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Multi-Agency Safety Training at HES

Barrow County first responders and multiple law enforcement agencies will participate in a multi-agency functional training exercise at Holsenbeck Elementary School during the Teacher Planning Day

BOE Attends Annual SRO Training

Each summer, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers (SROs) conduct multiple scenario-based training exercises in our schools. The exercises help ensure they are prepared and

Safety & HB268 Update

The Barrow County School System is continuing to work to enhance and refine school safety and comply with new and existing state laws. A presentation during the July 29 Board of Education Work

Don't Miss Out on School Benefits

We encourage all families to complete our School Benefit Application each year to see if your student qualifies to receive extra benefits for school, like free or reduced meals and more listed

2025 Summer Meals

We encourage all families to take advantage of the opportunity to provide children with nutritious meals at no cost during June 2025. Visit Winder-Barrow High School during the days and times

Summer 2025 Tech Update: Returning Devices

BCSS Families, please read below for information from our IT Department concerning the process to return district-issued devices for the summer. 1:1 Chromebooks: Elementary School

Grad Track Spotlight: Eveny Diaz

As we near the end of the 2024-2025 school year, we are so excited to celebrate another senior who exemplifies perseverance, determination, resilience, and growth, Ms. Eveny Diaz.  At the start of

Grad Track Spotlight: Makenzie Pilgrim

Makenzie Pilgrim is an Apalachee student who is doing absolutely phenomenal work this school year. She is currently excelling in her Early Childhood Education courses at Lanier Tech and is well on

Online Mental Health Resources for Families

Through the Cook Center for Human Connection, there are videos available for you to get guidance concerning mental health concerns that children may experience. ParentGuidance.org is an online

REACH GA Scholarship Selection Criteria

If your rising 8th grade is interested in the REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia Scholarship, this is the selection criteria to know. Must provide documentation of ONE of

Grad Track Spotlight: Jessia Carter

For sophomore Jessia Carter, the transformation she has undergone in the past two years demonstrates her determination and resilience.  Her story is characterized by perseverance, support, and

2025 Governor's Honors Program

Congratulations to Barrow County School System's 2025 Semifinalists and Finalists in the Governor's Honors Program (GHP)! We are thrilled to announce the following BCSS students were named

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Project AWARE successfully conducted its inaugural Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) course. This significant event brought together School Resource Officers (SROs), school nurses, special

Grad Track Spotlight: Tiffany Gonzalez Ramirez

Tiffany Gonzalez Ramirez is an Apalachee senior who has come a long way since she started high school. Despite falling a little off track early in her high school career, Tiffany has excelled and

2025 AP Honor Schools

Congratulations to Apalachee High School, Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy, and Winder-Barrow High School for being recognized as Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools by the Georgia Department of