student groups
• Readiness includes the percentage of students at or above grade-level reading, student attendance, the percentage of students succeeding in “beyond the core” instruction, accelerated enrollment, pathway completion, and college and career readiness measures.
• Graduation Rate includes both the 4- and 5-year graduation rates and is a high school component.

 

CCRPI scores are used to identify Comprehensive Support & Improvement (CSI) and Targeted Support & Improvement (TSI) schools, which receive additional state support. TSI schools will be identified later this year using 2025 data. CSI schools are served for three years and will next be identified using 2026 data.

 

The CCRPI no longer includes an overall 0-100 score for schools, districts, or the state. Each CCRPI component still has a 0-100 score. This change was made to increase transparency and provide a more complete picture of school performance, ensuring that challenges and opportunities are not hidden behind a single score.

 

Legislation passed in 2024 requires the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) to calculate a single score for schools and districts and for GaDOE and local school districts to publish these scores online. GaDOE will publish GOSA single scores as soon as they are available.

 

About Floyd County Schools

The Floyd County School System (FloydBOE.net) is dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities that promote academic excellence for all students. Floyd County educators combine a strong focus on core academics with innovative teaching methods to create a solid foundation for lifelong learning.

Floyd County Schools offer comprehensive academic programs designed to prepare students for success in college, technical education, and a wide range of post-secondary pathways. Guided by its mission to foster productive citizens, the district is built on the cornerstones of integrity, community, accountability, and trust.

Located in Rome, Georgia, the Floyd County School System proudly serves 16 schools across the district.

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The Georgia Department of Education has recognized six Floyd County Schools for exceptional achievement and growth in reading and mathematics during the 2024-2025 school year, naming them among the state’s Literacy Leader and Math Leader schools.

Floyd County’s Literacy Leaders include Alto Park Elementary (3rd Grade Gateway Growth), Armuchee High (High School Growth), and Coosa High (High School Growth), each recognized for outstanding student performance and progress in reading.

Math Leaders are Armuchee Elementary (5th Grade Growth), Model Middle (5th Grade Growth), and Pepperell High (8th Grade Growth), honored for exceptional student achievement and growth in mathematics.

The Literacy Leader and Math Leader awards celebrate schools that demonstrate extraordinary student progress and proficiency on annual end-of-grade or end-of-course assessments. These recognitions underscore the importance of solid reading and math foundations at key grade levels and commend the efforts of schools that achieve significant growth and success.

“Strong literacy and math skills open the door for every opportunity our students will encounter in school, in their future careers, and in life,” said State School Superintendent Richard Woods. “The schools recognized as Literacy Leaders and Math Leaders have shown a deep commitment to ensuring every student has the tools to succeed.”

A total of 406 schools statewide were named Literacy Leaders and 479 schools were named Math Leaders for the 2024-2025 school year. Schools were recognized for achievement, growth, or both. At the high school level, recognition was based on the American Literature and Algebra: Concepts and Connections End-of-Course (EOC) assessments.

Throughout the 2025-2026 school year, Superintendent Woods will visit select schools across Georgia identified as Literacy Leaders, Math Leaders, or both, to recognize and congratulate them personally.

“We are incredibly proud of our Literacy and Math Leader schools,” said Dr. Glenn White, FCS Superintendent. “These recognitions are a testament to the hard work of our teachers, staff, and students who remain committed to academic excellence. All of our FCS staff members do an incredible job of ensuring that Floyd County students continue to grow, achieve, and prepare for bright futures.”

Georgia’s continued progress in literacy and mathematics reflects sustained statewide efforts to strengthen foundational learning. In recent years, the Georgia Department of Education has launched initiatives to support evidence-based literacy instruction and implemented new, high-quality K-12 Mathematics Standards.

Floyd County Schools continues to align with these efforts, emphasizing data-driven instruction, targeted interventions, and a commitment to ensuring all students reach their fullest potential in reading and math.

More information about GaDOE’s Literacy and Math Leaders can be found here. 

 

About Floyd County Schools

The Floyd County School System (FloydBOE.net) is dedicated to providing exceptional educational opportunities that promote academic excellence for all students. Floyd County educators combine a strong focus on core academics with innovative teaching methods to create a solid foundation for lifelong learning.

Floyd County Schools offer comprehensive academic programs designed to prepare students for success in college, technical education, and a wide range of post-secondary pathways. Guided by its mission to foster productive citizens, the district is built on the cornerstones of integrity, community, accountability, and trust.

Located in Rome, Georgia, the Floyd County School System proudly serves 16 schools across the district.

 

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