Note from the Barrow County School System: The Partners in Education program is a voluntary and collaborative relationship between an organization and the Barrow County School System. Thank you to The Barrow News-Journal for enabling us to celebrate each of our district partners and the inve…
Kennedy Elementary School has announced its honor roll, merit roll and Dragon Wings lists for the first nine weeks of the 2020-21 school year.
Winder-Barrow High School senior Lauren Harper was crowned the 2020 homecoming queen Friday, Oct. 9, at halftime of the school's homecoming football game against Habersham Central.
Note from the Barrow County School System: The Partners in Education program is a voluntary and collaborative relationship between an organization and the Barrow County School System. Thank you to The Barrow News-Journal for enabling us to celebrate each of our district partners and the inve…
Apalachee High School senior Emily Hodnett was crowned the school's 2020 homecoming queen Friday night, Oct. 2, during halftime of the Wildcats' football game against Clarke Central.
Note from the Barrow County School System: The Partners in Education program is a voluntary and collaborative relationship between an organization and the Barrow County School System. Thank you to The Barrow News-Journal for enabling us to celebrate each of our district partners and the inve…
Winder-Barrow High School has announced its 2020-21 homecoming court. The school's homecoming football game and festivities will be Oct. 9. There will be no homecoming parade this year due to coronavirus precautions. The homecoming court includes Ladies of the Court Kelsey Anlauf, Tanya Chun…
The following local students graduated from Kennesaw State University following the summer 2020 semester:
On Aug. 8, the Winder-Barrow High School FFA Swine Show Team visited the Jackson County Agricultural Center for the Hawgs Gone Wild Swine Show, hosted by the Madison County Young Farmers. Addie Pierce, Kyleigh Norwood, and Trinity Dismuke all participated in showmanship and class. Kyleigh No…
The following local students graduated from the University of North Georgia following the summer 2020 semester. Ceremonies were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but UNG hosted a virtual celebration on its website.
Angelina Thomas, a 2020 graduate of Apalachee High School, was one of 28 students across Georgia and South Carolina who received the annual Gene Higginbotham Memorial Schlarship from American Pest Control.
Through hard work and dedication, Apalachee High School’s FFA Chapter was able to receive the National Gold Emblem Award this past year, becoming one of only 35 chapters in the state of Georgia to receive the honor.
James Crain of Hoschton recently won the Ursula Wiegand Scholarship sponsored by WIKA Instrument Corporation.
The following local students made either the President’s List (4.0 grade-point average) or Dean’s List (a GPA of at least 3.5) at the University of Alabama for the spring 2020 semester:
The following local students graduated from Kennesaw State University following the spring 2020 semester:
The following local students, all from Auburn, made the Dean’s List at Mercer University for the spring 2020 semester:
Lauren Ballenger, a recent graduate of Winder-Barrow High School, has been selected as a recipient of a Georgia-Pacific Foundation Employees’ Children Scholarship.
The following area students were named to the President's List or Dean's List at Kennesaw State University for the spring 2020 semester. President's List honorees earned a grade-point average of 4.0 while those on the Dean's List had a GPA of at least 3.5.
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow recently hosted 10 class of 2020 high school graduates whose parents work at the hospital over to the hospital for a recognition from hospital president Chad Hatfield. All those present were recognized with the unveiling of a banner, which was set to b…
The following students made the Dean’s List at the University of North Georgia for the spring 2020 semester by earning at least a 3.5 grade-point average and having no grade lower than B:
The following area students earned academic honors at Georgia State University for the spring 2020 semester. Those on the President’s List had a grade-point average of 4.0, while those on the Dean’s List had a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
The following area students graduated from the University of North Georgia in the spring 2020 semester:
The following area students recently earned academic honors for the spring 2020 semester at and/or graduated from their respective colleges and universities.
Amber Hagy, a fifth-grade teacher at Yargo Elementary School, was recently awarded the annual Barrow County Retired Educators Association (BCREA) scholarship, which enables a certified Barrow County teacher to take courses toward achieving an advanced degree in an educational field, thereby …
The following area students were named either to the President’s Honor Roll or President’s List for the spring 2020 semester at the University of North Georgia. Students on the President’s Honor Roll obtained a 4.0 grade-point average in bachelor’s degree programs, while students on the Pres…
Peach State Federal Credit Union of Lawrenceville recently announced the winners of over $154,000 in scholarships and educational grants, including two teachers and a student in the Barrow County School System.
