Members of the Winder-Barrow High School Band recently participated in All-State and District Band performances sponsored by the Georgia Music Educators Association. Eight students were chosen for District Band honors, and one was selected for the highly-competitive All-State Band.
As part of Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow’s District Partners In Education program collaboration with the Barrow County School System, Northeast Georgia Physicians Group (NGPG) Orthopedics and Sports Medicine providers recenntly helped 120 Winder-Barrow High School athletes and 150 …
The Peach State Federal Credit Union’s C.A.R.E.S. Foundation recently awarded $177,000 in scholarships and educational grants across north Georgia.
Apalachee High School principal Jennifer Martin said senior Ishan Patel has set himself apart from other students by his motivation and the fact that he “has always taken every opportunity” presented to him.
School and grade winners across the state have been announced for the 2020-21 Georgia Laws of Life Essay Contest contest. The Rotary Club of Winder partnered with Apalachee High School for the contest this year.
The media program at Winder Elementary has been selected as the Georgia Library Media Association (GLMA) 2021 Elementary Exemplary Media Program. The program was created to recognize library media programs that empower students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful research…
Under the direction of instructor Christie Glaze, the Winder-Barrow High School nutrition and food science program has earned the distinction of becoming industry-certified.
Apalachee High School recently handed out its top student and faculty awards for the month of March. Pictured, from left to right, are Jordan Rushing (Teacher of the Month), Erica Wilson (Faculty Member of the Month), Neely Rogan (Student-Athlete of the Month), Knox Neeley (Student of the Mo…
All Barrow County School System students can now use their student ID number as a library card through a district partnership with the Piedmont Regional Library System aimed at helping children retain material knowledge over the summer and to develop a lifelong passion for learning, official…
Kindergarteners at Statham Elementary School will learn about riding bicycles and bike safety through a national initiative and through support from Baxter’s Garage in Winder.
On Thursday, March 25, Congressman Jody Hice held a signing ceremony for Abigail Bugg, a senior at Apalachee High School who has accepted an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Abigail, the daughter of Brooke and James Bugg of Monroe, will enter the academy in Ju…
Local high school seniors Luke Jarvis, William Perry and Tyrah James, all of Winder, recently participated in LaGrange College’s virtual Presidential Scholarship Day and earned additional scholarship awards.
Kennedy Elementary School recently announced its honor roll, merit roll and Dragon Wings lists for the third quarter of the 2020-21 academic year. Students receiving those honors are listed below.
Apalachee High School recently held an appreciation breakfast for its student and faculty member awards for February. Pictured, from left to right, are Angela Checo (faculty member of the month), Dayshabelle Bello Cabrera (student-athlete of the month), Brissa Lopez (teacher of the month), A…
The following local students were named to the President’s List at Georgia Southern University for the fall 2020 semester after earning a 4.0 grade-point average:
The Apalachee High School FFA chapter celebrated National FFA Week during the week of Feb. 22-26.
University of North Georgia cadet and Bethlehem resident Makayla Chastain has been named a Distinguished Military Student for her academic and military training accomplishments at the university.
The Winder-Barrow High School FFA chapter celebrated National FFA Week from Feb. 20-27, joining more than 760,000 other members across the nation in various activities.
Apalachee and Winder-Barrow high schools were named Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Roll schools last week, earning recognition in several categories from the Georgia Department of Education.
The Barrow County School System opened up its pre-K lottery registration for the 2021-22 school year Monday, March 1, and will be accepting applications through April 2.
Congressman Jody Hice is inviting high school students throughout Georgia’s 10th District to participate in the 2021 Congressional Art Competition.
The faculty and staff at Apalachee High School wore red on Feb. 5 to show their support of women's heart health for National Wear Red Day. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (N.I.H.) in the U.S, Coronary Heart Disease is the “No. 1 killer of women in the United States.…
The following local students graduated from Valdosta State University following the fall 2020 semester.
The Georgia Institute of Technology presented degrees to approximately 3,800 undergraduate and graduate students who earned their degrees during the fall 2020 semester and were recognized during the Institute's 259th Commencement exercises Dec. 11-12 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
The following local students made the President’s List at Georgia State University for the fall 2020 semester after earning a grade-point average of 4.0:
The following local students were named to the President’s List at Kennesaw State University for the fall 2020 semester after earning a grade-point average of 4.0:
Yargo Elementary School fourth-grader Elijah Webb was recently crowned the Barrow County School System’s 2021 spelling bee champion. Webb spelled 38 out of 50 words correctly in the district’s bee, which was held digitally Jan. 22. He will now represent BCSS at the upcoming District 3 compet…
Emma Pittman and Natalie Mays, a pair of seventh-graders at Russell Middle School, have been announced as the Gold Medal recipients for the Barrow County School System’s 2021 science and engineering fair.
In these unprecedented times, many businesses and organizations have found ways to adapt to the new challenges 2020 brought. This is also the case with Apalachee High School’s student-led FFA chapter. Following the chapter’s success in earning a gold emblem last year, the chapter has continu…
The following local students made the Dean’s List at Valdosta State University after earning a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the fall 2020 semester:
Kennedy Elementary School in Winder recently announced its student recognitions for the second 9 weeks, including Honor Roll, Merit Roll and Dragon Wings.
Zaxby’s, a “District Partner in Education” with the Barrow County School System, recently awarded its second annual “Urgency to Serve” mini-classroom grants for the 2020-21 school year.
The following local students graduated from the University of North Georgia following the fall 2020 semester and were honored in 52 “mini-ceremonies” at the university Dec. 5-6.
The following local students completed courses with exemplary marks and made the President's List with a 4.0 grade-point average for the fall 2020 semester at Georgia College in Milledgeville:
The following local students were named to the fall 2020 semester President’s lists at the University of North Georgia, after earning a 4.0 grade-point average. Students in bachelor degree programs were named to the President’s Honor Roll. Students enrolled in associate degree or dual-enroll…
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…
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 Theatre’s first production of the season, “Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl,” is opening Friday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m., with additional performances on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 6, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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…
Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) awarded 10 six Barrow County middle school teachers $13,338 in “Bright Ideas” grants to fund innovative classroom projects.
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 recently recognized its top students and faculty members for the month of October. Pictured, from left to right, are Danna Nichols (Faculty Member of the Month), Korbyn Thompson (Teacher of the Month), Colby Sikes (Student-athlete of the Month) and Anthony Bean (Student…
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…
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…
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy art teacher Katie Eidson has a love and passion for art that transcends her high school art studio's four walls.
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…
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy will present “Cultural Connections,” a performing arts series held at the Innovation Amphitheater, which will integrate educational workshops with professional public performances.
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:
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