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REACH GA Scholarship Selection Criteria

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

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

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

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

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

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
Grad Track Spotlight: Jason Ramos

Grad Track Spotlight: Jason Ramos

Senior Jason Ramos has a bright future ahead of him with a goal of attending Lanier Technical College’s firefighter program. At the beginning of this school year, it did not seem this goal would
BCSS IT Expert Shares Tech Lessons with Students

BCSS IT Expert Shares Tech Lessons with Students

[Written by: Dan Woschitz | Westside Middle Engineering & Technology Teacher] Barrow County School System's Innovation Support/Network Administrator Kevin McCage spoke to Dr. Stewart's Career
Project AWARE

Project AWARE

The Barrow County School System has dedicated teams who collaboratively focus on student mental health concerns. Our School Social Workers, Counselors, Project Aware Program Manager, and Clinicians
Grad Track Spotlight: Eric Garcia & Wuilmer Guerra

Grad Track Spotlight: Eric Garcia & Wuilmer Guerra

Eric Garcia and Wuilmer Gerra are two Apalachee seniors who are making great strides towards graduation while gaining industry skills at Lanier Technical College. They are both also doing excellent
Grad Track Spotlight: Samantha Martin

Grad Track Spotlight: Samantha Martin

As a junior at Winder Barrow High School, Samantha Martin is a testament to the power of hard work, determination, and having a strong support system.  As with many students, her educational journey
Grad Track Spotlight: Gavin Grider

Grad Track Spotlight: Gavin Grider

Many students struggle with the transition from middle school to high school. Gavin Grider was no exception. Due to his poor grades and attendance, faculty began intervening very early during
Grad Track Spotlight: Beau

Grad Track Spotlight: Beau

After the shooting at Apalachee on September 4, 2024, a group of teachers and staff from Oxford High School in Oxford, Michigan reached out to some of the AHS staff members to offer support. Oxford
BOLDer Together: Family Engagement & Understanding MAP Scores

BOLDer Together: Family Engagement & Understanding MAP Scores

During the November session of the BOLDer Together Engagement Series, families learned innovative skills to foster creativity in learning, thanks to the fantastic team from ArtsNow. This session
2023-2024 AP Exam Update

2023-2024 AP Exam Update

Advanced Placement (AP) exam results for the 2023-2024 school show about 10% more Barrow County School System students took the tests than during the previous school year. Students need to score a