Author: Seth Hochman

North Springs News

Eric Jones named Central Learning Community AP of the Year

On the afternoon of Tuesday, May 3rd, Assistant Principal Eric Jones was surprised with a ceremony where he was named the Central Learning Community Assistant Principal of the Year. Mr. Jones, who has been employed at North Springs since August of 2011, was given a cake and presented the award by Dr. Sherrod Willaford, Interim Principal of North Springs, and Mr. Kirk Shrum, the Area … Continue reading Eric Jones named Central Learning Community AP of the Year

Seth HochmanLeave a comment
Whoops! We don't have a picture for this story.
North Springs News

Introduction to the new Editor-in-Chief: Zephyr Strosnider!

It has been an honor serving as the Editor-in-Chief of The Oracle over the last two years. We have made tremendous progress over the last few years: we continue to improve our website’s readership, have won an award for Superior news site in the State of Georgia from the Georgia Scholastic Press Association, and have all become better writers. I personally have enjoyed being Editor-In-Chief, … Continue reading Introduction to the new Editor-in-Chief: Zephyr Strosnider!

Seth HochmanLeave a comment
Opinions

My day in the classroom

February 17, 2016. The day that my appreciation for teachers increased exponentially. On that day, I, along with Rachel Kaufman, the Editor-In-Chief of the Echo Literary Magazine, visited every literature class in the entire school, attempting to promote joining either Oracle or Echo for the next school year. At the beginning of the day, I figured it would be super easy. Rachel and I would … Continue reading My day in the classroom

Seth HochmanLeave a comment
North Springs News

April Fools: Ruiz to return to North Springs

Dr. Eddie Ruiz, the former principal of North Springs Charter High School from 2013-2015, has decided to return to North Springs for the 2016-2017 school year. “I’m just not happy in Florida. It is too warm, and they just don’t have programs that are so important to me like AVID, PBIS, and a perennially losing football team,” remarked Ruiz. Ruiz plans to take over the … Continue reading April Fools: Ruiz to return to North Springs

Seth Hochman1 Comment
Features, North Springs News

Introducing North Springs Top 10 Students for the Class of 2016

10. Jamie Greenberg 1. What is your favorite North Springs memory? My favorite memory from North Springs was spending a day hanging out outside and helping with the Senior Olympics sophomore year. 2. Who were your favorite teachers at North Springs? My favorite teachers at North Springs have been Mr. Smith, Mr. G, and Ms. Kaminsky. 3.  What academic tips do you have for future and … Continue reading Introducing North Springs Top 10 Students for the Class of 2016

Seth HochmanLeave a comment
North Springs News

Students criticize plan for 2022 Capital Improvement

After years of repeated requests for a new North Springs campus due to perceived issues with the 50-year-old building, Fulton County Schools informed the Governance Council that they had rejected that request, and instead has promised renovations and improvements by 2022. The promised renovations are largely sports and art centered: improvements for Physical Education programs and for instructional programs such as science; renovations for the … Continue reading Students criticize plan for 2022 Capital Improvement

Seth HochmanLeave a comment
North Springs News

Varda Sauer retires after 24 years

A veteran of North Springs Charter High School, Varda Sauer, teacher of the Mentorship program, and sponsor of the Jewish Culture Club, will be retiring at the end of the 2015-2016 school year. Sauer has worked at North Springs for twenty four years, with a wide-ranging set of jobs. “I started off teaching night school,” said Sauer. “I was] teaching sociology and health education.” Sauer … Continue reading Varda Sauer retires after 24 years

Seth HochmanLeave a comment
North Springs News

School Governance Council adopts full release days

At its monthly meeting, the School Governance Council (SGC) voted unanimously to discard the 6 early release days and in its place adopt 4 full release days. These 4 full release days will be implemented in the 2016-2017 school year. Early release signifies a release after three block periods, which is around 1:30 PM. In contrast, a full release day means that students will not … Continue reading School Governance Council adopts full release days

Seth HochmanLeave a comment
North Springs News

North Springs hires interim principal

With the departure of Dr. Eddie Ruiz from North Springs, a new interim principal was needed. North Springs found its man, and hired Dr. Sherrod D. Willaford from Norfolk, Virginia. Prior to his employment at North Springs, Willaford handled a wide-range of educational jobs, his most recent being the Executive Director for School Improvement in Norfolk Public Schools. Willaford started off his educational career working … Continue reading North Springs hires interim principal

Seth HochmanLeave a comment
North Springs News

Dr. Ruiz to leave North Springs, take new job in Florida

——— Updated October 27, 9:32 PM ——— Dr. Eddie Ruiz, beloved principal of North Springs Charter High School, will be leaving North Springs and moving to West Palm Beach, Florida to take over a new position as the “Area Director for School Accountability” for the West Palm Beach School District, effective November 9. Last Thursday, on October 22nd, Dr. Ruiz called an emergency meeting after … Continue reading Dr. Ruiz to leave North Springs, take new job in Florida

Seth HochmanLeave a comment