Welcome to Flint River Academy!

Welcome to the official website of Flint River Academy of Woodbury, Georgia. Flint River Academy is a co-educational, college preparatory school offering a college preparatory education to day students in grades 3K through 12.

Mission Statement

Flint River Academy is an independent, nonsectarian college-preparatory school dedicated to providing a
rigorous liberal arts education, by enabling students to develop their mind, body, and spirit to the fullest
extent. Students at Flint River Academy seek excellence with honor through challenging educational,
extra-curricular, and service experiences.
(Click here to see specific goals to achieve our mission.)

Summer Office Hours
Monday- Thursday 9:00 – 2:00

The offices will be closed the week of May 28th through June 1st and July 2nd- 6th. 

Please contact (706)553-3936 if you have questions during times when the offices are closed.

Thank you, Flint River Academy

SPRING GAME - MAY 18TH @ 5:30 PM

Intrasquad Scrimmage

Come out support the boys and preview The 2012 Wildcats!

Flint River Academy Competes at Science Olympiad

Flint River Academy had two teams of high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors
participate in the Regional Science Olympiad at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
on March 3, 2012. Team One placed 5th and Team Two placed 10th out of fifteen total
teams.

A special school award, The Spirit of Science Award, was presented to Jordan Nash
for the enthusiasm, dedication, and effort she has been consistently displayed as a
Science Olympian during her 7th through 12th grades of participation.

(Click here to read and see more)

On May 2nd and 3rd, Dr. Cunningham will be on campus to administer
sports physicals to all athletes who will be in the 6th – 12th grades for
the 2012-2013 school year. The cost is $40.00. Please fill out and
return the form with your money to the school office by May 1st.
Make check payable to FRA and write Sports Physical on the memo line.

Click here for form to be completed and returned.

FRA Unveils New Weight Room!

New Head Football Coach Jason Carrera and his Wildcats are enjoying a remodeled weight room. Many thanks to the Booster Club,
parents, and coaches for their hard work and donations. There is a new floor, platforms, bumper plates, kettle bells, benches,
pull up station, and boxes. All of these items have been added to the weight room over the past few weeks and these improvements
would not be possible without the incredible support from these donors and supporters.

A few items are still needed and would be greatly appreciated:
new weight bars, weights, dumbbells, speed sleds for summer work, medicine balls, and additional kettle bells for boys and girls.

Thank you to all of the parents and supporters of FRA for
making our annual Spring Auction a huge success! 

A special thanks goes out to our Spring Auction coordinator Nancy Lowry. 
It takes a tremendous amount of work and planning to organize this great program. 
In addition, we had many volunteers to assist Nancy in this endeavor - Ashley Waldrep,
Suzanne Williams, Suzanne James, Lorraine Davis, Caroline Martin, Lori and Mark McSwain,
Candi Daniel, Nikki Wilson, Jan and David Castleberry, and Ryan Moore.

FRA Quartet Wins State!

Flint River Academy recently competed in the State GISA Literary and Music Competition at Valdosta State.

Ten talented FRA students qualified to compete in this state competition by placing first or second at the regional competition on March 1st.

The FRA Boys' Quartet defeated all other groups in the state to earn first place! The quartet blended the voices of Hunter Adkins, Nick Brown, Alex Perez, and Tripp Taylor. Hunter Adkins is an FRA Senior and lives in Greenville with his parents Hunter and Simone Adkins. Nick Brown is also a Senior, and is the son of Randy and Joni Brown of Woodbury. Senior Alex Perez is the son of Leonard and Lynn Perez of Manchester. Tripp Taylor is a Junior and the son of Lane and Mark Owens of Manchester.

Alex Perez also placed second in the highly competitive Boy's Solo category.

Chandler Castleberry of Thomaston placed fourth in the Personal Essay category and Russell Durand of Luthersville earned fourth place in Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking.
Pictured:The State Champ Quartet! Left to right: Tripp Taylor, Alex Perez, Coach Kim Padgett, Hunter Adkins, Nick Brown

Lindsey Purvis is STAR Student for Meriwether County
Mrs. Valerie Moore is Recognized as STAR Teacher

The Manchester Kiwanis Club hosted the Meriwether S.T.A.R. Banquet last Tuesday at
Manchester High School. The STAR students and teachers from Flint River Academy and
Manchester High School were honored. Flint River Academy’s STAR student was Lindsey
Purvis. Lindsey selected English teacher, Mrs. Valerie Moore as her STAR Teacher.
The STAR Student from Manchester High School was Sarah Edgar and the STAR Teacher
was her Kindergarten and First Grade teacher from Gwinnett County.
(Click here to read more ...)

Manchester Declares Tripp Taylor Day

Flint River Academy Junior Tripp Taylor received a $2000 scholarship last month from the American Red Cross.  Tripp was selected for this prestigious scholarship by organizing numerous blood drives at Flint River Academy and in the surrounding community.  The American Red Cross Southern Region honored Tripp as part of their “Got It! Give It! Go for Gold!” Scholarship Program. 

