HONORING HECTOR: Join Red Top Middle School, along with the family and friends of Hector Josue Arostegui Rodriguez, as we come together to celebrate his life and the joy he brought to everyone around him.
📅 Thursday, August 28, 2025
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Red Top Middle School Café
Hector’s spirit, laughter, and unforgettable high fives will live on in our hearts. Let’s gather in love and remembrance.
📅 Thursday, August 28, 2025
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Red Top Middle School Café
Hector’s spirit, laughter, and unforgettable high fives will live on in our hearts. Let’s gather in love and remembrance.
FEEDING FUTURES 5K: This year’s Backpack Buddies 5K was the largest yet, with over 1,000 participants coming together to support children facing food insecurity in our community.
It was a powerful moment with friends, families, and neighbors united for a meaningful cause.
Huge thanks to Glenda Mitchell, our presenting sponsor, and the 22 additional sponsors who helped make this event a success.
Special appreciation to Wire 2 Wire Running, Cartersville Downtown Development Authority, McStatt’s Printing, our homeless liaison Ashley Saddler, and all who served on the planning committee. Your dedication brought this incredible event to life!
It was a powerful moment with friends, families, and neighbors united for a meaningful cause.
Huge thanks to Glenda Mitchell, our presenting sponsor, and the 22 additional sponsors who helped make this event a success.
Special appreciation to Wire 2 Wire Running, Cartersville Downtown Development Authority, McStatt’s Printing, our homeless liaison Ashley Saddler, and all who served on the planning committee. Your dedication brought this incredible event to life!
RIGHT WORK: Let’s give a big shoutout to our newest Ms. Dot STAR Award winners! These outstanding individuals go above and beyond in their roles, and their impact is felt across the entire district.
CONGRATULATIONS:
Tracy McDowell, Paraprofessional, Clear Creek Elementary School
Terry Smith, Custodian, Cloverleaf Elementary School
Cynthia Copeland, Secretary, Adairsville High School
CONGRATULATIONS:
Tracy McDowell, Paraprofessional, Clear Creek Elementary School
Terry Smith, Custodian, Cloverleaf Elementary School
Cynthia Copeland, Secretary, Adairsville High School
BIG BCSS ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re thrilled to announce your 2025–2026 Middle School Teacher of the Year and System TOTY Finalist — Jon Creel, STEM Teacher at Adairsville Middle School!
Selected from an incredible group of middle school TOTY honorees, Mr. Creel will represent his peers at the TOTY Banquet on September 16 at the Booth Western Art Museum, where the overall System winner will be revealed.
Congratulations, Mr. Creel!🎉🎉🎉
Selected from an incredible group of middle school TOTY honorees, Mr. Creel will represent his peers at the TOTY Banquet on September 16 at the Booth Western Art Museum, where the overall System winner will be revealed.
Congratulations, Mr. Creel!🎉🎉🎉
BIG BCSS ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re thrilled to announce your 2025–2026 High School Teacher of the Year and System TOTY Finalist — Jodi Bell, Social Studies Teacher at Woodland High School!
Selected from an amazing group of high school TOTY honorees, Ms. Bell will represent her peers at the TOTY Banquet on September 16 at the Booth Western Art Museum, where the overall System winner will be revealed.
Congratulations, Ms. Bell! Look at all the pomp and circumstance! 🎉🎉🎉
Selected from an amazing group of high school TOTY honorees, Ms. Bell will represent her peers at the TOTY Banquet on September 16 at the Booth Western Art Museum, where the overall System winner will be revealed.
Congratulations, Ms. Bell! Look at all the pomp and circumstance! 🎉🎉🎉
BIG BCSS ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re thrilled to announce your 2025–2026 Elementary School Teacher of the Year and System TOTY Finalist — Lindsey Nasworthy, Autism Self-Contained K–2 Teacher at Emerson Elementary!
Selected from an incredible group of elementary TOTY honorees, Ms. Nasworthy will represent her peers at the TOTY Banquet on September 16 at the Booth Western Art Museum, where the overall System winner will be revealed.
Congratulations, Ms. Nasworthy!🎉🎉🎉
Selected from an incredible group of elementary TOTY honorees, Ms. Nasworthy will represent her peers at the TOTY Banquet on September 16 at the Booth Western Art Museum, where the overall System winner will be revealed.
Congratulations, Ms. Nasworthy!🎉🎉🎉
POWER IN PINK: Adairsville is gearing up for its ever-popular Pink Out event on October 24 💗 Join the community in showing support for those courageously battling cancer.
