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Board honors long-serving employees, student state winners and a national school nutrition finalist
Summary
The Houston County Board of Education opened its March meeting with a years-of-service ceremony recognizing employees with 30, 35 and 40 years of service, highlighted student state winners in FFA and vet science, congratulated All State Band members, and recognized Annette Pinder as a Georgia RISE Award winner and national finalist.
The Houston County Board of Education opened its March meeting with a years-of-service ceremony and a series of recognitions for employees and students.
Dr. Walter Stevens, assistant superintendent of human resources and district operations, emceed a ceremony honoring employees who reached 30, 35 and 40 years of service with the district. He thanked honorees "for the difference you've made" and introduced a long list of staff across schools and central office; Martha King of Northside High School was noted as the employee celebrating 40 years of service.
School principals then introduced outstanding students and teachers: Dr. Dusty Dykes (Northside High School), Dr. Jay Jones (Houston County High School), Casey Hopkins (Madarthur Elementary), Dr. Amanda Miller (Quail Run Elementary) and Dr. Kaye Isom (Wynne Academy) presented students who earned honors and leadership roles. Highlights included All State Band members from multiple schools and Perry High School students who described the audition process.
The board also recognized Annette Pinder from the district's school nutrition program as a 2026 Georgia RISE Award winner and a national finalist for the U.S. Department of Education RISE Award; Meredith Potter and others described Pinder's nearly 20-year career and her work training Transition Academy graduates for food‑service jobs.
The recognitions segment included applause and brief remarks from board members and the superintendent; it concluded before the meeting moved into routine business.