Steven Tennant, Donor Recruitment Representative for the Red Cross, presented the $2,000 check to Tripp at Flint River Academy on December 12th. 

Manchester Mayor, Anthony Clifton, expressed the community’s pride by declaring December 12th “Tripp Taylor Day” and honored Tripp with the framed proclamation. 

Tripp is the son of Lane and Mark Owens of Manchester.

Tripp Taylor with his proud family. Left to right: Mark Owens, John Taylor, Tripp Taylor, Lane Owens	Steven Tennant, Mayor Anthony Clifton, Tripp Taylor with the Tripp Taylor Day Proclamation

Flint River Academy 4th Grader Baylen Wasden Wins State Award

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture, Gary Black; Baylen Wasden; Jamie Culpepper, Bonnie Plants National 3rd Grade Cabbage Program Director	Baylen and her winning cabbage

Flint River Academy welcomed some very important guests on November 9th. The Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture,
Gary Black, and the National Cabbage Program Director from Bonnie Plants, Jamie Culpepper, honored FRA fourth grader
Baylen Wasden of Senoia. Baylen was the 2011 Bonnie Plants Third Grade Cabbage Program Georgia State Winner.
(Click here to read more...)

Red Ribbon Poster Contest Winners

Flint River Academy congratulated the winners of the Red Ribbon Week Poster Contest with the theme "These Paws Don't Touch Drugs!"

Winners were:
Colton Rush, Trey Kelly, Lance Johnson, Sydney King, Grady Horton, Emma Brannon, Amanda Worley, Carter Gleaton, Gabe Banzaca, Kate Kelly, Mitchell Davis, Owen Linnenkohl, Gage Dunn, Ethan Abbott,
Addie Smith, Parker King, Kenneth Chapman, and Justin Waddell.

Fire Safety at FRA

Flint River Academy 3K, 4K, 5K, and first grade students
were treated to a presentation on fire safety last Friday.
Fireman Chris Compton and his fire fighting clown friends,
JD and Jasper, demonstrated evacuation procedures,
cooking safety, and Stop Drop and Roll through fun skits,
music, and puppet shows!

(click here for more photos)

To my friends at Flint River Academy,

I find it hard to put into words how much I appreciate the love and support that I have received from all of you since my diagnosis. Your cards, hugs, meals, and especially your prayers have meant the world to me! The Barbeque was a huge success and your support was overwhelming! The money that was raised will go towards my treatments and medical bills. I appreciate everything that has been done for me, no matter how small it might seem. My only hope is to give back what I have been given. Keep me in your prayers, and with your support, I will fight the fight!

From My Loving Heart,
Karen King

Pictured: Cody King, Karen King, Courtney King

Lindsey Purvis Commended in the National Merit Scholarship Program

Flint River Academy announced today that Lindsey Purvis has been named a Commended Student in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program.  A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) will be presented by the Head of School to this scholastically talented senior.

Lindsey is the daughter of Michele Purvis and the late Kip Purvis.  She resides in Woodbury.

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise.  Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2012 competition by taking the 2010 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

“The young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC.  “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation.  We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION

Click here to hear all about the Exceptional Education that Flint River Academy Offers.

This broadcast is proudly played at the following channels/stations and was produced by a FRA Alumni Jeff R. Tate, Vice President/General Manager
WFDR-FM "Mountain 94.5"; WFDR-AM "StraightTalk AM 1370"; WBAF-AM "Bubba 1090 AM"; MOUNTAIN VISION CHANNELS 10 & 17

Ingles Tools for Schools - Please Link Your Card EVERY Year

Help FRA earn school equipment every time you shop at Ingles!
It's easy to do. Simply link your Ingles Advantage Card to FRA by clicking on this link: www.ingles-markets.com
Then click on the "Tools for Schools" icon at the top of the page and follow the directions. You can ask your friends
and family to link their cards too. Then, during the school year, each time you shop at Ingles, you are helping
FRA earn valuable school equipment!

Important note: YOU MUST LINK YOUR CARD TO FRA EVERY YEAR at the beginning of the school year.
Thank you for your help!

Flint River Academy Spirit Store! (Click here for Order Form)

FRA now has a Spirit Store in the Library! The store has a variety of items - shirts, coats, ball caps, pens, car decals, etc. Several parents have requested a list, so click below for a list of some of the currently available items. Clothing can be embroidered with the new school crest or a wildcat. Samples of the embroidered clothing are hanging in the school store, where you can fill out an order form for the item in the color and size of your choice. If you would like to order something today, please fill out the order form below and return it to your child’s teacher with cash or a check made out to FRA. Please suggest items that you would like to see in the store!

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