FREE SUMMER MEALS: In just two days, Bartow County School System’s Summer Meal Program has already served nearly 16,000 meals to students across several sites, an incredible start to ensuring our children stay nourished and ready to learn all summer long!
Today, our Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent had the joy of visiting students at Camp Bartow, hosted at the new Parks and Recreation facility, where they saw firsthand the impact this program is making for families in our community.
We’re proud to provide this important resource and grateful to everyone working behind the scenes to make it possible.
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Today, our Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent had the joy of visiting students at Camp Bartow, hosted at the new Parks and Recreation facility, where they saw firsthand the impact this program is making for families in our community.
We’re proud to provide this important resource and grateful to everyone working behind the scenes to make it possible.
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PATH TO PROFICIENCY: We kicked off Summer Intervention this week, giving students the support they need to start the new school year strong. Through our Professional Learning Communities process, we ensure every student receives high-quality, grade-level instruction, targeted Tier II support, and enrichment opportunities.
Students who have not yet met proficiency on grade-level standards are participating in our Summer Intervention program across all elementary, middle, and high schools, with instruction in ELA/Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Breakfast, lunch, and transportation are provided to support student success.
It was a great day visiting classrooms! Our superintendent and deputy superintendent spent time with students as they engaged in meaningful learning and built confidence for the year ahead!
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Students who have not yet met proficiency on grade-level standards are participating in our Summer Intervention program across all elementary, middle, and high schools, with instruction in ELA/Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Breakfast, lunch, and transportation are provided to support student success.
It was a great day visiting classrooms! Our superintendent and deputy superintendent spent time with students as they engaged in meaningful learning and built confidence for the year ahead!
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: Mrs. Beth Payton, Bartow County College & Career Academy’s new Principal/CEO, met with the Academy’s Board of Directors today, bringing together school leadership and community partners who play an active role in shaping student opportunities. Unlike a traditional school structure, BCCCA’s board includes leaders from business, industry, and higher education who help guide programs, strengthen partnerships, and connect learning to real-world careers. Together, they’re building on a strong foundation to ensure every student graduates prepared for what comes next, college, career, and beyond!
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COME ONE, COME ALL: Our oh-so-talented Pine Log Powerhouse, Brooklyn Grace, will be singing at the June 2nd Rome Emperors game, and would love to see you there!
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WOW: We made INCREDIBLE progress in reducing chronic absenteeism this year, thanks to the commitment of our schools and families! Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing about a month or more of school. Last year, 25% of BCSS students fell into this category. This year, we’ve reduced that number to below 16%, a drop of over 1,300 students.
That’s 1,300 more students in class, learning, and engaged. We couldn’t be prouder. Thank you to our students, staff, and families for making this possible!
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That’s 1,300 more students in class, learning, and engaged. We couldn’t be prouder. Thank you to our students, staff, and families for making this possible!
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LEARNING IN ACTION: We’re excited to host the 4th Annual NWGA RESA STEM Forum today at the Bartow County College and Career Academy! About 20 districts are represented, including Bartow, Cobb, Clayton, Fayette, Forsyth, Jackson, Marietta, Whitfield, Cherokee, Cartersville, Calhoun, Chattooga, Dalton, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding, Polk, Rome, and Walker.
Some educators are even learning alongside our own, with approximately 25 Bartow County educators presenting on a range of topics, including the integration of STEM tools and concepts into the classroom.
We’re also joined by 28 vendors and representatives from state departments, including STEM, math, science, and computer science.
What a fun and inspiring day of learning in Bartow!
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Some educators are even learning alongside our own, with approximately 25 Bartow County educators presenting on a range of topics, including the integration of STEM tools and concepts into the classroom.
We’re also joined by 28 vendors and representatives from state departments, including STEM, math, science, and computer science.
What a fun and inspiring day of learning in Bartow!
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SYSTEM GUIDING COALITION WORKSHOP: School is out, but learning—and planning—are in! At the Clarence Brown Conference Center, our teacher leaders and administrators came together for a day of districtwide collaboration as we gear up for the 2026–2027 school year!
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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 Mirannda Garrett, our Accounting Specialist. Mirannda truly does it all. Known for her sharp mind and strong work ethic, she has supported multiple departments and consistently goes above and beyond wherever she’s needed. Her versatility, reliability, and willingness to help make her an invaluable part of our team. We are grateful for all she does to support our schools and staff!
This month, we’re proud to shine the spotlight on Mirannda Garrett, our Accounting Specialist. Mirannda truly does it all. Known for her sharp mind and strong work ethic, she has supported multiple departments and consistently goes above and beyond wherever she’s needed. Her versatility, reliability, and willingness to help make her an invaluable part of our team. We are grateful for all she does to support our schools and staff!
HELLO, SUMMER BREAK: Dancing, cheers, and even a few tears, marked the final day of the 2025–2026 school year. It’s always bittersweet. Strong relationships grow alongside academic success, making it hard to say, “see you later.” But that’s exactly what it is, not goodbye, just see you later.
Enjoy a well-deserved, relaxing summer! We’ll see you in August!
