We are proud to congratulate JENNIFER YAUCK on being named the Oglethorpe County School System Teacher of the Year!
Jennifer Yauck graduated from Oglethorpe County High School, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Plant Biology, a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, and a Masters in Science Education from the University of Georgia. Yauck began her teaching career in environmental education at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center, and this year, she has completed 22 years in public education. She taught at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, Oconee County High School, and has served as the director of 6-12 Science at Northeast Georgia Regional Education Service Agency (RESA).
Currently, she is a science instructional coach and science teacher at Oglethorpe County High School in Lexington, Georgia. She teaches Honors Biology and Advanced Placement (AP) Biology to students in grades 9-12. During my teaching career, Yauck has worked to develop more effective methods for reaching rural students, lower socioeconomic students, and English language learners in science.
Yauck believes that community involvement is one of the most important aspects of being a teacher and a citizen. Currently, she advises the National Honor Society at Oglethorpe County High School and the Science Olympiad team. She is a member of the Oglethorpe County Friends of the Library, Oglethorpe County Rotary Club, and the Gamma Tau chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. As a member of Gamma Tau, she has helped to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to children in Oglethorpe County since 2022.
Jennifer Yauck graduated from Oglethorpe County High School, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Plant Biology, a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, and a Masters in Science Education from the University of Georgia. Yauck began her teaching career in environmental education at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center, and this year, she has completed 22 years in public education. She taught at Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School, Oconee County High School, and has served as the director of 6-12 Science at Northeast Georgia Regional Education Service Agency (RESA).
Currently, she is a science instructional coach and science teacher at Oglethorpe County High School in Lexington, Georgia. She teaches Honors Biology and Advanced Placement (AP) Biology to students in grades 9-12. During my teaching career, Yauck has worked to develop more effective methods for reaching rural students, lower socioeconomic students, and English language learners in science.
Yauck believes that community involvement is one of the most important aspects of being a teacher and a citizen. Currently, she advises the National Honor Society at Oglethorpe County High School and the Science Olympiad team. She is a member of the Oglethorpe County Friends of the Library, Oglethorpe County Rotary Club, and the Gamma Tau chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. As a member of Gamma Tau, she has helped to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to children in Oglethorpe County since 2022.
PATRIOTS VOLLEYBALL WIN in a nail biting 5th set! Congrats to the players and coaches! Thanks la to the fans for your AMAZING SUPPORT!
Looking forward to seeing you at a packed OCHS gym at 1:00 pm today for the sweet sixteen matchup with Armuchee High!
🏡 The senior homestead exemption on the ballot was created to help our senior citizens (67 years old or older) manage school taxes.
If approved, it will help Oglethorpe County seniors keep their school property taxes from going up when their home value increases.
Their school taxes would be “frozen” at the value of their home when they qualify (base year)— meaning future value increases wouldn’t raise their school taxes.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to a board member or call our central office at 706-743-8128
If approved, it will help Oglethorpe County seniors keep their school property taxes from going up when their home value increases.
Their school taxes would be “frozen” at the value of their home when they qualify (base year)— meaning future value increases wouldn’t raise their school taxes.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to a board member or call our central office at 706-743-8128
Congratulations to our amazing Teachers of the Year! We loved celebrating them and their families at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday night. OCES - Marianne Camacho OCMS - Kristin Byce OCHS - Jennifer Yauck
Thank you Drew Bearden and Sue Ann Blalock for the photos!
Good afternoon,
This is just a reminder that the new Wednesday schedule begins tomorrow.
Wednesdays Schedule Details
• Dismissal: High school students will finish at 2:32 p.m.
• Bus Riders: Buses will pick up at the high school first, then the elementary school, and finally the middle school. This means that all students who ride the bus will likely arrive home about 10–15 minutes earlier on Wednesdays.
• Car rider pick-up for OCHS will be at 2:35 pm on Wednesdays. If you are not able to pick up your child at this time, they will attend a study hall until the normal pick-up time of 3:15 pm.
