🎓 CELEBRATING ALCOVY HIGH SCHOOL! 🐯 There’s plenty to celebrate at Alcovy High School! Alcovy’s Class of 2026 posted an 88.61% graduation rate—an increase of 2.34 percentage points over 2025 and higher than Georgia’s 2026 graduation rate of 88.5%! That growth represents more than a number. It reflects the hard work of Alcovy students and the teachers, staff and families who supported them throughout their journey to graduation. Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and the entire Alcovy High School community on this achievement! Way to go, Tigers! 🐯🎓

👑 Meet the Alcovy High School 2026 Homecoming Court! 👑 Homecoming Week is underway, and these Tigers are ready to represent Alcovy High School! Congratulations to all of the students selected for this year’s Homecoming Court: 🐯 Freshman Royal Lady Candidates: Rylee Hayslip, Laila Bryan, and Harmony Adams 🐯 Freshman Royal Lord Candidates: Carter Barbre, Carter Dave, and Dennis Bulli 🐯 Sophomore Duchess Candidates: Aaniyah Dorsey, Italya Montgomery, and Jasmine Hinds 🐯 Sophomore Duke Candidates: Isaiah Brogan, Julian Barbre, and Shahir Carter 🐯 Junior Princess Candidates: Elena Hatton, Cassius Flourney, and Honey Bradley 🐯 Junior Prince Candidates: Jailen Blackman-Jones, Mikeal Ford, and Micah Osofisan 🐯 Senior Queen – Miss Alcovy High School Candidates: Amiya Brown, Taylor Johnson, Saniyah Graham, and Amiria Brownlee 🐯 Senior King – Mr. Alcovy High School Candidates: Nasir Brown, Malachi Edwards, Carlos Sing, and Christopher Morris-Thompson The big night is almost here! Join us Friday night as the Tigers take the field for Homecoming 2026 and we find out who will be crowned Mr. and Miss Alcovy High School! 👑🐯 Who will take home the crowns? Stay tuned! 🎉 Congratulations to the entire 2026 Alcovy High School Homecoming Court!

🏆 TWO SCHOOLS. TWO REGIONAL WINNERS! Congratulations to Eastside High School and Alcovy High School, both named 2025–2026 GHSA Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award winners in their respective regions! 🦅 Eastside — Region 8-AAAA 🐅 Alcovy — Region 8-AAAAA Sponsored by Georgia’s EMCs in partnership with the GHSA, this award recognizes schools that exemplify respect, fairness, honesty, responsibility and outstanding sportsmanship throughout their athletic programs. With only one school selected from each GHSA region, we’re incredibly proud to have TWO Newton County Schools earn this honor! Congratulations, Eagles and Tigers! Now THAT is Spirit, Pride, Excellence! 🏆

📚 NCS: In the Classroom — Alcovy High School Our latest stop took us to Alcovy High School, where students were putting learning into action! Marketing students showcased their entrepreneurial skills by presenting business ideas during the Georgia FLEX competition, while culinary students learned why proper hygiene is essential in the kitchen. 👩‍🍳 In Social Studies, students worked in groups comparing the roles of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate before engaging in point/counterpoint discussions about the importance of each chamber. 🇺🇸 From entrepreneurship and career readiness to civic engagement, there was plenty of great teaching and learning to see at Alcovy!

🌟 TEACHER OF THE YEAR SPOTLIGHT 🌟 Meet Mr. James Thomas Stokes, Alcovy High School’s 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year! Mr. Stokes has spent all 13 years of his Newton County Schools career at Alcovy, serving students in a variety of subjects and roles, including U.S. History, AP U.S. History, World History, ELA, special education, Work-Based Learning, and as a CTI Coordinator. Inspired to become a teacher by his love of reading and learning, Mr. Stokes says what he enjoys most about the profession is working with students and colleagues. 📚 Above all, he hopes students leave his classroom with a sense of empowerment and a commitment to lifelong learning. Fun fact: Mr. Stokes graduated from high school at just 17 years old! Outside of school, he enjoys reading, fishing, collecting, working out, and cooking. 🎣 Congratulations, Mr. Stokes! 🏆 Who will be Newton County Schools’ NEXT Teacher of the Year? Follow along as we count down to our September 23 celebration!

Today, our school leaders officially kicked off the 2026–2027 school year at our annual Day with District Leaders at Newton College & Career Academy! The day began with Superintendent Dr. Duke Bradley engaging the team about the importance of developing and aligning systems that predictably produce positive outcomes. School leaders then participated in collaborative sessions with district leadership teams from Operations, Business Services, Strategy & Support, Learning & Leadership, and Human Resources. These sessions provided important updates, resources, and planning to ensure every school is ready for a successful opening. The countdown is on! Our teachers are returning next week, and we can't wait to welcome students back for the first day of school on Monday, August 3. Here's to a great year of learning, growth, and success in Newton County Schools! #NCSReadySetGo2026

Academic excellence deserves to be celebrated! 🎉 Congratulations to the students from Alcovy High School, Eastside High School, and Newton High School who have earned recognition through the 2026 College Board National Recognition Program. These outstanding students were recognized for their academic achievement through the School Recognition Award, Rural and Small-Town Recognition Award, and First-Generation Recognition Award. Their accomplishments reflect a strong commitment to learning and a bright future ahead. We are proud of each of these students and grateful to the teachers, school leaders, and families who have supported them along the way. Read more and view the full list of honorees: newtoncountyschools.org/depa…

The tassels have been turned, the diplomas have been awarded, and the next chapter has begun. Before the Class of 2026 heads off to colleges and universities, careers, military service, and new adventures, take a moment to relive some of the inspiration, wisdom, and encouragement shared during this year's graduation ceremonies. Congratulations to an extraordinary graduating class. 🎓❤️

The Alcovy High School Class of 2026 came to WIN! 🐅🖤💛 This outstanding senior class earned an incredible $14,828,525 in academic and athletic scholarships! And the Tigers are taking their talents everywhere: 🎓 232 seniors are continuing their education at colleges and universities 💼 208 are entering the workforce 🇺🇸 24 are preparing to serve our nation in the United States military Whether they’re heading to college, beginning careers, or answering the call to military service, the Alcovy Tigers are stepping into the future ready to lead, compete, and succeed. Tiger Nation has a lot to be proud of! Congratulations to the amazing Class of 2026! 🐅🔥