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				<title><![CDATA[2026-2027 School Calendar Approved]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At its February meeting, the board of education approved the 2026-2027 school calendar.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026 Annual Title I Spring Input Meetings & Stakeholder Surveys]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[As part of the annual Comprehensive Needs Assessment, all stakeholders are invited to provide their feedback on Title I documents.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:23:02 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026-2027 Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents can view kindergarten and pre-kindergarten registration information for the 2026-2027 school year here.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[REMINDER:  Meningitis Vaccine (Grade 7) and Booster (Grade 11) Required for School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Georgia law requires students entering grade 7 to be vaccinated against whooping cough and meningitis, with a meningitis booster shot prior to entering grade 11.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:49:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Notice of Intent to Apply for FY27 EdFlex Waiver]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County School System invites public input on its Ed-Flex waiver request. If approved, the request would allow the district to utilize funds in a manner that best meets the needs of its students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:31:18 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Free Biometric Screening Event on 5/21/2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2169647</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A free biometric screening event will be held at Thomson High School on May 21, 2026.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[McDuffie Schools Recognized as Literacy and Math Leaders]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dearing Elementary and Thomson-McDuffie Middle were included in a state list of leader schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade and End-of-Course Resources]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2130366</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Study guides, practice items, and sample writing responses are available at Experience Online Testing Georgia.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. Rhodes Recognized as Finalist for Georgia Superintendent of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is the second year in a row that Dr. Rhodes has been named as a finalist for the prestigious award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR ACTIVE EMPLOYEES]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2127228</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Details are provided for open enrollment - October 20th - November 7th]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR RETIREES]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2127233</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Details are provided for open enrollment October 20 - November 7, 2025]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[What is E-SPLOST?]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[E-SPLOST is on the upcoming ballot, starting with early voting on October 14, 2025 and ending with election day on November 4. But what is E-SPLOST? Find out in this video.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[McDuffie County Earns Prestigious GSBA Exemplary Board Recognition]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Graduation Rate in McDuffie County Hits Another All-Time High]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The graduation rate rose for the eighth straight year, coming in the highest in the 11-county CSRA RESA, as well as beating the state rate.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:58:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025-2026 STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2092960</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[It's not too late to purchase student accident insurance for the 2025-2026 school year!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:21:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent ProTech]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2089889</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parent ProTech, offered at no charge, equips families with resources and training to keep their children safe online.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updated Safety Procedures for Football Season]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2088630</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[New this season is a clear bag policy to align with Georgia High School Association guidelines.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 08:21:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Elizabeth Hahn Named McDuffie County Teacher of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2102094</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025-2026 Open House]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2085836</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Open House for the 2025-2026 school year will be held Thursday, July 31, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SB63 Annual Notice of Assessment Availability for Home School Students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2090142</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In compliance with SB63, parents of home schooled students who reside in McDuffie County are notified of the availability of certain assessments to be administered by the district.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Startup Charter School Timeline]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2101224</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Local boards are required to adopt policies and establish deadlines regarding the submission of charter petitions that are consistent with the timelines and requirements as outlined in the SBOE Rule 160-4-9-.05 and the Charter Schools Petition Process Guidelines as well as requirements of the Georgia Office of Charter School Compliance.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ribbon Cutting for New Maxwell Elementary Scheduled for July 30]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2084445</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Budget Includes Rollback Rate for 5th Straight Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2083999</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025-2026 School Supply Lists]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2084643</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[School supply lists are available by site below.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Proposed FY26 Budget]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2075623</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 14:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Nutrition Department Accepting Bids]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2067814</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For food, beverage, paper products, milk and traditional bread]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 08:23:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Notice of Intent to Apply for EdFlex Waiver]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2080991</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County School System invites public input on its Ed-Flex waiver request. If approved, the request would allow the district to utilize funds in a manner that best meets the needs of its students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board Names New Principals at Norris and Maxwell Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2063548</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:21:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CTAE Department Celebrates 100 Percent Graduation Rate]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2059558</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education students in Thomson High School's Class of 2024 who took at least two units of a career pathway all graduated, emphasizing the program's effectiveness.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[REMINDER:  Meningitis Vaccine (Grade 7) and Booster (Grade 11) Required for School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2066045</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Georgia law requires students entering grade 7 to be vaccinated against whooping cough and meningitis, with a meningitis booster shot prior to entering grade 11.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 12:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thomson High School Debit Cards Now Available]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2049116</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Every purchase made with the card provides funds to help deserving students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rising Kindergarten Summer Transition Program 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2047510</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[McDuffie County Schools will offer a 23-day Rising Kindergarten Summer Transition Program at Dearing Elementary School May 27-July 7, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025-2026 School Calendar Approved]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2041067</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[At its February meeting, the McDuffie County Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 school calendar.