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Seven students from Floyd County Schools (FCS) have been chosen as state semi-finalists and will move forward in the Governor's Honors Program (GHP) selection process.
Congratulations to the following 7 state semi-finalists for GHP. They will represent FCS in the next level of competition.
Ryder Ashmore, PHS junior, Theatre
Robert Brown, AHS sophomore, Mathematics
Caedmon Burnett, CHS sophomore, Theatre
Elijah Cranford, AHS sophomore, Social Studies
Jesus Garcia, PHS junior, World Languages: Spanish
Emerson Laipple, PHS sophomore, Communicative Arts
Avi Singh, MHS sophomore, Science: Biology/Environmental Science
GHP is a four-week summer instructional program designed to provide intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students with challenging and enriching educational opportunities not usually available during the regular school year. The seven sophomores and juniors were selected based on their state-level online applications to represent FCS in the in-person GHP interviews to be held at Georgia State University on March 1, 2025.
GHP will take place on the campus of Georgia Southern University this summer. Rising juniors and seniors in Georgia public and private high schools are eligible to be nominated by their teachers to participate in the program. The program is fully funded by the Georgia General Assembly, so there is no charge for students to attend. For four weeks, students spend the morning in their major area of nomination, exploring topics not usually found in the regular high school classroom.
During the afternoons, students choose one of the other areas in which to study. The curriculum in all areas is challenging and engaging. Evenings are filled with seminars, activities, concerts, and performances.
Each applicant must go through a very extensive selection process to be invited to participate in the program. Transcripts of grades and records, nomination forms, endorsements, and other pertinent information are submitted to substantiate the nominations and the students must interview with a local screening committee.
Major instructional areas are agricultural research, biotechnology and science, communicative arts, computer science, dance, engineering, mathematics, music, science, social studies, theatre performance, visual arts, and world languages. Students also select a minor area outside their major area of study. These include all the major instructional areas as well as additional offerings that reflect the interests and abilities of the instructional staff.
Floyd County Schools announced the process to appoint a new board member for the Armuchee area on Monday morning in a called board meeting.
According to the law, the Board must appoint a new member within 45 days of the vacancy. The following procedure will be used to fill this position:
Submission of Interest: All interested applicants must submit a letter of interest and a resume, including their full legal name and address, by Monday, February 10, 2025, at Noon. Information can be submitted to the Board via Kirstin LeClair, at kirstinleclair@floydboe.net.
Residency Verification: Kirstin LeClair will contact the Elections Office to verify the residency and eligibility of the interested applicants. All interested applicants must reside in the Armuchee attendance area for a minimum of one year.
Applicant Contact: Applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview.
Interviews and Selection: The Board will conduct interviews with the selected applicants and will vote after the final interview. The selected applicant will be contacted with information regarding the next steps.
Term of Service: The selected applicant will serve until the completion of the current term (December 31, 2026).
We encourage all eligible community members to consider applying for this important role. Your participation is vital to the continued success and governance of our schools. Thank you for your interest in Floyd County Schools!
About Floyd County Schools
The Floyd County School (FloydBoe.net) system provides opportunities for schools and students to achieve academic excellence. Floyd County teachers focus on academic basics mixed with innovative teaching methods to build a strong foundation for student learning. In Floyd County Schools, the academic programs are available to prepare students for the most demanding college, university, technical college or other post-secondary training. It is the mission of FCS to foster productive citizens while building on the cornerstones of integrity, community, accountability, and trust. Located in Rome, Georgia, the school system serves 16 different schools.
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Cameron Clayton, a seventh-grade student at Coosa Middle School, has won the 2025 Floyd County Schools (FCS) Oratorical Contest.
The oratorical event was started in 2009 to allow students to display their academic skills and connect with other students. The 2024 contest was the 16th annual competition and used the speech theme “How Optimism Has Guided Me Through Trying Times.”
Students competed at the school level for the chance to represent their school and advance to the district contest. The top two qualifiers from each middle grades school participated in the system-wide competition. The event was organized by FCS middle grades district ELA coach, Lindsay Norton. Contestants were judged on poise, content, delivery, and overall impact, with speeches limited to five minutes.
The contestants representing each school were:
Armuchee
Garrett Clark, seventh grade
Libby Lively, seventh grade
Coosa
Cameron Clayton, seventh grade
Rafael Romero, sixth grade
Model
Camee Kines, sixth grade
Jaylah Samples, seventh grade
Pepperell
Piper Garcia, seventh grade
Bella Burdy, seventh grade
Overall Winners
First place: Cameron Clayton, seventh grade, Coosa Middle
Second place: Rafael Romero, sixth grade, Coosa Middle
Third place: Jaylah Samples, seventh grade, Model Middle
More photos of the contest can be found here.
