A Divisive Concepts Complaint Resolution Process is on the table for public review and being considered by the school board.
Aperil Sellers was promoted to principal of Holsenbeck Elementary School (HES), where she's served as assistant principal for the past four years.
A Parent's Bill of Rights policy promoting parent involvement in schools is being considered by the Barrow County Board of Education and is on the table for public review until its next scheduled meeting.
Bethlehem Elementary School (BES) teachers Kaya Rollo and Jennifer Colvin attended the Grow It Know It (GIKI) Summer Training at the Wimberly Center for Community Development this summer.
The Winder-Barrow Touchdown Club recently provided 8,000 pounds of new weights for the school’s weight room.
Job seekers are encouraged to keep a look-out for Barrow County School System (BCSS) school buses throughout June at the following locations from 9-11 a.m., 1-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m., where prospective school bus drivers can meet other drivers and complete a job application:
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The Barrow County Board of Education (BOE) adopted its final general fund and other fund budgets for fiscal year 2023 (FY2023) during its work session and called board meeting Tuesday, June 21.
The last day of school count for the 2021-2022 school year was recorded May 25, revealing which schools experienced growth, which experienced declines and which remained mostly the same over the last year.
The following Winder-area students were recently named to the LaGrange College spring semester Vice President of Academic Affairs’ (VPAA) list: William Perry and Karli Whitaker.
At the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce's First Tuesday Luncheon June 7, Barrow County School System superintendent Dr. Chris McMichael and BCSS director of public relations and strategic partnerships, Shenley Rountree led a celebration of local organizations, BCSS teachers and staff who in…
During the Barrow County Board of Education meeting Tuesday, June 7, a member of the Barrow County Retired Educators Association (BCREA), Doc Neace (pictured in middle), presented $750 scholarships and certificates of appreciation to two BCSS teachers, Milan Juliano (pictured on left), from …
The following Winder-area students were named to the Shorter University dean's list during the spring semester of 2022:
Registration is open for fall 2022 homeschool physical education (PE) classes at YMCA. The program focuses on fun, games, exercise, team building and sportsmanship. Students will play new sports and activities each month.
Amanda Pariso, of Winder, studying veterinary medicine, is among the 9,500 Iowa State University students recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring semester 2022 dean's list. Students named to the dean's list must have earned a grade point average of at lea…
The Barrow County School System released the following important reminders for parents and students in the district:
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The top site graduate at Barrow Foothills shared the story at the graduation ceremony on May 24 of her grandfather coming to America three decades ago and becoming a successful businessman.
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Ashley Caldwell was named Bethlehem Christian Academy's Teacher of the Year.
Sahmir Short, of Auburn, received a Master's degree in Urban Education and was one of 611 students who graduated from Union University May 21 during spring commencement services of the 197th graduating class at Oman Arena.
Andrew College, in Cuthbert, Ga., announced Destiny Sexton of Bethlehem has qualified for the 2022 spring semester President's List. The list recognizes academic achievement during the term.
The Winder-Barrow High School FBLA, NHS, & Key Club students went above and beyond when tasked with collecting body wash for Adventure Bags, Inc. Overall between the three clubs, approximately 600 bottles of 3-in-1 Body Wash, 2-in-1 body wash, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Adventur…
Barrow Online Campus accepted a limited number of 7th-12th grade students for the 2022-2023 school year. Both current and new students were encouraged to apply. Priority is given to current BCSS students in good standing. Applications were available online from April 29 until May 13.
Georgia State Law, often referred to as House Bill (HB) 251, gives parents of public school students the option to request a transfer for their child to another school within their district where space is available and parents provide transportation.
The Barrow County School System's 2022 "Yes I Can" award winners were celebrated May 18 at the Innovation Amphitheater. The special event celebrated 18 exceptional students with special guests like the University of Georgia’s "Hairy Dawg" to cheer students on as they were introduced and awarded.
Apalachee Class of 2022 revisits Bethlehem Elementary School
Pictured: Bethlehem Elementary students who were recognized by a BES staff member at for showing kindness to others. For their kindness, students some BeTheVoice gear.
The Barrow County School System recently recognized this year’s retirees.
In 2021, Apalachee’s SkillsUSA program was named among the top five in the state of Georgia and given the Gold Chapter of Distinction recognition. Also in 2021, AHS SkillsUSA was named a Model of Excellence Chapter, ranking it among the top 24 in the nation. Again in 2022, AHS was named a Go…
The Barrow County School System and Barrow Economic Development partnered together for the 2022 Ready to Work Job Fair on May 11, 2022. Over 100 students and community members attended the recruitment event, which was held at the Barrow County Leisure Services.
Barrow County Emergency Services (BCES) held a “Ghost Out” demonstration Friday, May 13 at 10:30 a.m. on the front lawn of Apalachee High School to raise awareness for teens driving under the influence before juniors and seniors celebrate prom night Saturday, May 14.
The Board of Education recently recognized six students who placed in the 2021-2022 Georgia Student Technology Competition at the state level.
