fannin.fetchyournews.com - Community

FCMS Cheerleaders Will Have Car Wash

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:26:00 -0500

Fannin County Middle School Cheerleaders will have a car wash at Waffle King in Blue Ridge on Saturday, June 15 from 10 to 2. Proceeds will help purchase uniforms and equipment.

Fannin County School Nutrition Program to Receive Additional 6-Cents Reimbursement for School Meals

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:27:00 -0500

Press Release:

June 1, 2013 – Blue Ridge, Georgia – Fannin County School Nutrition Program is now certified to receive 6-cents reimbursement for all school lunches served. The Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Program (GaDOE SNP) certifies that Fannin County School Nutrition Program met all qualifications of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) new meal pattern for breakfast and lunch.
Continue reading "Fannin County School Nutrition Program to Receive Additional 6-Cents Reimbursement for School Meals"

Gas Pipeline Benefits Blue Ridge

nospam@example.com (Jordan Hill) — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:37:20 -0500

The Atlanta Gas Light company held a celebration at Fannin County High School’s Performing Arts Center on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the completion of the gas pipeline that has allowed for the citizens of Blue Ridge to have natural gas available to them for the first time.
Continue reading "Gas Pipeline Benefits Blue Ridge"

FCMS PRINCIPAL’S LIST AND HONOR ROLL

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:53:00 -0500

FANNIN COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S LIST AND HONOR ROLL 4TH NINE WEEKS:

Continue reading "FCMS PRINCIPAL’S LIST AND HONOR ROLL"

West Fannin Kindergarteners Graduate

nospam@example.com (Melissa Griffin) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:41:54 -0500

Kids…they don’t stay our babies for long and that thought alone is enough to make a parent cringe but the parents of West Fannin Elementary School Kindergarteners held their head high in a bittersweet moment at the Kindergarten graduation ceremony held the last week of school.
Continue reading "West Fannin Kindergarteners Graduate"

Arts in the Park a Success

nospam@example.com (Melissa Griffin) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:37:53 -0500

The Fannin County Arts Association hosted the annual Arts in the Park over Memorial Day weekend.
Continue reading "Arts in the Park a Success"

Henson Addresses Public at Veteran's Memorial

nospam@example.com (Melissa Griffin) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:04:42 -0500

The reality of Memorial Day isn’t about cookout’s at home, pool parties, shopping and other things that people spend the weekend doing and Fannin County Schools Superintendent, Mark Henson spoke solemnly to those who attended the Memorial Day Ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Blue Ridge about the costs that others have paid for our great freedom.
Continue reading "Henson Addresses Public at Veteran's Memorial"

SWAN Drive In Provides Weekend Entertainment

nospam@example.com (Melissa Griffin) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:43:00 -0500

The Swan Drive In experienced the benefits of their recent upgrade to digital equipment during Memorial Day Weekend.
Continue reading "SWAN Drive In Provides Weekend Entertainment"

Blue Ridge Elementary Honors Students

nospam@example.com (Melissa Griffin) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:35:52 -0500

Faculty and staff at Blue Ridge Elementary School spent the last day of school honoring the students in third, fourth and fifth grades who achieved academic excellence within a subject area or displayed an eagerness to read by earning Accelerated Reader points.
Continue reading "Blue Ridge Elementary Honors Students"

CHAMPS Graduation at Blue Ridge Elementary

nospam@example.com (Melissa Griffin) — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:43:09 -0500

The fifth grade students at Blue Ridge Elementary assembled for family, friends and faculty to display the knowledge they had gained this year during their Georgia Sheriff’s Association CHAMPS program.
Continue reading "CHAMPS Graduation at Blue Ridge Elementary"

FYN Final 3rd Grade Visit To East Fannin Elementary

nospam@example.com (Cheryl Duncan) — Fri, 31 May 2013 15:47:00 -0500

FYN has enjoyed visiting local third graders this year.
Continue reading "FYN Final 3rd Grade Visit To East Fannin Elementary"

Milestones Pre-K Graduation

nospam@example.com (Cheryl Duncan) — Fri, 31 May 2013 15:08:00 -0500

Remember once upon a time, when your Pre-K graduate was itty bitty and you were up to your eye-balls in diapers and formula?
Continue reading "Milestones Pre-K Graduation"

West Fannin Elementary Wins 4-H Pop Tab Contest

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:24:00 -0500

Aluminum can pop tabs are tiny, but when they are collected by Georgia 4-H’ers all over the state, they can have a huge impact.

