BOARD RECOGNITIONS: COLLABORATIVE TEAMS OF DISTINCTION
4th Grade Pine Log Elementary – ELA
• Alyssa McAndrews
• Stephanie Belcher
5th Grade Pine Log Elementary – ELA
• Dawn Holmes
• Jennifer Steed
5th Grade Pine Log Elementary – Science
• Ellen Jones
• Teresa Ferguson
10 months ago, Amanda Hall
A group of nine people standing indoors in a boardroom setting. Two people near the center hold clear, rectangular awards. Digital screens with agenda text, a seal, and flags are visible on the wall behind the group. Everyone is standing in a line facing the camera.
A group of nine people standing indoors in a boardroom setting. Two people near the center hold clear, rectangular awards. Digital screens with agenda text, a seal, and flags are visible on the wall behind the group. Everyone is standing in a line facing the camera.
BOARD RECOGNITIONS: EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Mr. Mickey Yarborough, Pine Log Elementary School Food Service

“Mr. Mickey Yarborough delivers exceptional customer service to the students and staff of PLES. His positive attitude and dedication to building relationships with students, colleagues, and the community shines through in everything he does. As a food service manager, Mr. Mickey takes great pride in his work - something that’s evident to anyone who visits the PLES cafeteria. He collaborates with administration and staff to find creative ways to involve the community, inviting them to experience the warm atmosphere and delicious meals he and his outstanding team prepare each day. With Mr. Mickey, every student, every staff member, and every meal truly matters—every day.” – PLES Principal Dr. Tracy Pulliam & PLES Assistant Principal Kerry Hammond
10 months ago, Amanda Hall
A group of eight people standing indoors in a boardroom setting. Mr. Mickey, our cafeteria manager, is in the center holds a framed certificate. Wood paneling, digital presentation screens, a wall seal, and flags are visible behind the group as everyone faces the camera.
Join us on October 30th from 4-6pm for STEM night
10 months ago, Amanda Hall
Purple background with an event flyer for STEM Night. It features a girl with goggles holding a test tube.
PLES fifth-grade students joined other Adairsville community members on the AHS field for Pink Out. Students dressed in pink spelled out Faith over Fear for this powerful aerial image.
11 months ago, Beverly Hughes
This aerial photo captures a large group of people standing on a football field arranged to form the words faith and fear with a horizontal line that separates the words that ends in a pink breast cancer ribbon so that the message reads faith over fe
Honoring Our Heroes – Veterans Day Submissions and Breakfast

As we prepare to honor those who have served our country this Veterans Day, we would love your help in celebrating our heroes!

I will be creating a special Veterans Day mural to proudly display the faces and stories of the brave men and women connected to our community.

If you would like to honor a veteran, please submit:
📸 A photo of the veteran
🪖 Their name, rank, and where they served

Please send submissions to Amanda.hall@bartow.k12.ga.us by November 4th

Look for tickets coming home this week about Veterans Day Breakfast!

Let’s come together to show our appreciation for those who have given so much. ❤️💙

#VeteransDay #HonoringOurHeroes #WeRemember

11 months ago, Amanda Hall
Red and white Veterans Day Breakfast flyer. "Veterans Day Breakfast November 11th, 2025 7:15am-8:00am $3.00 per adult" with red stars and flowers.
With Healthy Habits Week around the corner, it's easy to find PLES students making healthy habits during P.E. This student practiced layup in the PLES gym while eating an apple from B.J. Reece Orchards in Ellijay. Thanks to a grant, Mr. Mickey, our PLES cafeteria manager, gifts fresh fruit to our students weekly.
11 months ago, Beverly Hughes
Student jumping to get basketball in goal. The student is holding an apple in one hand, his feet are off the ground, and the location is an indoor gym.
Coffee + teachers = the best kind of energy! Thank you Tom’s Coffee Truck for rolling up and fueling our staff with smiles (and caffeine 😉) this morning!
11 months ago, Amanda Hall
Three women stand next to a Tom's Coffee truck. One holds a cup. The truck menu is visible.
Three people are near a food truck. The truck has a blue background with an ice cream cone design.
Four women holding drinks in front of a brick wall, smiling and posing for a photo.
Four people stand together in front of a colorful ice cream truck. The sky is dark.
A pregnant woman leans against a brick wall, holding a bill, on a paved sidewalk with a car in the distance.
Three women stand by a food truck with menu boards on a sidewalk in front of a brick building.
A food truck is parked. Three people stand by it, one holding a cup, under a blue night sky.
National Custodians Day!
11 months ago, Amanda Hall
A collage features four people in front of a door with a note that reads "Happy Custodians Day!"
National Coaches Day!
11 months ago, Amanda Hall
Three adults pose for a picture. A white paper with black text reads "Happy Coaches Day". The image has a textured background.
As we prepare to honor those who have served our country this Veterans Day, we would love your help in celebrating our heroes! 🇺🇸 I will be creating a special Veterans Day mural to proudly display the faces and stories of the brave men and women connected to our community. If you would like to honor a veteran, please submit: 📸 A photo of the veteran 🪖 Their name, rank, and where they served Please send submissions to Amanda.hall@bartow.k12.ga.us by November 4th. We’ll also have a Veterans Day Breakfast- more details coming soon! Let’s come together to show our appreciation for those who have given so much. ❤️💙 #VeteransDay #HonoringOurHeroes #WeRememberer
11 months ago, Amanda Hall
🍩 Thank You, Crosspoint City Church! 🍩 A big thank you to Crosspoint City Church for delivering Dunkin’ Donuts to all of our staff this morning! What a sweet surprise and the perfect pick-me-up after Fall Break. ☕💛
11 months ago, Amanda Hall
Seven people stand around a table with boxes of food, two holding donut boxes, in front of the rainbow diamond wall.
🍏🍎 Just a little fall fun! Our Celebration Committee set up an Apple Bar today for staff to enjoy a sweet pick-me-up. 🍂💛
12 months ago, Amanda Hall
A table with a red and white tablecloth. Two wooden boxes contain apples. A bowl has cereal, another has chocolate chips.
A table holds a bowl of sprinkles, a bowl with marshmallows, a basket of apples, and a sign.
A red plate with sliced apples and nuts on a table. Behind it, a sign reads "We couldn't have picked better teachers and staff."
A red background with baskets and apples features a white message: "You are awesome to the core!" The text is centered.
A red background displays a "Caramel Apple Bar" message with three steps: pick an apple, dip or drizzle sauce, and add toppings.
Three people in a room with a table full of food. Two people stand behind the table; one has a yellow shirt.
🎉 A huge THANK YOU to Kroger #454 in Marietta for their amazing generosity! 🛒❤️ They've donated several boxes of goodies to our Dojo Store, where our students can earn fun rewards for their hard work and positive behavior! 🏆🎁 Our kids are beyond excited to shop for their well-earned treats, and your support is making a BIG difference in keeping them motivated and engaged! 🌟
12 months ago, Amanda Hall
A man in a black shirt smiles next to a table with boxes. Behind him, a classroom has chairs, books, and posters on the wall.
BOARD RECOGNITIONS: COLLABORATIVE TEAM OF DISTINCTION
Pine Log Elementary School, third grade math

