Scholars Academy

🙌 Check out these Hands on Thomas County opportunities to earn community service hours during the month of November!🙌

Mr. Kirkley's middle school Computer Science classes have enjoyed using Music Lab , which is a platform that allows students to make music with code. They are developing foundational coding skills and an appreciation for the connection between music and technology.

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mr. Seth Kinneer 🌟 Meet Mr. Seth Kinneer, an exceptional English Language Arts (ELA) teacher who is in his second year at THS/Scholars Academy and his 6th year of teaching overall! 📚 Mr. Kinneer holds a bachelor's degree and two master's degrees, bringing a wealth of knowledge to his classroom. Originally from just outside Columbus, Ohio, Mr. Kinneer has called Georgia home for nearly 20 years. His wife, Charity, is an assistant principal at Valdosta High School, and they have two sons: Caleb, who is in the marching band at Georgia Tech, and Elijah (Eli), a student at THS. 🎶🏫 Mr. Kinneer enjoys sports, reading, and vacationing with his family. Fun fact: he played high school basketball in Ohio and once held the school record for three-pointers in a game! 🏀 He was also a 1994 second-team all-conference award winner for his free throw shooting percentage. What he loves most about teaching at the Scholars Academy is getting to know his students and witnessing their achievements. He treasures the conversations with former students who share how his class helped them succeed in other ELA courses. Mr. Kinneer also values the collaborative spirit among teachers as they work together to prepare students for future success. 💡 We are lucky to have such a dedicated and passionate educator at THS/SA!

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Miss Anna Kate Pomeroy 🌟 Meet Miss Anna Kate Pomeroy, our talented and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist! 🎓 She earned her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Valdosta State University in May 2024 and is currently completing her clinical fellowship. This is her first year as an SLP outside of grad school, and we are thrilled to have her on our team! Anna Kate is passionate about helping children communicate in any way they can—whether it's through words, signs, AAC devices, or more. She loves making a difference in the lives of her students, helping them express their thoughts and feelings. 🗣️💬When she's not at school, you can find her spending time with her four beloved fur babies—two dogs and two cats—who are her world! 🐾🐶🐱We are so excited to have her expertise and heart here with us this year!

✨REMINDER ✨ 🎗️Red Ribbon Week is coming up TOMORROW! 🎗️ 📅 October 28 - November 1 Join us as we come together to raise awareness about the importance of staying drug-free! 💪 Let's support our community and encourage healthy choices for a brighter future. 🌟 🎈 Show your support by wearing red and participating in activities that promote a drug-free lifestyle! 🙌 📸 Share your photos using the hashtag #RedRibbonWeek and let's make a difference together! ❤️ #BeDrugFree #HealthyChoices #StayStrong #thomasvillecityschools

Congratulations to our Middle School Teacher Top Readers! Thank you all for your participation and showing our students that readers really are leaders!

📚✨ Thank You, Thomasville! ✨📚 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at last night’s Literacy Fair! Your energy and enthusiasm made the 15th Annual Literacy Fair an unforgettable celebration of reading and community. Special thanks to Malcolm Mitchell for inspiring us all with his passion for literacy and storytelling! We’re so grateful to each participant, volunteer, and guest for helping us make this event a success. Together, we're making a difference, one page at a time! #ThankYou #LiteracyFair2024 #ThomasvilleCommunity #ReadwithMalcolm #LiteracyMatters #thomasvillecityschools

📚 Staff Spotlight: Ms. Rachael Sable 🌟 Meet Ms. Sable, now in her 2nd year of teaching and her 1st year at Scholars Academy! She holds a Bachelor’s in Biology and Spanish and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Foreign Language Education, with graduation set for Spring 2025. 🏅 Although Ms. Sable has lived in many places due to her parent's military service, she calls South Georgia home. When she’s not in the classroom, you’ll find her reading (she’s part of a book club 📖), hanging out with her dogs 🐕, camping, hiking, or doing arts and crafts 🎨. She’s also passionate about training working dogs and has a four-year-old Belgian Malinois named Fury. Ms. Sable loves the welcoming and supportive school community at Scholars Academy, where students are eager to learn and demonstrate the potential of the next generation. 💫 We are so lucky to have Ms. Sable as part of our team!

📢 AP Biology Lab in Action! 🧬 Mrs. Russo's AP Biology students practiced their micropipette skills this week as they prepare for the upcoming Genetics Unit. Not only did they perfect their lab techniques, but they also explored various careers where these precision tools play a key role in groundbreaking research and innovation!

