WHS WILDCAT WALK: Big Wildcats. Little Wildcats. One powerful tradition.
The Wildcat Walk brought our Woodland community together in a truly special and unique way. During this event, the Class of 2026 proudly walked alongside kindergarten students from our feeder schools, the Class of 2038, showing what it means to be a Wildcat from the very first steps to the final ones on campus.
This year, nearly 750 Wildcats took part, some just beginning their journey, others preparing to launch into what’s next. It’s a powerful picture of how our PRIDE, TRADITIONS, and CONNECTIONS stretch across every grade level and continue to grow with each class!
This is how legacies are built.
This is the heart of the Woodland Wildcat community.
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The Wildcat Walk brought our Woodland community together in a truly special and unique way. During this event, the Class of 2026 proudly walked alongside kindergarten students from our feeder schools, the Class of 2038, showing what it means to be a Wildcat from the very first steps to the final ones on campus.
This year, nearly 750 Wildcats took part, some just beginning their journey, others preparing to launch into what’s next. It’s a powerful picture of how our PRIDE, TRADITIONS, and CONNECTIONS stretch across every grade level and continue to grow with each class!
This is how legacies are built.
This is the heart of the Woodland Wildcat community.
#betterinbartow #proudtobebartow
WE'RE CELEBRATING: Happy School Nutrition Hero Day! We are INCREDIBLY thankful for the dedicated teams in all 19 of our kitchens who nourish our students every day! To help kick off summer, we celebrated our nutrition heroes with beach towels as a small thank you for the big impact they make...RAIN OR SHINE ☀️
[📸: Red Top Middle School; additional pictures coming soon]
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[📸: Red Top Middle School; additional pictures coming soon]
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FAST FACT THURSDAY: All-time high graduation rate: 95.4%
But how did we get there?
• Expanded student-centered programs & pathways (ex: Magnet, Dual Enrollment, CTAE, etc.)
• Strengthened student engagement through STEM
• Invested in exceptional educators
• Additional counselor support
• Summer Intervention Requirement
• Attendance focus
• High expectations
But how did we get there?
• Expanded student-centered programs & pathways (ex: Magnet, Dual Enrollment, CTAE, etc.)
• Strengthened student engagement through STEM
• Invested in exceptional educators
• Additional counselor support
• Summer Intervention Requirement
• Attendance focus
• High expectations
FAST FACT THURSDAY: 60 AP Scholars recognized five years ago, 360 + recognized today!
What does this mean for our community?
• Highlights strong instruction, academic support, and intentional investment in advanced learning opportunities.
• AP success leads to college credit, saving families thousands of dollars in tuition and reducing time to degree completion.
• Students are better prepared to contribute to our future economy.
What does this mean for our community?
• Highlights strong instruction, academic support, and intentional investment in advanced learning opportunities.
• AP success leads to college credit, saving families thousands of dollars in tuition and reducing time to degree completion.
• Students are better prepared to contribute to our future economy.
FAST FACT THURSDAY: 184 students committed to Magnet Programs this year, the highest total in more than six years!
Why is that important for our community?
• Expands student choice & opportunity
Magnet Programs provide diverse pathways for students across the community to access specialized learning experiences!
• Magnet Programs help retain families in district schools.
• Since Magnet Programs emphasize high-demand skills, innovation, and hands-on learning, they are preparing students for success after graduation.
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Why is that important for our community?
• Expands student choice & opportunity
Magnet Programs provide diverse pathways for students across the community to access specialized learning experiences!
• Magnet Programs help retain families in district schools.
• Since Magnet Programs emphasize high-demand skills, innovation, and hands-on learning, they are preparing students for success after graduation.
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GLOBAL KICKOFF: Our Euharlee Elementary Robotics team, the MechaCats, arrived safely in Houston, and the excitement is already in HIGH GEAR! Our students have connected with dozens of teams from around the world and jumped right into competition with their first match against a team from the Netherlands!
They’ll compete in two more matches today, followed by a full day of judging and three additional robot matches tomorrow! We’re so proud of their teamwork, enthusiasm, and outstanding sportsmanship. The best is yet to come, so stay tuned, BCSS family!
They’ll compete in two more matches today, followed by a full day of judging and three additional robot matches tomorrow! We’re so proud of their teamwork, enthusiasm, and outstanding sportsmanship. The best is yet to come, so stay tuned, BCSS family!
PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS: At the Bartow County College & Career Academy, students graduate with REAL SKILLS, REAL EXPERIENCE, and REAL DIRECTION.
THINK YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN THESE PATHWAYS?
👉Welding
👉HVAC
👉Public Safety
👉Healthcare
👉Film & Video Production
👉Engineering
👉Early Childhood Education
👉Cosmetology
👉Automotive
YOUR FUTURE, YOUR WAY! DON'T MISS OUT ON THESE EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES.
