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Grad Track Spotlight: Tiffany Gonzalez Ramirez

Grad Track Spotlight: Tiffany Gonzalez Ramirez

Tiffany Gonzalez Ramirez is an Apalachee senior who has come a long way since she started high school. Despite falling a little off track early in her high school career, Tiffany has excelled and
2025 AP Honor Schools

2025 AP Honor Schools

Congratulations to Apalachee High School, Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy, and Winder-Barrow High School for being recognized as Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools by the Georgia Department of
Grad Track Spotlight: Jason Ramos

Grad Track Spotlight: Jason Ramos

Senior Jason Ramos has a bright future ahead of him with a goal of attending Lanier Technical College’s firefighter program. At the beginning of this school year, it did not seem this goal would
BCSS IT Expert Shares Tech Lessons with Students

BCSS IT Expert Shares Tech Lessons with Students

[Written by: Dan Woschitz | Westside Middle Engineering & Technology Teacher] Barrow County School System's Innovation Support/Network Administrator Kevin McCage spoke to Dr. Stewart's Career
Project AWARE

Project AWARE

The Barrow County School System has dedicated teams who collaboratively focus on student mental health concerns. Our School Social Workers, Counselors, Project Aware Program Manager, and Clinicians
Grad Track Spotlight: Eric Garcia & Wuilmer Guerra

Grad Track Spotlight: Eric Garcia & Wuilmer Guerra

Eric Garcia and Wuilmer Gerra are two Apalachee seniors who are making great strides towards graduation while gaining industry skills at Lanier Technical College. They are both also doing excellent
Grad Track Spotlight: Samantha Martin

Grad Track Spotlight: Samantha Martin

As a junior at Winder Barrow High School, Samantha Martin is a testament to the power of hard work, determination, and having a strong support system.  As with many students, her educational journey
Grad Track Spotlight: Gavin Grider

Grad Track Spotlight: Gavin Grider

Many students struggle with the transition from middle school to high school. Gavin Grider was no exception. Due to his poor grades and attendance, faculty began intervening very early during
Grad Track Spotlight: Beau

Grad Track Spotlight: Beau

After the shooting at Apalachee on September 4, 2024, a group of teachers and staff from Oxford High School in Oxford, Michigan reached out to some of the AHS staff members to offer support. Oxford
BOLDer Together: Family Engagement & Understanding MAP Scores

BOLDer Together: Family Engagement & Understanding MAP Scores

During the November session of the BOLDer Together Engagement Series, families learned innovative skills to foster creativity in learning, thanks to the fantastic team from ArtsNow. This session
2023-2024 AP Exam Update

2023-2024 AP Exam Update

Advanced Placement (AP) exam results for the 2023-2024 school show about 10% more Barrow County School System students took the tests than during the previous school year. Students need to score a
Tech Update: End of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

Tech Update: End of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

BCSS Families, please read below for information from our IT Department concerning the end of the Bring Your Own Device/Technology program and what it means for your student. The essential
Recent Graduate Transcript Requests

Recent Graduate Transcript Requests

To have your transcript sent to your college by July 1, your request must be submitted by 4 p.m. June 26.   In-State Requests (Georgia Schools) If you are a graduating senior requesting
Laura Jones Named State Finalist for 2024 Governor's Honors Program

Laura Jones Named State Finalist for 2024 Governor's Honors Program

Laura Jones has been selected to represent Apalachee High School as a 2024 State finalist for Biology/Enviromental Science in the Governor's Honors Program. State Finalists will attend a four-week
AHS Reach Georgia Scholars Help the Community through Clarion Club

AHS Reach Georgia Scholars Help the Community through Clarion Club

The REACH Georgia scholars at Apalachee High School are piloting a new program this year called Clarion Club offered through the non-profit Because One Matters. Because One Matters provides