• Nelia Card*
• Julia West*
• Louise Gammon*
• Stephanie Belcher*

** A Collaborative Team of Distinction consists of teachers that work collaboratively on an academic planning team that have shown results that equate to student achievement resulting in 50% or higher proficient or above on the EOG/EOC assessment and higher than the state average. **

Asterisks by a name indicate a teacher who has received this award last year

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12 months ago, Amanda Hall
A group of eleven people standing indoors in a boardroom setting. The person at the center holds a framed certificate. Wood paneling, digital presentation screens, a wall seal, and flags are visible behind the group as everyone faces the camera.
BOARD RECOGNITIONS: COLLABORATIVE TEAM OF DISTINCTION
Pine Log Elementary School, fourth grade math

• Kylie Ray* (Not Pictured)
• Stephanie Blecher*

** A Collaborative Team of Distinction consists of teachers that work collaboratively on an academic planning team that have shown results that equate to student achievement resulting in 50% or higher proficient or above on the EOG/EOC assessment and higher than the state average. **

Asterisks by a name indicate a teacher who has received this award last year
12 months ago, Amanda Hall
A group of eight people standing indoors in a boardroom setting. The person at the center holds a framed certificate. Wood paneling, digital presentation screens, a wall seal, and flags are visible behind the group as everyone faces the camera.
BOARD RECOGNITIONS: COLLABORATIVE TEAM OF DISTINCTION
Pine Log Elementary School, fifth grade math

• Debra Prendergast*
• Teresa Ferguson*

** A Collaborative Team of Distinction consists of teachers that work collaboratively on an academic planning team that have shown results that equate to student achievement resulting in 50% or higher proficient or above on the EOG/EOC assessment and higher than the state average. **

Asterisks by a name indicate a teacher who has received this award last year.

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12 months ago, Amanda Hall
A group of nine people standing indoors in a boardroom setting. The person at the center holds a framed certificate. Wood paneling, digital presentation screens, a wall seal, and flags are visible behind the group as everyone faces the camera.

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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.

12 months ago, Amanda Hall
📢 New Check-In & Check-Out System
We are excited to announce that we are now using Ident-A-Kid for all visitor and student check-ins and check-outs!

✅ Please have your photo ID ready to scan each time you come in.
✅ This helps us keep the process smooth and ensures the highest level of safety for our students.

Thank you for partnering with us to put your child’s safety first!
12 months ago, Amanda Hall
Informational poster titled ‘New Check‑in/Check‑out Procedures.’ The graphic shows a visitor management system with a scanner, badge, and printer. Text states: ‘Visitors: All visitors are required to scan a state ID upon entry.’ A section labeled ‘Student Checkout’ explains that individuals checking students in or out must be on the student pickup list and must have a state‑issued ID. An illustration of a driver’s license is shown.
On Thursday, PLES proudly celebrated our State STEM Certification Banner Presentation! Our staff and students have worked incredibly hard to earn this recognition, and we couldn’t be prouder of the teamwork, innovation, and dedication it represents. 🏅 A huge thank you to Nothing Bundt Cakes for providing the sweetest touch to our special day ❤️. We appreciate your generosity and support in helping us celebrate this milestone!
12 months ago, Amanda Hall
table with a black table cloth with “Pine Log Elementary” logo on it. on the table are 5 cakes
A decorated bundt cake displayed on a white cake stand. The cake is topped with a large red paper flower and a small sign reading ‘Celebrate!’ A small bottle of sprinkles is placed on top. The cake has thick white icing drizzled over it. A branded label on the stand reads ‘Nothing Bundt Cakes,’ and a white cake server in front reads ‘A Little Slice of Joy.
A group of adults stands in a school cafeteria arranged on either side of a vertical banner displaying STEM Georgia graphics and school logos, with a school logo visible on the wall behind them.
A group of adults stands in a school cafeteria arranged on either side of a vertical banner displaying STEM Georgia graphics and school logos, with a school emblem visible on the wall behind them.

Wear your red, white & blue tomorrow.

12 months ago, Amanda Hall
Poster for Patriot Day on 9/11/2025 with a waving flag, city skyline, and "We Will Never Forget" text.