Continue reading "West Fannin Elementary Wins 4-H Pop Tab Contest"

MECHS Stays Open During the Summer

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:32:00 -0500

Although all the other schools in the area are closed for the summer, Mountain Education Charter High School remains open for students who want to continue working towards earning their high school diploma as well as for students who may want to make up credits for courses they have failed in their regular high schools.

Continue reading "MECHS Stays Open During the Summer"

FCHS Parental Involvement Planning Committee Announcement

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:41:00 -0500

The Fannin County High School Parental Involvement Planning Committee will meet on Thursday, May 30, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in the FCHS Media Center. All interested parents, students, and community members are invited to attend. Please contact Theresa Dillard at (706) 632-2081 for additional information.

WFES Meeting Announcement

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:34:00 -0500

West Fannin Elementary would like to invite everyone to our second PIPC meeting on May 30th at 9:00.

Continue reading "WFES Meeting Announcement"

EFES May Students of the Month

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:01:00 -0500

Congrats to the May students of the month for East Fannin Elementary School.
Continue reading "EFES May Students of the Month"

FCHS FFA Members Earn Awards at Banquet

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:24:00 -0500

Fannin County High School FFA members earned awards at the North Region Area 1 Awards Banquet. The banquet was held at Chattahoochee Technical College in Acworth on May 7.
Continue reading "FCHS FFA Members Earn Awards at Banquet"

EFES April Students of the Month

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:16:00 -0500

Congratulations April students of the month for East Fannin Elementary School. The character trait was Integrity. Be a Role Model. Make Good Choices. Help people in need.

FCHS FFA Holds Annual Recycling Project

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:56:00 -0500

The Fannin County High School FFA chapter sponsored their annual Caring Together About the Environment (CTAE) plastic bottle recycling project during the months of April and May.
Continue reading "FCHS FFA Holds Annual Recycling Project"

EFES Announces Sons of the American Revolution Poster Winner

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:55:00 -0500

The poster winner for the Sons of the American Revolution is Taylor Cobb the first place winner for 4th grade at the East Fannin Elementary School. She is the daughter of Jason and Heather Cobb of Morganton.

EFES ~ K - Grade 2 Learn About Food Allergies

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:39:00 -0500

On May 14th, Jennifer Baliles and Sandy Sosebee came to East Fannin Elementary School to read a story to our k-2 students about food allergies.
Continue reading "EFES ~ K - Grade 2 Learn About Food Allergies"

Fannin Recreation Department Summer Events Announcement

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:04:00 -0500

The summer day camp registration information as well as events flyers are listed below. Registration is now taking place.

https://sites.google.com/site/fannincountyreceation/home
Continue reading "Fannin Recreation Department Summer Events Announcement"

FCMS 8th Grade May Students of the Month

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:34:00 -0500

Fannin County Middle School 8th grade teams have announced Students of the Month for May.
Continue reading "FCMS 8th Grade May Students of the Month"

FCMS Announces April Student of the Month

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:09:00 -0500

Fannin County Middle School 8th grade teams have announced Students of the Month for April. Students are chosen by their academic teachers for this distinction.
Continue reading "FCMS Announces April Student of the Month"

FCMS 4th Annual Parking Lot Career Fair Announcement

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:24:00 -0500

The FCMS 4th Annual Parking Lot Career Fair will be held on Friday, May 17th from 9 – 12 in the Fannin County Middle School Parking Lot.

United Community Bank Makes Donation to FCHS Computer Lab

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:29:00 -0500

The bank generously donated 100 new mouse pads for use in our computer lab, media center and new gym computer lab. The school would like to say thank you to United Community Bank for their continued support.

Second Chance for Casting Call

nospam@example.com (Melissa Griffin) — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:21:58 -0500

For those who missed the first one, Tammy Smith Casting will be holding a second casting call for Hollywood hopefuls in the area.
Continue reading "Second Chance for Casting Call"

WFES April Character Word on the Month

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:11:00 -0500

The character word for the month of April was Courage.
Continue reading "WFES April Character Word on the Month"

School Bus "Road-eo" Held for Fannin Bus Drivers

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:48:00 -0500

Fetch caught the bus in Fannin county one day this week with Transportation director Benny Long. He explained how the school bus road-eo is a fun way to promote safety with the school bus drivers.
Continue reading "School Bus "Road-eo" Held for Fannin Bus Drivers"

An Evening Of Bluegrass

nospam@example.com (Cheryl Duncan) — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:37:55 -0500

Come out and support the Fannin County Empty Stocking Program!
Continue reading "An Evening Of Bluegrass"

WFES May 2013 Calendar

nospam@example.com (Susan Barker) — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:22:00 -0500

West Fannin Elementary School May 2013 Calendar:
Continue reading "WFES May 2013 Calendar"

BRES Students Visit Kiwanis Fair

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:36:00 -0500

Some students from BRES visited the Kiwanis Fair in Blairsville on April 10, 2013. The students received free rides and lunch provided by the Kiwanis of Blairsville.