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[System to Host Recruitment Fair]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2038224</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Find out how you can join our team: March 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Thomson High School cafeteria.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Title I Spring Input Meetings & Stakeholder Surveys]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2031291</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As part of the annual Comprehensive Needs Assessment, all stakeholders are invited to provide their feedback on Title I documents.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:45:32 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Learning Resource / Textbook Adoption Review]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2052435</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stakeholders are invited to review and provide feedback on these proposed learning resources / textbook adoptions for K-5 core literacy curricula.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 29 Mar 2025 14:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Majority to Minority Notice for 2025-2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2047234</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Under guidelines of 1974 Order Ridley and United States v. Georgia, the McDuffie County School System must inform all parents of children living in McDuffie County of the opportunity for a Majority-to-Minority transfer to eligible schools. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) have the option of requesting a transfer for their child in which his or her child is the majority to a school in which his or her child is the minority.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[INTENT TO OPT OUT OF HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2011612</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 09:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. Rhodes Recognized as Finalist for Superintendent of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1984436</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[McDuffie County Superintendent Dr. Mychele Rhodes is one of four finalists selected for Georgia's Superintendent of the Year award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rebekah Burnside Named McDuffie County Teacher of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1982859</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thomson High School business computer science teacher will represent McDuffie County in the Georgia Teacher of the Year program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Paper Bid Notice (2025)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1991346</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR RETIREES]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1980069</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Open enrollment for retirees will take place October 15, 2024 - November 8, 2024.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR ACTIVE EMPLOYEES]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1980058</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Open Enrollment period runs from October 15, 2024 - November 8, 2024]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[McDuffie County Graduation Rate Hits New All-Time High]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1979375</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the fourth year in a row, the most recent class achieved the highest graduation rate in the county since 2012, a rate that grew three times faster than the state.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Teachers of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1971472</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A letter to the district family from Superintendent Dr. Mychele Rhodes]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1977439</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Employees return to work October 8, and students return to school October 9.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board Rolls Back Millage Rate for Fourth Consecutive Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1962006</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County School System continues to make great strides in student achievement while maintaining a fiscally responsible budget.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:54:28 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Resource Officers Complete Active Threat Training]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1957322</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Every SRO in the school system has now completed the 40-hour training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 07:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Invitation to Bid Number 0697-001:  Kitchen Equipment.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1949097</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County School District is currently accepting bids for the provision and/or installation of select Kitchen Equipment for Thomson Elementary School, located at 409 Guill Street, Thomson, GA, and for select equipment at the McDuffie Achievement Center, located at 511 Main Street, Thomson, GA. Bids must be signed to be considered and must include the bid number along with your company’s name and address on the sealed envelope in which the bid is returned.  Sealed bids will be received before 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 9, 2024. Bids will be received by mail to the McDuffie County School District, Attention:  Dr. Neal Tam, Administrative Services Director, 716 N. Lee Street, Thomson, Georgia 30824 or by hand delivery.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:43:37 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BY  PARENTS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1943140</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:06:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Notice of Intent to Apply for EdFlex Waiver]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1934833</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County School System invites public input on its Ed-Flex waiver request. If approved, the request would allow the district to utilize funds in a manner that best meets the needs of its students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:41:57 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Work-Based Learning Sees Increases]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1933254</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 14:45:26 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[McDuffie County Named National Beta District of Distinction]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1930331</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The district is one of only 64 in the country to receive the award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 16:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Nutrition Department Accepting Bids]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1926347</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The School Nutrition Department is accepting bids for food, beverage, paper products, milk and traditional bread for the 2024-2025 school year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 11:09:18 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Maxwell Elementary Groundbreaking]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1906802</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1906802</guid>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:33:51 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[REMINDER:  Meningitis Vaccine (Grade 7) and Booster (Grade 11) Required for School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1914465</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1914465</guid>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:13:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Board Appreciation Week]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1899585</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you to our hard-working board for their dedication to the students of McDuffie County.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:40:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[State Superintendent Visits Norris to Present Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1898457</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The school's collaborative parent-engagement video effort with the system won a state-wide contest.