Fannin County School System Staff Returns for 2023-2024 School Year

Announcements, Community, Education
On July 31, 2023, we welcomed all our staff to the 23-24 school year at an opening meeting with cheering athletes, drumline beats, and an inspiring message for all. Pictures attached include New Staff (seated), Chuck Patterson, FCMS AP & Athletic Director entering through cheering FCHS athletes while the FCHS Drumline played, a WFES staff member entering through the cheering athletes and the FCHS Students all together- Athletes and Band.

School Governance Team to Meet on July 19th

Community, Education

The School Governance Team of Fannin County High School will meet Wednesday, July 19th ,2023 at 4:00 p.m. in the media center. All interested parents, students and community members are invited to attend.

West Fannin Elementary Second- Step Skill of The Month

Community, Education, West Fannin Elem

The West Fannin Elementary Second Step Skill of the month for September was Assertiveness.  These skills are based on our school-wide skill-building curriculum called Second Step. Assertiveness means asking for what you want or need in a calm, respectful manner.

 These students and staff were chosen for consistently displaying this skill throughout the month.  Congratulations to all of you!

Pictured from left to right- Front row:  Oliver Bell, Olivia Curtis, Baker Born, Makylah James, Gracie Brown, Autumn Blomeley, and Lucas Price.  Middle row: Sawyer Graham, Camryn Dockery, Addisyn Lowe, Elissa Robertson, Hannah Stanley, Brock Satterfield, Owen Tipton, and Noah Carroll    Back row: Alex Anderson, Angelo McDonald, Tinsley Plush, Jaycee Hunt, Ms. Sunny Anderson, Kylan Geller, Tallulah Turner, and Brayden Collis.

Fannin County Middle School- 8th REACH Signing Ceremony

Community, Fannin Middle, Featured Stories

Fannin County Ga- Fannin County Middle School hosted the REACH signing ceremony on Thursday October 13, 2022. Realizing Educational Achievement Can Help (REACH), is a Georgia educational program to aid in student long term success.  This ceremony was the eighth signing hosted for Fannin County Middle School Students. 

REACH is a needs-based mentorship and scholarship program designed to encourage students starting in middle school, to persist in their education pursuits. Students are provided tools, resources and support needed to graduate high school, and achieve post-secondary success.

Among the guests were: Dr. Michael Gwatney- Fannin County Superintendent, Lynne Riley- Georgia Student Finance Commission Agency President, Mark Young- Fannin County Middle School Principal, Keshia Dover- Asst. Principal, Matt Rosenberger- Asst. Principal, Shandra English- Counselor, Dr. Scott Ramsey- Fannin County High School, and a special video presentation from David Ralston. 

In the opening of the ceremony, Dr. Michael Gwatney said “[REACH] is an opportunity to change the path of your lives.” The contract, signed by both students and parents, outlines the expectations by stating make good decisions, earn good grades, have good attendance, maintain a HOPE academic status, attend REACH events, check in with your support system and mentor, graduate high school, and graduate college. 

As of June 2022, there were 3,000 students involved in the REACH program across Georgia. 95.8% of REACH students will graduate from high school, and 76% of the students are eligible for the HOPE scholarship. As of today, Fannin County has had 45 REACH students, with a number of them receiving post-secondary education. Among the Fannin County Recipients were Lesly Alvarado, Sarah Brawley, Ronald Kendall, Jamari Patterson, and Elijah Queen. Congratulations to all the students for their accomplishment and acceptance into the program.

Tyler Ensley Wins State Championship in the Georgia Electrathon Rally

Rebel's Corner
Congratulations to Tyler Ensley for winning the State Championship in the Georgia Electrathon Rally on Jekyll Island in November. The pit crew consisted of Devyn Caruthers, James Kyle, Luke Pelfrey, and Rob Russell. Thank you to our sponsors: Mr. Fixit, Nicholson Tire, and Mountain Valley Motors.
Here is a link to the video of the race:

Fannin County Middle School Students of the Month: November

Fannin Middle, Rebel's Corner

Congratulations to our 8th grade Students of the Month for November. Students are chosen by their academic teachers for this distinction. Qualifications for this honor include outstanding citizenship, good attendance, respectfulness toward faculty and peers, and a good academic standing.

Madelyn Usry, Jacob Green, Vince Foster, and Harley Stanley

Fannin County Middle School Students of the Month: October 2021

Fannin Middle, Rebel's Corner

Fannin County Middle School 8th grade teams have announced Students of the Month for October. Students are chosen by their academic teachers for this distinction. Qualifications for this honor include outstanding citizenship, good attendance, respectfulness toward faculty and peers, and a good academic standing.