[Photos: Clear Creek Elementary School]
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Enjoy a well-deserved, relaxing summer! We’ll see you in August!
[Photos: Clear Creek Elementary School]
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SUMMER MEALS: Our award-winning Seamless Summer Meal Program is BACK! 🍎🍇🫐🍕🥗🥪
We’re excited to kick off another summer of serving our community. The program will run from June 2 through July 16, 2026, providing free meals to all children 18 years of age and younger.
Meal Times:
Breakfast: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Meals will be available at the locations listed below. Please note that sites *will* change throughout the summer, and a live, updated list will be available soon!
LIVE WEBSITE Summer Feeding 2026
USDA Meal Site Finder: https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/sitefinder
TODAY'S THE DAY: One final walk onto the field. One last time together as the Class of 2026. Tonight, Woodland celebrates the hard work, memories, and milestones that brought our seniors to this moment.
Let’s make it unforgettable!
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Let’s make it unforgettable!
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CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF: Congratulations to Adairsville High School 11th grader Aaron Sonders, the first officially certified Drone Pilot in the Bartow County School System! 🎉
With the guidance of teacher Mr. John Ford, Aaron successfully passed the challenging FAA certification exam, a huge accomplishment in a high-demand career field. Mr. Ford’s commitment to real-world, career-focused learning helped make this milestone possible, using industry resources and expert support to prepare Aaron for success.
Let’s give a BIG round of applause to Aaron, Mr. Ford, and AHS for this incredible achievement, and for paving the way for many more students to come!
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With the guidance of teacher Mr. John Ford, Aaron successfully passed the challenging FAA certification exam, a huge accomplishment in a high-demand career field. Mr. Ford’s commitment to real-world, career-focused learning helped make this milestone possible, using industry resources and expert support to prepare Aaron for success.
Let’s give a BIG round of applause to Aaron, Mr. Ford, and AHS for this incredible achievement, and for paving the way for many more students to come!
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GET READY: Cass High School Class of 2026, it's your time to shine! In a matter of hours, The Doug will be filled, and your loved ones will watch with tears in their eyes as you receive your hard-earned diploma! Enjoy every moment, Colonel Family!
Can't make it to the big event? Watch the live stream at the link below:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/cass-high-school-cartersville-ga/evt96284d7383?fbclid=IwY2xjawR5nBdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeLBtseCXNV11kSxsQqrLaaeTHxxPaD4MKX9lHeDdpT0lqKahdUpwaw5QAUn4_aem_reHTjUTfy_YH6eIE46ZP6w
Can't make it to the big event? Watch the live stream at the link below:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/cass-high-school-cartersville-ga/evt96284d7383?fbclid=IwY2xjawR5nBdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeLBtseCXNV11kSxsQqrLaaeTHxxPaD4MKX9lHeDdpT0lqKahdUpwaw5QAUn4_aem_reHTjUTfy_YH6eIE46ZP6w
SCHOLASTIC STANDOUTS: The Bartow County School System is proud to recognize 13 students who have been selected as Shaw Associate Dependent Education Grant recipients this year. These students, all dependents of Shaw associates, earned this distinction by demonstrating strong academic achievement and meaningful contributions to their communities.
Congratulations to this year’s Bartow County recipients:
Adairsville High School
Hudson D. Parr
Ashlyn K. Carlton
Brookelin Callie Hall
Harrison Paul Cole
Lexi Beth Bowman
Madison Baker
Cass High School
Madolyn Breanna Mazarky
Aidan Castaneda
Dyasmine Sharrisse Lagrone
Raasia Donyelle Hunter
Anthony J. Williams
Woodland High School
Sophie Boyers
Amari Kinamore
We are proud to see these students representing Bartow County with distinction and look forward to their continued success!
Thank you, Shaw Industries!
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Congratulations to this year’s Bartow County recipients:
Adairsville High School
Hudson D. Parr
Ashlyn K. Carlton
Brookelin Callie Hall
Harrison Paul Cole
Lexi Beth Bowman
Madison Baker
Cass High School
Madolyn Breanna Mazarky
Aidan Castaneda
Dyasmine Sharrisse Lagrone
Raasia Donyelle Hunter
Anthony J. Williams
Woodland High School
Sophie Boyers
Amari Kinamore
We are proud to see these students representing Bartow County with distinction and look forward to their continued success!
Thank you, Shaw Industries!
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GET READY: Adairsville High School Class of 2026, you're up first! Can't wait to see you tonight! Here's an updated link for the livestream of tonight's graduation.
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ga/adairsville/organization/12305/adairsville-high-school/video?fbclid=IwY2xjawR4HPlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUV2lqWlY0dTVOUXZJS2lHc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrHuxJGUs8QNydr5hKvybAoSshnPanr0ksllOnYguRmay7r1tLtY4p2f3SFY_aem_6W4AMt_GL5M3yptqDaOwbQ
You will still need to create a free HUDL account. The event will also be available online immediately following.