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:21:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thomson High Recognized for Advanced Placement Offerings]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1891904</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The high school recently received two separate awards: AP Honor School and AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:28:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board Approves 2024-2025 School Calendar]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1890933</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:38:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board Names Strong as Next THS Principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1886205</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Current Thomson High School Assistant Principal Dr. Sonya Strong will step into principal role at the start of the 2024-2025 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:35:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2024-2025 Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1870414</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents can view kindergarten and pre-kindergarten registration information for the 2024-2025 school year here.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:37:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Spring Input Opportunities - Title I Spring Meeting, ARP Discussion, & Federal Programs Surveys]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1863091</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As part of the annual Comprehensive Needs Assessment, all stakeholders are invited to provide their feedback on Title I documents and the American Rescue Plan use of funds.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:14:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board Approves Meeting Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1869485</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[During the January 16 planning session, the McDuffie County Board of Education approved its meeting schedule for the remainder of 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:50:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District Receives Two Awards from GSBA]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1852509</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Georgia School Boards Association recognizes McDuffie County for its exemplary board and its outstanding STEM initiative.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:00:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Majority to Minority Notice for 2024-2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1875378</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Under guidelines of 1974 Order Ridley and United States v. Georgia, the McDuffie County School System must inform all parents of children living in McDuffie County of the opportunity for a Majority-to-Minority transfer to eligible schools.  Parent(s)/Guardian(s) have the option of requesting a transfer for their child in which his or her child is the majority to a school in which his or her child is the minority.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:48:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Learning Resource / Textbook Adoption Review]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1852349</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stakeholders are invited to review and provide feedback on these proposed learning resources / textbook adoptions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:48:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thomas Named Teacher of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1836918</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thomson High School's Dottie Thomas will represent McDuffie County in the 2025 Georgia Teacher of the Year program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 08:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Graduation Rate in McDuffie County Beats the State Again]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1828570</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The class of 2023 achieved the highest graduation rate in the county since 2012 and outpaced the growth of the state rate by a factor of six.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2023 08:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two McDuffie County Schools Named Title I Reward Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1824041</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Maxwell Elementary and Thomson Elementary were two of only six schools in the CSRA to make the list.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:52:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR RETIREES]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1828692</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Open enrollment for health insurance and dental insurance (if applicable) will be October 16, 2023 - November 3, 2023.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:58:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR ACTIVE EMPLOYEES]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1828687</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Open Enrollment for Health Insurance, Flexible Benefits, United Way and Colleagues Helping Colleagues - October 16, 2023 - November 3, 2023]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:57:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Georgia MATCH Letters for High School Seniors]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1829947</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Georgia MATCH letters will be mailed to high school seniors in order to facilitate post-secondary enrollment.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:07:28 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tailgating Guidelines for Home Football Games]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1817688</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please take note of these guidelines for tailgating prior to home Thomson football games.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:44:26 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1810236</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On behalf of the McDuffie County School System, Parrish Construction Group, Inc. is soliciting proposals from qualified subcontractors and vendors for the Maxwell Elementary School New Construction Building Package project in McDuffie County, Georgia. Information regarding bid packages, bid document availability and cost can be obtained through the Construction Manager, Parrish Construction Group, 221 Industrial Park Drive, Perry, Georgia by contacting us by phone at:
(478) 987-5544 or by fax at (478) 987-5536
Proposals are due no later than 2:00 PM on October 5, 2023 at the Perry office of Parrish Construction Group.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:25:40 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[American Rescue Plan Stakeholder Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1814171</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stakeholders are invited to complete the ESSER American Rescue Plan survey to provide input on the district's return to learning and health and safety plans.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 14:05:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Proportionate Share Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1805927</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This meeting is for parents of private school students with special needs.  For more information, please contact the Department of Student Services at 706-986-4100.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:54:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1802290</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On behalf of the McDuffie County School System, Parrish Construction Group, Inc. is soliciting proposals from qualified subcontractors and vendors for the Dearing Elementary School 2 Classroom Addition and R.L. Norris Elementary School 8 Classroom Addition project in McDuffie County, Georgia.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:59:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[VOLUNTARY STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE FOR PARENTS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1790635</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Did you know that the school district offers affordable accident insurance to cover students during the school day as well as 24-hour coverage?]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:21:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Podcast Covers Back to School Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1788437</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The season two premiere of the McDuffie Minute Podcast features Superintendent Dr. Mychele Rhodes, and Director of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Lynn Cato discussing everything parents and students need to know before the start of the 2023-2024 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:12:30 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Interested in Driving a Bus?]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1785371</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Help build McDuffie County’s next generation by driving a bus and getting students to school on time. Anyone interested in this part-time job with full-time benefits, call 706-986-4091 and plan to attend a safety training on July 18, 2023 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Thomson High School Auditorium.