It was truly a magical time for the Barrow County School System. This year marks the 16th Annual 'Yes I Can' Awards for BCSS!

The Banquet and Awards Ceremony was held on May 1, 2026 at Chateau Elan.

One student from each school was honored for their success in the classroom and community. The District Award Recipient will also be announced on the night of the banquet and awards ceremony.

This year's nominees include:

• AES - Jaquaveon Blades
• ARES - Blaze Belman
• BES - Blaze Belman
• BRES - Ava Burton – Elementary District Winner
• CLES - Alina Johnson – Mason Schermerhorn Self-Advocacy Award
• HES - Layla Worthen
• KES - Lucas Blackwell
• SES - Justin Castro
• WES- Josiah Sanders
• YES - King Robert Morgan
• AIM - Kinsley Welborn
• BCMS - Levi Wagner
• HMMS - Andrew Greer
• RMS - Jaxon Bennett
• WMS - Isabelle Scott
• AHS - Jasmine Johnson
• BASA - Jacob Bucicchia – Secondary District Winner
• WBHS - Mariah Avila

Congratulations to each of our 'Yes I Can' school winners!