The Barrow Board of Education recently recognized Skylar Bridges, a Winder-Barrow High School senior, who was the 2022 recipient of Peach State Federal Credit Union's (PSFCU) Dan Cromer Scholarship of $3,000.
The Barrow County Board of Education honored seniors from Apalachee and Winder Barrow high schools who are choosing to pursue a career in education.
Auburn Elementary (AES) and Winder Elementary (WES) students received new car booster seats thanks to Safe Kids Northeast Georgia and their pilot Booster Seat Program for Barrow County.
Due to pending changes in federal funding, the Barrow County School System (BCSS) advises families it will likely be resuming its pre-COVID meal program for the 2022-2023 school year.
Updates on the CFIT campus development project since its kickoff meeting April 19 were reported by the Building Our Future Campaign Leadership Council.
In 2016, the Winder Mayor signed a proclamation stating May 5 is Barrow County School System's JROTC Appreciation Day. Each year, the district tries to remind local cadets how much the community and school system appreciate them and their mission.
Winder-Barrow High School is hosting a Fine Arts Celebration featuring members of the WBHS Band, Chorus, Guitar, Music Technology and Theater Arts and Visual Arts and Audio-Video Technology and Film programs offered by the Department of Fine Arts.
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and Barrow County Emergency Services (BCES) is joining with Teens in the Driver’s Seat and Family, Careers and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) to promote Prom Pledge Week at Apalachee High School.
The Barrow County School System recently announced graduation celebrations coming up for the Class of 2022.
The following finalists for the 2022 Barrow County School System Teacher of the Year were selected by their peers and then a committee made up of the School Governance Team and the school's current Teacher of the Year helped with making the selections. The district Teacher of the Year will b…
The Barrow Board of Education is considering the purchase of a social emotional learning “Character Strong” curriculum.
The Barrow Board of Education recognized students who placed in the Georgia Student Technology Competition (GaSTC) for their podcast, “The Graham and Collin Show.”
The Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy (BASA) held the third part of its Cultural Connections series, featuring Atlanta’s Full Radius Dance and student dancers at the Innovation Amphitheater April 21.
Four students from the Barrow County School System placed in the Georgia Student Technology Competition.
The second performance of the Cultural Connections series, "Poetry in Motion," featured spoken poetry and interpretive dances performed by headlining artists, as well as students from Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy (BASA) at Innovation Amphitheater April 14 in celebration of National Poetr…
Members of FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) were recognized by Barrow County School System for their performances at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference last month in Athens.
Zane Sylvester and Samuel Massei from Apalachee High School have been named as finalists for the Georgia Governor's Honor Program (GHP). Sylvester's specific areas of study is mathematics and Massei's area of study is engineering.
he school board recently reviewed outcomes from fundraisers held across all schools in the district during the 2021-2022 school year. The report provided interesting insight into the types of fundraisers that generate the most money and community participation.
Apalachee and Winder-Barrow High Schools were among State Superintendent Richard Woods' 2022 Advanced Placement (AP) STEM Schools.
Winder Noon Lions Club and Petree & Seibert Family Dentistry delivered dictionaries to students at Statham Elementary School (pictured) and other elementary schools across Barrow County Friday, March 25 in celebration of Dictionary Week.
The 2022 Ready to Work Job Fair hosted by Barrow County School System and Barrow Economic Development will be held May 11 at Barrow County Leisure Services located at 175 2nd Street in Winder.
Apalachee High School was recognized for being a “Quality Chapter” for 2021-2022 at the SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference held at the Georgia World Congress Center. To earn Level 1 Quality Chapter Award, a chapter must conduct well planned, regularly scheduled meetings, complete a projec…
Apalachee High School media specialist Todd Cates was named Barrow County School System’s 2022 Library Media Specialist of the Year.
An innovative BCSS hiring campaign event for teachers to fill its current 42 job openings will be held March 14-19.
Effective March 1, 2022, the Barrow County School System will no longer require face masks to be worn on school buses after the CDC updated its mask guidance Feb. 25, recommending prevention efforts should "depend on the COVID-19 level in the community."
On Jan. 27, 2022 Apalachee High School students and advisors Amanda Pugh and William Wingfield attended the in-person SkillsUSA Georgia Region 2 competitions at North Georgia Technical College in Clarkesville, Ga. This year, members competed in nine out of 22 competitions held at the region …
Barrow County’s best and brightest high school seniors and the teachers they selected as the most influential in their academic development were honored during the 2022 PAGE Foundation Local Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Luncheon, hosted by the Barrow County Chamber of Comme…
The BCSS Pre-K Program will be accepting online applications for the 2022-2023 Pre-K Lottery starting March 1 at 8 a.m. until March 31 at 5 p.m.
The Winder-Barrow FFA chapter celebrated National FFA Week, Feb. 12-19.
A temporary waiver of the promotion and retention policy through July 31, 2022 was passed by the Board of Education during its February voting session.
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