• Student Drivers: Students who drive may leave campus at 2:32 p.m.
• Athletes and After-School Activities:
o Students who do not drive will remain on campus and attend study hall in the cafeteria until practice or their activity begins.
o Students who drive may either leave and return for practice or stay on campus and attend study hall until it starts.
o If students stay on campus, they will be required to attend study hall.
There is no change to the end of the day at the middle or elementary school. The only difference is that students will get home earlier on Wednesdays, due to high school buses loading first. This change will not affect staff children who are dropped off at a school.
We appreciate the high school's efforts to think creatively and provide valuable collaboration time for teachers without adding additional staff or losing instructional time. We appreciate your flexibility as we make this commitment to continuous school improvement.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
This is just a reminder that the new Wednesday schedule begins tomorrow.
Wednesdays Schedule Details
• Dismissal: High school students will finish at 2:32 p.m.
• Bus Riders: Buses will pick up at the high school first, then the elementary school, and finally the middle school. This means that all students who ride the bus will likely arrive home about 10–15 minutes earlier on Wednesdays.
• Car rider pick-up for OCHS will be at 2:35 pm on Wednesdays. If you are not able to pick up your child at this time, they will attend a study hall until the normal pick-up time of 3:15 pm.
• Student Drivers: Students who drive may leave campus at 2:32 p.m.
• Athletes and After-School Activities:
o Students who do not drive will remain on campus and attend study hall in the cafeteria until practice or their activity begins.
o Students who drive may either leave and return for practice or stay on campus and attend study hall until it starts.
o If students stay on campus, they will be required to attend study hall.
There is no change to the end of the day at the middle or elementary school. The only difference is that students will get home earlier on Wednesdays, due to high school buses loading first. This change will not affect staff children who are dropped off at a school.
We appreciate the high school's efforts to think creatively and provide valuable collaboration time for teachers without adding additional staff or losing instructional time. We appreciate your flexibility as we make this commitment to continuous school improvement.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Just a reminder that the new Wednesday schedule begins tomorrow, October 15th.
Wednesdays Schedule Details:
Dismissal: High school students will finish at 2:32 p.m.
Bus Riders: Buses will pick up at the high school first, then the elementary school, and finally the middle school. This means that all students who ride the bus will likely arrive home about 10–15 minutes earlier on Wednesdays.
Car rider pick-up for OCHS will be at 2:35 pm on Wednesdays. If you are not able to pick up your child at this time, they will attend a study hall until the normal pick-up time of 3:15 pm.
Student Drivers: Students who drive may leave campus at 2:32 p.m.
Athletes and After-School Activities:
Students who do not drive will remain on campus and attend study hall in the cafeteria until practice or their activity begins.
Students who drive may either leave and return for practice or stay on campus and attend study hall until it starts.
If students stay on campus, they will be required to attend study hall.
There is no change to the end of the day at the middle or elementary school. The only difference is that students will get home earlier on Wednesdays, due to high school buses loading first. This change will not affect staff children who are dropped off at a school.
We appreciate the high school’s efforts to think creatively and provide valuable collaboration time for teachers without adding additional staff or losing instructional time. We appreciate your flexibility as we make this commitment to continuous school improvement.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Wednesdays Schedule Details:
Dismissal: High school students will finish at 2:32 p.m.
Bus Riders: Buses will pick up at the high school first, then the elementary school, and finally the middle school. This means that all students who ride the bus will likely arrive home about 10–15 minutes earlier on Wednesdays.
Car rider pick-up for OCHS will be at 2:35 pm on Wednesdays. If you are not able to pick up your child at this time, they will attend a study hall until the normal pick-up time of 3:15 pm.
Student Drivers: Students who drive may leave campus at 2:32 p.m.
Athletes and After-School Activities:
Students who do not drive will remain on campus and attend study hall in the cafeteria until practice or their activity begins.
Students who drive may either leave and return for practice or stay on campus and attend study hall until it starts.
If students stay on campus, they will be required to attend study hall.