October:

Brogen Sehl

Madeline Scheuneman

Noley Nations

Kendall Clore

FCHS & FCMS TSA Members Traveled to Jekyll Island

Fannin County High, Fannin Middle, Rebel's Corner
The Fannin County High School and Fannin County Middle School Technology Student Association (TSA) members traveled to Jekyll Island over the weekend to participate in the Fall Leadership Conference. The conference gives students the opportunity to compete in Electrathon electric car races, robotics, and cardboard boat design. Students also attend leadership training session to improve their overall leadership skills.
The FCHS electric car team won first place in the state, competing against 20 cars from around the State. Tyler Ensley drove the car to victory with his pit crew Rob Russell, Devyn Caruthers, Luke Pelfrey, and James Kyle. The electric car team would like to thank their sponsors: Mr. Fixit, Mountain Valley Motors, and Nicholson Tire.
Brooks Skelton made the finals in VEX Robotics.
Collin Bruce was presented with his 8th place ribbon in the mousetrap car design.
Devyn Caruthers was presented with his 2nd place ribbon for the alternative energy windmill design.
Bryce Ware was recognized for his contributions to the conference, and the FCHS TSA chapter was also recognized for presenting training sessions for other chapters.
Bryce Ware, James Kyle (perfect score), Sam Jabaley, Emma Pittman, and Bryson Mitchell passed their Statesman Test.
For FCMS:
Aiden Jones passed the Statesman Test.
Conner Kyle, Keton Wilson, and Sawyer White placed 4th in VEX IQ.
Keton Wilson and Sawyer White also received their 4th place ribbon for VEX robotics at Tech Day.
Conner Kyle received his 8th place ribbon for computer integrated design at Tech Day.

Fannin County School System Survey

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Fannin County Schools COVID-19

At our Board meeting last evening, we unveiled a community survey we are launching to gather information about what future construction projects should be considered.

Here is a direct link to a site with information about the survey: http://bit.ly/fcssfutureplanning

Stakeholders can also access it by going to our website and using a button on the home page.

Kennesaw suspect named in connection with bank robbery, high speed chase

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BLUE RIDGE, Ga -Kennesaw man Brandon Nunnelley gave chase to Gilmer County deputies after allegedly executed a bank robbery in Fannin County.

In the warrant issued by Fannin’s Magistrate Judge Brian Jones, it named Nunnelley as the suspect in a bank robbery that occurred at BB&T on the morning of April 29. Nunnelley allegedly intimidated a teller into handing over approximately $2,200 in cash.

This morning around 10:15 a.m. a BOLO was issued for a black car with tinted windows in connection with an armed bank robbery in Fannin County.

Gilmer County deputies spotted a car matching that description heading south on  Hwy. 515. The vehicle initiated a high-speed chase after law enforcement tried to stop it. Gilmer deputies followed the car into Pickens County where it turned north on Old Hwy. 5 at Ga 136 connector. After reaching a safe location, law enforcement pulled a pit maneuver to stop the suspect’s vehicle. The maneuver was executed along Ellijay Road and Muscadine Trail. The area is shut down at this time until the investigation is complete.

According to the Gilmer booking report, Nunnelley didn’t exhibit signs of drug use. Gilmer charged him with driving with a suspended or revoked license and fleeing or attempting to allude a police officer.

bank robbery

Courtesy of Gilmer County Sheriff Office

The suspect, Brandon David Nunally, was taken into custody without incident and transported to Piedmont Mountainside to be treated for minor injuries.

Nunnally of Kennesaw will be charged with multiple traffic violations in Gilmer and Fannin Sheriff’s Office is investigating the bank robbery.

Fannin County School System released a statement this morning that all schools were on “high alert” following a “local bank robbery.” All schools are now operating as normal.

FYN’s looking into the situation and will update this article as more information becomes available.

See full statement from Fannin Schools below:

“We received a notification this morning from law enforcement that a local bank had been robbed. We placed all schools on high alert. Shortly after, law enforcement informed us the suspect had been apprehended. All schools are at normal status at this time.”