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THINK YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN THESE PATHWAYS?
👉Welding
👉HVAC
👉Public Safety
👉Healthcare
👉Film & Video Production
👉Engineering
👉Early Childhood Education
👉Cosmetology
👉Automotive
YOUR FUTURE, YOUR WAY! DON'T MISS OUT ON THESE EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES.
#betterinbartow #proudtobebartow
STANDARDS IN ACTION: Our STEM Innovation Center opened its doors to the 59th instructional field trip of the year, bringing us to 4,965 students served just this year!
Let’s take a look inside and see what these Hamilton Crossing kindergarten students learned.
This visit was intentionally designed around kindergarten standards and teacher-requested content. Students explored motion by measuring how fast Hot Wheels cars traveled, investigated day and night cycles and more through AR/VR and interactive games, and reinforced math standards by identifying number patterns and money using Indi Robots and Osmo Pizza Company.
They also made strong ELA connections by building airplanes tied directly to their Arts and Letters reading unit! All materials were supported through the PreK–12 “Taking STEM to New Heights” grant from GYSTC and the Bartow Education Foundation, expanding student exposure to aeronautics and real-world STEM learning.
Each station was purposeful, standards-aligned, and developmentally appropriate!
One Knight said it best, "when can I come back?!"
Let’s take a look inside and see what these Hamilton Crossing kindergarten students learned.
This visit was intentionally designed around kindergarten standards and teacher-requested content. Students explored motion by measuring how fast Hot Wheels cars traveled, investigated day and night cycles and more through AR/VR and interactive games, and reinforced math standards by identifying number patterns and money using Indi Robots and Osmo Pizza Company.
They also made strong ELA connections by building airplanes tied directly to their Arts and Letters reading unit! All materials were supported through the PreK–12 “Taking STEM to New Heights” grant from GYSTC and the Bartow Education Foundation, expanding student exposure to aeronautics and real-world STEM learning.
Each station was purposeful, standards-aligned, and developmentally appropriate!
One Knight said it best, "when can I come back?!"
The Bartow County Board of Education is in the process of developing its 2026-2027 school year budget. Public meetings on the budget will be held at the Bartow County Board of Education, 65 Gilreath Road, Cartersville, GA 30120 on May 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. and Monday June 15, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The budget will be advertised and for public viewing at www.bartow.k12.ga.us. During the scheduled meetings, the public will have the opportunity to provide input on the budget.
LEVEL UP PREP: I say "level," you say "up!" LEVEL UP! LEVEL UP! That’s the energy Hamilton Crossing educators are bringing as they hype students up ahead of Georgia Milestones testing next week!
These Knights transformed the Esports Arena into a pep rally like no other today, featuring original songwriting and performances, brain busters, and more, all designed to get students confident and ready for the big week ahead!
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These Knights transformed the Esports Arena into a pep rally like no other today, featuring original songwriting and performances, brain busters, and more, all designed to get students confident and ready for the big week ahead!
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BUILDING CONNECTIONS: This group of teachers, administrators, and staff from across the Bartow County School System proudly graduated from the Conversational Spanish for Educators course through Georgia Highlands College!
Their commitment goes beyond language! It’s about ensuring ALL students and families feel welcomed, supported, and heard in our schools!
Buen trabajo!
Their commitment goes beyond language! It’s about ensuring ALL students and families feel welcomed, supported, and heard in our schools!
Buen trabajo!
CENTRAL OFFICE CELEBRATIONS: When you’re part of a school system and community like ours, there’s always something to celebrate!
This month, we’re proud to shine the spotlight on Tina Youngken, our Central Office Receptionist and the welcoming face of our system. From the moment you walk through the doors, Tina sets the tone with her kindness, poise, and professionalism. She approaches every task with grace and takes genuine pride in supporting our families, staff, and visitors, and it shows in every interaction.
Tina’s positive spirit and dedication make a meaningful difference each day. We are truly better because she is part of our team!
This month, we’re proud to shine the spotlight on Tina Youngken, our Central Office Receptionist and the welcoming face of our system. From the moment you walk through the doors, Tina sets the tone with her kindness, poise, and professionalism. She approaches every task with grace and takes genuine pride in supporting our families, staff, and visitors, and it shows in every interaction.
Tina’s positive spirit and dedication make a meaningful difference each day. We are truly better because she is part of our team!
RAISING THE BAR: Ms. Herrera, our ESOL teacher at Emerson Elementary, received the LumiNation Award, recognizing the top 100 educators nationwide using Flashlight360! Selected from over 30,000 teachers, her students showed exceptional growth, WELL ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE, in speaking and writing skills. We’re so proud of Ms. Herrera and her students for setting the bar high!