Pink Out t-shirts are coming soon! Grab yours from Adairsville Middle and wear it with pride as we stand together for a powerful cause!
Pink Out t-shirts are coming soon! Grab yours from Adairsville Middle and wear it with pride as we stand together for a powerful cause!
CENTRAL OFFICE CELEBRATIONS: When you work in a school system and community like this, you have a lot to celebrate!
This month, we’re proud to spotlight Ashley Saddler, our incredible homeless liaison. Ashley quietly leads with compassion, supporting more food-insecure families than anyone else in the district. Whether she’s rallying support for Backpack Buddies or lending a hand at events like the Cartersville 5K and Dances with the Stars, Ashley is a steady force making big things happen behind the scenes! Congratulations, Ashley!
This month, we’re proud to spotlight Ashley Saddler, our incredible homeless liaison. Ashley quietly leads with compassion, supporting more food-insecure families than anyone else in the district. Whether she’s rallying support for Backpack Buddies or lending a hand at events like the Cartersville 5K and Dances with the Stars, Ashley is a steady force making big things happen behind the scenes! Congratulations, Ashley!
FUTURE IN FOCUS: 🎶Big things ahead for our Cass High Band🎺
They're hitting TWO Bands of America Regionals and TWO local competitive events this year! They're ready to build on their 2024 National Semi Finalist season!
With 58 new members and their largest band EVER, they're proud to present this year’s show: “This is Album of the Future.” 🚀
Let’s make some noise and some memories in 2025!💥
#betterinbartow
They're hitting TWO Bands of America Regionals and TWO local competitive events this year! They're ready to build on their 2024 National Semi Finalist season!
With 58 new members and their largest band EVER, they're proud to present this year’s show: “This is Album of the Future.” 🚀
Let’s make some noise and some memories in 2025!💥
#betterinbartow
NEW FACE FRIDAY: Let's give Ms. Ashley Gutierrez a warm welcome! 👏 She comes to us from Kennesaw State University and is no stranger to Bartow County Schools!
"I was a Bartow County student and am now teaching first grade at Allatoona Elementary! Talk about a full circle moment. I'm so excited to give back to my community and teach at the best county!" ~Ms. Gutierrez
"I was a Bartow County student and am now teaching first grade at Allatoona Elementary! Talk about a full circle moment. I'm so excited to give back to my community and teach at the best county!" ~Ms. Gutierrez
COMMUNITY MATTERS: Shoutout to Mrs. Marcia Guse, our school counselor at Allatoona Elementary, who shared her powerful story at Cobb EMC this week! A trilingual leader and mentor, she’s helping students overcome real-life challenges with empathy and strength.
Thanks to Cobb EMC’s 20 years of support, from field trips and literacy programs to student lunches and teacher awards, this partnership is changing lives. Together, they’re building brighter futures one student at a time! #betterinbartow #MentorsInAction
Thanks to Cobb EMC’s 20 years of support, from field trips and literacy programs to student lunches and teacher awards, this partnership is changing lives. Together, they’re building brighter futures one student at a time! #betterinbartow #MentorsInAction
'SUPERIOR' SPOTLIGHT: This season, the Woodland High School Marching Band is proud to showcase something truly UNIQUE, an original production composed entirely by three of its own seniors: Hylan Davis, Izaak Higginbotham, and Makai Messier! These talented students began crafting the music for this show two years ago, and now their bandmates are bringing that vision to life on the field with a performance called HELIOS! The show tells the story of the sun’s immense energy, from its life-giving warmth to its awe-inspiring wrath! #betterinbartow #finearts
BOARD RECOGNITIONS: BARTOW COUNTY SCHOOL NUTITION
Huge thanks to our Seamless Summer Meal Program team for serving nearly a quarter of a million meals to students in need this summer! That’s an incredible accomplishment. Their collaboration, coordination, and distribution of meals made a meaningful impact across our community!
Huge thanks to our Seamless Summer Meal Program team for serving nearly a quarter of a million meals to students in need this summer! That’s an incredible accomplishment. Their collaboration, coordination, and distribution of meals made a meaningful impact across our community!
BOARD RECOGNITIONS: PINE LOG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pine Log Elementary continues to lead the way in elementary STEM education! Congratulations to the entire school community for earning State STEM Certification, a MAJOR accomplishment that reflects hard work, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. This rigorous process is already paying off in big ways, and we couldn’t be prouder!
Pine Log Elementary continues to lead the way in elementary STEM education! Congratulations to the entire school community for earning State STEM Certification, a MAJOR accomplishment that reflects hard work, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. This rigorous process is already paying off in big ways, and we couldn’t be prouder!
