'SHOUT FROM THE ROOFTOP' NEWS: The Bartow County School System maintains a HISTORICALLY HIGH four-year graduation rate of 95.4%, up from 95.1% last year, and nearly 10% higher than the state average, underscoring the system’s strategic focus on academic outcomes and long-term student success! 👏
CONGRATULATIONS:
AHS - 99%
CHS - 93.1%
WHS - 95.1%
“To say we have made significant progress would be an understatement,” said Bartow County School System Superintendent Clint Terza. “Seven years ago, our graduation rate stood at 87.1%. Today, we are proud to have reached historic heights. Graduation rates are a critical measure of our system’s performance, and this achievement reflects our sustained commitment to excellence. By investing in exceptional educators, expanding student-centered programs, and creating meaningful learning experiences, we have cultivated an environment where students are motivated to succeed. The results speak for themselves.”
READ FULL STORY HERE: https://www.bartow.k12.ga.us/article/2453561
CONGRATULATIONS:
AHS - 99%
CHS - 93.1%
WHS - 95.1%
“To say we have made significant progress would be an understatement,” said Bartow County School System Superintendent Clint Terza. “Seven years ago, our graduation rate stood at 87.1%. Today, we are proud to have reached historic heights. Graduation rates are a critical measure of our system’s performance, and this achievement reflects our sustained commitment to excellence. By investing in exceptional educators, expanding student-centered programs, and creating meaningful learning experiences, we have cultivated an environment where students are motivated to succeed. The results speak for themselves.”
READ FULL STORY HERE: https://www.bartow.k12.ga.us/article/2453561
FRIDAY FEELING: Wishing our Bartow Family a weekend filled with the same pure joy and heartfelt admiration that little Henry from Adairsville Elementary feels for his amazing teacher. 🥰🥰
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: We are proud to announce that SIX Bartow County schools have been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as 2025 Title I Reward Schools. This honor reflects outstanding academic achievement and progress, and highlights the dedication of our students, educators, and school communities!
CONGRATULATIONS:
* Mission Road Elementary School
* White Elementary School
* Cloverleaf Elementary School
* Allatoona Elementary School
* Pine Log Elementary School
* Red Top Middle School
Title I Reward Schools are identified as the top 5% of Title I schools in the state making the most progress in improving the performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics of the all-students subgroup. This distinction is based on comparing content mastery scores from the most recent two years of reported data on our statewide assessments. To be included on this list is a remarkable achievement that highlights both effective teaching and strong leadership in your schools.
CONGRATULATIONS:
* Mission Road Elementary School
* White Elementary School
* Cloverleaf Elementary School
* Allatoona Elementary School
* Pine Log Elementary School
* Red Top Middle School
Title I Reward Schools are identified as the top 5% of Title I schools in the state making the most progress in improving the performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics of the all-students subgroup. This distinction is based on comparing content mastery scores from the most recent two years of reported data on our statewide assessments. To be included on this list is a remarkable achievement that highlights both effective teaching and strong leadership in your schools.
FRESH FACE FRIDAY: Adairsville Elementary School is a better place because Ms. Ashley Mashburn is in it! Join us in welcoming this new AES teacher to the 306!
"Since joining Bartow County Schools, I've felt an incredible sense of community. I look forward to building lasting relationships at AES and helping our students succeed in every way I can!" ~Ashley Mashburn
"Since joining Bartow County Schools, I've felt an incredible sense of community. I look forward to building lasting relationships at AES and helping our students succeed in every way I can!" ~Ashley Mashburn
SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT: Just a couple of amazing Woodland High School AP Scholars! Full press release on all our Bartow County School System students earning Advanced Placement accolades coming soon! #betterinbartow
BRIGHT BEGINNINGS: Want a good reason to smile today? Check out these Pre-K babies at Mission Road Elementary School! Fostering a love of learning early, of course📚
FIRE THE CANNON: Colonel Nation showed up loud and proud as the Homecoming Parade lit up the streets of Cartersville Tuesday night! From class floats and the royal Hoco court to pumped-up sports teams, the marching band, and our sharp JROTC, this tradition was nothing short of EPIC! What a night to remember! 💙💛
COLOR RUN: Register NOW for this weekend's ever-popular COLOR RUN at Hamilton Crossing Park! Best part about it? All proceeds go to the Bartow County Future Farmers of America (FFA) High School Chapters! Scan the QR code below!
MS. DOT DAY: Before we celebrate our newest Bartow County Teacher of the Year tonight at the Booth Western Art Museum, we’re honoring a true legend, Ms. Dot Frasier, our very first Teacher of the Year and the heart of our school community for nearly 70 years!
In 2021, the Bartow County Board of Education made it official: the day of our Teacher of the Year banquet is now “Ms. Dot Day," a tribute to her lifelong dedication and impact on generations of students and educators.
Ms. Dot, you are the Queen of Education, and today we celebrate YOU.
If you’ve been inspired by Ms. Dot, hit that "❤️" button and share your love in the comments!
