Congratulations to our 2024 "Yes I Can" Award winners! The 14th annual event was held at Chateau Elan on Thursday, April 25. The ceremony recognized 18 exceptional students from Barrow County Schools.
Chosen from over 2,500 students in Barrow County, teachers nominated and selected each of the school winners based on their outstanding accomplishments. The "Yes I Can" award is modeled after the state and national award given by the Council for Exceptional Children. Any student in Barrow County who has an IEP is eligible.
District Elementary School Winner: Orlando Melendez Jr.
District Middle/High School Winner: Autumn Johnson
See all of our school-level winners, event photos, and our generous sponsors below!
Congratulations to our 2024 School Award Recipients!
Thank you to all of those who supported the 2024 Yes I Can Awards!
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Premier Sponsor: Chateau Elan
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Diamond Sponsors: Akins Ford and Republic Services
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Platinum Sponsors: Dr. Kenneth and Susan Greene
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Gold Sponsor: ArtsNow
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Bronze Sponsors: Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow, Barrow County Farm Bureau, Yargo Elementary, Winder Elementary, Apalachee High, Russell Middle, Bear Creek Middle, CFIT, Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy, Haymon-Morris Middle, Auburn Elementary, Kennedy Elementary, Bramlett Elementary, Bethlehem Elementary, Austin Road Elementary, Harry and Janet Butcher, Michael and Traci Pruett
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Friend: Barrow County Health Department, Bethlehem Church, Peach State Federal Credit Union, Ms. Jennifer Houston