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ga/adairsville/organization/12305/adairsville-high-school/video?fbclid=IwY2xjawR4HPlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUV2lqWlY0dTVOUXZJS2lHc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrHuxJGUs8QNydr5hKvybAoSshnPanr0ksllOnYguRmay7r1tLtY4p2f3SFY_aem_6W4AMt_GL5M3yptqDaOwbQ
You will still need to create a free HUDL account. The event will also be available online immediately following.
BCSS SUCCESS: Hunter started at the Bartow County College and Career Academy unsure of his path and still searching for what truly interested him. Everything changed his junior year when he stepped into welding through dual enrollment at Chattahoochee Technical College. He quickly found his stride, placing second in a state competition and discovering a passion that pushed him to excel.
Through the Accelerated Career Diploma program, Hunter committed to earning his Welding Diploma and is on track to finish in December 2026. He now holds straight As in his college courses, has gained real world experience through paid internships with Daiki and Asta Metals, and even launched his own welding business, Dropping Dimes!
His journey proves that the right opportunity, paired with support and determination, can completely change a student’s future!
Congratulations, Hunter! We are so proud of you!
[Picture from Friday when he applied and won the senior computer contest for High School High Tech!]
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Through the Accelerated Career Diploma program, Hunter committed to earning his Welding Diploma and is on track to finish in December 2026. He now holds straight As in his college courses, has gained real world experience through paid internships with Daiki and Asta Metals, and even launched his own welding business, Dropping Dimes!
His journey proves that the right opportunity, paired with support and determination, can completely change a student’s future!
Congratulations, Hunter! We are so proud of you!
[Picture from Friday when he applied and won the senior computer contest for High School High Tech!]
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CLASS OF 2026 SENIOR WALK: Today, the Class of 2026 returned to where their journey began.
At Euharlee Elementary, they were met with cheers, embraces, and familiar faces, including students, staff, and the teachers who knew them first. A slideshow of old yearbook photos flickered through the years, bringing back moments that felt both distant and close all at once.
There were long hugs in crowded hallways, quiet reflections between laughter, and a shared understanding that this moment carried both pride and a little ache. For many, it was not just a visit. It was a full circle moment.
The place where they once lined up, learned to read, and made their first friends is now part of a much bigger story.
We are proud of you, Class of 2026. Always.
At Euharlee Elementary, they were met with cheers, embraces, and familiar faces, including students, staff, and the teachers who knew them first. A slideshow of old yearbook photos flickered through the years, bringing back moments that felt both distant and close all at once.
There were long hugs in crowded hallways, quiet reflections between laughter, and a shared understanding that this moment carried both pride and a little ache. For many, it was not just a visit. It was a full circle moment.
The place where they once lined up, learned to read, and made their first friends is now part of a much bigger story.
We are proud of you, Class of 2026. Always.
IN THE NEWS: Catch the Viktora family’s incredible story tonight on 11Alive at 4:22🎓✨
Three generations of Adairsville High School valedictorians: Savannah just earned the honor this month, her sister Callie in 2024, their mother—School Board Vice Chair Sharon—in 1995, and their grandmother, Joan, in 1961! An amazing legacy of excellence!
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Three generations of Adairsville High School valedictorians: Savannah just earned the honor this month, her sister Callie in 2024, their mother—School Board Vice Chair Sharon—in 1995, and their grandmother, Joan, in 1961! An amazing legacy of excellence!
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SISTER SALS: Bartow County School Board member Matt Shultz and Cass Middle teacher Dr. Stephanie Shultz have twice celebrated the same incredible milestone, both of their daughters were named salutatorian at Cass High School: Sydney in 2017 and Anniston in 2026!
Two daughters. Two salutatorians. One proud Colonel family.
Congratulations!💙💛
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Two daughters. Two salutatorians. One proud Colonel family.
Congratulations!💙💛
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STOP SCROLLING...THIS IS BIG: Adairsville High School is one of only THREE schools in the entire country to earn this national honor!
The Educational Theatre Association has awarded Adairsville High School (ITS Troupe 6316) the Theatre in Our Schools Outstanding Impact Award, a huge recognition of the power of arts education happening right here in our district.
Each March, schools nationwide celebrate Theatre in Our Schools Month, but our students didn’t just celebrate, they led. The Musical Theatre class created powerful advocacy projects highlighting why theatre matters, and their passion, creativity, and hard work earned them this incredible national spotlight.
As part of this achievement, the program will receive a trophy and a Disney performance package grant valued between $2,000 and $6,000.
If you see one of our AHS theatre students today, give them a shoutout, they’ve truly earned it. We are beyond proud!
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The Educational Theatre Association has awarded Adairsville High School (ITS Troupe 6316) the Theatre in Our Schools Outstanding Impact Award, a huge recognition of the power of arts education happening right here in our district.
Each March, schools nationwide celebrate Theatre in Our Schools Month, but our students didn’t just celebrate, they led. The Musical Theatre class created powerful advocacy projects highlighting why theatre matters, and their passion, creativity, and hard work earned them this incredible national spotlight.
As part of this achievement, the program will receive a trophy and a Disney performance package grant valued between $2,000 and $6,000.
If you see one of our AHS theatre students today, give them a shoutout, they’ve truly earned it. We are beyond proud!
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