(WXIA) -- State School Superintendent Richard Woods has named the 64 young Georgians who make up his 2015 Student Advisory Council. They will travel to Walt Disney World Resort in March to participate in a prestigious educational and mentoring program. PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. -- A spokesman from the principal's office at McIntosh High Schood tells 11Alive News the bomb threat police were investigating Monday morning was part of a drill. $1,000 reward to capture wallet thieves using kids as lookouts, Police: Man sneaks into hospitals, steals prescriptions, Local man wrongfully arrested due to state clerical error, 96-year-old brought to tears by hospital worker's actions, Police: Resident shoots alleged home intruder, Child 'awake, sitting up' after sister's sacrifice on Chattahoochee River, Newnan police look for suspect in Walmart sexual assault, Motorist shot dead in Newnan shopping area, Police: Mother uses steel wool pad to wash makeup off son's face, False 911 call frustrates Fairburn neighbors, police, False report of crime closes Fairburn area road for hours, Man dies after shooting himself in the head at Walmart, Police search for 'party to murder' suspect of teen girl, Concern grows after teen gun deaths in Union City. Up to a pound of ammonium nitrate was brought to school by a Nevada middle-school student. The notes were created out of collages of letters clipped from newspapers and magazines. Stewart pleaded guilty to sending the letters to Marietta High School, Meadowcreek High School in Norcross, Northview High School in Johns Creek and Stephenson Middle School in Stone Mountain. (WXIA) -- Georgia Connections Academy, a free statewide virtual K-12 school, will begin accepting applications for the 2015-16 school year next month. 11 and Apr. All [ds-station-api-metrofriendly] Coupons. ATLANTA -- An Oak Lawn, Ill. man pleaded guilty in federal court last week to mailing threats to four metro Atlanta schools. During the drill, officers searched the school with bomb-sniffing dogs, according to a Fayette County Public Schools spokesperson. 3, Ga. Department of Education names Student Advisory Council members, 10 north Ga. students chosen for Disney Dreamers Academy, Fayette students to raise money for children's shelter. Camp said the student's father works for Rockdale County Public Schools and investigated a bomb threat at Rockdale High School last week. Rowson's Crime Scene: Find crime in your neighborhood! (WXIA) -- More Georgia high school students are taking -- and passing -- Advanced Placement exams. That's an 8 percent increase in the number of participants and almost a 9 percent increase in the number of tests. Georgia's seniors earned 86,075 passing scores on their AP exams in 2014, a 9.6 percent increase over 2013. Riverdale Middle School evacuated after bomb threat. Visit disneydreamersacademy.com for more information. $1,000 reward to capture wallet thieves using kids as lookouts, Police: Man sneaks into hospitals, steals prescriptions, Local man wrongfully arrested due to state clerical error, 96-year-old brought to tears by hospital worker's actions, Police: Resident shoots alleged home intruder, Child 'awake, sitting up' after sister's sacrifice on Chattahoochee River, Newnan police look for suspect in Walmart sexual assault, Motorist shot dead in Newnan shopping area, Police: Mother uses steel wool pad to wash makeup off son's face, False 911 call frustrates Fairburn neighbors, police, False report of crime closes Fairburn area road for hours, Man dies after shooting himself in the head at Walmart, Police search for 'party to murder' suspect of teen girl, Concern grows after teen gun deaths in Union City. "Bloom's annual walk-a-thon allows students the opportunity to help other children their own age who are living in desperate circumstances," said Deborah Friday, a PE teacher at Peeples Elementary School in Fayetteville.

The winners were selected from among nearly 10,000 applicants nationwide. Efficient, Worry-Free Moving at a Very Affordable Price!!! Several members are from metro Atlanta, including: (WXIA) -- Ten high school students from the Atlanta area are among only 100 teens nationwide to be selected for the 2015 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and ESSENCE Magazine. PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. -- A spokesman from the principal's office at McIntosh High Schood tells 11Alive News the bomb threat police were investigating Monday morning was part of a drill. Stewart pleaded guilty to sending the letters to Marietta High School, Meadowcreek High School in Norcross, Northview High School in Johns Creek and Stephenson Middle School in Stone Mountain.

WXIA-TV / 11alive, One Monroe Place NE, Atlanta, Ga., 30324, Man admits mailing threats to metro Atlanta schools. During the drill, officers searched the school with bomb-sniffing dogs, according to a Fayette County Public Schools spokesperson. Submitted by 11Alive News Staff. FAYETTE COUNTY, Ga. -- Bloom, Fayette County's charity for abused children, will host a fundraiser at 14 local elementary schools next month. U.S. Attorney Sally Quillian Yates said that 29-year-old Valtrez Stewart admitted to mailing the threats in January and February of last year. (WXIA) -- Georgia's 2014 SAT scores were released Tuesday morning. Connections Academy enrollment opens Mar. The 24th annual Power Parade will be held Nov. 3-7. "These students feel the impact of our decisions every day and, if we're going to improve their educational experience, we have to bring them to the table.". With county parks closed, Druid Hills Youth Sports plays in Tucker and Dunwoody Sept. 7 Georgia COVID-19 update: 283,807 cases, 6,044 deaths Sept. 8 Decatur City Commission meeting will be a showdown over affordable housing at Legacy Park The building was not evacuated, but students were kept in their classrooms during the search. "It is essential, as we work to develop child-focused, classroom-centered policies, to hear directly from students," Woods said. They are encouraged to solicit pledges from family, friends and neighbors. PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. -- A spokesman from the principal's office at McIntosh High Schood tells 11Alive News the bomb threat police were investigating Monday morning was part of a drill. Last school year, 89,806 Georgia students took 154,176 AP exams.

The members were chosen on a series of essays that focused on public education. The student's comment led to school officials declaring a bomb threat. 3.

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Dreamers, as program participants are called, will learn life skills such as communication techniques and networking, and will explore possible career paths. AP exams are graded on a scale of 1 to 5. The school can support 4,000 students; spaces are limited and families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. RIVERDALE, Ga. – Riverdale Middle School was evacuated after a bomb threat was called in on Monday afternoon. Powerman, a red-masked superhero, will teach children about the importance of helping those in need. Students at participating schools will take part in a walk-a-thon during their PE classes. WXIA-TV / 11alive, One Monroe Place NE, Atlanta, Ga., 30324, School: Bomb threat at McIntosh High School just a drill. In Fayette County, 1,576 students took 2,727 AP exams in 2014, and 2,008 of those exams earned passing scores.

"School should be a place where students are safe," Yates said in a statement. The bomb threat was discovered Tuesday afternoon, and the building was evacuated. Participants will also be treated to surprise visits from Powerman, the initiative's mascot. English Language and Composition was the state's most popular AP exam, followed by U.S. History and World History. "All threats to harm schools, students, teachers and school personnel will be taken seriously by law enforcement, regardless of whether the threat is later revealed to be a hoax.". Mean scores include: Fayette CountyCritical Reading: 528Math: 528Writing: 505. In Fayette County, 1,360 students took the SAT in 2014.