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Weather Watch: No Jan. 31 Activities

We are closely monitoring the next round of winter weather expected this weekend for our area. Based on the forecast and after consulting with local emergency teams, all extra-curricular activities for Saturday, Jan. 31, have been canceled.

Any decision concerning our Monday school schedule will be shared with families no later than Sunday evening through email/text messages, our websites, social media, and local media stations. If you are not receiving our direct messages, please check your contact information in the Parent Portal.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to navigate through our weather challenges.

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October 20, 2025

Help Write Our Story: 2026-2031 Strategic Plan

Be a part of writing the next chapters for the Barrow County School System.

We are now crafting our next Strategic Plan that will help guide us during the 2026-2031 school years. Strategic planning is a thoughtful process that aligns our school system’s values, mission, and goals with a set of clear strategies and opportunities to achieve student success.

“It is important that we hear from as many people as we can so that different perspectives are considered and represented,” said BCSS Superintendent Dr. Dallas LeDuff. “This school system belongs to you – our community. It will be here long after us, and it’s our responsibility to take care of it together for our students.”
 

The first opportunity for you to share your thoughts on the next Strategic Plan for BCSS is coming up in October. Please join us!

Oct. 27 from 6pm until 8pm
Bethlehem Church 316 Campus
985 Hog Mountain Road, Winder
 

BCSS will have meetings with various groups over the next several months to consider new and current BCSS programs, explore growth opportunities, and discuss how we can achieve and measure success in the key areas you help us determine.

Strategic Plan Timeline:
 

October

Community Meeting
October Online Survey
November

School Governance Team Discussions
December Planning Committee Meeting (consists of school system staff and selected community members such as parents, business owners, community leaders, clergy, and students)
January School System Staff Strategic Action Planning Session
March Board of Education Strategic Planning Session

Spring/Summer 2026

 Finalized Strategic Plan Promotion


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Why is it important to attend the Oct. 27 Community Meeting and/or complete the online survey?
Our school system is here to serve children and our community. Your voice matters and needs to be heard and considered while plans are made concerning the future of student learning.

What should I expect when I attend the Oct. 27 Community Meeting?
You will be split into groups with a facilitator from the community who will lead the discussion to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges for the Barrow County School System that the new Strategic Plan will be designed to address. We need all voices in the Barrow County community to help us craft an effective plan that truly captures the community's vision for our school system.

What were the priority areas of the previous BCSS Strategic Plans?

  • Build a sense of community and pride among stakeholders.
  • Recruit and retain the most effective people to provide a high-quality education for all students.
  • Strengthen partnerships to sustain a culture of participation, engagement, and commitment to education.
  • Proactively manage system growth.
  • Enhance school and system funding and resource effectiveness.
  • Leverage technology and digital tools efficiently and effectively.
     
 

READ THE CURRENT STRATEGIC PLAN