The following area students earned a spot on the Dean’s List at Piedmont College for the spring 2020 semester after earning a grade-point average between 3.5 and 3.99:
The Apalachee High School SkillsUSA chapter received notification May 4 that it was recognized as a Silver Chapter of Distinction in the Chapter Excellence Program this year. This level of high recognition “is due to the leadership and organization of activities planned by of our amazing off…
The following local students were recently awarded degrees from Georgia College and State University:
The Georgia Laws of Life Essay Contest recently announced local school and grade winners for the 2019-20 contest.
On March 11, Apalachee High School SkillsUSA members cleaned student desks, using sanitizing products amid the coronavirus and flu season. Trinesha Brown, Savannah Wallace and Feyikemi Adeyemi-Bajo planned the event to help teachers at Apalachee. In total, 10 SkillsUSA members cleaned desks …
On March 12, 22 students, advisor Amanda Pugh, chaperone Brenda Breda and bus driver Melissa Cloer left Apalachee High School for Atlanta to attende the SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference. As students arrived in Atlanta, they went to The Varsity for lunch. As they were leaving The Varsity…
Bradley Lawrence Messer, a member of the Winder-Barrow High School graduating class of 2020, has enlisted in the U.S. Army and is scheduled to deploy July 7 with the MOS (Military Occupational Specialties) Being Infantry. He will be shipped from Winder to Fort Benning and will be gone for mo…
Between February and March 4, Apalachee High School SkillsUSA members (from left) Trinesha Brown, Savannah Wallace and Feyikemi Adeyemi-Bajo collected photographs for a SkillsUSA display honoring the military. They requested photographs of current students, Apalachee alumni, teachers and fac…
On March 4, nine Apalachee High School SkillsUSA members were certified in First Aid/CPR by school nurse Vickie Ortega. The event was planned by Trinesha Brown, Savannah Wallace and Feyikemi Adeyemi-Bajo for the SkillsUSA American Spirit competition. Certifying students in First Aid/CPR repr…
In response to Gov. Brian Kemp’s shelter-in-place order and an order closing Georgia's public schools through the end of the academic year due to the coronavirus pandemic, 10th District Congressman Jody Hice has announced that the 2020 Congressional Art Competition will be an online contest.
On Jan. 23, 32 Apalachee High School students along with advisor Amanda Pugh and work-based learning doordinator Miranda Deaton, attended the SkillsUSA Georgia Region 2 Competitions at North Georgia Technical College in Clarkesville.
On Jan. 30, 23 SkillsUSA members at Apalachee High School participated in making “Vision Boards” as a part of the Chapter Excellence program for SkillsUSA. SkillsUSA members came to the meeting for a “pajama party,” which included snacks, movies and music. Community Service Committee chair H…
The Barrow County Museum is partnering with the Crawford W. Long Museum in providing a writing project for Barrow County schools and Jefferson Academy.
Congressman Jody Hice of Georgia’s 10th Congressional District, which includes Barrow County, announced that he is extending the deadline for the 2020 Congressional Art Competition in response to school closures resulting from the coronavirus pandemic.
Foothills Education Charter High School has been named the 2020 Georgia Charter Schools Association Innovative Charter School of the Year, a statewide recognition for Foothills’ innovative practices leading to more student success, leaders said.
Stanley Tucker, left, a former student of Statham Elementary, an alumnus of Winder-Barrow High School and an established author, spoke recently to Barrow County students. He is pictured with Ethan Evans at Statham Elementary. He also appeared at Bethlehem Elementary School and Westside Middl…
Apalachee High School celebrated National FFA Week, Feb. 22-29. More than 700,000 members participate in National FFA Week activities at local, state and national levels, according to a news release. During the week, chapters conduct a variety of activities to help others in their school and…
Apalachee High School student Jacob Baughcum has been named the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce Senior of the Month for the school for the month of March.
