School System to Host 2nd Annual Student Success Expo

The Stephens County School System will host its Second Annual Student Success Expo at Stephens County High School from 5–7 p.m. on Thursday, May 2.

Superintendent Dr. Connie Franklin will present a “State of the School System” address at 6 p.m., and there will be a special presentation honoring the 2024 Stephens County Hall of Fame Inductees at 6:30 p.m. in the Tugaloo Center. The Tugaloo Center will also be the location of three elementary school performances, including Big A Elementary at 5:30 p.m., Liberty Elementary at 5:45 p.m., and Toccoa Elementary at 6:20 p.m.

Franklin said “This system-wide event will showcase student achievements as well as resources available to our students and their families. During the “State of the School System” address, students from every school will highlight their accomplishments. I will also highlight many of our achievements this school year including an update on the new Ferman Gregory Agriculture Center and athletic facility improvements.”

Parents can gather information about available summer resources including the free summer meal schedule, local camp information, as well as information on the Toccoa- Stephens County Library summer reading program. Additional information will be provided by the Georgia Student Finance Commission, SAT Prep/Tutoring, Boys and Girls Club, Food to Kids, Social Empowerment, and additional school system

information including the Infinite Campus parent portal, services provided by Exceptional Children (special education), college dual enrollment, work-based learning, JROTC, and more.

The SC Store will be open with school merchandise for sale and the AG greenhouse will be open with select plants available for sale. The Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) department will also be open for tours so parents, students, and local businesses can see the various career pathways available to students. And several senior signings will take place in the Legacy Room.

“We are dedicated to student success and making sure our students are “future-ready,” says Franklin. “This is a great opportunity for the community to take a sneak peek at all the Stephens County School System has to offer.”

Additionally, the Human Resources department will be on hand to answer questions about job openings within the School System. Parents who were unable to register their child for Kindergarten Registration can also do so at the Expo. Click here for a list of documents to bring with you.  

The athletic department will host a “Coaches Corner” highlighting sports information for parents and students. The Stephens County Middle School Robotics team will be conducting a demonstration, and artwork from each school will be on display. The SCHS cheerleaders will also be on hand to greet their littlest fans and there will be inflatables including Baleena the Whale and a StarLab.

The High School will serve free pizza starting at 5 p.m. in the cafeteria, while supplies last. And attendees, who sign in at the check-in table, will be registered to win a 65” flatscreen television donated by ESS.

For more information about the Expo, email [email protected].