✨REMINDER ✨ The 15th Annual Literacy Fair 📚is happening TODAY at 5:00-7:00 PM at The Ritz Amphitheater! We are thrilled to welcome Malcolm Mitchell—former NFL player, UGA football star, literacy advocate, and author—back to Thomasville! 📚🏈 Get ready for an inspiring interactive program at the 15th Annual Literacy Fair. 🌟 Don’t miss it! #literacymatters #literacyfair #literacyforthomascounty #thomasvillecityschools

Come out and support our THS Softball and Baseball Teams at the Halloween Game on October 29th at 5:30 PM at the THS Softball field! 🎃⚾️ Wear your favorite Halloween costume "school appropriate" and enjoy a fun-filled evening. Cost is $5 per person. After the game, kids can grab some candy and take pictures with their favorite Bulldog player. Don’t miss out on this good time! 👻🍬📸 Please park on the grass area behind the softball field or use the front school parking lot.

It's time for the Second Nine Weeks High School Student Vs. Teacher Book Challenge! 📚👩‍🏫👨‍🎓 Who will be the top reader this time? 🏆 Here's how to join: Read a book of your choice. 📖 Submit a short summary to Mrs. Ponder. 📝 Door prizes 🎁 are up for grabs, and the top student and teacher readers will be revealed at the end of the challenge! 🥇 Stop by and see Mrs. Ponder for more details. Let the reading battle begin! 🎉📚✨

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Ms. Djuana Rinehart 🌟 Meet Ms. Djuana Rinehart, our amazing 6th Grade Social Studies teacher at Scholars Academy! 🎓 She holds her Bachelor's, Master's, and Ed Specialist degrees from Valdosta State University and is also Gifted Certified. ✨Ms. Rinehart started her teaching career in Decatur County, where she was named Teacher of the Year in 1996 🏆 and later became the State Teacher of the Year Runner-Up! 👏 In 1997, she joined Thomasville City Schools and has been the Director of Science Academy for over 20 years. 🔬✨A proud mom of 4 daughters (all THS grads!) 💕 and "Nonnie" to 3 grandkids, Ms. Rinehart loves traveling, reading, hiking, and spending time with family and friends. 🌍📚👟Fun fact: After high school, she worked as a deckhand on an 80-foot crew boat in Louisiana’s offshore oil industry! ⚓️🚤 She's also obsessed with post-apocalyptic fiction, Diet Mt. Dew 🥤, and Welch’s Gummy Fruits! 🍇Ms. Rinehart says her favorite part of teaching at Scholars Academy is the close-knit, family-like community. 💖 She’s proud to now teach the children of some of her former students—what a full-circle moment! 👩‍🏫👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Let’s give a big round of applause for Ms. Rinehart! 👏

😁 Scholars Academy Hands On Thomas County Volunteers 😁 A great big shout out to all those who helped to improve our community! We are so proud of our students, parents, and teachers that came out on a beautiful Saturday morning and gave of their time in service. Thank you all for your hard work! A special thank you to the organizers of Hands On Thomas County who provide such excellent assistance, put us in the right places, and blessed us with lunch and a commemorative T-shirt. Take a look at each group and commend them on a job well done! 💖

📚 Attention Middle and High School Students at Scholars Academy! Check your email for the Google Form to sign up or reach out to Mrs. Rayburn or Mrs. Ponder for more details.

🎉📸 Time's running out! Grab your THS yearbook NOW before the price goes up! Don’t miss out on this year’s unforgettable moments. Order yours today! 💥

🌟 Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Connie Jones 🌟 Meet Mrs. Connie Jones, a passionate middle school science teacher with 10 years of experience! She holds a Bachelor’s in Biology, a Master’s in Middle Grades Science, and a Master’s in Educational Leadership. Mrs. Jones grew up right here in Thomasville, GA, and loves spending quality time with her family. 🏡 In her free time, you can find her traveling ✈️, cheering on her son at his basketball and football games 🏀🏈, or working with the youth at her church. A fun fact about Mrs. Jones: she gets goofy when she’s sleepy! 😄 One of her pet peeves? People messing up her name! 😅When asked what she loves most about teaching at Scholars Academy, she shared: "I love the smaller setting between teachers and students." 💬👩‍🏫 Thank you, Mrs. Jones, for your dedication to our students and your love for teaching! 💫

🎨✨ Huge congratulations to Athalia Knight for her incredible achievement at the 2024 Deep South Fair! She took home 1st Place in the 11th/12th grade painting category and was awarded Best in Show! 🏆👏 We are so proud of her amazing talent and creativity.

This week we celebrate National School Lunch Week! Our Cafeteria staff goes above and beyond to make sure our middle school students get the most nutritious and delicious meals possible, each and every day! We love our cafeteria workers!

🎉 Parents' Night at Scholars Academy! 🎉 📅 Date: October 21st 🕡 Time: 6:30 PM 📍 Location: Scholars Academy Auditorium Middle school parents, we invite you to join us for an informative and engaging evening. Come explore your student's academic journey and connect with our Scholars Academy community! We look forward to seeing you there! 😊