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How Dawson County School’s “Summer Soar” program helped bridge the gaps for students over the summer
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For the first two weeks of June, the Dawson County School District held its annual “Summer Soar” program to help bridge the gaps for local elementary school students. (Photos courtesy of Sheryl Edmondson)
Erica Jones
DCN Staff
Published: Jun 16, 2025, 8:47 PM
During the first two weeks of June, dedicated educators from Dawson County worked hard to help bridge the gap for local students over the summer during the district’s annual “Summer Soar” program.
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Job and Resource Fair
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STEM - Science | Science Library: Color & Art
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Mon, Jul 28 @12:00pm
Summer Weekdays at Elachee
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Literacy | Reading Buddies
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Tue, Jul 29 @9:00am
GA Mountains YMCA Hiring Event
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Community | Locker Lamps & Fidget Key Rings
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Singles Social Tuesdays at City Center - Homestead
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Yoga on the Lawn
Flowery Branch City Hall
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Open House (Buford Elementary School Events)
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BMS Open House (Buford Middle School Events)
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Dawson County Schools welcomes more than 70 new staff members
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On July 23, Dawson County Schools welcomed some of the 78 new teachers and staff members who will be joining the system for the 2025-26 school year. - photo by Erica Jones
Erica Jones
DCN Staff
Published: Jul 24, 2025, 7:21 PM
During its new teacher orientation event on July 23, Dawson County Schools welcomed some of the 78 new teachers and staff members that will be joining the district’s team for the new school year.
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