On February 2, 2012, a community meeting in the Wauka Mountain Multiple Intelligences Academy cafeteria provided an opportunity to preview an upcoming initiative between the Department of Education and the Department of Agriculture  that will provide Georgia-grown food for school lunches. Wauka Mountain is one of three Georgia schools to be selected to participate in a pilot program that would put 75-100 percent Georgia-grown food on the lunch menu for one week starting May 7.

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On January 26, 2012, North Georgia Technical College hosted nearly 300 SkillsUSA contestants from high schools across the Northeast Georgia area. The theme for this year was “Champions at Work:  Skilled and Motivated.” 

The idea relates to the national program of work and how SkillsUSA fosters personal and professional development, to prepare students for the next phase of their lives.

The East Hall High School Wind Symphony has been selected as a feature performing ensemble at the 2012 Southeastern United States Band Clinic.  The event, known as "SEUS," attracts nearly 1,500 high school band members and their directors to participate in Honor Bands featuring national and international guest conductors. Only the very best ensembles from across the country are invited to perform as a featured ensemble at this prestigious event.

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The Hall County Sheriff's Office has opened registration for the 2012 Summer Teen Driver Program. Please click on the link below to go directly to the Sheriff's Office Summer Teen Driver Program internet site for specific information on registration.

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Sabrina Steptoe, a seventh grade student at Davis Middle School, is the Hall County School District Spelling Bee Champion for 2012.  On the morning of January 31, Ms. Steptoe won out over 32 other contestants representing 22 schools throughout the district. 

The correct spelling of the word typhoon earned Steptoe the title. Ms. Suzanne Jarrard, Ms. Tracy Kell, and Ms. Jennifer Kogod of Chestatee Academy facilitated the Spelling Bee which took place at the Oaks, LCCA and was moderated by B.J. Williams, Jacobs Media News Director.

Nikki Dulaney, a fifth grade student at Friendship Elementary, was first runner-up.  Both Steptoe and Carr will advance to district competition in February.

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