Statement from Gilmer Sheriff Office:

At approx. 10:15 am this morning, Gilmer deputies were given a BOLO for a black-in-color vehicle with tinted windows that had just been involved in an armed robbery at a bank in Fannin County.
Shortly after receiving the BOLO, Gilmer deputies spotted a vehicle fitting that description headed south on Hwy. 515. Upon attempting to stop the vehicle, the vehicle fled and initiated a high speed chase. Gilmer deputies chased the vehicle into Pickens County. Shortly after, the vehicle turned back North on Old Hwy 5 at the Ga. 136 connector.
Upon reaching a location and speed to safely do so, a deputy utilized a “pit maneuver” to wreck the suspect vehicle.
The male suspect was taken into custody without incident and was transported to Piedmont Mountainside to be checked for possible minor injuries.
The suspect, BRANDON DAVID NUNNELLY of Kennesaw, will be charged with multiple traffic violations in Gilmer County, and the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office will be leading the bank robbery investigation.
Feature image courtesy of Pickens County Sheriff Office.

Courtesy of Gilmer Sheriff Office

Fannin Schools closed closed following winter precipitation

Community, Rebel's Corner

A check of area roads this morning has revealed areas of concern due to the wintry weather overnight. Safety is the top priority; therefore, all Fannin County Schools will be closed today (Tuesday), February 16. Today will be our third Curriculum Online Learning Day (COLD #3).

If it is safe to do so, 12-month personnel will be asked to report later today; this information will be announced no later than 9:00 a.m. (12-month personnel should wait to hear from their administrator before reporting). All other personnel and students will use the COLD (#3) today.
Please stay safe!

January 2021 Fannin County School Menus

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December School Menus

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Fannin County Schools closed on December 1

Community, Rebel's Corner

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Fannin County Administration decided to close schools for students and some staff on December 1 due to inclement weather.

“As you may know, our area is under a “winter weather advisory” until 7:00 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) morning.  Although current weather forecasts for our area vary somewhat, all seem confident that temperatures will remain below freezing overnight, and our county will receive at least some additional snowfall before sunrise.

Members of the leadership team and I have been out on our area roads this evening, and we are finding below freezing temperatures with snowfall.  The snow is already accumulating, especially in the western and southern parts of Fannin County.

The safety of our students and staff is always the top concern; therefore, Fannin County Schools will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday), December 1.

If it is safe to do so, 12-month personnel will be asked to report later on December 1; this information will be announced by 9:00 a.m.  No other personnel should report on Tuesday, December 1.”

Fannin Schools closed on October 30

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hurricane school closing

FANNIN COUNTY, Ga – Fannin County Schools will not be open on Friday, October 30 because of the hazardous conditions still present in the area.

The following is a statement from the schools:

“Hazardous road conditions remain present in Fannin County at this time.  In addition, a significant number of locations in our community are still without power.  Safety is always the top priority; therefore, all Fannin County Schools will be closed tomorrow (Friday), October 30.  This applies to both in-person and online classes.

Personnel should note the following:

  • All 12-month employees and administrators should report by 10:00 a.m. (work hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).
  • October 30 will be an optional workday for 190-day personnel (work hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).
  • Employees who do not work on October 30 will have additional make-up time.  Further guidance on that will be shared later.
  • Paraprofessionals and other personnel who work less than 190 days should receive direction from their administrator as to whether to work on October 30.
  • Paychecks will be available at the central office from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  Any checks not picked up by 2:00 p.m. will be placed in the mail on October 30.
  • Direct deposit slips may be picked up at the central office from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  Any direct deposit slips not picked up by 2:00 p.m. will be sent to the schools for distribution on Monday, November 2.”

Fannin County Schools close ahead of Hurricane Zeta

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hurricane school closing

BLUE RIDGE, Ga – Fannin County Schools cancelled all classes for Thursday, October 29 because of the heavy rainfall and winds expected when Hurricane Zeta’s remnants reach the area.

In a statement the school said:

“Weather forecasts indicate that our community will face severe weather from the remnants of Hurricane Zeta tomorrow morning. Heavy rainfall, flooding, and high winds are expected with this weather event. Safety is always the top priority; therefore, all Fannin County Schools will be closed tomorrow (Thursday), October 29. This applies to both in-person and online classes; all FCSS classes are cancelled on October 29. A call will go out this evening after 5:00 P.M. to all families in the school system with this information. Please take precautions and stay safe.”

National Weather Service has released the following:

"Hurricane Zeta has recently made landfall along the southeast Louisiana coast. Zeta will weaken as it moves inland and continue
moving rapidly northeast. Winds across north and central Georgia will increase from west to east as the center of the remnants of Zeta move across the region. Maximum sustained winds are expected to be in the 25-45 mph range with the strongest peak gusts as high as 45 to 70 mph
from tonight into Thursday morning. Furthermore, rain bands will continue to impact the forecast area through Thursday afternoon. Rainfall totals are expected to range from 2 to 4 inches in north Georgia, with some locally higher amounts possible in far northeast Georgia."

 

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