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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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