#MsDotDay #BCSSProud #TeacherOfTheYear #LegacyOfLearning #ThankYouMsDot #betterinbartow
In 2021, the Bartow County Board of Education made it official: the day of our Teacher of the Year banquet is now “Ms. Dot Day," a tribute to her lifelong dedication and impact on generations of students and educators.
Ms. Dot, you are the Queen of Education, and today we celebrate YOU.
If you’ve been inspired by Ms. Dot, hit that "❤️" button and share your love in the comments!
#MsDotDay #BCSSProud #TeacherOfTheYear #LegacyOfLearning #ThankYouMsDot #betterinbartow
COMING UP: Who will be crowned the Bartow County School System Teacher of the Year?! We'll find out tomorrow at our annual celebration at the Booth Western Art Museum!
Meet our incredible finalists:
🍎 Jodi Bell – History Teacher, Woodland High School
🔬 Jon Creel – STEM Teacher, Adairsville Middle School
🧩 Lindsey Nasworthy – Autism Self-Contained Teacher, Emerson Elementary School
Congratulations and best of luck to all three!
Meet our incredible finalists:
🍎 Jodi Bell – History Teacher, Woodland High School
🔬 Jon Creel – STEM Teacher, Adairsville Middle School
🧩 Lindsey Nasworthy – Autism Self-Contained Teacher, Emerson Elementary School
Congratulations and best of luck to all three!
KEVIN'S LEGACY: Today, and always, we remember Kevin Trujillo Blas, our gentle, funny, and deeply loved 9-year-old Kingston Eagle who passed away this weekend after a sudden medical emergency last month.
Kevin wasn’t loud, but he didn’t need to be. His quiet presence spoke volumes. His teacher, who had taught him in second grade and briefly this year, shared, “I’ll never forget his morning hugs, his kind smile, and that sweet sense of humor.” That smile, soft and sincere, could shift the mood of a whole room.
Kevin’s family described him as a boy with “a heart as big as his dreams.” He was smart, creative, and focused; he could draw for hours and loved playing soccer. But more than anything, he loved his younger brother. He looked out for him every day, making sure he was in the right class, checking in on him like a protector who took that role seriously.
Kevin was also a vital part of Kingston’s ESOL classroom, and his absence leaves a space that can’t be filled. His spirit, quiet, caring, and full of love, will be missed in ways words can’t fully express.
Kevin wasn’t loud, but he didn’t need to be. His quiet presence spoke volumes. His teacher, who had taught him in second grade and briefly this year, shared, “I’ll never forget his morning hugs, his kind smile, and that sweet sense of humor.” That smile, soft and sincere, could shift the mood of a whole room.
Kevin’s family described him as a boy with “a heart as big as his dreams.” He was smart, creative, and focused; he could draw for hours and loved playing soccer. But more than anything, he loved his younger brother. He looked out for him every day, making sure he was in the right class, checking in on him like a protector who took that role seriously.
Kevin was also a vital part of Kingston’s ESOL classroom, and his absence leaves a space that can’t be filled. His spirit, quiet, caring, and full of love, will be missed in ways words can’t fully express.
STATE SPOTLIGHT: Just a little shoutout from the Georgia Department of Education on Pine Log's STATE STEM CERTIFICATION! First elementary school in the entire county to do so!🎉
📸GaDOE STEM/STEAM Newsletter Summer 2025
📸GaDOE STEM/STEAM Newsletter Summer 2025
🎬 Lights, Camera, ROAR! 🎬 Allatoona Elementary School’s Video Production Team just recorded their first-ever Wiley’s ROAR Report, featuring a special guest, Superintendent Terza!
Led by 5th grade students Garrett, Westyn, Amilliah, Caylee, Waylon, Mia, Melany, and Kailynd, this morning club meets three times a week to learn everything from script writing to taping and editing in their brand-new production lab funded by a recent state STEM grant.
With strong support and mentorship from Cooper Fiscus van Rossum of the Georgia Film Academy, along with guidance from school administrators, this program is taking off! Students are developing real-world production skills, and Allatoona Elementary is one step closer to earning State STEAM Certification.
Congratulations🐾
Led by 5th grade students Garrett, Westyn, Amilliah, Caylee, Waylon, Mia, Melany, and Kailynd, this morning club meets three times a week to learn everything from script writing to taping and editing in their brand-new production lab funded by a recent state STEM grant.
With strong support and mentorship from Cooper Fiscus van Rossum of the Georgia Film Academy, along with guidance from school administrators, this program is taking off! Students are developing real-world production skills, and Allatoona Elementary is one step closer to earning State STEAM Certification.
Congratulations🐾
WOW: Congratulations to the Bartow County 4-H Forestry Teams!
We’re proud to announce outstanding results from the recent Northwest Georgia 4-H Forestry Field Day Competition in Conyers, Georgia:
Junior Team – 1st Place Overall!
Top finishers:
Joanna L. (Woodland Middle) – 1st Place
Luca P. (Woodland Middle) – 3rd Place
Remy O. (Cartersville Middle) – 4th Place
Senior Team – 1st Place Overall!
