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Join Animal Rescue Alliance’s Fostering a Pet Program
Are you looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of animals? The Animal Rescue Alliance is seeking compassionate individuals to join their foster program! Here’s the deal: they provide everything you need to foster a furry friend, from food, a crate, medical care, and any other supplies. No matter if you…
Read MoreSee you outdoors, Son of Seminole. Rest in peace
Written by Rachel Anderson, daughter of Son Anderson, Sr. Each week, for almost half of his life, my dad, Son Anderson Sr., wrote the “Son of Seminole” column for the Donalsonville News. As a little girl, before e-mail became popular, I remember tagging along with him so he could drop off a paper copy of his…
Read MoreAshlyn Thompson is the 2024 STAR Student for Seminole County Middle High
Michelle Wingertsahn chosen as her STAR Teacher Seminole County Middle/High School proudly announces Ashlyn Marie Thompson as its 2024 STAR Student. Thompson, selected on the basis of her SAT scores, class standing and scholastic averages, has chosen Michelle Wingertsahn as her STAR teacher. The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Program is sponsored by the Professional Association…
Read MoreShane Purdy to become Assistant Superintendent Mary Jean Albritton to become SCMHS Principal
Beginning in the Fall of 2024 the Seminole County School System will welcome Shane Purdy as its new Assistant Superintendent and Mary Jean Albritton as the new Principal for Seminole County Middle High School. Purdy commented, “While I will truly miss the daily interactions with students, teachers and parents as SCMHS Principal, I look forward…
Read MoreFelicia Purdy appointed Director of Curriculum and Instruction by the State Board of Education
The Seminole County Board of Education announced the resignation of Felicia Purdy at a called board meeting on January 11, 2024, as she now advances to oversee curriculum and instruction statewide. Mrs. Purdy was appointed Director of Curriculum and Instruction by the Georgia State Board of Education on January 11, 2024. She has been in…
Read MoreConstruction on new K-12 school to begin February 5th
The Seminole County Board of Education has announced that construction on the new K-12 school will begin on February 5. The anticipated completion date is December 2025. The Seminole County Board of Education started planning for a new K-12 school building in July 2020. A Comprehensive Facility Assessment outlined the findings by Altman and…
Read MoreSeminole County Schools closed Tuesday, January 9 due to weather.
Due to the potential for dangerous and inclement weather ALL Seminole County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 9th. Weather permitting, all schools will reopen at regular time on Wednesday, January 10th.
Read MoreSeminole County history column begins this week. Read on.
Beginning this week the Donalsonville News proudly presents a series of Seminole County history columns written by local historian and author Joyce Kramer. Joyce has lived her entire life on the water’s edge. Therefore, when her husband Dale, and she decided it was finally time to fulfill their dream of going down South, they chose…
Read MoreTop stories from 2023 – The year in review.
January 1/12/23 Stewards of Lake Seminole and Corps of Engineers to work together on plans to save Lake Seminole The mission of the Stewards of Lake Seminole is to secure funding as a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, to manage invasive species on Lake Seminole, in a collaborative but timely manner with the U.S. Army Corps of…
Read MoreJan. 9 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is Tuesday, January 9th If you have a law enforcement officer as a friend or family member, National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 is the perfect time to show officers we understand how difficult their job is. It’s important to show officers how much we understand their difficult…
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