September 2024
A MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE FROM BCSS
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The Barrow County School System would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported our students, staff, and families during our most difficult days.
We remain committed to focusing on the needs of our students and staff. We believe that together, we will heal, and as Sheriff Jud Smith said, "Love will prevail."
INFORMATION FOR OUR BCSS FAMILY
Please see below for updates and support resources.

SEPT. 4, 2025 MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL REHBERG
September 4, 2025
September 4, 2024, is a day we will never forget. It changed our school, our families, ...
ALL UPDATES FROM BCSS & AHS
BCSS Families, if you haven't received our emails, please check your Parent Portal account to ensure your contact information is accurate.
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- Moments from A Day of Prevailing Love
- Sept. 4, 2025 Message from Principal Rehberg
- Sept. 4, 2025 Superintendent Message
- New Employee Assistance Program Counselor at AHS
- New Student Therapists at AHS
- Student Counseling Area and Faculty Recharge Room at AHS
- Aug. 15 AHS Message to Families about Sept. 4, 2025
- Online Mental Health Resources for Families
- Meet AHS Recovery Coordinator
- Student ID Decals for Chromebooks
- Feb. 4 Board of Education Meeting Update
- Jan. 28 Board of Education Work Session Update
- Jan. 14 Update from BCSS
- Jan. 13 Update for AHS Families
- Jan. 13 Digital Learning Day for AHS
- Jan. 8 Called Board Meeting - Vote for Weapons Detection Systems at High Schools
- Oct. 29/Nov. 5 Board of Education Update
- Oct. 1 Board of Education Meeting Update
- Board of Education Sept. 24 Work Session Update
- September 24 Update from BCSS
- September 24 Update from AHS
- September 23 Update from BCSS
- September 23 AHS Open House Press Release
- September 20 Update from BCSS
- September 20 Update from AHS
- September 19 Update from BCSS
- September 18 Update from BCSS
- September 18 Update from AHS
- September 17 Update from BCSS
- September 17 Update from AHS
- September 16 Update from BCSS
- September 16 Update from AHS
- September 13 Update from BCSS
- September 13 Update from AHS
- September 13 Video Message from Dr. LeDuff & Principal Rehberg
- September 12 Update from BCSS
- September 11 Update from BCSS
- September 11 Update from AHS
- September 11 Video Message from Principal Rehberg
- September 10 Update from BCSS
- September 9 Update from BCSS
- September 8 Video Message from Dr. LeDuff
- September 6 Update from BCSS
- September 5 Message
- Sept. 4 & Sept. 5 Direct Messages to Families
SUPPORT
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- Click for Barrow County Community Resource Center Service Provider Directory
- Click for a list of Mental Health Resources
- Advantage Behavioral Health Services: 855-333-9544
- SAMSHA Disaster Distress Line: 1-800-985-5990
- Talk to Someone Now: 988
- United Way : 211
- Boys Town National Hotline: 1-800-448-3000
- Boys Town Text Line: TEXT: 20121
- Advantage Barrow: 855-333-9544
- Crisis Text Line: TEXT: 741741
- Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC): 404-657-1956
- The Salvation Army: 770-534-7589
- Barrow County Victim Services: 770-307-3040
- Georgia Crisis & Access Line - immediate access 24/7 Health Care: 1-800-715-4225
- North Ga Conference of United Methodist - Alissa Rothchild: (706) 534-0604
- River Hills Church for assistance and counseling: (770) 867-0909
- Ser Familia - Para la comunidad de habla hispana: 678-363-3079
- Bethlehem Church - Assistance and counseling: 770-867-3577
- Winder 1st Baptist - Assistance and counseling: 770-867-9255
- Ga Baptist Mission: Apalachee Association - Assistance and Resources: Chris Conner 770-601-2389
Crisis Recovery in Schools Resources:
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This is an unbelievably challenging moment for all of us, and we encourage open and honest communication. You can contact your school counselor for guidance on how to approach these difficult conversations.
Some resources for right now:
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We understand if you or your child feel anxious about returning to school. Please reach out to your school’s counselor for support and guidance. As a district, we are not providing online learning, however, we are working with families to connect them with options. Please complete this form for more information.
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As a district, we are not providing online learning, however, we are working with families to connect them with options. Please complete this form for more information.
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We would like to thank everyone who reached out to help our Barrow County School System family. Your outpouring of support has been a bright light during this dark time.
HOW CAN I HELP?
The Barrow Community Foundation, a local non-profit agency, has been a valued partner of the Barrow County School System (BCSS) for several years.
The Barrow Community Foundation has established a designated fund, the "Barrow Community Crisis Fund," to collect donations and support those in need during this time. Grants from the fund will be distributed by a committee of community leaders to organizations, including the Barrow County School System (BCSS), as well as other local agencies and non-profits. The fund is intended to ensure a collective recovery for the entire community.
If you are interested in supporting our community during this time, please fill out the forms below and we will be in contact.
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Families are encouraged to communicate with their child's school directly.
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