April 17th 2026 Newsletter

The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Program is now recruiting students in grades

9–12 who are interested in leadership, teamwork, and community service. This hands-on

program offers structured training, mentorship from law enforcement professionals, and

opportunities to build real-world skills while serving the community. We encourage students

who want to learn more about careers in law enforcement to participate. Applications can be

picked up from the Ninth Grade Academy or the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office. There will

be an informational meeting for parents and students at the Habersham Ninth Grade Academy on

Tuesday April 28 th at 6pm. For more information, contact Deputy David Perkins at 762-230-1560

or dperkins@habershamga.com.

Summit Education: 2026 Summer Programs

Summit Education organizes virtual summer programs empowering the next generation of scientists and leaders. In 2026, students have the opportunity to apply for the following programs:

• Summit STEM Fellowship (SSF): SSF empowers the next generation of STEM leaders by helping students explore a wide range of STEM fields and career pathways. Students also build leadership and life skills, learning from 50+ mentors from Harvard, Stanford, and MIT. The program requires a flexible 10–15 hours per week, allowing students to attend alongside other summer commitments.
• Summit Research Scholars (SRS): SRS equips students with the tools to conduct original research. The bootcamp covers essential research methodologies and technical skills, such as research design, literature analysis, Python programming, and data science, culminating in a Research Capstone project. The program emphasizes using research to solve real-world problems.

Applications for Summer 2026 programs are now open! Admissions are rolling, and students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. For more information, please visit summiteducation.org.

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Habersham Ninth Grade Academy will provide a positive, safe learning community, equipping and empowering students with skills necessary for graduation and post-secondary pursuits.

Email: mwaters@habershamschools.com
Website: https://hnga.habershamschools.com/
Location: 171 Raider Circle, Mount Airy, GA, USA
Phone: 706-778-0830
Facebook: facebook.com/HabershamNinthGradeAcademy