BCHS releases honor roll for fourth nine weeks
      The Burke County High School honor roll for the fourth nine weeks was unavailable at the time the school system released the honor roll for other Burke County schools.
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The Bus Stops Here!
      BCMS/BCHS Bus #03-04 Driver: Willie McCall Times Stops Bus #03-05 Driver: Sally Reeves Times Stops Bus #03-06 Driver: Susie Gray Times Stops Bus# 05-13 Driver: Herman Kelly Times Stops Bus #05-16 Driver:
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Freshman Orientation
      On Thursday, July 26, Burke County High School held its first summer freshman orientation. Around 150 upcoming freshmen were given information about composite scheduling, behavioral guidelines, clubs, extracurricular activities, study tips, dress code, tardies, testing,
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Teachers receive gift cards for classroom supplies
By Anne Marie Kyzer Staff Writer
      As Burke County teachers prepare their classrooms for the start of school next week, they'll get some help footing the bill for extra supplies. For the second year in a row, Georgia teachers will receive $100 gift cards from the state to purchase classroom supplies.
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Prevent school stress: balance activities, play
By Faith Peppers University of Georgia
      Starting a new school year can be stressful for students. University of Georgia experts say the after school activities a child does for fun can add to his education. But they caution parents not to overload a child's schedule.
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Preparing your child for first day of school
State Point Media Wire
      That first day of school can be both exciting and frightening for young children and their parents, so proper preparation can go a long way in making the transition a smooth one.
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Easy ways to turn kids into avid readers
State Point Media
      Reading should be fun - plain and simple. When it's fun, kids love to do it, and they usually improve rapidly. But when it's not, reading becomes a struggle. "No parent wants to battle with their kids about reading - sure, it's an essential skill, but it ought to be fun.
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Think outside the lunch box for healthier school lunches
State Point Media Wire
      Your kids aren't the only ones headed back to the routines of school. For many parents, the dawning of a new school year means back to mornings of packing school lunches. With the growing problem of childhood obesity, parents today need to plan better, more healthful lunches.
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