For those interested in Special Education HomeSchool opportunities, a meeting is being held on Friday, May 29th at Central Office!
about 2 hours ago, Oglethorpe County School System
Lyla Bryant is a member of the Class of 2026!
Lyla has been active in Marching Band for 4 years, 3 years as percussion captain; Concert Band for 4 years; Beta Club for 3 years; FCCLA for 2 years, finishing 2nd in region, 2nd in state and headed to Nationals in July 2026 for Interior Design; and 4 years in 4-H, 3 years on board.
In the fall, she plans to attend Mercer University majoring in Biology with a concentration in Pre-Pharmacy.
Congratulations Lyla - Class of 2026!
about 5 hours ago, Oglethorpe County School System
Ke’Mauri Brown is a member of the Class of 2026!
Ke’Mauri has been active in various sports throughout his high school years. He was a member of the OCHS Track and Field team all four years of High School, placing in the State Championship each year. He proudly placed 4th in Long Jump at the State Level this year. He also participated in football for one year and basketball for three years.
He enjoys working out, spending time with family and friends and plans to further his Track and Field activities at the college level in the fall, while pursuing a degree as a Physical Education Teacher.
Congratulations Ke’Mauri - Class of 2026!
about 16 hours ago, Oglethorpe County School System
Due to the potential for bad weather on Friday night, OCHS graduation will take place at the Classic Center on Friday, May 22nd at 8:00 PM in the theatre. The doors will open at 6:30 pm. Seating is on a first come first serve basis. Everyone entering the theatre must have their own ticket, regardless of age. Students will be given tickets after graduation practice.
There are several options for parking in Athens for graduation. Parking at the Classic Center parking deck will be at a flat rate of $15.00 for event parking. The deck is located at the back of the Classic Center. Other deck parking (on Washington Street) will be at a rate of $2.00 per hour. There is also some metered parking on the street, at a cost of $3.00 per hour. We do not want anyone to be denied the chance to attend graduation. If you are not able to pay the parking fee, please call our central office (706-743-8128) for a parking permit.
The Classic Center does not allow air horns or balloons. If you plan to bring balloons, these need to be left outside or in your vehicle. Balloons may not be brought into the building.
The Classic Center will require all those entering to go through a weapons detection device. No food or drink may be brought into the facility.
We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026!
Update: Senior parents got information on ticket distribution, but as we are getting a lot of questions: Each graduate will be given 11 tickets after graduation practice.
about 18 hours ago, Oglethorpe County School System
New Auction Items Listed - they can be found by visiting
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Please check back for additional items added frequently!
about 23 hours ago, Oglethorpe County School System
Kyler McCannon is a member of the Class of 2026!
Kyler has been active as a peer intern in the WBL program. He has been on the President’s List for straight A’s all 4 years of his high school career. He will proudly be graduating with Honors.
Kyler plans to pursue a career as an Animal Caretaker and Trainer.
Congratulations Kyler - Class of 2026!
1 day ago, Oglethorpe County School System
Jodie McKinney is a member of the Class of 2026!
She lettered in Varsity Softball her Freshman & Sophomore years and has been active in the Work Base Learning Program her Junior & Senior years.
In the fall Jodie plans to attend Athens Technical College for Business Management.
Congratulations Jodie - Class of 2026!
1 day ago, Oglethorpe County School System
We are pleased to partner with Open Hand to provide free breakfast and lunch meals to our students throughout the summer. Meal delivery will begin June 1.
Seven breakfasts and seven lunches will be delivered weekly to the homes of families who sign up. Meals are available for all children in the home under the age of 18, regardless of income.
Please review the flyer for complete details or sign up through the link below:
https://tinyurl.com/yc4dyh4u.
If you need assistance completing the forms, please contact Kasey Taylor, our Parent Mentor, at
KTaylor@oglethorpe.k12.ga.us, or visit the Family Resource Hub Facebook page, or check your school family “Room.” You may also contact Ms. Taylor directly at 706-743-7930.
2 days ago, Oglethorpe County School System
2 days ago, Oglethorpe County School System
Blaise Caldwell is a member of the class of 2026.
Blaise is a National Beta Club member and an Honor Roll student. He was awarded UGA's Georgia Certificate of Merit in 2025 and named to the President’s List in 2024.
Blaise has participated in work-based learning, working first at G Brand BBQ, then at Blazer’s of Lexington.
Blaise plans to attend Athens Technical College in the fall to pursue a degree as a Networking Specialist.
