Exciting news! Our week-long pre-K registration window will open February 26, 2024, and the virtual lottery drawing will be held March 15 at 9 a.m. All children who will have their fourth birthday on or before September 1, 2024, will be eligible for the lottery. Registration packets will be available at all elementary schools. If you are interested in the pre-K class at the Bartow County College and Career Academy, please notate that on your registration packet. A list of required documents for student registration can be found at the link below. https://5il.co/2c1w9 There are a few noticeable changes this year. Bright from the Start will be decreasing all class sizes from 22 students to 20 students. Additionally, due to capacity limitations, White Elementary School’s two pre-K classes will be housed at Pine Log Elementary School. Parents or guardians interested in these classes should register at WES and follow the same application and lottery procedures as in years past. There will be multiple transportation options for those zoned for WES and enrolled in the pre-K classes. Parents or guardians can drop off and pick up students at PLES or utilize Bartow County School System transportation services. If using BCSS transportation, a bus driver will pick up your children at home or at WES and shuttle them 10-12 minutes to PLES. Bus monitors will be present. A bus driver will also transport pre-K students back to WES for regular dismissal procedures. Please note, the After School Program at WES will be available to pre-K students. Again, this change only affects pre-K. Once your children complete pre-K, and remain zoned for WES, they will physically attend school at WES. Thank you so much for being a part of the BCSS family! We appreciate your patience as we navigate an unprecedented amount of residential and commercial growth in our community.
over 1 year ago, Alisha Evans
Bartow County School System logo
​After a thorough assessment of roadway and weather conditions, there will be no delays or cancellations for Bartow County schools on January 9, 2024.
over 1 year ago, Alisha Evans
BOARD RECOGNITIONS: EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Wendi Rood, Adairsville Elementary School Counselor “Wendi has worked at AES for over 20 years. She is a perfect example of selfless service and positive influence in our school. She welcomes everyone with open arms and is willing to help anyone in need. Her energy and pride in the community are seen as you pass by her office during the holidays as she is helping sort through hundreds of names that she organized Christmas for in the community. Her office is a safe place for students struggling through life or need a listening ear. She deserves this recognition more than anyone at AES because she is exactly what it means to be a TIGER! She is family to all.” – Amber Chapman, AES Principal
over 1 year ago, Alisha Evans
Wendi Rood
SCHOOL CHOICE PROCEDURES: Mark your calendars! Set those alarms! If you need to fill out an Out-of-District/Out-of-Zone application, you can do so starting Feb. 5!
over 1 year ago, Alisha Evans
PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN IMPORTANT TIME SENSITIVE INFORMATION ***SCHOOL CHOICE PROCEDURES*** According to the provisions of House Bill 251 (2009), parents/legal guardians who reside in Bartow County and are zoned for a Bartow County School can request to have their children enrolled in a school within the district, other than the one they are zoned to attend, as long as the school meets certain criteria. If students transfer to another school in compliance with the process established by the Bartow County School System, the parents/legal guardians must assume all expenses and responsibilities related to the transportation of the students to and from the new school. Transferring students are required to maintain acceptable attendance, grades and behavior. Parents/legal guardians are expected to maintain a cordial and cooperative working relationship with school personnel. Out of Zone: Resides in Bartow County but NOT within the city limits of Cartersville Out of District: Resides in Cartersville City or an adjacent county (subject to Principal approval; tuition is required) The district’s 2024-25 application process will open at 8:00 a.m. on February 5, 2024, and will close at 3:00 p.m. on February 29, 2024. No additional applications will be taken after 3:00 p.m. on February 29th. Applications will be made available online, www.bartow.k12.ga.us, at the Bartow County School System’s Central Office, the Central Registration Office, as well as the individual schools. NOTE: All applications will be made available beginning February 5 th . Questions or concerns related to this process should be directed to Alyson Prater at 770.606.5800 ext 2196. *Available space is based on enrollment and teacher allotments. Not every school listed will have space available at every grade level.
