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On March 9, the District held its annual Teacher Recruitment Fair, with more than 200 candidates meeting with our principals at Rutland High School. Lots of them had interviews with schools for openings, and some came away with a chance to join our team for 2019-2020!

"The fair was well-attended, and we offered some contracts as well," said Human Resources Coordinator Mallori Gattis.

Special thanks to Rutland High for hosting this event and to all our principals, teachers, staff and even students for making candidates feel welcome.

On March 13, Vineville Academy of the Arts got a visit from Robert McDuffie and Robert McDuffie Center for Strings students. The group performed several pieces and answered students’ questions. McDuffie also showed the students that you can even dance to classical music and talked to them about the importance of practicing.

“Just pretend that you’re in a different world when you practice, and pretend that people are in front of you listening,” he said.

Special thanks to McDuffie and the Business Education Partnership for making this visit possible. It’s important for our students to see all the opportunities that await them if they keep up their hard work!

In March, Miller Magnet Middle School and Westside High School were recognized as a SMART Technologies exemplary schools. This is an effort to honor schools that implement technology in the classroom for a variety of activities and functions. Miller Principal Jim Montgomery said that the award was a sign that the focus on technology is "alive and well at Miller."

"It demonstrates our teachers' and students' use of technology in the classroom, which is one of the District's commitments," he said.

Congratulations to the following Bernd Elementary students for being named Students of the Month for February: Niecyona Fitzpatrick, Tyler Redding, Kylie Conerly, Jacen Collins, Noelle Wilson, Jasper Maldonado, Joshua parson, Ca'Mauria Pounds, Kimarley Adside, Asiah Battiste, Gabriel Dillart, Tyrelle Stephens, Azavion Brown, Yandel Benitez, Atiyah Dye, Jai'llah Bell, Williams Clowers, Meneisha Roberts, Tennille Wilburn, Raisia Howard and Kayla Lee.

On March 1, the District celebrated Read Across America and Dr. Suess' birthday by having guest readers visit our elementary schools and read their favorite Suess books. The District would like to thank our partners at United Way of Central Georgia, as well as reading volunteers from Bibb County Sheriff's Office, Robins Financial Credit Union and other partners. Some middle and high school principals also read to younger students. Reading is important!