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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,…

The Roberts Family Picnic: A Celebration of Community and Gratitude

March 25, 2025

On March 17, the Roberts Academy community gathered for a special afternoon of fellowship, appreciation, and celebration at the first-ever Roberts Family Picnic. A Day of Gratitude Faculty, staff, students,…

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…

A Roberts Academy at Mercer University student poses with his Veteran Grandfather

Roberts Academy Hosts Inaugural Veterans Day Breakfast With the Brave

November 13, 2024

On Nov. 11, 2024, Roberts Academy hosted its inaugural Veterans Day Breakfast With the Brave Veterans Day Celebration. More than a dozen Veterans were in attendance, including 98-year-old Ralph Harris Stokes…

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).

Malcolm Mitchell to launch Roberts Academy Speaker Series

January 23, 2024

Roberts Academy at Mercer University is launching its Speaker Series with Malcolm Mitchell on Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in the Presidents Dining Room in the…

Mercer University Event Raises Awareness about Roberts Academy and Its Impact on Dyslexic Learners

March 31, 2023

The Middle Georgia community learned about Roberts Academy at Mercer University and how it will address the needs of children with dyslexia at a March 23 event in the Presidents…

Event to Raise Awareness About Roberts Academy and Its Impact on Dyslexic Learners

March 16, 2023

The Middle Georgia community is invited to learn about Roberts Academy at Mercer University and how it will address the needs of children with dyslexia at an event 6-7:30 p.m. March 23…

Mercer Announces Establishment of Transitional School to Serve Children With Dyslexia

November 10, 2022

Mercer on Thursday announced the establishment of a transitional school for children with dyslexia to be built on the University’s Macon campus.

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