By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News Summit Charter School held a ribbon cutting to officially mark the opening of the new fitness center on Thursday. The new facility has a number of exercise machines and […]
By Brittney Lofthouse The Macon County Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Sarah Holbrooks the new principal of Highlands School at the July monthly meeting. Holbrooks, who has been serving as the vice principal, […]
By Kim Lewicki & Brittney Lofthouse The article in the May 11 edition entitled “Shearl disappoints but asks for patience” solicited comments and misinformation that was disseminated on Facebook. Misinformation is not only dangerous, but […]
By Brittney Lofthouse During an update from Macon County Schools facility Director Todd Gibbs during the March meeting, the board of education learned that a local geologist inspected the Highlands soccer field and believes that […]
By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News Highlands and Summit middle school track and field athletes traveled to Rabun Gap on March 27 to compete in the Tri-State season opener. Both Highlands and Summit did not […]
MC Commission nixed project last month By Brittney Lofthouse Last month, the Macon County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to cancel a contract with LS3P Architect for the design concept work to renovate an existing […]
By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News Elementary and Middle School students at Highlands School learned about West African culture when they were paid a visit by Music Educator Fonziba Koster, a teacher and performer of […]
The Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual essay contest for 6th grade and poster contest for students in 3rd through 6th grades in Jackson County. The purpose of the contests is to educate students about issues that […]
Blue Ridge School hosted Highlands middle school volleyball team last month and took the win 2-1. There was a sliver lining for the Lady Bobcats, as they won their first set of the season. Photos […]
Highlands School recognized its senior athletes of the 2021-22 by hosting Senior Nights during each sport season throughout the year. Highlands sports include volleyball, soccer, basketball, and cheerleading. Volleyball The Lady Highlanders girls varsity volleyball […]
When students in Macon County return to class for the new school year on Monday, Aug. 29, Highlands students will have a new opportunity for some “hands-on” learning. This year, Highlands School will be expanding […]
We are getting close to the end of school and the graduation season. Highlands School usually has a senior graduation class of about 25 to 30 students. Being one of only three K through 12 […]
Summit School’s third grade Living Wax Museum returned to the Summit Center on Feb. 17 and organizers said it was a joy to witness the students’ hard work in person again. Summit’s Living Wax Museum […]
Highlands Middle School basketball team travelled to Cashiers on Jan. 13 to take on Summit and took the win with a final of 38-17. Photos by Brian O’Shea plateaudailynews@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @plateaudailynews Like […]
On Monday night, the Macon County Board of Education reversed an early decision to allow masks to be optional this semester and voted 3-2 to require face coverings for students and staff, effective immediately. Face […]