Continue reading "BRES Students Visit Kiwanis Fair"

2013 Appalachian Children's Center ETC3 Live Telethon

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:12:00 -0500

April was national child abuse prevention month and our friends at ETC want to encourage you to support your local child advocacy groups.

Continue reading "2013 Appalachian Children's Center ETC3 Live Telethon"

Fire at Abernathy's

nospam@example.com (Melissa Griffin) — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:35:41 -0500

Disaster and crime struck Abernathy’s Complete Home Furnishings located on Blue Ridge Drive in Blue Ridge.
Continue reading "Fire at Abernathy's"

Simonds Proclaims Fannin Foster Care Month

nospam@example.com (Melissa Griffin) — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:22:19 -0500

Commissioner Chairman, Bill Simonds, proclaimed May 2013 as Foster Care Month for Fannin County.
Continue reading "Simonds Proclaims Fannin Foster Care Month"

Rebels Camp of Champions

nospam@example.com (LT Melton) — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:33:20 -0500

When
June 3, 4, 5, 2013

Where
Fannin County High School Gymnasium

Time
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

For
Boys and Girls in upcoming grades 1-9

Cost
$45 if registered by May24, 2013.

After the 24th cost will be $50.

Continue reading "Rebels Camp of Champions"

Greetings from the FCHS Performing Arts Center!

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:13:00 -0500

The May FCHS PAC Calendar of Events is listed below.

Continue reading "Greetings from the FCHS Performing Arts Center!"

EFES March Students of the Month

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:27:00 -0500

The character trait was honesty; tell the truth, take turns and share, play by the rules, don’t take advantage of others, treat all people fairly.

BRES Student and Teacher May Calendar

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:09:00 -0500

Blue Ridge Elementary School May 2013 calendars below:
Continue reading "BRES Student and Teacher May Calendar "

EFES Calendar for May

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:05:00 -0500

Below is the East Fannin Elementary School May 2013 Calendar:
Continue reading "EFES Calendar for May"

FCHS Theatre Classes Present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:33:00 -0500

The FCHS Theatre Classes present Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Thursday and Friday, May 2-3 at 7:00 P.M. in the Performing Arts Center. This musical is appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the door.

FCHS Has Free "App" for Smart Phone

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:11:00 -0500

The MYTIME Schools APP is a new way FCHS is communicating with students, parents, and the community. It is a free app for anyone to install on their Smart Phone.
Continue reading "FCHS Has Free "App" for Smart Phone"

FCHS To Hold 8th Grade Transition Meeting

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:44:00 -0500

Fannin County High School will have an 8th grade parent meeting and student tour to assist families with the transition to FCHS. The session will take place Tuesday April 23 at 6:30 in the Performing Arts Center.

FCHS Students Visit University of North Georgia

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:31:08 -0500

Students visited the University of North Georgia last Wednesday. GACHE (Georgia Appalachian Center for Higher Education) funds made it possible for students to tour the campus and eat lunch in the UNG cafeteria.

Continue reading "FCHS Students Visit University of North Georgia"

FCMS March 8th Grade Students of the Month

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:39:00 -0500

Fannin County Middle School 8th grade teams have announced Students of the Month for March.
Continue reading "FCMS March 8th Grade Students of the Month"

FCHS Theater Department Presents 'Sweeney Todd'

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:52:00 -0500

Fannin County High School Theatre Department presents Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, on Friday and Saturday, April 19-20 at 7:00 P.M. and Sunday, April 21 at 3:00 P.M. in the Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $5 per seat and may be purchased at the door.
Continue reading "FCHS Theater Department Presents 'Sweeney Todd'"

WFES February & March Student Events

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:11:00 -0500

West Fannin Elementary school announces February and March Students of the Month. Also the WFES Character Ed word for the month of March was Optimism.
Continue reading "WFES February & March Student Events"

EFES April Calendar

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:28:00 -0500

EFES Students of the Month for February

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:17:00 -0500

Attached are the EFES Students of the Month for February.
Continue reading "EFES Students of the Month for February"