East Newton Elementary School

2286 Dixie Road
Covington, Georgia 30014
Dr. Kim Coady, Principal
Leah Green, Assistant Principal
Phone (770) 784-2973 Fax (770) 784-2976

East Newton Elementary School Web Site

AYP Status: Made AYP
AYP Report
State Report Card
Grades Served: PreK-5 (SACS Accredited)
Mascot: Teddy Bear
School Colors: Navy, Burgundy and Hunter Green
Original building built in 1954
Classroom Additions: 1988, 1994 and 1997

Programs: Accelerated Reader, TEAM Scheduling, Pride Mentors, Character Education, DARE, Outdoor Education, Yamaha Music in Education, Learning Focused School

Organizations & Clubs: 4-H, Jr. Beta, Fifth-Grade Chorus, Fifth Grade Jazz Band

Awards/Recognition:
2005 - 2006 Fuzz Run Winner
2004 Griffin RESA Recitation Contest Winner
2004 Newton County Recitation Contest Winner
2003 Newton County Teacher of the Year
2003 DAR County Essay Winner
2002 City of Covington Calendar Art Contest First Runner Up
1992 Georgia Conservationist/Soil Conservation Service Earth Team Awards
1992 Covington Mayor's Recommendation for Recycling
1992 Conservationist of the Year - Upper Ocmulgee Soil and Water District

Directions (From Atlanta) Travel east on I-20 to exit 93 (Hazelbrand) and turn right. At the first intersection turn left onto Highway 278 and travel approximately two miles. Turn right onto Elks Club Road and continue straight for approximately four miles. The school is located on the right at the intersection of Elks Club and Dixie Road.