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Washington Post releases list of “most challenging” high schools

Washington Post releases list of “most challenging” high schools

The Washington Post’s list of most challenging U.S. high schools was just released. Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology (GSMST) earned the top ranking in Georgia and was ranked 19th in the south and 26th in the nation.

Cardiac screenings for student athletes in north metro

Cardiac screenings for student athletes in north metro  
Gwinnett Medical Center partners to provide screenings to detect, prevent sudden cardiac arrest     

Duluth, Ga. – Gwinnett Medical Center, along with Gwinnett Medical Group and Simon’s Fund, will host cardiac screenings for student athletes ages 12-19 in the north metro area.

Gwinnett County Public Schools Annual Child Find Event

Gwinnett County Public Schools Annual Child Find Event

Gwinnett County Public Schools has planned an information meeting in an effort to identify and support students with disabilities who are currently enrolled in private or home school programs in Gwinnett County. 

Rawlins named Snellville’s top volunteer

Rawlins named Snellville’s top volunteer

SNELLVILLE – For helping create a stronger bond between the community and the police department, Tricia Rawlins was named the Marcy Pharris Volunteer of the Year April 11.

2015 Kindergarten registration set for May 7: Gwinnett’s elementary schools to register new kindergartners

2015 Kindergarten registration set for May 7:
Gwinnett’s elementary schools to register new kindergartners

On May 7, 2015, thousands of Gwinnett County children will experience their first taste of school as their parents register them for kindergarten. Parents and guardians of children who will be five years old by September 1, 2015, should begin gathering information that they will need to register their children.

L-R are: Stephanie Hinnant (Program Director,) Tammy and Paul Mazurkiewicz (owners).

Soles4Souls… local Little Gym collects little shoes for a big cause

Soles4Souls… local Little Gym 
collects little shoes for a big cause
The Little Gym has collected more than 1,000 pairs of shoes for soles4souls
By Beth Volpert-Johansen

The Webb Gin location of The Little Gym may cater to little friends, but those who fill their little shoes have big hearts. As with many local merchants, Co-owners Paul and Tammy Mazurkiewicz believe that giving back is paramount to good business and being part of a caring community. While their immediate community includes some of the smaller residents of the area, Paul and Tammy are happy to show these kids how to make a big impact, one pair of shoes at a time.

Path Project… literacy makes a difference

Path Project… literacy makes a difference
By Beth Volpert-Johansen

The first things you notice as you watch the after school activities at The Path Project in the Gwinnett Estates Mobile Home Park in Loganville are the smiles. As the Volunteers welcome children straight off the bus, the kids all have the program down pat.