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2026 Annual School Safety Training
Each summer, the BCSO and area first responders, including the Barrow County Fire Department, conduct multiple scenario-based training exercises in our schools.
July 28, 2026
2026 Back-to-BOLD Event
The annual Back-to-BOLD event was held on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Apalachee High School. Nearly 2,000 bags filled with school supplies were distributed to families across our community.
July 27, 2026
2026 Free & Reduced Meal Application
Complete the 2026-27 Free & Reduced Meal Application!
July 27, 2026
Back to School 5K with New Path
Register for the 2026 Back to School 5k on August 8!
July 23, 2026
Congratulations to BASA Senior for being elected National FCCLA President!
Congratulations to Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy senior Graham Mull on being elected FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) National President for 2026–2027!
July 13, 2026
Optional Accident Insurance
As an option for our BCSS families, our school district is making a student accident insurance plan available for students at a low cost.
July 7, 2026
Amanda Pugh Earns Award at the Georgia ACTE Summer Conference.
Law & Public Safety teacher Amanda Pugh earned an award at the Georgia Association for Career & Technical Education Summer Conference.
July 7, 2026
Back-to-School Information
Click here to access all things back-to-school related!
June 24, 2026
2026 BCSS Millage Rate Update
The Barrow County Board of Education is considering passing a millage rate of 15.55 to help fund the FY 2027 General Fund Budget of $236,418,820.
Last year’s millage rate was 15.193. 100% of the
June 10, 2026
Notice of Property Tax Increase & Public Hearings
The Barrow County Board of Education has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 7.79 percent.
All concerned citizens are invited to the public
June 5, 2026
New WMS Assistant Principal Announced
The Barrow County School System is pleased to welcome Ms. Logan Morris as the new Assistant Principal of Westside Middle School, beginning with the 2026–2027 school year.
June 3, 2026
New Assistant Principal for KES Announced
The Barrow County School System is pleased to welcome Ms. Amy Nix as the new Assistant Principal of Kennedy Elementary School, beginning with the 2026–2027 school year.
June 3, 2026
Back-to-BOLD Event
Save the date for this special back-to-school event!
June 2, 2026
GNETS Lighthouse Leader of the Year
Congratulations to Courtney Sosebee on being named Lighthouse Program Leader of the Year!
June 2, 2026
Dr. Mitchem Promoted to Data, Assessment & Accountability Director
Congratulations to Dr. Beth Mitchem on her promotion to the Director of Data, Assessment, and Accountability for the Barrow County School System. With 21 years in education, she began her career at
May 27, 2026