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Dawson County Schools “Summer Soar” program deemed a success
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This summer, Dawson County Schools' 2022 "Summer Soar" program served over 100 elementary school students from across the district. (photos courtesy of Tasha Hamil)
From staff reports
Published: Jul 5, 2022, 7:00 PM
An opportunity to meet new friends, to participate in themed dress days, and work with teachers from all four elementary schools – although this sounds like a summer camp, in reality, this was the design of Summer Soar, Dawson County’s elementary summer school experience.
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$7 million-plus in upgrades in store for this Dawson County school
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Black’s Mill Elementary is at 1860 Dawson Forest Rd. E. in Dawson County. File photo.
Julia Hansen
DCN Staff
Published: Aug 15, 2025, 7:18 PM
Over $7 million in upgrades are planned for one of the area’s growing schools in southern Dawson County.
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