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:20:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[REMINDER:  Meningitis Vaccine (Grade 7) and Booster (Grade 11) Required for School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1783909</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:56:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Title I Parent Meeting & Fall Surveys]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1783987</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:08:09 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board Sets Meeting Dates for 2023 and January 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1716989</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The meeting dates for the McDuffie County Board of Education for 2023 and January, 2024, are provided.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:58:32 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Resources to Help Kids Thrive When School is Out]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1770161</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Now that summer is in full swing, be sure to check out all the resources available to parents.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 16:20:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Nutrition Department Accepting Bids]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1767394</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County Schools Nutrition Department is accepting bids for food, beverage, paper products, milk and traditional bread.  See the attached notice.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 08:22:02 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Information on the Juneteenth Holiday]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1777756</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:34:18 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Textbook Adoption Review]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1765235</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stakeholders are invited to review the texts recommended for adoption and use in the 2023-2024 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 13 May 2023 12:25:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[State of the School System Address]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1721298</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you missed the Thomson-McDuffie Chamber of Commerce's annual State of the Community meeting, you can catch up on the school system's portion by using the YouTube link. Superintendent Dr. Mychele Rhodes updated local leaders and community members about what's happening in McDuffie County Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:19:28 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thomson High Hosts Welding Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1750161</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welding students from across Georgia will gather at THS to test out their skills during this inaugural event.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:25:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Stakeholder Input Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1734310</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents are invited to give input on Title I and ESSER for the upcoming school year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 06:48:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Majority to Minority Notice for 2023-2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1715787</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Under guidelines of 1974 Order Ridley and United States v. Georgia, the McDuffie County School System must inform all parents of children living in McDuffie County of the opportunity for a Majority-to-Minority transfer to eligible schools.  Parent(s)/Guardian(s) have the option of requesting a transfer for their child in which his or her child is the majority to a school in which his or her child is the minority.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Spring Input Opportunities - Title I Spring Meeting, ARP Discussion, & Federal Programs Surveys]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1592882</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As part of the Comprehensive Needs Assessment, stakeholders are asked to complete the annual spring input surveys for federal programs and to provide ongoing input into the American Rescue Plan fund uses.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:46:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Approves Resolution in Support of Eliminating Term Limits]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1724556</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:30:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Stakeholder Input Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1723731</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1723731</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County School System seeks stakeholder input on its updated ARP use of funds, learning loss, and return to safe instruction plan, which can be found on the system website. Please review the plan and complete the form.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:56:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board Approves 2023-2024 School Calendar]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1716991</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County Board of Education has approved the 2023-2024 School Calendar.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 10:56:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2023-2024 PK and K Registration March 20-24]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1710346</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents can view kindergarten and pre-kindergarten registration information for the 2023-2024 school year here.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 08:22:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education has Busy Planning Session]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1710435</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Board swears in new members, selects chair and vice chair during Jan. 17 meeting.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:53:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tools and Surveys Available for Parents]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1700873</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1700873</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Parents are encouraged to take advantage of the educational tools and input surveys available to benefit their students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:50:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thomson High School Wins Sixth State Football Championship]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1699565</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 16:35:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[McDuffie Awarded System of Distinction]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1686676</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[McDuffie County School System is one of 38 Worldwide Recipients of prestigious System of Distinction Award from accrediting agency, Cognia.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:43:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Championship Schedule Adjustments]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1695891</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Thomson High School football team's trip to the Georgia AA championship game requires a few adjustments to the school schedule and extra curricular activities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:38:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[American Rescue Plans Use of Funds Presentation and Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1674880</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County School System invites stakeholders to review and provide input on the American Rescue Plan use of funds.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2023 11:45:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Graduation Rate Hits the Highest Level in a Decade]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1670574</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2022 McDuffie County School System graduation rate increased 2.58 percent from 2021, up to 85.84 percent. This is the highest it's been since the inception of the College and Career Ready Performance Index accountability system in 2012.