CHECK IT OUT: BARTOW VIRTUAL ACADEMY
Our application window for the Bartow Virtual Academy will be open May 1, 2026, through May 31, 2026, for the upcoming school year. The BVA is open to all 6th – 12th grade students who meet certain criteria. The online application link and criteria information can be found on the BVA website at the link below:
https://www.bartow.k12.ga.us/page/bartow-virtual-academy
Our application window for the Bartow Virtual Academy will be open May 1, 2026, through May 31, 2026, for the upcoming school year. The BVA is open to all 6th – 12th grade students who meet certain criteria. The online application link and criteria information can be found on the BVA website at the link below:
https://www.bartow.k12.ga.us/page/bartow-virtual-academy
NEW: Beginning next school year, elementary school hours of operation will be from 7:50 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., with school doors opening at 7:00 a.m. for student arrival.
This adjustment will allow us to improve bus transportation logistics and help ensure we can maintain consistent instructional time across all Bartow County schools.
Thank you for your continued support as we work to best serve our students and families.
This adjustment will allow us to improve bus transportation logistics and help ensure we can maintain consistent instructional time across all Bartow County schools.
Thank you for your continued support as we work to best serve our students and families.
SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY: Don't miss your chance to work for an award-winning Summer Feeding Program! Very rewarding work! Fill out the application below by May 1 to be considered🍎
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SHINING BRIGHT IN BARTOW: Adairsville High School's own Savannah Viktora has been selected as one of only 18 members across the entire state to serve as a 98th Georgia State FFA Convention Ambassador! In this role, Savannah will escort and assist legislators, donors, judges, and other distinguished guests throughout the convention, sharing her FFA story, and representing not only the AHS chapter, but the heart of Georgia FFA. This is such a prestigious honor, and we could not be prouder of the leader, speaker, and advocate she is for agriculture and FFA!
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IN THE NEWS: Check out our newest edition of Terza Takeaways, our district newsletter! You'll find anything from budget information and a clean third-party audit for the 11th year in a row to graduation dates and summer camp news!
https://bartowcountyschools.edurooms.com/engage/bartow-county-school-system/newsletters/terza-takeaways-4-14-26-edition
https://bartowcountyschools.edurooms.com/engage/bartow-county-school-system/newsletters/terza-takeaways-4-14-26-edition
WOW: Trinity Tong Vu, a fourth grader at Kingston Elementary, has made school history! She is the first ESOL student ever at KES to complete the entire Lexia Core5 Reading Program, all 21 levels and 390 skill units!
With the support of her ESOL teachers, Ms. Dougharty and Ms. Moulder, Trinity went well beyond this year’s reading goal. This year alone, she spent more than 33 hours strengthening academic vocabulary, fluency, grammar, and comprehension through FIFTH GRADE standards.
When asked why she continued working past the goal, Trinity said, “I never give up. I knew if I tried hard, I’d make it.”
She dedicated extra time during office hours to keep progressing through the program, showing incredible perseverance and dedication!
We are so proud of Trinity and grateful for the support of her teachers who helped make this achievement possible!
#betterinbartow #proudtobebartow
With the support of her ESOL teachers, Ms. Dougharty and Ms. Moulder, Trinity went well beyond this year’s reading goal. This year alone, she spent more than 33 hours strengthening academic vocabulary, fluency, grammar, and comprehension through FIFTH GRADE standards.
When asked why she continued working past the goal, Trinity said, “I never give up. I knew if I tried hard, I’d make it.”
She dedicated extra time during office hours to keep progressing through the program, showing incredible perseverance and dedication!
We are so proud of Trinity and grateful for the support of her teachers who helped make this achievement possible!
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SWEET SOLUTIONS: Our all‑girls Kingston Robotics team, the Mechanical Eagles, mean business! After crushing the regional robotics competition, they earned a spot at the Ramblin’ Robots Invitational at Georgia Tech this June! That's no small feat!
Now, this driven and innovative team is taking on another challenge: funding their three‑day competition experience. Putting their entrepreneurial spirit to work, the Mechanical Eagles organized a PINK OUT pink lemonade fundraiser and invited the entire school to participate. And participate they did, the pink lemonade stand wrapped all the way around the cafeteria!
Outstanding work, Eagles! This is what it’s all about, using critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork to solve real‑world challenges.
Want to support our Mechanical Eagles?
Contact Kingston Elementary School to help them reach their fundraising goal!
#betterinbartow #proudtobebartow
Now, this driven and innovative team is taking on another challenge: funding their three‑day competition experience. Putting their entrepreneurial spirit to work, the Mechanical Eagles organized a PINK OUT pink lemonade fundraiser and invited the entire school to participate. And participate they did, the pink lemonade stand wrapped all the way around the cafeteria!
Outstanding work, Eagles! This is what it’s all about, using critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork to solve real‑world challenges.
Want to support our Mechanical Eagles?
Contact Kingston Elementary School to help them reach their fundraising goal!
#betterinbartow #proudtobebartow
