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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Good luck to all our track athletes competing in the state competition today at the new track facility at UGA!

Superintendent Beverley Levine received the Excellence in Education Award today at the Northeast Georgia RESA Board of Controls meeting! This award signifies her years of service and leadership in Oglethorpe County Schools, along with her continuous dedication to educating students.

Congratulations to Ms. Levine! She is pictured with NEGA RESA Director Ms. Laurie Allison.

Jarrett Barr is a member of the Class of 2026! Jarrett has participated in work-based learning where he gained valuable experience working at IFS in Watkinsville. Jarrett enjoys working on his cars and operates his own mobile detailing business. In the fall, Jarrett plans to attend Athens Technical College to study to be a diesel mechanic. Congratulations Jarrett - Class of 2026!

Andee Claire Dellinger is a member of the Class of 2026!   Andee has been active in FFA (Vice President), HOSA (Vice President), Interact Club (Vice President), FCA (President), and Student Council (President).  Over the course of her FFA career, Andee earned the Discovery FFA Degree, the Green Hand FFA Degree, the Chapter FFA Degree, the State FFA Degree, and is on track to earn her American FFA Degree.  Andee has also competed in multiple FFA Career Development Events, including Horticulture, Agricultural Sales, Forestry, Agriculture Communications, and Agriculture Education.  Andee was honored to place third in Area in her Agriculture Education CDE this year.  Andee was chosen as the first ever Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) Student of the Year for 2025.  In September of 2025, Andee was selected as the Rotary Club Student of the Month.  Andee has been very active in her church’s youth group and children’s ministry, and is very proud to have participated in dance with A Talent Company for 14 years.  Andee has a heart for service and takes a great deal of pride in helping school administrators on a daily basis in her role in the Work Based Learning program.  Through her Student Council role, Andee has worked very hard to make sure that school events like homecoming and prom were planned and executed smoothly.  Andee was instrumental in the planning and operations for the annual Ghost Out event in 2026 through her role in HOSA.  In the fall, she plans to attend Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and major in Agricultural Education. Congratulations Andee - Class of 2026!

Jalynn Morlan is a member of the Class of 2026! Jalynn enjoyed spending her senior year at OCHS. She participated in marching band as a majorette and was a competitive twirler throughout high school. As a competitive twirler, she won several awards and traveled to England on Team USA. Jalynn was also active in sideline and competition cheer. Jalynn currently helps coach The Paramount Dance Twirl Team and The Starlet Twirlers. In the fall, she will attend Athens Tech to study cosmetology and plans to open her own salon in the future. Congratulations Jalynn - Class of 2026!

Mylee Nimmons is a member of the Class of 2026! She has been active for 4 years of varsity soccer, captain for 2 years and voted #1 defensive player 1 year for her region. She played a year of varsity basketball, 2 years cross country, and 2 years of track, with one of those years winning a state championship! She has participated in work based learning, dual enrollment and is also finishing the early childhood pathway. In the fall, she plans to attend Athens Technical College for Dental hygiene. Congratulations Mylee - Class of 2026!

Behind every student’s success is someone who believed in them, encouraged them, and loved them along the way. Today, we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, guardians, mentors, and caregivers who make a lasting difference in the lives of our children. Thank you for the countless ways you support our students, schools, and community. Your love and dedication inspire us all. Wishing you a very Happy Mother’s Day! 💕