About Floyd County Schools
The Floyd County School (FloydBoe.net) system provides opportunities for schools and students to achieve academic excellence. Floyd County teachers focus on academic basics mixed with innovative teaching methods to build a strong foundation for student learning. In Floyd County Schools, the academic programs are available to prepare students for the most demanding college, university, technical college or other post-secondary training. It is the mission of FCS to foster productive citizens while building on the cornerstones of integrity, community, accountability, and trust. Located in Rome, Georgia, the school system serves 16 different schools.
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Floyd County Schools is excited to announce the Valedictorians and Salutatorians for the Class of 2025. A huge congratulations to these students!
Armuchee High School
Valedictorian: Taylor Burns
Salutatorian: Caleb Fellows
Coosa High School
Valedictorian: Victoria Payne
Salutatorian: Natalia Reyes-Nunez
Model High School
Valedictorian: Carson Holder
Salutatorian: Xander Jessie
Pepperell High School
Valedictorian: Emma Kate Owen
Salutatorian: Ella Rhodes
Students selected for Valedictorian and Salutatorian have reached the highest level of academic achievement in their class. Floyd County determines these students by the highest class rank with regards to core GPA including all Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses. If a tie exists, then the selection is determined by the number of Advanced Placement and/or Dual Enrollment courses taken through the first semester of the student’s senior year. If a tie still exists, then the selection is determined by the highest core numerical average including all Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses.
Congratulations, again, to these students for their outstanding achievements!
About Floyd County Schools
The Floyd County School (FloydBoe.net) system provides opportunities for schools and students to achieve academic excellence. Floyd County teachers focus on academic basics mixed with innovative teaching methods to build a strong foundation for student learning. In Floyd County Schools, the academic programs are available to prepare students for the most demanding college, university, technical college or other post-secondary training. It is the mission of FCS to foster productive citizens while building on the cornerstones of integrity, community, accountability, and trust. Located in Rome, Georgia, the school system serves 16 different schools.
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Friday, January 24, 2025
FCS Contact:
Brooke Brumbelow
706.234.1031 ext.3015
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Coosa High School Hosts 5th Annual 7 Hills Coaches Clinic with Record Attendance
-CHS Athletic Director Joey Mathis started the clinic during his first year at Coosa-
(Rome, Ga.) – Coosa High School proudly hosted the 5th Annual 7 Hills Coaches Clinic on Friday, an event that has grown exponentially since its inception.
Led by CHS Athletic Director Joey Mathis, the clinic has expanded from its humble beginnings of 20 participants to an impressive 130 high school coaches from across the region and multiple states.
The clinic, a premier gathering for coaches to connect, learn, and share best practices, provides valuable opportunities to network and refine techniques and skills to elevate their teams and coaching strategies. This year, the event featured a keynote address by Jacksonville State's Head Coach, Charles Kelly, who shared his insights on leadership, team development, and coaching excellence.
“I’m incredibly proud of how far the 7 Hills Coaches Clinic has come,” said Joey Mathis, founder of the clinic. “What started as a small group of passionate coaches has now become a major event for those looking to improve their craft and connect with others in the industry. It’s inspiring to see this kind of growth, and we are committed to continuing to provide high-quality educational opportunities for coaches for years to come. Thank you to everyone who has made this clinic successful. It takes a big team, and I am thankful for everyone–the sponsors, speakers, volunteers, everyone.”
The clinic was made possible thanks to the support of generous sponsors, including Pro Sports, Rock Run Awards, and Scooter's Coffee. Their commitment to the event helped ensure its success and provided valuable resources for all attendees.
For more information about the 7 Hills Coaches Clinic, or to learn how you can be involved next year, please contact Joey Mathis at CHS.
Clinic Speakers:
About Floyd County Schools
The Floyd County School (FloydBoe.net) system provides opportunities for schools and students to achieve academic excellence. Floyd County teachers focus on academic basics mixed with innovative teaching methods to build a strong foundation for student learning. In Floyd County Schools, the academic programs are available to prepare students for the most demanding college, university, technical college or other post-secondary training. It is the mission of FCS to foster productive citizens while building on the cornerstones of integrity, community, accountability, and trust. Located in Rome, Georgia, the school system serves 16 different schools.
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