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				<title><![CDATA[Columbia Middle School - Keeping The Promise of CCSD]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Keeping the Promise of CCSD School Spotlight is part of the Columbia County School District's "Promise" campaign. The CCSD highlights schools that are utilizing impactful strategies to drive student achievement and success. By showcasing these success stories, we aim to inspire others across the district and beyond. Read more at www.ccboe.net/promise]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Class of 2026 District Graduation Average is the Highest Since 2011]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Columbia County School District (CCSD) continues to see success, with more than 93% of the Class of 2026 high school students earning their diplomas.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SAT Scores Hit Highest Level in Four Years]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Columbia County School District is celebrating a major academic milestone as newly released SAT results show the district’s average score climbed to 1105 during the 2025-2026 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:24:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Heather Cottingham Named 2027 CCSD Teacher of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce that Heather Cottingham from Grovetown Elementary School has been named the 2027 Columbia County School District Teacher of the Year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Retirees' Dedication Celebrated at Annual Reception]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you to the many dedicated employees whose years, and in many cases decades, of service have helped shape the Columbia County School District. From classrooms and cafeterias to buses, offices, and district departments, these remarkable professionals built a legacy of excellence that continues to benefit our students, families, and schools today. Click here for more photos from the retirement reception.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Celebrating a new chapter in Lakeside High School history]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students, staff, alumni, families, community members, and local leaders gathered to celebrate the completion of Lakeside High School's multi-year renovation and modernization project with a special ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 3, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:44:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Approves Rollback Rate for Second Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Columbia County Board of Education approved the 2026 digest rollback millage rate of 14.997 mills. This decision marks the sixth consecutive year the Board has reduced the millage rate, and the second year in a row it has adopted the rollback rate.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:24:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Bus Information At Your Fingertips]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Learn how to find your child's bus stop, route, pickup and drop-off times, track their school bus, or receive daily bus assignment. Click here for step-by-step instructions on accessing all transportation information through ParentSquare, including bus tracking links, route information, and real-time morning and afternoon bus assignments.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:03:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Work Session]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Columbia County Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled Work Session at 5:30 p.m. on October 27, 2026, at the Board of Education located at 4781 Hereford Farm Road in Evans.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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