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:12:29 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hunter named Teacher of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1676282</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:19:37 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR ACTIVE EMPLOYEES]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1672980</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Open enrollment dates:  October 17, 2022 - November 4, 2022]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:53:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[McDuffie Earns Highest Accreditation Score in its History]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1601077</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In its recent Cognia accreditation external review team visit, the McDuffie County School System earned an Index of Education Quality score of 386.94 out of a possible 400. The district earned the highest possible rating on 30 of the 31 standards reviewed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:33:58 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[McDuffie Schools Celebrate Georgia Pre-K Week]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1667122</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[District administrators read to students to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Georgia Pre-K program Oct. 3-7.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:58:32 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Increased Security Measures for Sept. 23 Football Game]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1659825</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:28:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Request for Proposal:  Lawn/Shrub Maintenance #22-01]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1653717</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County School District is soliciting Proposals for lawn/shrub maintenance.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:10:28 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2022 Tax Digest and Five Year History]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1641641</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County Board of Education 2022 Tax Digest and Five Year History is attached.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:26:48 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Changes for Football Season]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1643929</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fans should take note of several changes to traffic patterns and lighting for  football season in The Brickyard.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:43:51 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Special Education Services Offered]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1638764</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Services may be available for identified home school and private school students in McDuffie County.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 08:19:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[VOLUNTARY ACCIDENT INSURANCE FOR PARENTS TO PURCHASE]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1638537</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The school district offers parents the opportunity to purchase student accident insurance.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 14:56:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Podcast Discusses Start of New School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1635629</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A brand new podcast about all McDuffie County governments, covers the start of school in its inaugural episode.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:45:15 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District Files Motion for Unitary Status]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1638437</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County School District has filed a Motion for Declaration of Unitary Status.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:14:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Eighth Graders Earn 658 High School Credits]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1633875</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[During the 2021-2022 school year, 273 McDuffie County 8th graders earned high school credits, giving them a head start on college and career.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2022 08:04:51 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Open House set for July 28]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1632744</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Event will be split into two sessions by student's last name.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 08:47:39 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Bright Wings Online]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1630276</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2021-2022 edition of the Bright Wings e-zine featuring student writings and artwork is now available.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 09:25:15 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[THS Canning Plant Opens for Select Days]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1626128</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cannery provides unique community service and educates students on food preservation methods.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:32:09 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thomson High Seniors Commit to Careers in Education]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1615172</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On May 6, thirteen Thomson High School seniors signed on the dotted line to become Future Georgia Educators. Click the link to watch WJBF News Channel 6 coverage of the event.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2022 10:51:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thomson High Apprenticeship Program Helps Seniors be Career-ready]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1615177</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We strive to prepare our students for successful careers. Click the link to view WJBF News Channel 6 coverage about how our partnership with local businesses accomplishes that goal.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2022 10:52:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2022-2023 School Supply Lists]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1627224</link>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2022 14:58:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Title I Parent Meeting & Fall Surveys]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1735384</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 14:16:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Majority to Minority Notice for 2022-2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1576884</link>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2023 11:47:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[American Rescue Plans Use of Funds Presentation and Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1519933</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County School System invites stakeholders to review and provide input on the American Rescue Plan use of funds.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:44:18 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Approved 2022-2023 School Calendar]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1601476</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[At its meeting on March 17, 2022, the McDuffie County Board of Education approved the school calendar for the 2022-2023 school year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:14:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Update:  Masks Optional on School Buses as of March 21, 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1587422</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Masks will become optional on McDuffie County school buses as of March 21, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2022 10:06:19 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Update:  Masks Optional in Buildings as of February 28, 2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1576885</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Beginning Monday, February 28, 2022, the McDuffie County School System will be eliminating the mask requirement for students and staff except on buses and in keeping with the CDC guidelines outlined below.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2022 14:00:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Auction Opportunity for BOE Vehicles]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1558170</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie BOE will be auctioning off nine surplus buses and vehicles.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:34:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Revised School Calendar, 2021-2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1557305</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[At its January 21, 2022, meeting, the McDuffie County Board of Education approved a revised calendar for 2021-2022.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:32:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homework Help and Live Virtual Tutoring]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1478459</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The system has partnered with FEV Tutor to offer live homework help and virtual tutoring through a chat- and whiteboard-based application.