Kayla Ashman is wrapping up her final semester at Toccoa Falls College and is preparing to put her undergraduate degree to work as she follows her calling into mission work.
Apalachee High School recently recognized its top students and faculty members for the month of February. Pictured, from left to right, are Mickie Matthews (faculty member of the month), Michele Gerely (teacher of the month), Judah Cannarella (most improved student of the month), Aldo Rivas …
The Barrow Brigade Military Ball was held at the Barrow County Leisure Services Center on Friday, Feb. 28, and various awards were presented to cadets that achieved excellence during 2019-2020. Presenting the awards from AMVETS Post 12 was service officer, Wanda Rice, middle. The first award…
Apalachee High School recently recognized its top students and faculty members for January. Pictured, from left to right, are Morgan Turner (Student-Athlete of the Month), Kalee Howard (Teacher of the Month), Alishia Moss (Faculty Member of the Month) and Donovan White (Student of the Month).
Thursday, Feb. 6, was 4-H Day at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta, and Barrow County 4-H sent 14 children grades 7-12 to the Capitol. The children arrived downtown and were welcomed at the Georgia Railroad Freight Depot. They then walked across the street to the Capitol. Upon arrival, they rec…
The Center for Innovative Teaching had a special art gallery presentation, featuring student-created visual art inspired by various South American artists. The gallery is a product of 45 sixth grade student artists of Laura Payne’s language arts and social studies students, whose parents wer…
On Friday, Feb. 7 Apalachee High School, along with other schools in Barrow county, participated in the National Wear Red for Women Day. Every year the first Friday of February has been dedicated to National Wear Red Day by the American Heart Association as an awareness day for American wome…
The following local students earned a 4.0 grade-point average and were named to the President’s List at Kennesaw State University for the fall 2019 semester:
One wouldn’t normally expect a nonprofit to host fundraisers for other nonprofits, but that’s exactly what Bethlehem Christian Academy students and staff do every year around Valentine’s Day.
The following local students graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in December:
Bethlehem Christian Academy’s preschool and lower elementary school recently hosted a small-town community helpers’ fair in the hallways of the school.
The Barrow County School System will take applications for the pre-K lottery for the 2020-21 school year in March. Applications will be taken March 2-31.
Statham Elementary School has combined fitness and food for “a taste of Statham” that shows off the school’s gardens.
Apalachee High School principal Jennifer Martin said she knew senior student Kelly Eick was a special student when she joined the school’s Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy as a freshman.
Lanier Technical College's spring semester enrollment is the largest of any academic term in the history of the college. The new enrollment record reached 4,707 students.
Kennedy Elementary School in Winder recently announced its mid-year student honors.
Claudia Shedd, left, who is chairperson of outreach for St. Anthony’s Episcopal Church, presents a "big check" to Ellen Petree, Barrow County schools, for $825 to sponsor three of the 300 BCSS students in the weekend meal bag – Feeding Barrow program (formerly named Food2Kids Barrow.) Studen…
The following local students made the Dean’s List at Berry College for the fall 2019 semester:
The Barrow County Chamber of Commerce has named Nate Hodnett its Apalachee High School Senior of the Month for January.
Apalachee High School recently named its top students and faculty members for December. Pictured, from left to right, are Sam Jorgensen (Teacher of the Month), Madison Bardwell (Student of the Month), Jaquan Townsend (Student-Athlete of the Month) and Jason Gray (Faculty Member of the Month)…
Athens Academy’s Middle School Drama Department will present "An Evening with Sherlock Holmes" Friday, Jan. 31, Saturday, Feb. 1, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. in the Bertelsmann Presentation Hall.
The fourth- and fifth-graders at Bethlehem Christian Academy recently performed a Christmas musical, “Carol and the Belles,” a 1950s story of Big Bill’s Drive-In, where the onion rings and the music are made in-house. Not only are Big Bill (Calvin White) and his daughter Carol (Ally Johnson)…
Barrow County students earn Lanier Technical College academic honors. The students made the president’s list, for all As, and the honor roll, for a 3.5 GPA, for the fall term.
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