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…
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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…
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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:
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.
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