Bibb County VIP Academy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) Students in Bibb County are back in school this week, but some students will not be in the classroom this year.
The VIP Academy is giving students a chance to learning virtually.
There are currently 21,000 students sitting in a traditional classroom and 500 students in the VIP Academy.
According to Dr. Julia Daniely, Director of Personalized Learning, the academy attracts students and parents. The school gives them the freedom to chose what time of day to take a class, which makes it flexible for the parents as well.
Along with offering core classes, the academy also offers the opportunity for extracurricular activities.
Convenience for us outweighs everything else : Bibb County Schools to teach some students virtually 13wmaz.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from 13wmaz.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Bibb County students build home for single mother
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) Thanks to a partnership between Macon Area Habitat for Humanity and Bibb County Schools, a local single mother has a new house to call home.
Whitney Johnson received the keys to her new home in Pleasant Hill Tuesday during a dedication ceremony. Her home was built as part of the new YouthBuild program for Bibb County Schools. She says the process to become a homeowner wasn’t easy, but it was worth it.
“It’s a very big accomplishment for me, letting me know that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I prayed for it and I seek and I found,” Johnson said.
You can overcome anything : SOAR Academy teachers beat back pandemic blues together
The teachers started by walking the building, and now they meet three times a week to work out. It s lifting their spirits and improving their health. Author: Suzanne Lawler (WMAZ) Updated: 7:36 PM EDT March 31, 2021
MACON, Ga. Many educators say teacher morale has plummeted during the pandemic. They’ve had to learn how to teach online and find ways to connect with their students.
One group of Bibb County teachers has found a way to ward off the blues together. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, you’ll find a group of SOAR Academy teachers working up a sweat.