HEALTHCARE COVERAGE: Due to recent changes with the Medicaid Program, Georgia is required to redetermine eligibility for approximately 2.7 million Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members. Every Georgia Medicaid member must respond to requests for required information in a timely manner. This redetermination process will run through May 2024. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: https://staycovered.ga.gov/ *BCSS is posting this information as a courtesy for the Georgia Department of Community Health*
over 1 year ago, Alisha Evans
Stay Informed, Stay covered
SOCK DRIVE: Donations for the Boys and Girls Club are pouring in at all 20 of our schools and Central Office. THANK YOU! If you haven't done so already, please drop off socks, gloves, hats, and personal hygiene items by Jan. 19!
over 1 year ago, Alisha Evans
Boys and Girls Club sock drive. Drop off at your school office by January 19. Things to donate: socks, gloves, hats, and personal items. Items will be donated at the wellness meeting on Jan. 22.
SINCEREST APPRECIATION: We welcomed back our AMAZING school resource officers today with an appreciation luncheon! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK, OFFICERS!
over 1 year ago, Alisha Evans
School resource officers
WOW: The new Mission Road Elementary School is really taking shape! Doesn't it look great?! 🚧
over 1 year ago, Alisha Evans
drone picture of new mission road elementary school
CHECK IT OUT: Kindergarten registration is right around the corner! Details below!
over 1 year ago, Alisha Evans
Bartow County School System Central Registration Office 2220 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy Bldg B Cartersville, GA 30120 2024-2025 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION February 26, 2024 – March 24, 2024 Kindergarten registration for school year 2024-2025 will be held at the Central Registration Office. Please bring the required documents printed out at the time of registration. You can find more information about registration at bartow.k12.ga.us under the Registration link. Currently enrolled Pre-K students will receive an intent form from their school to satisfy Kindergarten Registration. This form must be returned to remain enrolled for 2024-2025. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE AN ENROLLMENT PACKET HOME WITH YOU TO FILL OUT, WE WILL HAVE THEM AVAILABLE TO PICK UP AT THE FRONT DOOR. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR STUDENT REGISTRATION 1. Birth Certificate. Child must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024 to be eligible for Kindergarten. 2. Social Security Card or Waiver (Available at Central Registration) 3. Two (2) Printed Proofs of Residency. If you need to use our laptop to print your proofs of residence, please bring your login/password information. Acceptable documents are: -Home Ownership paperwork -Current Lease/Rental Agreement -Any Utility Bill -Current Income Statement or Pay Stub -Hotel/Motel Receipt or Shelter Letter NOTE: If you are living with someone else, you must submit a Notarized Affidavit of Residency (Available at Central Registration), plus 2 printed proofs of residency in that person’s name. For your convenience, complementary Notary services are available at Central Registration. Both parties must be present to sign the affidavit, and have a valid photo ID. 4. Parent or Legal Guardian Driver’s License or other Government Issued Identification. If you are not the parent, you may be required to provide legal custody or guardianship paperwork. 5. Certificate of Immunization – Form 3231. Obtained from family physician or local health department. Required within 30 days. 6. Certificate of Hearing, Vision, Dental and Nutrition – Form 3300. Obtained from family physician or local health department. Required within 30 days. 7. Previous School Records or Special Education Records, if applicable
SEASON OF WONDER: Congratulations to Ms. Ballard and White Elementary School! Out of 25 local schools participating in this year's tree decorating contest at the Bartow County Public Library, WES won BOTH the People's Choice Award and Staff Choice Award! This is the first time the same school won BOTH awards! Honorable Mention Awardees: Bartow County College and Career Academy & Taylorsville Elementary Thank you for this opportunity, Friends of the Library!