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:09:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Live Instructional Support for Temporarily Quarantined Students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1478448</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The district is offering live instructional support to assist students in completing their assignments while temporarily quarantined.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:54:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Title I Parent Meeting & Fall Surveys]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1735349</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 13:42:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[**Notice of Tax Increase]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1479801</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[See final paragraph]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:58:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Temporary Closure of Thomson-McDuffie Middle School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1480496</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to increases in COVID cases and quarantines, Thomson-McDuffie Middle School will transition to at-home learning from August 20-August 29.  The school will reopen on August 30.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:51:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Update:  Masks Required, Effective August 5, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1472520</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As of August 5, 2021, masks will be required for students, staff, and visitors to all McDuffie County School System facilities and buses, regardless of vaccination status.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:30:31 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Optional Student Accident Insurance for the 2021-2022 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1472734</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents are encouraged to purchase optional Student Accident Insurance.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:25:20 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2021-2022 Supply Lists]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1462892</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attached are the 2021-2022 suggested supply lists for each school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:26:54 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GeorgiaSummer.Org]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1447525</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Navigate to GeorgiaSummer.Org for free resources, digital books, information on summer activities and childcare, and sites for free meals.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 15:53:40 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[McDuffie County Student Services Announces Child Find Efforts]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1463614</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[An upcoming meeting will discuss eligibility criteria and types of services that are available through the Board of Education for children with disabilities who may be attending home-school programs.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:50:58 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Seamless Summer Meal Program - UPDATED 7/5/2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1449315</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2021 Seamless Summer Meal Program begins operation on June 1, 2021.  See the full story for a list of locations, dates, and times of availability for FREE meals for children age 18 and under.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:33:05 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FY22 COPIER BID NOTICE]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1453924</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:01:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Meningitis Booster Vaccine Required for 11th Grade in 2021-2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1435968</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Effective July 1, 2021, children 16 years of age and older, who are entering the 11th grade (including new entrants), must have received one booster dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4), unless their initial dose was administered on or after their 16th birthday.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 15:55:51 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[McDuffie County Schools Wins Magna Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1414548</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[McDuffie County Schools was recognized as a first place winner in the 27th annual Magna Awards program. McDuffie County Schools is one of 15 winners--three Grand Prize and 12 first place winners--across the nation receiving this honor.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:28:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SECOND SEMESTER UPDATE - MARCH 29, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1414525</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Based on the current public health data, the McDuffie County School System will expand in-person instruction for face-to-face students in grades Pre-K – 12 to five days per week effective April 12, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:58:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Invitation to Bid:  Lawn/Shrub Maintenance]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1414315</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County School District is soliciting bids for lawn/shrub maintenance for the campuses of Dearing Elementary School, Maxwell Elementary School, Thomson Elementary School, Norris Elementary School, Thomson-McDuffie Middle School, Thomson High School, the McDuffie Achievement Center, the Central Office, the Maintenance/ Transportation department and the Big Dog parking lot.  Please see the linked document for full details.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Federal Programs Stakeholder Surveys]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1408103</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stakeholders are invited to complete the annual federal programs stakeholder surveys by May 7 at 11:45 PM.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:48:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FY22 Comprehensive Local Improvement Plan Input]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/803320</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Annually, the district invites stakeholders to provide input into the upcoming year's Comprehensive Local Improvement Plan (CLIP) components.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2021 12:08:14 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. Rhodes Earns GSSA President's Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1317792</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The prestigious GSSA President's Award honors no more than 16 superintendents annually for their innovations in education.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2020 10:13:55 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Re-opening Update - December 3, 2020 - Second Semester Plans]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1348985</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County School System plans to expand in-person instruction for PK-12th grade face-to-face students to five days per week beginning January 5, 2021.  A Learn from Home option will also be offered for second semester.  All schools will accept instructional model change requests for second semester December 7-10, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2020 16:18:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CSRA RESA Provides Growing Readers Initiative Books]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1318905</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On October 15, CSRA RESA Growing Readers Specialist Debbie Callan delivered over $14,500 worth of books for K-3 Growing Readers classroom libraries.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2020 13:21:17 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Herbert Homes Donates to Thomson High School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1318899</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Herbert of Herbert Homes for donating $5000 to Thomson High's construction program!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2020 13:17:28 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RFP for Propane Autogas Fuel]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1326032</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[McDuffie County School District is seeking proposals for a turn-key fueling system for propane powered buses.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:53:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Majority to Minority Notice 2021-2022]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1416459</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Under guidelines of 1974 Order Ridley and United States v. Georgia, the McDuffie County School System must inform all parents of children living in McDuffie County of the opportunity for a Majority-to-Minority transfer to eligible schools.  