There is no change to the end of the day at the middle or elementary school. The only difference is that students will get home earlier on Wednesdays, due to high school buses loading first. This change will not affect staff children who are dropped off at a school.
We appreciate the high school’s efforts to think creatively and provide valuable collaboration time for teachers without adding additional staff or losing instructional time. We appreciate your flexibility as we make this commitment to continuous school improvement.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Early voting starts today in Oglethorpe County. There are two items from Oglethorpe County Schools on the ballot.
The first item for voters to consider is the continuation of the local ESPLOST. Please see the flyer for information m
The second school related item is property tax relief for seniors in Oglethorpe County.
If you have any questions about these items please reach out to our Central Office or any Board of Education Member.
By law the school system can’t tell you how to vote, but it is important to note, that this a continuation of the existing one cent tax. If this SPLOST does not pass, the funds usually raised by SPLOST will have to come from the tax payers in the form of increased bond taxes.
Our School Based Health Center is now taking online appointments. Click the link and select Lexington as the location, then select the School Based Health Center. The health center offers sick visits, immunizations, well visits, and sports physicals.
The hours are from 7:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday.
The Ribbon Cutting will take place on Thursday, November 20th. The community will be able to tour the facility during this event.
I registered online and received my flu shot. I was in and out within 10 minutes!
Completing the consent forms online in advance will speed up your experience. All forms can be found on our district website.
Congratulations to our amazing Board of Education who have once again been named an Exemplary Board by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA).
This is highest recognition a Board of Education can achieve. This marks the 10th consecutive year the Board has earned this distinction!
Happy Fall Break!
Officially OPEN! 🎉 The Patriot Health Hub is now serving students, families,
and staff at 15 Fairground Rd, Suite 101 in Lexington, GA!
Please call 706-668-4074 or visit https://oglethorpecountyga.sites.thrillshare.com/o/ogs/page/school-based-health-center to register and schedule an appointment! Hours are 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Come see us!
and staff at 15 Fairground Rd, Suite 101 in Lexington, GA!
Please call 706-668-4074 or visit https://oglethorpecountyga.sites.thrillshare.com/o/ogs/page/school-based-health-center to register and schedule an appointment! Hours are 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Come see us!
The new school-based health center is opening this week —bringing high-quality healthcare to students, teachers, staff, and families! The best part? Everyone is welcome, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. We’re open from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and can’t wait to serve you on Tuesday, September 30th!
Mark your calendars! A brand-new health center is available to Oglethorpe County Schools opening September 29th, 2025! Please visit https://oglethorpecountyga.sites.thrillshare.com/o/ogs/page/school-based-health-center to register and schedule an appointment!
We have partnered with MedLink as the service provider for the Patriot Health Hub located at the Multi-Purpose Building (old Elementary School), 15 Fairground Rd, Suite 101, Lexington, GA!
Please visit https://oglethorpecountyga.sites.thrillshare.com/o/ogs/page/school-based-health-center to register and schedule an appointment! The phone number will be live on opening day - Monday, September 29th.
Say hello to Audra Turbeville, Family Nurse Practitioner —your local provider at the MedLink Patriot Health Hub! She will see patients starting September 29th from 3 months to 99 years!
Excellence Starts with Healthy Patriots!
We appreciate our amazing IT Staff!
Congratulations to Andee Dellinger on being named the September Rotary Student of the Month!
We will never forget!
We are starting a new feature that will allow us to “spotlight” students and staff for outstanding achievements. Our OCHS Yearbook Class, under the direction of Mr. Maurice Freeman, will be assisting with this. If you have a student or staff member who you believe deserves to be in the “spotlight”, please send us a brief email with the information. These can be sent to blevine@oglethorpe.k12.ga.us and rames@oglethorpe.k12.ga.us. Our journalism students will then be interviewing the candidates to create the post.
Please help us congratulate our first teacher in the spotlight – Dr. DeShonda Wolfe!
Please help us congratulate our first teacher in the spotlight – Dr. DeShonda Wolfe!
