Sept. 23 Update from BCSS

BCSS Family,

Today, we opened the doors to Apalachee High School for an Open House, giving our students, families, and staff a chance to reconnect and take the first step toward healing and moving ahead together.

Tomorrow, AHS will begin the next phase of its gradual reopening plan. From Sept. 24–Oct. 4, students will attend school for half-days to ease back into the routine at a comfortable pace. Students will return full-time after Fall Break on Oct. 14. This plan also includes:

An increase in law enforcement presence along with additional counselors, therapy dogs, and other mental health support/resources.

The closure of J Hall and the temporary relocation of social studies classes to a nearby Barrow County School System (BCSS) building. Buses will temporarily take students to and from the locations until new classroom pods are installed on campus (anticipated by January 2025).

As a reminder, the next Board of Education meeting is a Work Session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24. The next Board of Education meeting that will offer public comment is 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1. If you would like to request to speak at the Oct. 1 meeting, please complete this form and send it back to us. The form must be completed and returned to the Superintendent’s office no later than Noon on the Thursday before the meeting.

Thank you,
Barrow County School System