Parent(s)/Guardian(s) have the option of requesting a transfer for their child in which his or her child is the majority to a school in which his or her child is the minority.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:49:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RFP for Construction Management Services]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1325092</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County Board of Education seeks to hire a Construction Manager for the construction of The New McDuffie County Elementary School and demolition of current elementary schools.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:30:08 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Golden Harvest Food Bank Drive-Thru Food Distribution]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1325936</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Friday, November 13, Golden Harvest Food Bank will host a drive-thru food distribution event on the bus ramp at Thomson High School.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2020 11:46:42 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Meal Service Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1312930</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[There will be no meal service on Thursday-Friday, October 8-9, due to the scheduled student holidays.  However, on Monday, October 12, will operate a Seamless Summer Option for all school-aged children through December 16.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2020 16:05:24 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2019-2020 Retirees Honored on October 1, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1311218</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2020 09:34:58 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR ACTIVE EMPLOYEES - October 19 - November 6, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1306517</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2020 15:58:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR RETIREES - October 19 - November 6, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1306557</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2020 10:46:38 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RFP 2021-001  Installation Services for Needlepoint Bi-Polar Ionization Units]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1299977</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:44:22 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Re-opening Update - September 1, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1287424</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County School System will re-open for students who opted for face-to-face instruction using a blended model on September 8, 2020.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 14:59:55 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2020-2021 Re-opening Resource Guide]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1260235</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County School System has developed a Re-opening Resource Guide to explain the mitigation strategies and instructional models offered for the 2020-2021 school year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:13:11 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2020-2021 Return to School Plan - June 25, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1250525</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County School System is continuing to work on a plan for the August 3, 2020, return of our students, faculty and staff in the safest manner possible. Parent input is requested using the survey link below.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:32:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Start Update - July 23, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1258751</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County  School System will delay the start of school for students from August 3 to August 17, 2020.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:13:42 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ADDITIONAL MEAL SERVICE LOCATIONS & PARENT PICK-UP ALLOWED]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1279570</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Effective Monday, August 24, 2020, parents of McDuffie County School System students may pick up breakfast and lunch for their children at scheduled bus stops and at drive-thru locations at Dearing Elementary and Thomson-McDuffie Middle schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:32:48 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Paper Bid Notice]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1279907</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County Board of Education would like to extend the invitation to submit a bid for 840 cartons/cases (10 reams per carton/case) of domestic “All Purpose” printing/copier paper for use with high-speed, digital photocopiers, printers, duplicators, and fax machines with the following specifications:  8-1/2” x 11”, 20#, 92+ brightness, and 4# accurately cut.  Bids must be received by September 15, 2020, before 3:00 p.m.  For more details contact Charisa Carter, Comptroller, at 706-986-4035.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:09:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Start Updated - August 10, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1269714</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In response to public health data, ALL students will begin the 2020-2021 school year in the Learn from Home/Virtual Learning model.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:42:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Additional Wi-Fi Access Points - August 11, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1271271</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The district is pleased to announce four additional locations for Wi-Fi access each day from 5:30-7:30 p.m.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:42:48 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Learning Option Registration]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1253580</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County School System plans to open school facilities for students on August 17, 2020. Although the system believes face-to-face instruction is the best practice for students, families will have two instructional options for the first semester of the school year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:22:20 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Re-opening Update - July 7, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1294174</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:26:41 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Supply Lists for 2020-2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1254113</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2020 16:39:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GaDOE and Get Georgia Reading Partner for GeorgiaSummer.org]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1244768</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[GeorgiaSummer.org includes literacy sites and apps, virtual field trips, health and safety tips, and connections to community resources.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:51:19 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2020-2021 Kindergarten Online Pre-Registration]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1249498</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents may use the link below to pre-register for kindergarten students who were not enrolled in McDuffie County Schools' Pre-K program or who did not pre-register during the February 10-14, 2020, window.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2020 08:19:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GaDOE & GPB Ready for K-3 Documents & Activities]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1242714</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Georgia Department of Education & Georgia Public Broadcasting have partnered to provide tips and activities to bridge the summer gap as students transition to the next grade level.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2020 17:53:09 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Technology Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1228548</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All parents of current McDuffie County students are asked to complete the Family Technology Survey to indicate needs for Internet access and devices.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 13:00:24 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CDC Information on COVID-19]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1196354</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This information is provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:43:20 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2020-2021 School Calendar Approved]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1171345</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[At its meeting on February 20, 2020, the McDuffie County Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 School Calendar.