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Notice of Property Tax Increase & Public Hearings

Notice of Property Tax Increase & Public Hearings

The Barrow County Board of Education has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 7.79 percent. All concerned citizens are invited to the public
Career News - Logan Morris at Westside Middle School

New WMS Assistant Principal Announced

The Barrow County School System is pleased to welcome Ms. Logan Morris as the new Assistant Principal of Westside Middle School, beginning with the 2026–2027 school year. 
Career News - Amy Nix at KES

New Assistant Principal for KES Announced

The Barrow County School System is pleased to welcome Ms. Amy Nix as the new Assistant Principal of Kennedy Elementary School, beginning with the 2026–2027 school year. 
Back to BOLD Event Information

Back-to-BOLD Event

Save the date for this special back-to-school event!
Lighthouse Leader of the Year - Courtney Sosebee

GNETS Lighthouse Leader of the Year

Congratulations to Courtney Sosebee on being named Lighthouse Program Leader of the Year! 
Photo of Dr. Beth Mitchem - new Director of Data, Assessment and Accountability

Dr. Mitchem Promoted to Data, Assessment & Accountability Director

Congratulations to Dr. Beth Mitchem on her promotion to the Director of Data, Assessment, and Accountability for the Barrow County School System. With 21 years in education, she began her career at
Photo of Dr. Heather Hawk, a new Assistant Principal at BASA

New BASA Assistant Principal Named

The Barrow County School System is happy to welcome Dr. Heather Hawk as a new Assistant Principal of the Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy, starting with the 2026-2027 school year. Dr. Hawk brings
School Communicator of the Year - 2025 Nicole Valles

BCSS Recognized for Communications with GSPRA Award

Barrow County School System (BCSS) has been honored with the Marie Wofford Professional Award - School Communicator of the Year from the Georgia School Public Relations Association (GSPRA).
Summer Resources

2026 Summer Resources

Access all your essential summer resources in one place! Find transcripts, driver’s license paperwork, summer meal information, and more.
Barrow County School System Logo - Public Budget Hearings FY 27

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Hearings

Person holding their driver's license and smiling.

Driver's License Forms

To receive documents needed for the Department of Driver Services during the summer, please email the following people with your request along with your student's name and address.
2026 Summer Meals Program

Summer Meals Program

We encourage all families to take advantage of the opportunity to provide children with nutritious meals at no cost during June 2026.
2026 AP Honor Schools

2026 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 Edu
Summer Camp Opportunities for 2026

2026 Summer Camp Opportunities

Learn more about what is offered during the summer!
BCSS logo with text FY 2027 General Fund Budget

FY 2027 General Fund Budget

The Barrow County School System (BCSS) Board of Education approved the tentative Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Budget at its April 28, 2026, Work Session. The tentative budget is available for