HSHT Meriwether County High School’s Driver’s Training

The Georgia High School High Tech program is partnering with the State Farm Foundation to host teen drivers’ education training for ten Meriwether County High School students. The State Farm Good Neighborhood Citizenship grant award has made it possible for students to participate in a drivers training classes in the first semester of school year 2023-2024 for ten students enrolled in the Meriwether County High School High Tech program.

Through the grant, students meet weekly to prepare for the written exam they must pass to obtain their learner’s permit. At the conclusion of the training, students will be transported by Meriwether County School System to the Department of Driver’s Services to take the written test. Faye Williams with High School High Tech and Ms. Brandy Perry with Meriwether County School System are coordinating the training sessions with the trainer and Greenville High School. Over 90% of these students pass the drivers training test.

Local State Farm representative Faye Perdue visited the class to meet the students and present the check. Faye Perdue is also a member of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Board of Directors who provide funding for other High School High Tech transition activities. We are thrilled that the Meriwether County HSHT students are benefitting from our partnership with the State Farm Foundation.