Hylan W. (Woodland High) – 2nd Place
Milly L. (Woodland High) – 3rd Place
Kate L. (Woodland High) – 4th Place
David S. (Cartersville High) – 5th Place
Shoutout to Kendall G., Nate M., and Sofia O. for their strong performances!
FFD provides an opportunity for students to gain a better appreciation for our local forest resources and how they contribute to our economy and quality of life!
We’re proud to announce outstanding results from the recent Northwest Georgia 4-H Forestry Field Day Competition in Conyers, Georgia:
Junior Team – 1st Place Overall!
Top finishers:
Joanna L. (Woodland Middle) – 1st Place
Luca P. (Woodland Middle) – 3rd Place
Remy O. (Cartersville Middle) – 4th Place
Senior Team – 1st Place Overall!
Hylan W. (Woodland High) – 2nd Place
Milly L. (Woodland High) – 3rd Place
Kate L. (Woodland High) – 4th Place
David S. (Cartersville High) – 5th Place
Shoutout to Kendall G., Nate M., and Sofia O. for their strong performances!
FFD provides an opportunity for students to gain a better appreciation for our local forest resources and how they contribute to our economy and quality of life!
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Shoutout to Victoria, Kellen, and Nina, three amazing Adairsville Middle 6th graders who went out of their way to help their new classmate, Yichen Z.
Without being asked, they used his translator tablet to communicate, helped organize his notebook, and made sure he felt welcome. Their kindness made a big impact, and we couldn’t be prouder!
“I have had students who didn't speak English before who it seemed students always left alone unless there was another language speaker in the room. However, without my asking any of them, I had a group of three students who just started helping him. I think they really made such a big difference in helping him have a good first day in our class. I normally avoid taking pictures, but I had to sneak a pic of them because it really stood out to me.” – Dillon McFry, AMS Teacher
Without being asked, they used his translator tablet to communicate, helped organize his notebook, and made sure he felt welcome. Their kindness made a big impact, and we couldn’t be prouder!
“I have had students who didn't speak English before who it seemed students always left alone unless there was another language speaker in the room. However, without my asking any of them, I had a group of three students who just started helping him. I think they really made such a big difference in helping him have a good first day in our class. I normally avoid taking pictures, but I had to sneak a pic of them because it really stood out to me.” – Dillon McFry, AMS Teacher
SPIN NIGHT: Feeling overwhelmed by college applications and financial aid? We’ve got you covered! Join us for our annual College Fair and Financial Aid Night, where you’ll get answers to all your questions, and meet with college representatives ready to help. Don’t miss this opportunity to get ahead on your college journey. Details below!
HERE WE GOOOO: Today's Robotics Kickoff was one for the books! Students were inspired by incredible presentations tied to this year’s FIRST LEGO League theme - Unearthed. Alongside learning coding skills, they explored fossils, discovery, and innovation in exciting new ways. The energy was high, and the learning was deep!
FRESH FACE FRIDAY: Help us give a warm Wildcat welcome to one of Woodland High School’s newest teachers, Mr. Dylan Schulte! 👋 We’re thrilled to have him join the team and can’t wait to see the amazing impact he’ll make!
"I'm excited to work in Bartow County because there's a major focus on building community and connection. I also appreciate that the district prioritizes Professional Learning Communities, emphasizing collaboration and student growth for all students." ~ Mr. Schulte
"I'm excited to work in Bartow County because there's a major focus on building community and connection. I also appreciate that the district prioritizes Professional Learning Communities, emphasizing collaboration and student growth for all students." ~ Mr. Schulte
READ TO GROW: Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in our schools this year? Join our Read to Grow initiative! You choose the time and school, and we’ll connect you with students who could benefit from extra reading support. It’s a simple way to have a lasting impact. More information below!
BEE RELATIONAL: In collaboration with our local business and faith-based communities, we are proud to launch the Bee Relational Campaign, an integral part of the Bartow Cares 4 U initiative.
“In a world where you can be anything, be KIND!”
In a world that can feel heavy, kindness is our quiet superpower.
We define KINDNESS as the quality of being friendly, generous,
thoughtful, compassionate, or helpful without expecting
anything in return. It means wanting what’s good for another
person.
Every small act, every kind word, every helping hand, makes the
world a little lighter. Because kindness isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about being thoughtful, generous, and real, without
expecting anything in return.
So, in a world where you can be anything…Be Kind.
How can you show kindness to the people in your world today?
To get weekly kindness resources, text School25 to 833-
510-2371.
#betterinbartow #bartowcares4u #beethechange #beerelational
“In a world where you can be anything, be KIND!”
In a world that can feel heavy, kindness is our quiet superpower.
We define KINDNESS as the quality of being friendly, generous,
thoughtful, compassionate, or helpful without expecting
anything in return. It means wanting what’s good for another
person.
Every small act, every kind word, every helping hand, makes the
world a little lighter. Because kindness isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about being thoughtful, generous, and real, without
expecting anything in return.
So, in a world where you can be anything…Be Kind.
How can you show kindness to the people in your world today?
To get weekly kindness resources, text School25 to 833-
510-2371.
#betterinbartow #bartowcares4u #beethechange #beerelational
