Newton County Schools | Division of Operations

Congratulations to the Newton County Schools Procurement Department for earning the prestigious 2025 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award! 🏆 This national honor recognizes organizations that uphold the highest standards in public and non-profit procurement, highlighting excellence in innovation, professionalism, e-procurement, productivity, and leadership. Pictured here are Director Cory Craver, former Director Dr. Karen Dozier, and Procurement Specialist Daniel Millner accepting their certificate of recognition from Board Chair Mrs. Abigail Coggin at this month’s board meeting. 👏 Well done to the entire Procurement team for this outstanding achievement!

For everyone’s safety, all Newton County Schools high school football games at Sharp Stadium will follow a clear bag only policy and use weapons detection systems at entrances.

Tasty, nutritious, and made with care—thanks to our @NutritionNCSS pros for today’s awesome lunch! #SpiritPrideExcellence

Clean schools don’t just happen—our hardworking @FacilitiesNCSS team makes it happen! Thanks for all you do to keep our buildings ready for learning. #SpiritPrideExcellence

Our district SROs were out in full force today—greeting students, helping with traffic, and setting the tone for a safe, positive year. Thanks for all you do! #SpiritPrideExcellence

Rolling into the new school year! Big thanks to our @SchoolBusNCSS team for getting students to school safely on Day 1. 🚌👏 #SpiritPrideExcellence

The @NutritionNCSS team kicked off Day 1 by welcoming students with a great breakfast this morning! #SpiritPrideExcellence

We’re EXCITED to welcome students back on Monday as we kick off SY25-26!🥳 Let’s make it a great year of #FuelingGA🍏💪 🎉Reminder: ALL Newton County students get breakfast & lunch daily @ NO COST!🎉 View August menus👇 or visit: newtonschoolnutrition.org #SpiritPrideExcellence

Project Update – Ram Way Repaving at Newton High School: Repaving is complete, and the roadway is ready for the first day of school. #SpiritPrideExcellence

As we prepare for the 2025-2026 school year, we are excited to share that Newton County Schools is 100% staffed with bus drivers! Thanks to the leadership and vision of our Board of Education, key investments have helped us reach this designation: ✅Increased compensation for drivers ✅ Purchase of new buses ✅ Air conditioning in all buses assigned to routes ✅ Professional-style uniform shirts ✅ Competitive field trip pay Our transportation team is ready to roll on August 4!

The first day of school is almost here, and in Newton County Schools… We’re Ready! From the bus stop to the classroom, from the cafeteria to the board office—every member of our team is prepared to support student success in 2025–2026. 🎥 Hear how our employees—from every corner of the district—are coming together to ensure a strong start to the school year.

Kicking off the new school year with energy & purpose! Our Opening Session set the tone for teamwork, positivity, & success. Grateful to @NewtonSupt for reminding us our work is essential, and to @loganweber for his message about the power of our words. #SpiritPrideExcellence

Thanks to everyone who made the Newton County Sheriff’s Office School Supply Giveaway a success and helped our students prepare for the first day of school! #SpiritPrideExcellence

Great meeting today with school cafeteria managers! Welcome back! We are focused on teamwork, continuous improvement, and delivering 5-star service. Big thanks to Dr. Arthur Reese & Dr. Eric Coleman for helping us lead with purpose and impact. #SpiritPrideExcellence

Today, @NewtonSupt, members of the @NewtonCoSchools BOE, and select Executive Team members met with @covnews and @rockdalecitizen to preview our FY'26 organizational priorities. Be on the lookout for the full release of these priorities during tonight's board meeting and in subsequent communications. #BuildingOurFuture

Project Update – East Newton Elementary School Renovations and Modifications: Here’s a sneak peek at the progress as Phase 1 nears completion! #BuildingOurFuture #NCSESPLOST6

Newton County Schools (NCS) will continue participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2025–2026 school year. CEP allows all enrolled students to enjoy a nutritious breakfast and lunch daily at no charge. No application is required. #SpiritPrideExcellence

Project Update – Ram Way Repaving at Newton High School: Repaving is underway. The project is 80% complete. #SpiritPrideExcellence

Project Update - Athletic Facility Improvements: New dugouts and other athletic facilities are under construction at Alcovy High School. #BuildingOurFuture #NCSESPLOST6

At the Tuesday, June 17 Newton County Board of Education meeting, Dr. Michael Barr, chief operations officer, provided the board with an overview of the findings from the weapons detection system pilot program. Story by Delaney Derry covnews.com/news/education…