📚 Staff Spotlight: Ms. Rachael Sable 🌟
Meet Ms. Sable, now in her 2nd year of teaching and her 1st year at Scholars Academy! She holds a Bachelor’s in Biology and Spanish and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Foreign Language Education, with graduation set for Spring 2025. 🏅 Although Ms. Sable has lived in many places due to her parent's military service, she calls South Georgia home. When she’s not in the classroom, you’ll find her reading (she’s part of a book club 📖), hanging out with her dogs 🐕, camping, hiking, or doing arts and crafts 🎨. She’s also passionate about training working dogs and has a four-year-old Belgian Malinois named Fury. Ms. Sable loves the welcoming and supportive school community at Scholars Academy, where students are eager to learn and demonstrate the potential of the next generation. 💫 We are so lucky to have Ms. Sable as part of our team!
✨REMINDER ✨
The 15th Annual Literacy Fair 📚is happening TODAY at 5:00-7:00 PM at The Ritz Amphitheater!
We are thrilled to welcome Malcolm Mitchell—former NFL player, UGA football star, literacy advocate, and author—back to Thomasville! 📚🏈
Get ready for an inspiring interactive program at the 15th Annual Literacy Fair. 🌟 Don’t miss it!
#literacymatters #literacyfair #literacyforthomascounty #thomasvillecityschools
📢 AP Biology Lab in Action! 🧬
Mrs. Russo's AP Biology students practiced their micropipette skills this week as they prepare for the upcoming Genetics Unit. Not only did they perfect their lab techniques, but they also explored various careers where these precision tools play a key role in groundbreaking research and innovation!
Come out and support our THS Softball and Baseball Teams at the Halloween Game on October 29th at 5:30 PM at the THS Softball field! 🎃⚾️
Wear your favorite Halloween costume "school appropriate" and enjoy a fun-filled evening.
Cost is $5 per person. After the game, kids can grab some candy and take pictures with their favorite Bulldog player.
Don’t miss out on this good time! 👻🍬📸
Please park on the grass area behind the softball field or use the front school parking lot.
It's time for the Second Nine Weeks High School Student Vs. Teacher Book Challenge! 📚👩🏫👨🎓 Who will be the top reader this time? 🏆
Here's how to join:
Read a book of your choice. 📖
Submit a short summary to Mrs. Ponder. 📝
Door prizes 🎁 are up for grabs, and the top student and teacher readers will be revealed at the end of the challenge! 🥇
Stop by and see Mrs. Ponder for more details.
Let the reading battle begin! 🎉📚✨
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Ms. Djuana Rinehart 🌟
Meet Ms. Djuana Rinehart, our amazing 6th Grade Social Studies teacher at Scholars Academy! 🎓 She holds her Bachelor's, Master's, and Ed Specialist degrees from Valdosta State University and is also Gifted Certified. ✨Ms. Rinehart started her teaching career in Decatur County, where she was named Teacher of the Year in 1996 🏆 and later became the State Teacher of the Year Runner-Up! 👏 In 1997, she joined Thomasville City Schools and has been the Director of Science Academy for over 20 years. 🔬✨A proud mom of 4 daughters (all THS grads!) 💕 and "Nonnie" to 3 grandkids, Ms. Rinehart loves traveling, reading, hiking, and spending time with family and friends. 🌍📚👟Fun fact: After high school, she worked as a deckhand on an 80-foot crew boat in Louisiana’s offshore oil industry! ⚓️🚤 She's also obsessed with post-apocalyptic fiction, Diet Mt. Dew 🥤, and Welch’s Gummy Fruits! 🍇Ms. Rinehart says her favorite part of teaching at Scholars Academy is the close-knit, family-like community. 💖 She’s proud to now teach the children of some of her former students—what a full-circle moment! 👩🏫👨👩👧👦 Let’s give a big round of applause for Ms. Rinehart! 👏
😁 Scholars Academy Hands On Thomas County Volunteers 😁
A great big shout out to all those who helped to improve our community!
We are so proud of our students, parents, and teachers that came out on a beautiful Saturday morning and gave of their time in service. Thank you all for your hard work! A special thank you to the organizers of Hands On Thomas County who provide such excellent assistance, put us in the right places, and blessed us with lunch and a commemorative T-shirt.
Take a look at each group and commend them on a job well done! 💖
📚 Attention Middle and High School Students at Scholars Academy!
Check your email for the Google Form to sign up or reach out to Mrs. Rayburn or Mrs. Ponder for more details.
