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Embracing the World

Embracing the World

Now in its third year, Creekside’s International Student Program is thriving under the dedicated leadership of Rebecca Clark, the International Student Program Director. With over 20 years of experience working with international students, Clark brings both expertise and passion to the program, ensuring its continued success. From its inception, the International Student Program at Creekside...

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Hearing the Call to Coach

Hearing the Call to Coach

Strong Rock Christian School recently brought aboard an experienced coach, doting father, and husband, who has an incredibly inspiring story. Todd Raleigh, who previously coached at several institutions, including the University of Tennessee, has joined Strong Rock as its new Assistant Baseball Coach. Throughout his entire life, Raleigh has been completely surrounded by the sport...

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Rewarding Positivity

Rewarding Positivity

Athletes are often faced with intense competitions, losing games and stressful situations, and one organization wants to recognize students who can shine outside of that. “About 98 percent of kids who play high school sports won’t go on to play in college, but they all will go on to be productive members of society,” says...

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Adventures in Authorship

Adventures in Authorship

Dr. Andrea Carter may have settled into her retirement home in Henry County, but she is far from being retired. In recent years, the career educator has embarked on a new venture that allows her to “stay in the conversation,” as she puts it, on a topic that is near and dear to her heart—student...

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An Optimal Optical Mission

An Optimal Optical Mission

Summer break provides plentiful time for students to rest before the upcoming school year. While this is a common occurrence for children in our country, many children and families around the globe aren’t able to relax in the same ways we are. Through the work of missionaries who take trips around the world, help is...

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Learning Leadership Skills in Youth

Learning Leadership Skills in Youth

Gavin Bradley is taking advantage of numerous local leadership opportunities while still in high school. The Community Christian School junior excels in the classroom and participates in the school’s sports program, in addition to being active at his church. A year ago, he added another activity to his resume with his selection to the Stockbridge...

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The Future Looks Bright

The Future Looks Bright

Former Henry County Schools student Bryce Mullins graduated from Locust Grove High School in May. Mullins shared that it was a day he did not believe he would ever get to experience due to multiple roadblocks along his educational journey. Mullins was a freshman attending Locust Grove High School when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and...

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Impacting Youth Today For a Greater Future

Impacting Youth Today For a Greater Future

Henry County’s own Boys & Girls Club location has been helping young people for nearly three years, and one in particular has been singled out as a prime example of how teens can benefit from the facility’s numerous programs. The Shaquille O’Neal Boys & Girls Club recently hosted its Youth of the Year celebration gala...

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Pathway to Success

Pathway to Success

Students at Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy are taking advantage of a groundbreaking program to overcome their individual learning challenges and find success in high school, college, and beyond. The Arrowsmith program was created in the 1970s but was installed at ELCA in 2011. It serves students in grades 3-9 (eight students are in the program...

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