Welcome,
I would like to personally welcome you to Newton County Schools Athletics. We recognize the importance of athletic activities in providing students with important opportunities for a total education. These activities teach students core values such as commitment, discipline, hard work, leadership, teamwork, and physical fitness; all of which are the foundation for academic success. Participation in athletic activities contributes to the physical, as well as emotional and social health of our students. It also promotes a sense of unity and cooperation among athletes, the student body, and Newton County Schools. Athletics are also an important aspect of the high and middle school programs. Participation in athletics increases leadership and social skills in participants and helps them learn to work with others. Many of our middle and high school teams have achieved area and state championships over the years. A number of our graduates have also been recruited to collegiate teams and professional organizations.
The Newton County interscholastic athletic activity program will provide a variety of experiences to aid in the development of favorable habits and attitudes that will prepare students for adult life in a democratic society. The interscholastic athletic activity program will be an integral part of the total school program as conducted in accordance with existing Board of Education policies, rules and regulations and the Georgia High School Association Constitution and By-laws. While the Board of Education encourages the highest level of performance, it discourages any and all pressures which might tend to neglect good sportsmanship and/or good mental health.
The Vision of the Newton County Schools Athletic Department is to provide student-athletes with a safe and healthy environment that promotes and supports academic, athletic and personal achievement. Athletic programs will encourage and empower student-athletes to become better students, athletes, leaders and citizens; to prepare for the transition to the next level of participation both academically and athletically. Consistent with the mission of the Newton County School System, the Newton County Schools Athletic Department will provide athletic programs that help develop the whole person through education and competition. In addition, the athletics programs at each of our schools will provide student-athletes an opportunity to pursue and understand the values of attitude, character, commitment, leadership, sportsmanship, responsibility, accountability, decision-making, work ethic and team.
“Think about the role that sports plays in America. Sports will engage more individuals, more facilities, and more communities than any shared activity, any cultural activity, or religion in America. It has become the secular religion in America.”-Joe Ehrmann, Inside Out Coaching.
“One coach will impact more young people in one year than the average person does in a lifetime”- Dr. Billy Graham
Best regards,
Carl Green, CAA
Director of Athletics
2109 Newton Drive NE
Covington, GA 30014
Office-770-787-1330 ext. 6605