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!

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.

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