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:58:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Substitute Teachers Wanted]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1151873</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Substitute training class to be held at CSRA RESA on January 29, 2020]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:36:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CCRPI Scores Increase in All Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1113383</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2019 CCRPI scores increased for all six schools in the district, one of only two systems in the CSRA area to accomplish this feat.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2019 15:21:20 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[THS Metals Lab Opens]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1113396</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In response to industry needs, McDuffie County Schools seized the opportunity to reconfigure instructional space during the Thomson High School renovation to add a new metals lab.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2019 17:27:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2019 McDuffie County Graduation Rate Beats State]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1092613</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[McDuffie County’s students showed an improvement of nearly 6%. All sub-groups exceeded the graduation rate targets set by the Governor's Office of Student Achievement.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Sep 2019 12:34:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Notification of Asbestos 2019]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1118142</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 (AHERA) was designed to determine the extent of asbestos concerns in the schools and to act as a guide in formulating asbestos management policies for the schools.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2019 08:16:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2019-2020 Bus Routes]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1067552</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2019 09:55:38 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CHILD FIND EFFORTS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1044375</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 10:18:36 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2020-2021 Majority-to-Minority Notice]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1228646</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 14:27:11 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[McDuffie Approved to Award Civic Engagement Diploma Seal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/910681</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County School System was the FIRST in the state to apply and be granted the privilege of awarding the Georgia Civic Engagement Diploma Seal, effective with the Class of 2019. Interested students may inquire about specific seal requirements with their counselors.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2018 17:00:18 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[THS Re-brands Apprenticeship Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/959209</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The THS Youth Apprenticeship Program, now in its 25th year, has been re-branded as Jumpstart.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2018 14:02:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[McDuffie County to Offer Career-Ready Diploma Seal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/890819</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Effective with the Class of 2019, Thomson High School will offer six versions of the Georgia career-ready diploma seal.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jul 2018 14:21:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[McDuffie County Board of Education Earns Exemplary Status]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/879793</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The McDuffie County Board of Education earned Exemplary Status from the Georgia School Boards Association for the third time.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jun 2018 09:31:33 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TMMS FFA Advances to Nationals]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/865335</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[At the recent state convention, Hayden McCord and Maggie Huff placed first in the Agriscience Fair-Division 2 Food Products & Processing Systems competition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2018 00:27:48 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[THS to Add Welding Pathway]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/865317</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A high-demand profession, welders possess critical skills needed in construction and other fields.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2018 22:57:29 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Literacy Workshop Series]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/853593</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The district is hosting a Family Literacy Workshop series at various locations around the community.  Parents receive books and tips to use at home with their children.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2018 10:47:08 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[THS Student Awarded Laptop at High School High Tech Luncheon]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/853525</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Demarshay Moss received a laptop at the Augusta Area High School High Tech awards luncheon for her completion of the High School High Tech program without missing any activities, events or assignments during the two-year program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2018 08:53:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NSP Golf & Life Skills Challenge Winners]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/844942</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Teams from NES, DES, and TES competed against 25 area schools in the National School Program Golf & Life Skills Challenge.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 20:29:24 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Regional Young Georgia Authors Winners]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/844941</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[McDuffie County School System students captured five of thirteen regional Young Georgia Authors titles.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 20:23:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[State of the System Address]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/840335</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Rhodes has provided the attached State of the System Address]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2018 09:20:39 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Board Member Appreciation Week]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/839261</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Special Week Honors Georgia’s School Boards - March 12-16, 2018]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 20:30:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Copeland Named State School Social Worker of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/833907</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[School social worker Yolanda Copeland has been selected as the 2018 State School Social Worker of the Year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2018 14:28:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Superintendent Evaluation Instrument]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/825339</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attached is a copy of the 2017-2018 Superintendent Evaluation instrument.  Also attached is a copy of the Superintendent Evaluation instrument for the 2016-2017 school year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2018 13:58:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Roles of Board Members and Superintendent]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/825331</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The attached document outlines the roles of the Board members and Superintendent.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2018 12:10:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[System Receives GOSA Literacy Mini-Grant]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/811821</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement has awarded McDuffie County Schools a $20,000 Early Language & Literacy Mini-Grant]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2018 18:56:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2018 Professional Learning Mini-Conference]]></title>
				<link>http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/803319</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All employees joined together to share their expertise and fill their toolboxes with effective strategies to build the future for McDuffie County students.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jan 2018 13:03:19 -0500</pubDate>
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