Local Girls Tennis Team Takes Third in Region

The Pinecrest Academy Varsity Girls Tennis Team took third place in the Region 8A this week.

Pinecrest Alumna Dances for Children's Miracle Network

Kristina McCabe, a six-time World Champion Irish dancer, was one of 1,800 participants in a dance marathon last month.

Four Local High School Seniors Snag Scholarships

Four Pinecrest Academy seniors were recently awarded college scholarships from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation.

Pope Steps Down Today, His Twitter Account Closes

Pope Benedict XVI will step down today at 2 p.m. and Pinecrest Academy, the Cumming Catholic school will pause for a moment of silence at that time.

In Vatican City, Italy at 8 p.m. (2 p.m. EST), the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI will step down as Pope, triggering the process of the election of a new Pope. Pincrest Academy located in Cumming will pause for a moment of silence at 2 p.m. and remember the intentions of Pope Benedict XVI. According Vivian Heard, spokesperson of the school, students, staff and faculty will pray in grateful thanksgiving for his love and guidance, and ask God to bless him and the new shepherd of our one, holy and apostolic Catholic Church. One of the many changes that will occur when the Pope leaves his position is his Twitter account. The Huffington Post reports, the social media account will be shut down. The article states the following: Msgr. Paul …

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Pinecrest Academy Grad Snags Internships at Newspapers

Nick Fouriezos, a 2010 Pinecrest Academy graduate and UGA J-school senior, secures two internships at newspapers in Florida and Maryland.

Local Student Serves as Page for a Day

Mitchell Ojeda, a freshman at Pinecrest Academy located in south Forsyth, was Page for a day under the Gold Dome on January 31.

Forsyth County Educator Named Outstanding Teacher of the Year

A 14-year veteran of Pinecrest Academy, with 25 years of service in Catholic education, has been named the Outstanding Teacher of the Year 2012.

Local School Offers a Glimpse Inside

Pinecrest Academy will host Informational Coffees from 9-11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 28 and Tuesday, Jan. 29.

Forsyth County Students Visit Newtown, Connecticut

More than 25 students from Pinecrest Academy recently traveled to Newtown, Connecticut to pray for families of the victims of the tragic Dec. 15 school shooting.

Local School Receives Reaccreditation

Pinecrest Academy receives reaccreditation after a thorough review by the Southern Association of Independent Schools.