Georgia State Law, often referred to as 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 avail...
October 29, 2026
Student Growth & Success BCSS Class of 2026 Graduation Rate 92% Congratulations to the BCSS Class of 2026 for achieving a graduation rate of 92%. Together, 1,052 graduates from Apalachee High S...
October 16, 2026
Christian Angulo. Mason Schermerhorn. Richard Aspinwall. Cristina Irimie. Forever in our hearts.In remembrance of those whose lives were tragically taken and in recognition of the strength and resi...
September 4, 2026
Student Growth & Success 2025-26 Georgia Milestones Update The board received an update concerning the 2025-2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment System results for mathematics, science, and socia...
September 2, 2026
Student Growth & Success2025-2026 AP Test ResultsNot only did the number of Advanced Placement (AP) exams taken in the district increase, but the pass rate did as well. Seventy-three percent of...
August 5, 2026
We hope you are enjoying your summer break! To make sure you're ready for the first day of school on Friday, July 31, we have some information to know below! Two Apps to Keep You Connected Parent P...
July 10, 2026
BCSS Families, As we close the school year, I want to take a moment to reflect and appreciate the incredible progress we have made together as a school system and community. With your support and t...
May 22, 2026
We want to encourage our scholars to join the fun of summer reading at our local libraries😎 The program begins tomorrow, May 22, 2026.Summer Reading Program | PRLS Libraries
May 21, 2026
Scroll for a summary of the May 2026 BCSS Board of Education Meeting. Finances & Infrastructure Salary Study Update The Barrow County Board of Education continues to show gratitude and commitme...
May 15, 2026
5 Things to Know for May 1) End of School Reminders Please remember to pick up any medications, return all library books, and pay any remaining balances or close student accounts if your child will...
May 1, 2026
Scroll for a summary of the April 2026 BCSS Board of Education Meeting. Finances & Infrastructure Salary Supplement for All BCSS Staff Thank you to the Board of Education for approving a salary...
April 17, 2026
5 Things to Know for April 1) Spring Break Spring Break is on the other side of this weekend! Our buildings will be closed from April 6–10. We wish you all a wonderful break and look forward to see...
April 2, 2026
Dear SES Families,Please join me in welcoming the next Principal of our Wildcats starting in July 2026 - Ms. Donyell Harris.Ms. Harris has more than 20 years of experience in education, ranging fro...
March 20, 2026
Celebrate with us on your school’s Spotlight Night! See the dates & times below to know when your school’s art teacher will be at the BCSS art show. If that date/time doesn’t work for you, plea...
March 9, 2026
Read below for a summary of the March 2026 BCSS Board of Education Meeting. Academics & Student Success Dual Enrollment Opportunities BCSS Career Technical Agricultural Education Director and S...
March 6, 2026
Dear Statham Elementary School Parents and Guardians,It is with a grateful heart that I share my decision to retire as principal of Statham Elementary School.Serving this school community over the ...
February 25, 2026
Thank you to our District Partner in Education Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) for their continued support of our schools! For the 2025-2026 school year, all five BCSS middle schools ...
February 9, 2026
Read below for a summary of the February 2026 BCSS Board of Education Meeting. Academics & Student Success It's Time to Apply for the Pre-K Lottery! The BCSS Pre-K Lottery application window is...
February 6, 2026
The annual S.O.U.PER Bowl Competition is underway! This district-wide event supports the Barrow Food Pantry in serving Barrow County. The top elementary, middle, and high school SOUPer Bowl winning...
February 5, 2026
Please complete this survey as part of our annual needs assessment. Your feedback is valuable to school and district improvement planning processes for the 2026-2027 school year. This form will be ...
February 2, 2026
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year finalists: Ms. Kristy Gamble Ms. Kimberly Hornsby Ms. Torri Turner We are so proud to recognize their dedication, passion, and impact on our students ever...
January 29, 2026
Congratulations to our 2026 STAR Students and their selected STAR Teachers! STAR Students: Seth Johnson, Apalachee High School Keely Schmook, Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy Josie McElhannon, Wi...
January 22, 2026
Congratulations to Hailey Zuniga, a 7th grader from Russell Middle School, for winning the Barrow County School System 2026 District Spelling Bee!The runner-up is Jude Bastedo, a 8th grader from Ar...
January 16, 2026
Read below for a summary of the January 2026 BCSS Board of Education Meeting. Academics & Student Success Mid-Year Safety Update The Board of Education received a mid-year review on key school ...
January 9, 2026
5 Things to Know BCSS Family, here are five things to know as we start a new month! 1) Lottery Application Windows The BCSS Pre-K Program will begin accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Pre-K L...
January 6, 2026
We value the health and safety of our students and staff and are closely monitoring the flu situation. Our current attendance policy (below) is based on state law and allows for these types of situ...
January 6, 2026
145 of Barrow’s best, brightest, and boldest students competed in the school system’s sixth annual Student Technology Competition on December 11, 2025. These students presented 114 projects nominat...
January 6, 2026
Dear BCSS Family, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones refreshed and rejuvenated after a restful Winter Break. As we welcome students and staff back to our schools, I want to take a mo...
January 5, 2026
The thoughtful and engaging process continues to develop the Barrow County School System’s 2026-2031 Strategic Plan. On Monday, December 8, 2025, a planning team meeting made up of school system st...
December 5, 2025
Academics & Student Success Student Calendars Approved for 2026-2027 & 2027-2028 The Barrow County Board of Education approved the student calendars for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school y...
December 3, 2025
Academics & Student Success Student Calendars for 2026-2027 & 2027-2028 Drafts of the Student Calendars for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years are now posted to eBoard for public review. ...
November 5, 2025
Be a part of writing the next chapters for the Barrow County School System.We are now crafting our next Strategic Plan that will help guide us during the 2026-2031 school years. Strategic planning ...
October 17, 2025
Academics & Student Success 2025 BCSS Graduation Rate Reaches Record High 92.7% Congratulations to the Barrow County School System Class of 2025 for achieving the highest graduation rate in BCS...
October 15, 2025
