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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 and as we continue to heal.
On September 4, 2025, and every day, 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."
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Apalachee High School Schedule for Sept. 4, 2025
Students at Apalachee High School will participate in a various community service projects in the morning. In the afternoon, they will participate in up to three different activities, listed below, plus hear from our guest speaker, Chris Singleton.
- Anxiety Group with Project AWARE
- Grief Group with Kate's Club
- Music Therapy with Nuci's Space
- Beaded Keychains
- Bracelet Making
- Board Games
- Classroom Karaoke
- Classroom Dance Session
- Card Games
- Buddha Board: drawing board that utilizes only water to create images that disappear as the water evaporates to promote mindfulness and peace
- Cookie Decorating
- Journaling
- Minute to Win it Games
- Modeling Clay
- School Mural Painting with Paint Love
- Puzzles
- Coloring
- Rock Painting
- Sports Related Activity
- Terracotta Pot Painting
- Tie Blanket Making
- Tote Bag Decorating
- Trivia
- Vision Boards
- Watercolor Painting
- Thank you cards to the community and first responders
On this day of remembrance for other BCSS schools and programs
- Moment of reflection.
- Our students will spend time writing notes of appreciation to first responders, counselors, teachers, community organizations, and others they feel are heroes.
- We invite everyone to wear blue and gold on September 4 as a visible sign of support for Apalachee High School.
- Individual school principals may provide additional details. If you have specific questions or concerns, please reach out to them.
Additional Community Reflection Events:
- Sept. 4 Community Organized Vigil at Apalachee High School at 7 p.m.
- Sept. 5 Community Organized Vigil at Home Depot
- Sept. 6 Tribute Hike at Fort Yargo State Park
- Click for Barrow County Community Resource Center Service Provider Directory
- Click for a list of Mental Health Resources
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We would like to thank everyone who reached out to help our Barrow County School System family.
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.
Families are encouraged to communicate with their child's school directly.
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