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Roberts Academy Kicks Off New School Year With Record Enrollment, New Teachers and Expanded Space

August 19, 2026

MACON, Ga. — Roberts Academy at Mercer University welcomed 94 students from 15 Georgia counties on Aug. 12 for the first day of the 2026-27 school year, marking another significant…

Summer Reading Camp for Struggling Readers: Literacy Quest at Roberts Academy

February 20, 2026

Roberts Academy at Mercer University will host its second Literacy Quest Summer camp June 15-19 and June 22-26. This 10-day, half-day, academic enrichment camp is designed for struggling readers in…

Discovering Dyslexia Series Returns to Roberts Academy in February

January 7, 2026

Join Roberts Academy for two Discovering Dyslexia events in February featuring dyslexia experts and parent advocates.

A Grand Gathering Welcomes More Than 120 Grandparents to Roberts Academy at Mercer

December 4, 2025

Roberts Academy at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, welcomed more than 120 grandparents to campus on Nov. 21 for its annual "Grand Gathering.

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

October 28, 2025

Discover how Roberts Academy celebrated Dyslexia Awareness Month

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…

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,…

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…

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