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Barrow County School System News

Beyond the Bell- Bus Driver Training Specialists

Join us for a special episode in recognition of National Bus Safety Week!

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Oct. 28, 2024 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Statham Elementary School 1970 Broad St., Statha...

reading screener notification

At BCSS, we screen all K-3 students three times a year to assess early literacy skills. K-3 Parents will be receiving a letter titled, Universal Reading Screening Results Notification. Learn more.

Andrea Rowe

We have the very best teachers at Barrow County School System, and we’re thrilled...

Candido Juarez

Winder Barrow High School senior, Candido Juarez, had a fantastic start to his high sch...

grads

Barrow County School System’s Class of 2024 has maintained a record-high graduati...

October BOLD Spotlight

Haymon-Morris Middle School Principal Rebecca Bronnum shared about growth in student enrollment and growth in student math scores.

Security Measurements

Safety Enhancements

October 2, 2024

The Barrow County Board of Education voted on and heard about several safety and security enhancements and plans at the September Work Session and October meeting.

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Congratulations to Barrow County School System (BCSS) Special Education Director Amy Wadley for being recognized with the Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership (GaPMP) 2024 Phil Pickens Leadership Award.

BOE Update

We wanted to update you on topics related to security discussed at tonight’s Board of Education (BOE) Work Session. These actions are to quickly enhance the safety and security procedures we currently have while we continue to actively research and discuss additional safety measures at our schools.

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Sept. 24 Update from BCSS

September 24, 2024

Today, we welcomed our Apalachee High School students back to begin the phased reopening of the school. 88% of our AHS students returned to classrooms today.

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Sept. 23 Update from BCSS

September 23, 2024

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.

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Letter from BCSS & BCSO

September 20, 2024

"We need your help. It’s important our students understand that words matter and what they might see as 'funny' or just a prank can hurt and scare people. Those words also have consequences." - BCSS Superintendent & BCSO Sheriff

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Sept. 19 Update from BCSS

September 19, 2024

Today, Apalachee High School staff met with Superintendent Dr. Dallas LeDuff and Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith to have a discussion about school safety as we prepare to welcome back our AHS students.

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Sept. 18 Update from BCSS

September 18, 2024

Today, we wanted to share how some of our CHEE Wildcats are slowly returning to the activities they love. Some groups chose to resume competitions, including CHEE volleyball, softball, cross country, and the Marching Cats.

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Sept. 17 Update from BCSS

September 17, 2024

BCSS Family, Today, we shared details about the Open House for Apalachee High School...

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Sept. 16 Update from BCSS

September 16, 2024

BCSS Family, Today, we shared more details about the phased reopening of Apalachee H...

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Sept. 13 Update from BCSS

September 13, 2024

It’s times like these when you fully understand what it means to be more than just neighbors. Thanks to our amazing staff, families, and community who have been there for students and each other all week, more than 90% of our students have returned to class.

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Sep. 12 Update from BCSS

September 12, 2024

The way you’ve supported one another speaks to the heart of who we are—resilient, caring, and united. I know many of you are looking for updates regarding returning to Apalachee High School. Please know we are in thoughtful discussion and getting input from parents, teachers, and counselors.

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Sept. 11 Message from BCSS

September 11, 2024

Today we want to express our gratitude and appreciation.

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Sept. 10 Update from BCSS

September 10, 2024

Today we opened our doors, arms, and hearts to our students as many returned to school for the first time since Wednesday. It was an emotional day on many levels, but I am proud to say that thanks to our exceptional teachers, principals, and staff, our students were able to enjoy learning together.

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Sept. 9 Update

September 9, 2024

BCSS Family, Tomorrow, we will open our doors to our students as they return to most...

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Plans for Returning to School

September 6, 2024

School will resume for all students, except those at Apalachee High School, on Tuesday, Sep. 10. We believe we need to be together as soon as possible to move forward and provide some sense of familiarity for our students.

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Message to Our BCSS Family

September 5, 2024

Richard Aspinwall. Cristina Irimie. Mason Schermerhorn. Christian Angulo. The Barrow...

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