🎉📸 Time's running out! Grab your THS yearbook NOW before the price goes up! Don’t miss out on this year’s unforgettable moments. Order yours today! 💥
🌟 Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Connie Jones 🌟
Meet Mrs. Connie Jones, a passionate middle school science teacher with 10 years of experience! She holds a Bachelor’s in Biology, a Master’s in Middle Grades Science, and a Master’s in Educational Leadership. Mrs. Jones grew up right here in Thomasville, GA, and loves spending quality time with her family. 🏡 In her free time, you can find her traveling ✈️, cheering on her son at his basketball and football games 🏀🏈, or working with the youth at her church. A fun fact about Mrs. Jones: she gets goofy when she’s sleepy! 😄 One of her pet peeves? People messing up her name! 😅When asked what she loves most about teaching at Scholars Academy, she shared: "I love the smaller setting between teachers and students." 💬👩🏫 Thank you, Mrs. Jones, for your dedication to our students and your love for teaching! 💫
🎨✨ Huge congratulations to Athalia Knight for her incredible achievement at the 2024 Deep South Fair! She took home 1st Place in the 11th/12th grade painting category and was awarded Best in Show! 🏆👏 We are so proud of her amazing talent and creativity.
This week we celebrate National School Lunch Week! Our Cafeteria staff goes above and beyond to make sure our middle school students get the most nutritious and delicious meals possible, each and every day! We love our cafeteria workers!
🎃 Join Us for Trunk or Treat! 🎃
Get ready for a spooktacular night of fun at our annual Trunk or Treat! 👻
🎉 Parents' Night at Scholars Academy! 🎉
📅 Date: October 21st
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Scholars Academy Auditorium
Middle school parents, we invite you to join us for an informative and engaging evening. Come explore your student's academic journey and connect with our Scholars Academy community!
We look forward to seeing you there! 😊
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Jill Everett 🌟
Meet Mrs. Jill Everett, a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with 20 years of experience, 16 of them spent serving the Thomasville City Schools District. With a Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from Valdosta State University, Jill is passionate about helping students succeed. When she’s not working as an SLP, you’ll find Jill cheering on the THS Diamond Dawg Majorettes as their coach, supporting her team and the THS Bulldogs on Friday nights 🐾🏈. She’s also the proud mom of two Scholars Academy students, Bailey and Parks 👩👦. In addition to all of this, Jill is a travel agent who loves a good chance to "get away" ✈️🌍. What does she love most about teaching at Scholars Academy? "Because I have the unique position to have my students from 6th-12th grade, I love the relationships that I'm able to build with them." 💙 Thank you, Mrs. Everett, for your dedication to your students and your school community!
📸🌟 Walking field trip alert! 🌟📸
Mrs. Chen-Black and Mrs. Rainey had an amazing day with our 8th-grade students, taking them on a walking field trip to the Center for the Arts to see the Andrew Young Exhibit. 🎨✨ It was an inspiring experience for all, learning about his powerful art and contributions. What a fantastic opportunity to connect with history and creativity right here in our community! 🙌💫
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mr. Dale Hicks 🌟
Meet Mr. Dale Hicks, a passionate educator and outdoor enthusiast! 🍃 With an Ed.S in Educational Leadership from Liberty University, a Master of Arts in Social Studies Education from the University of South Florida, and a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education Social Studies from Mississippi State University, Mr. Hicks brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Scholars Academy. Before his teaching career, he served 22 years in the U.S. Navy. When he's not in the classroom, you can find Mr. Hicks enjoying the great outdoors — whether it’s golfing, playing tennis 🎾, hunting 🦌, fishing 🎣, camping, or hiking ⛰️. A die-hard Gator fan 🐊, he proudly claims, "If you cut me, I'll bleed orange and blue." What does Mr. Hicks love about teaching at Scholars Academy? "The engagement. I expect my students to give as good as they get, not accepting dominant narratives or the status quo." 📚💡Thank you, Mr. Hicks, for inspiring our students to think critically and for your service! 💫
Spring Dual Enrollment Announcement
We are traveling to Japan in 2026, and you are invited!
There will be an information meeting on October 22nd at 6pm to learn more about the trip and what's included.
Those who RSVP to the meeting and attend will be eligible for an additional $200 off.
Please register here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/c833pdp
😎 Scholars serve with a passion! 😎 Congratulations to the following Scholars Academy students who served and submitted the most hours for quarter one! We are proud of you! Keep up the great work!
6th grade: Macy Black and Chason Hester
7th grade: Preston Sumner
8th grade: Thomas Casper