Congratulations Blaise - Class of 2026!
2 days ago, Oglethorpe County School System
Dalton Hilley is a member of the Class of 2026!
Dalton has been active in Football for 3 years, and Wrestling for 1 year. He participates in the work-base learning program, working part-time with All Interiors of Ga.
In the fall, his plans to enter the workforce Full-time.
Congratulations Dalton - Class of 2026!
3 days ago, Oglethorpe County School System
Ambreia Kelley is a proud member of the Class of 2026!
She has been actively involved in many clubs and activities, including HOSA, where she serves as the 2025–2026 Blood Drive Coordinator, as well as Student Council, FBLA, FCCLA, Beta Club, Interact Club, and Work-Based Learning.
Through Work-Based Learning, she gained valuable experience working at the Piedmont Athens Regional Child Development Center.Ambreia was also an active member of the basketball cheerleading squad, where she earned the “Coach’s Award” two years in a row and served as Co-Captain for the 2025–2026 season.
Throughout high school, Ambreia has followed the Healthcare pathway, which has allowed her to graduate as both a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
In the fall, she plans to attend Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida, where she will major in Nursing.
Congratulations Ambreia - Class of 2026!
3 days ago, Oglethorpe County School System
Angel Russell is a member of the class of 2026!
Angel has been active in 4-H for 2 years.
She plans to take a year off then go to school for forensic science.
Congratulations Angel - Class of 2026!
4 days ago, Oglethorpe County School System
Isaac Johnson is a member of the Class of 2026!
Isaac has been active in basketball all 4 years of high school,4 years of FFA and 4 years of FCA.
Isaac plans to take a year off and then go into a trade of his interest.
Congratulations Isaac - Class of 2026!
5 days ago, Oglethorpe County School System
Kendon Brown is a proud member of the Class of 2026!
Kendon has been involved in wrestling since the age of 5 and competed on the varsity wrestling team throughout all four years of high school. As a freshman, he placed 5th in the state, and as a senior, he once again earned a trip to the state championship tournament.
During his high school career, he received the Iron Patriots Award as a freshman and the Leadership Award during his senior year. He was also honored by being voted Mr. Senior for the Class of 2026.
Kendon has committed to Georgia Southern University, where he plans to major in Electrical Engineering.
Congratulations Kendon - Class of 2026!
5 days ago, Oglethorpe County School System
Krysten Keadra Jones is a member of the Class of 2026!
Krysten has been active in Basketball Cheerleading for three years.
In the fall, she plans to attend Gwinnett Tech University to pursue a career as an ultrasound tech.
Congratulations Krysten - Class of 2026!
6 days ago, Oglethorpe County School System
Kylie Peoples is a member of the Class of 2026!
She has participated in Beta Club for 4 years, FFA 3 years, FCA leadership 2 years, and the National Honor Society (NHS) 1 year. She has participated in work-based learning working at B&T Food Fresh Market.
In the fall, she plans to attend Georgia Southern to pursue a career in Nursing!
Congratulations Kylie - Class of 2026!
6 days ago, Oglethorpe County School System
Carolyn Barner is a member of the Class of 2026!
Carolyn has been active in Varsity Softball for 4 years and Varsity Golf for 2 years. She is a member of Beta Club and HOSA. She is an active member of Temple United Methodist Church and attends youth group at Hull Baptist Church.
Carolyn is currently an intern with the Oglethorpe County Clerk of Superior Court. For the first half of the school year she interned with a 3rd grade class. The last 2 years she has volunteered with Oglethorpe County Little League to assist with coaching softball.
Carolyn will attend Andrew College in the fall with a scholarship to play softball at the collegiate level. She plans to major in Early Childhood Education.
Congratulations Carolyn - Class of 2026!
7 days ago, Oglethorpe County School System
Malik Forshee is a member of the Class of 2026!
Malik has been active in basketball and baseball throughout his entire life. As a senior, Malik earned Oglethorpe County High School Basketball "Offensive Player of the Year", is nominated for Athens Area Basketball Player of the Year by Next Up Sports, and was selected as OCHS Student-Athlete of the Month in January.
In the fall, he plans to continue his athletic pursuits through a basketball scholarship to Thomas Ridge in South Carolina.
Congratulations Malik -'Class of 2026!
7 days ago, Oglethorpe County School System
Good luck to all our track athletes competing in the state competition today at the new track facility at UGA!
8 days ago, Oglethorpe County School System
