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Parent and two students holding Chromebook boxes in lobby

In June 2021, BCSS conducted a survey for students that needed internet service and/or ...

Student smiling while working

A reminder about our expectations regarding student behavior in our schools.

CTAE examples at BCSS

BCSS CTAE Delivers Success

February 17, 2022

Our Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program offers students a soli...

Alayna Price was recently interviewed by the Barrow News-Journal.

Dual Enrollment offers free college classes

Interested in Dual Enrollment? Make plans to attend one of our mandatory meetings!

Dual Enrollment & Weather

Whenever there is a potential for snow and/or ice in any part of North Georgia, please ...

Vaccination Event on Thursday, January 6 from 3-6pm at the Center for Innovative Teaching

With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 spreading throughout the country and the onset of ...

BCSS Logo on brick wall background

Responding to School Threats

December 16, 2021

This semester, we have dealt with several unfounded threats at our schools. We want to share additional information with our parents and staff so we are collectively informed and prepared to respond moving forward.

Emmanuel Arroyo and Uriel Lopez at competition

Two Dual Enrollment students from Apalachee High School showed their skills during a st...

The Board of Directors for Sims Academy of Innovation and Technology was recently honor...

Christmas for Kids Toy Drive Nov. 8-Dec. 9

Please donate to the the Barrow County Sheriff's Office Toy Drive.

Spring 2022 Deadline Extended for Dual Enrollment

There is still time for you to apply for Dual Enrollment for the Spring 2022 semester. ...

Class of 2021 91% Graduation Rate for Barrow County School System

The Barrow County School System has achieved a high school graduation rate of 91.0% wit...

Students Dancing in Front of Counter

BASA Common Grounds recently premiered their new commercial.

Temporary Mask Requirement Sept. 21 Update

Fall break is October 4-8. We anticipate reassessing the need for a district-wide mask requirement during the week of October 10.

Academic Calendar Survey for the Barrow County School System

Academic Calendar Survey

September 20, 2021

BCSS families and staff are encouraged to provide input on the development of our acade...

Temporary Mask Requirement for BCSS Starts Sept. 1

The mission of the Barrow County School System is “Ensuring an exceptional educat...

Cognia Accreditation Parent Survey

Most of Georgia’s public school systems are accredited by Cognia, a nonprofit org...

Sims Academy Mask Requirement

Since Sims Academy is comprised of students from three different high schools - Apalach...

BCSS COVID-19 Protocol Update

This information in the below article was dated August 2021 and pertained to the 21-22 ...

21-22 COVID-19 Cases

Barrow County School System reports the number of positive cases concerning students and staff each week through this link.

BCSS Technology Competition

Register for our BCSS Technology Competition now through September 2! All 3rd-12th graders may register to complete a project in a specific category. County winners will move to the state competition.

Students walking down the hall

First Week of School Update

August 11, 2021

In this update: COVID-19 case numbers, contact tracing & vaccination information

Youth Suicide Prevention Conversation Worth Having with Your Teen

Youth Suicide Prevention

August 9, 2021

Join us online for "A Conversation Worth Having with your Student" on Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Details through the link.

Construction Ready students practicing valuable job skills

The Barrow training was hosted by the Sims Academy in partnership with the Barrow County School System and Foothills Education Charter High School.

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