DON'T DELAY, SIGN UP TODAY: The 9th Annual Downtown Cartersville 5K & Fun Run is happening this Saturday, and we’d love for you to be part of it! This popular event supports our Backpack Buddies program, which provides meals to over 1,000 food-insecure students each week in both county and city schools throughout the school year.
Your participation makes a real difference, so lace up, sign up, and help us feed hope one step at a time!
https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Cartersville/TheDowntownCartersville5K
Your participation makes a real difference, so lace up, sign up, and help us feed hope one step at a time!
https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Cartersville/TheDowntownCartersville5K
MILESTONE MOMENTS: There’s no doubt about it; Bartow County students are making impressive academic gains! The latest Georgia Milestones Assessment results show strong performance across multiple grade levels and subjects, especially MATH!
✏️ 3rd Grade Math – Above the state average
✏️ 4th Grade Math – Matched the state average
✏️ 5th Grade Math – 5% above the state average
✏️ 6th Grade Math – Increased for the third consecutive year
✏️ 7th Grade Math – 5% above the state average
✏️ 8th Grade Math – 13% above the state average
✏️ Grades 3–8 Overall Math – District average exceeded the state average
✏️ End-of-Grade ELA (Grades 3–8) – Scores aligned with the state average
✏️ Middle School Science & Social Studies – Steady improvement for three consecutive years
✏️ High School Algebra Concepts & Connections – Score matches state average and ranks highest in Cartersville-Bartow County
✏️ 3rd Grade Math – Above the state average
✏️ 4th Grade Math – Matched the state average
✏️ 5th Grade Math – 5% above the state average
✏️ 6th Grade Math – Increased for the third consecutive year
✏️ 7th Grade Math – 5% above the state average
✏️ 8th Grade Math – 13% above the state average
✏️ Grades 3–8 Overall Math – District average exceeded the state average
✏️ End-of-Grade ELA (Grades 3–8) – Scores aligned with the state average
✏️ Middle School Science & Social Studies – Steady improvement for three consecutive years
✏️ High School Algebra Concepts & Connections – Score matches state average and ranks highest in Cartersville-Bartow County
NEW FACE FRIDAY: We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Emily Kobito to Bartow County Schools! She joins us from a neighboring district and is now teaching fourth grade at Allatoona Elementary School. If her last name sounds familiar, it’s because her husband, Mr. Michael Kobito, was named Georgia Teacher of the Year and now serves as our district’s Talent Acquisition, Induction, and Retention Specialist. We’re thrilled to have both Kobitos contributing to our Bartow family!
"I am so excited to be joining Bartow County this year! Everyone has already been so welcoming, and the support from the community is evident. It's clear that Bartow cares about its students and teachers, and I'm thrilled to be joining such a tight-knit community that values education!" ~Mrs. Kobito
"I am so excited to be joining Bartow County this year! Everyone has already been so welcoming, and the support from the community is evident. It's clear that Bartow cares about its students and teachers, and I'm thrilled to be joining such a tight-knit community that values education!" ~Mrs. Kobito
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF: Pine Log Elementary!
STEM journaling on the second week of school? Yes, please! Plus, add story time with our amazing School Resource Officer, Daniel Anno, and learning with pollinators and chickens! #betterinbartow
STEM journaling on the second week of school? Yes, please! Plus, add story time with our amazing School Resource Officer, Daniel Anno, and learning with pollinators and chickens! #betterinbartow
NEW SAFETY REPORTING TOOL: The Bartow County School System is now using the See Something, Send Something mobile app to strengthen school safety. This secure app allows students, staff, and community members to anonymously report concerns about school safety or student well-being directly from their mobile device.
All tips are received and processed 24/7 by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Watchdesk, ensuring timely attention and response.
Download the free See Send app today from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Your voice can help keep our schools safe.
All tips are received and processed 24/7 by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Watchdesk, ensuring timely attention and response.
Download the free See Send app today from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Your voice can help keep our schools safe.
SERVING UP SUCCESS: If there’s an award to be won, the Bartow County School Nutrition team is leading the way!
We’re proud to announce that our team has received the Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Award from Action for Healthy Kids and the USDA.
This national honor celebrates our innovative efforts to improve the quality and nutrition of school meals. It’s a reflection of the dedication and creativity our staff brings to the table every single day!
We’re proud to announce that our team has received the Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Award from Action for Healthy Kids and the USDA.
This national honor celebrates our innovative efforts to improve the quality and nutrition of school meals. It’s a reflection of the dedication and creativity our staff brings to the table every single day!
