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Help Write Our Story: 2026-2031 Strategic Plan
Be a part of writing the next chapters for the Barrow County School System.
We are now crafting our next Strategic Plan that will help guide us during the 2026-2031 school years. Strategic
October 20, 2025

Attendance Matters: Attend & Achieve
When students miss school, not only do we miss them - they miss out. Consistent attendance is critical for your child’s learning, growth, and long-term success.
There is a new Georgia law that
October 12, 2025

Student Code of Conduct Reminder
BCSS Families,
As we near the middle of the first half of the 2025-26 school year, we ask you to please review the Student Code of Conduct once again with your child.
We need your help to stress
October 12, 2025

Safety Message from BCSS & BCSO
BCSS Family,
We need your help, please. Over the weekend, Barrow County Sheriff Deputies responded to reports of students who said they were “playing a game” that involved them wearing masks and
September 2, 2025

Multi-Agency Safety Training at HES
Barrow County first responders and multiple law enforcement agencies will participate in a multi-agency functional training exercise at Holsenbeck Elementary School during the Teacher Planning Day
August 27, 2025

BOE Attends Annual SRO Training
Each summer, the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers (SROs) conduct multiple scenario-based training exercises in our schools. The exercises help ensure they are prepared and
August 6, 2025

Safety & HB268 Update
The Barrow County School System is continuing to work to enhance and refine school safety and comply with new and existing state laws.
A presentation during the July 29 Board of Education Work
August 6, 2025

Don't Miss Out on School Benefits
We encourage all families to complete our School Benefit Application each year to see if your student qualifies to receive extra benefits for school, like free or reduced meals and more listed
July 7, 2025

2025 Summer Meals
We encourage all families to take advantage of the opportunity to provide children with nutritious meals at no cost during June 2025.
Visit Winder-Barrow High School during the days and times
May 23, 2025

Summer 2025 Tech Update: Returning Devices
BCSS Families, please read below for information from our IT Department concerning the process to return district-issued devices for the summer.
1:1 Chromebooks:
Elementary School
May 19, 2025

Grad Track Spotlight: Eveny Diaz
As we near the end of the 2024-2025 school year, we are so excited to celebrate another senior who exemplifies perseverance, determination, resilience, and growth, Ms. Eveny Diaz. At the start of
May 6, 2025

Grad Track Spotlight: Makenzie Pilgrim
Makenzie Pilgrim is an Apalachee student who is doing absolutely phenomenal work this school year. She is currently excelling in her Early Childhood Education courses at Lanier Tech and is well on
April 21, 2025

Online Mental Health Resources for Families
Through the Cook Center for Human Connection, there are videos available for you to get guidance concerning mental health concerns that children may experience.
ParentGuidance.org is an online
April 1, 2025

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
March 31, 2025

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
March 28, 2025