over 1 year ago, Alisha Evans
White Elementary School decorated a Christmas tree
CLARK'S CHRISTMAS KIDS: More than 7,000 children in the Georgia foster care system will have presents to open on Christmas morning, thanks in part to Cass Middle School and Eric Broome with Arrow Restoration and Consulting! The CMS Honors Society spearheaded this service project and raised $1,400 for Clark's Christmas Kids! It's part of a larger statewide initiative called Georgia Schools Care. [picture of CMS Honor Society students reading to Hamilton Crossing Elementary this week]
almost 2 years ago, Alisha Evans
Cass middle students
LETTERS TO SANTA: Parents, you still have time to email the Daily Tribune a copy of your child's amazing letter to Santa! Staff members will read them, select a few to publish on Dec. 23rd, and then send them on to jolly 'Ol Saint Nicholas himself! DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. EMAIL: marie.nesmith@daily-tribune.com
almost 2 years ago, Alisha Evans
letter to santa
CENTRAL OFFICE CELEBRATIONS: When you work in a school system and community like this, you have a lot to celebrate! And, if you know Superintendent Page, then you know he likes to celebrate the RIGHT WORK. In the Bartow County School System, the right work supports learning, collaboration, and results. That's what we value. This month, we celebrate and honor Joann Robinson, our Payroll Specialist. Joann is hard-working, loyal, and very much dedicated to our amazing school system. She definitely makes us all better! Congratulations, Joann!
almost 2 years ago, Alisha Evans
Joann Robinson accepting award
COLORING OUR WORLD: Splash of paint here, splash of paint there, and voila! Our Wildcats' world just got a whole lot brighter! Euharlee Elementary School's brand-new media center MURAL has that "WOW FACTOR!" Don't you agree?! Local artist and former Woodland High School teacher, Mrs. Dorothy Reavis, was inspired by Randall Spangler's "Reading Tree," and painted the mural with the help of EHES and WHS alums, Ethan Perkins and Breeanna Chapman! Our students enjoyed watching the process and learned a lot about collaboration, teamwork, proportion, and scale! AMAZING work!
almost 2 years ago, Alisha Evans
Euharlee Elementary mural
NEW: Adairsville High School students and staff will be getting an 18-classroom addition due to significant growth in the community. The new addition will adjoin to the south side of the existing building and include traditional classrooms, two science labs, and an engineering lab! Construction will begin after the holiday break and should wrap up by Dec. 2024!
almost 2 years ago, Alisha Evans
Adairsville High School addition rendering
IN THE NEWS: It was great to hear our next Superintendent, Clint Terza, on Bartow's Morning News! Always fun with WBHF's Alan Sanders!
almost 2 years ago, Alisha Evans
Clint Terza
WELL WISHES FOR OUR LYNN: Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, Lynn Huskins, officially leaves us at the end of the month after 20 years in the Bartow County School System! (40 in the education field) So, we had to celebrate her one more time with a reception as amazing as she is! There are not enough adjectives to describe Lynn. Her impact reaches far and wide in Bartow County, and her legacy is inspiring. Well-deserved standing ovation. "Legacy is not leaving something for people. It's leaving something in people." - Peter Strople
almost 2 years ago, Alisha Evans
Lynn Huskins
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS: Santa sighting today at Hamilton Crossing Elementary 👀👀👀👀👀
almost 2 years ago, Alisha Evans
Hamilton Crossing students
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SOCK DRIVE: Join the Bartow County School Wellness Committee in helping the Boys and Girls Club this holiday season! Each school will be accepting donations of SOCKS, GLOVES, HATS, & PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS from now until Jan. 19th!
almost 2 years ago, Alisha Evans
Boys and Girls Club sock drive drop off at your school office by January 19th. Things to donate include socks, gloves, hats, and personal items. We will be donating them Jan 22nd and host a Christmas party at the Boys and Girls Club
NEW: Tonya Poe, our current assistant support specialist at Central Office, will be our new executive assistant to the superintendent! Tonya has been with the Bartow County School System for almost 18 years! This former Colonel cheerleader graduated from Cass High School and so did all four of her sons! So, it's no surprise that Tonya's first job in the BCSS was taking the reins as a parent involvement coordinator at CHS! Throughout the years, Tonya earned her associate degree in business administration from Georgia Highlands College and bachelor's degree in organizational management from Covenant College. She assumed many roles at CHS, including the administrative assistant position to the principal. In 2018, Tonya left CHS and took the position of administrative assistant to the chief leadership and learning officer at Central Office. Join us in congratulating Tonya! She's an important part of our BCSS FAMILY! She also loves decorating for Christmas, Disney, giraffes, motorcycle rides, and helping students and staff in the BCSS! (not necessarily in that order 😃)
almost 2 years ago, Alisha Evans
Tonya Poe