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We can't wait to welcome students back to school for the first day - Friday, August 1! 

25-26 SCHOOL YEAR INFORMATION

  • CLICK THIS LINK TO SEE STUDENT CALENDAR

    Pre-K & Elementary

    • Begins 7:30 a.m. | Ends 2 p.m.
    • (Early Dismissal Time: 10:45 a.m.)

    Arts & Innovation Magnet

    • Begins 9:30 a.m. | Ends 3:30 p.m.
    • (Early Dismissal Time: 12 p.m.)

    Middle Schools

    • Begins 9 a.m. | Ends 4 p.m.
    • (Early Dismissal Time: 12:30 p.m.)

    High Schools

    • Begins 8:15 a.m. | Ends 3:15 p.m.
    • (Early Dismissal Time: 11:45 a.m.)
  • CLICK THIS LINK TO VIEW TRANSPORTATION

    1. Find your student's bus stop times and location in the Parent Portal.
    2. Be sure to sign up for Here Comes the Bus to track your child's bus!
    3. Please contact Transportation with any questions.
  • CLICK HERE TO VIEW SCHOOL NUTRITION

    FREE BREAKFAST 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR | View menus here
    Families will need to complete the School Benefit form to determine if they qualify for free/reduced lunches. Children already receiving Food Stamps or TANF are automatically enrolled and do not need to complete a form. The Meal Benefit application for the 2025-26 school year will open in mid-July.

  • CLICK HERE TO VIEW STUDENT HANDBOOK

    Your school's website will have the handbook specific to your school. Please review the district Code of Conduct here.

  • CLICK HERE TO VIEW IMMUNIZATIONS

    To keep children in schools healthy, Georgia requires vaccines against certain diseases. Please see these reminders for required student immunizations.

  • CLICK HERE TO VIEW PARENT PORTAL

    Keep up with your child's grades, schedule, and attendance through the Parent Portal.

  • CLICK HERE TO VIEW SCHOOL SAFETY

    The Barrow County School System implements many layers of security to help ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff, and school visitors. BCSS is grateful to partner with the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office to provide the School Resource Officer program. Review safety information.

     

    Image promoting safety in Barrow County Schools, with the text 'If you know something, say something!'

    SUBMIT A TIP

     

    To submit a tip, click the button above to complete the form or call 470-429-5680 to leave a voicemail.

    The tip line is not monitored 24/7. Report emergencies through 911.

Click the images below to download a PDF to print!

A student calendar for the 2025-2026 school year, with monthly views.

A calendar for the 2025-2026 school year, with months and dates displayed.