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Blowing Away the Stigma: How Roberts Academy Celebrated Dyslexia Awareness Month

October 28, 2025

Discover how Roberts Academy celebrated Dyslexia Awareness Month

Roberts Academy students playing outdoor chess with mentorship from Mercer University Chess Team, building confidence and problem-solving skills through the game.

Building Confidence, One Move at a Time: Mercer Chess Team Mentors Students at Roberts Academy

September 11, 2025

Mercer University’s Chess Team is mentoring students with dyslexia at Roberts Academy, helping them build confidence, problem-solving skills, and resilience through the game of chess.

Meet the New Faces at Roberts Academy at Mercer University

June 18, 2025

We’re thrilled to introduce three outstanding educators who will be joining the Roberts Academy team this July! Each brings unique experience, energy, and a deep commitment to helping our students…

"Elementary students from The Roberts Academy wearing headphones while recording 'We Are Heroes' music video in collaboration with the Otis Redding Center for the Arts."

Roberts Academy Students Become Songwriting Superstars with Otis Redding Center for the Arts

June 9, 2025

Roberts Academy’s 37 superheroes earned a new title this spring—superstars—thanks to an unforgettable partnership with the Otis Redding Center for the Arts (ORCA). Through the Center’s Music Makers program, students…

A Colorful Surprise: Student Art Showcased at Mercer’s Plunkett Gallery

May 19, 2025

Plunkett Art Gallery got a colorful makeover on May 14 during Roberts Academy’s surprise art show. What began as an ordinary field trip to Mercer’s art and graphic design department…

A paw-some surprise: How an abandoned pup became Roberts Academy’s newest superhero

April 29, 2025

When Roberts Academy fifth grader Tate Borthwick woke up for school on Dec. 13, he had no idea he was about to make a doggone paw-some discovery. “During after school,…

Roberts Academy Students Take a “Precedent-Setting” Field Trip to Middle District Courthouse

March 20, 2025

On March 6, Roberts Academy students took a precedent-setting field trip to the Middle District of Georgia Courthouse in Macon. Hosted by Judge Marc Treadwell, the visit gave students an…

Hal and Marjorie Roberts pose together before the dedication of Roberts Academy at Mercer University

Roberts Academy celebrates building dedication with community and special guests

November 5, 2024

“Thank you for opening this school. You are improving so many lives, including mine,” said Carson Mattox, a fifth grader at Roberts Academy at Mercer University, during the elementary school’s…

Former Governor Nathan Deal shares his book, "Veto, The Governor's Cat," with students at Roberts Academy at Mercer University

Former governor inspires Roberts Academy students with lessons of courage, literacy

September 13, 2024

“Your courage is a candle in the dark,” former Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal said to students at Roberts Academy at Mercer University on Sept. 9. This was among several lessons…

(From left) Dr. Jeff Jackson, GISA president; Dr. Tom Koballa, dean of the Tift College of Education; Joy Wood, Roberts Academy’s head of school; Paula Gillispie, GISA’s Head of Accreditation; Debbie Orr, GISA accreditation visiting team member

Roberts Academy at Mercer University Receives GISA Accreditation

June 3, 2024

The Roberts Academy at Mercer University in Macon – a transitional elementary school for students with dyslexia – has been awarded full accreditation from the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA).

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