Greetings and Happy New Year!
I hope you and your family enjoyed a wonderful holiday break and that our students returned healthy, refreshed, and ready for a successful second semester.
Superintendent Search Input Session
The Oglethorpe County Board of Education will host a Superintendent Search Input Session on:
Thursday, January 15 at 6:00 p.m.
Oglethorpe County High School Cafeteria (749 Athens Road, Lexington, GA)
This session provides an opportunity for staff, parents/guardians, and community members to share input on the qualities and priorities they would like to see in the district’s next superintendent.
If you are unable to attend in person, a survey will be available following the event.
Please mark your calendar, plan to attend if possible, and help spread the word.
Click the link to view the flyer:Superintendent Search Input Session
Patriot Health Hub Update
Our Patriot Health Hub continues to serve our community at a high level. During the month of December alone, the Health Hub saw 198 patients (students, staff, and family members)—despite being closed for part of the holiday break.
Due to the high demand, the Health Hub is expanding its hours effective immediately:
Monday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
(Last appointment for medical and behavioral health at 6:00 p.m.)
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(Last appointment for medical and behavioral health at 2:00 p.m.)
Attendance Matters
Regular school attendance is critical to student success. We understand that there was significant illness prior to the holiday break, and we appreciate your cooperation in following attendance guidelines.
Please remember:
An excuse note must be submitted immediately following an absence.
Parent or medical excuses may be used for the first 10 absences.
After 10 absences, only medical excuses will be accepted as excused.
After 8 unexcused absences, the school counselor will contact parents to schedule a meeting and develop an attendance contract.
After 10 unexcused absences, a student may be referred to Risk Reduction.
Risk Reduction is not intended to be punitive. It is a supportive process that brings together community agencies to help families improve attendance. The Risk Reduction team includes representatives from:
Oglethorpe County School System
Department of Juvenile Justice
Oglethorpe County Sheriff’s Department
Department of Family and Children Services
Oglethorpe County Health Department
Students may also be referred to Risk Reduction due to excessive tardies. Please do your part by ensuring your child attends school each day they are able.
Coming Soon: Parent Coaching
We are excited to announce a new resource for families—Parent Coaching—which will launch within the next two weeks.
This free program will connect parents with:
A parenting coach
Therapist-created content
Tools and guidance to help navigate the challenges of parenting with confidence
More details will be shared soon—stay tuned!
I hope 2026 has started well for you and continues to be an amazing year. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Beverley Levine
Superintendent
Oglethorpe County School System