A graphic titled “BCSS 2025–2026 Academic Calendar” displays a month‑by‑month school calendar from July 2025 through June 2026. Each month is shown in a small grid format with dates arranged by week. Several dates across the calendar are shaded in green and blue to indicate different types of school days, including student attendance days, breaks, and professional learning days. A color‑coded legend at the bottom identifies categories such as first semester, second semester, professional learning days, holidays, and early release days. Text at the bottom of the graphic notes “August 8, 2025 – First Day of School” and “May 22, 2026 – Last Day of School.” Additional small text indicates the calendar was approved in October 2024.

2025-2026 BCSS School Year Calendar

June 12, 2025
Open house is scheduled for Monday, August 4th 1st session 10:30 - 11:30 2nd session 1:30 - 2:30 3rd session 5:00 - 6:00
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Graphic thanking Wynn’s Landscape Supply for donating 3.25 tons of crusher run to the school’s killdeer bird sanctuary. The graphic includes three photos: a close-up of crusher run gravel being unloaded from a dump truck, four elementary students standing on a pile of gravel outdoors, and a truck from Wynn’s Landscape Supply dumping gravel on school grounds. Text reads, “Thank you Wynn’s Landscape Supply,” and explains that fourth-grade students added gravel to the sanctuary to support nesting killdeer birds.

Wynn's Landscape Supply delivered a load of hope for the Killdeer sanctuary.

March 30, 2026
Fourth-grade students brainstormed new ways to attract the Killdeer birds that nest on our campus towards the sanctuary. As part of the PBL for third, fourth, and fifth grade, stu...
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A group of students and adults stand together indoors in front of a backdrop that reads ‘Bartow County School System: Empowering Our Children to Succeed.’ They are gathered around a large banner that reads ‘Certified STEM School – STEM Georgia – Pine Log Elementary School 2025–2030.’ The group is posed on a small patch of green turf, and a U.S. flag is visible to the side.

Pine Log earns state STEM Certification banner

February 26, 2026
A 'SUPER' VISIT: After an extensive and rigorous review process, Pine Log Elementary School has officially earned State STEM Certification, and now proudly displays the prestigiou...
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Graphic thanking Kendra Johnson and North Georgia Truss Systems for donating additional eight‑foot pretreated boards for the Killdeer sanctuary project at Pine Log Elementary. The graphic includes the North Georgia Truss Systems logo and three photos: a person standing beside a truck bed loaded with lumber, a neatly stacked set of boards on the ground, and a fenced grassy area prepared for the sanctuary.

Kendra Johnson delivers support from North Georgia Truss Systems.

January 30, 2026
PLES thanks Kendra Johnson who delivered 10 eight-foot 2'x4' pretreated boards as a donation from North Georgia Truss Systems. This donation was in addition to the 31 boards that ...
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A colorful school flyer titled “Chicken Day – Thursday, February 5, 2026.” The Pine Log Elementary STEM logo appears in the upper left corner. The flyer features multiple photos of chickens in different colors and breeds, as well as a carton of eggs. A red text box in the center reads: “Wear chicken-related clothing and accessories, or solid colors of the Pine Log Chicks.” A yellow box announces: “Show your support with a temporary chicken tattoo or water bottle sticker for 50¢, available on Chicken Day at the Dojo store from 7:20 am – 7:55 am.” Photo captions include: “We welcome two new hens donated by Mrs. Eva Brown.” “Pine Log Chicken names: Karen, Felicia, Lucky, Sugar, Fluffy, Lottie, Ginger, Kota, Comfort.” Decorative chicken-themed graphics appear throughout the flyer, including small illustrated chicks, feathers, and borders.

Chicken Day is Thursday, February 5

January 27, 2026
News from the Hen Den: In celebration of the Pine Log Chicks, we will have Chicken Day on Thursday, February 5. This is a fun day to dress up and show off your Chicken Dance moves...
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Four people standing together and smiling at the camera. The second person from the right, Kelly Christine McGaha, holds a plaque that reads “Teacher of the Year, Kelly Christine McGaha, 2023–2024.” The background features a celebratory design with golden confetti and a gradient of dark brown to light brown.

TOTY with a heart for strong relationships

October 12, 2025
PLES is proud to recognize Mrs. Kelly McGaha who was voted our Teacher of the Year (TOTY) for 2025-2026 school year. McGaha shared what the award means to her and how her journe...
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The image features a flyer on a light green background. In the top left corner, there is a Pine Log Elementary STEM Partner logo. At the center top, a logo with the text "MO KNOWS ROOFING" includes a stylized roof design. To the right, there is a "Thank you" graphic with cursive text. Below, the flyer reads, "The Pine Log Chicks and PLES STEM want to thank Mo Knows Roofing for the donation of materials and labor of a sturdy roof added to the chicken grow out area of the Hen Den." The bottom half shows two images: the left image displays a chicken coop with a metal frame and corrugated roof against a brick wall; on the right, a person is installing roofing on a similar structure. At the bottom, contact details include a QR code and bold text, "Thank you! Mo Knows Roofing 770-710-2937."

Mo Knows Roofing!

July 30, 2025
The Pine Log Chicks and PLES STEM want to thank our newest STEM partner, Mo Knows Roofing. Shane Dawson and the Mo Knows Roofing crew installed a roof over the grow out area in th...
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A screenshot from the Georgia School Grades Reports website under the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement displays information for Pine Log Elementary for the 2023–24 school year. At the top of the page, a header reads “Governor’s Office of Student Achievement” with the subtitle “Georgia School Grades Reports.” The page title reads “Pine Log Elementary (2023–24).” On the left side, a panel shows a map outline of Georgia and a score box labeled “CCRPI Single Score” with a score of “82.0” displayed in large numbers. Below the school name is an address listed as “1095 Cass Pine Log Rd, Rydal, GA,” along with icons indicating grades served as K–5 and enrollment information. On the right side of the page is a section titled “Performance Snapshot.” Bullet points note that Pine Log Elementary’s CCRPI single score is 82. Additional bullet points reference student proficiency in reading and English language arts, including percentages for students reading on or above grade level and meeting Lexile benchmarks. The page uses a white background with blue and black text, and navigation links and language options appear near the top.

Pine Log Elementary School 2023-2024 CCRPI score

April 14, 2025
According to the Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement, during the 2023-2024 school year, Pine Log Elementary School earned a CCRPI score of 82. There are several compo...
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A gray thank‑you graphic with two photographs outlined in red and logos at the top. Across the top, large black text reads, “Thank you and Tyler Franklin Landscaping.” To the right of the text is the blue Gerdau logo, and to the left is a circular school STEM logo. On the left side of the graphic, black text reads: “We are sending thanks to Phillip Sutton and Gerdau of Cartersville for the donation of a load of slag to our Killdeer sanctuary!” Below this text is a photo showing two adults standing outdoors beside a large pile of dark gravel on a grassy area with trees in the background. On the right side of the graphic, black text reads: “We are also thankful for Tyler Franklin who picked up and delivered the slag to the Killdeer sanctuary site.” Below this text is a photo showing a dump trailer raised at an angle while unloading dark gravel onto a grassy field. A pickup truck is parked nearby, and trees and an overcast sky are visible in the background.

Killdeer sanctuary update

January 29, 2025
We are so thankful for our newest community partners: Gerdau and Tyler Franklin Landscaping. When we expressed a need for bird sanctuary materials, Phillip Sutton, a proud Pine ...
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A green thank‑you graphic with a chain‑link fence pattern in the background features multiple photos arranged around centered text. At the top center, large white text reads, “Thank you!” Beneath it, smaller text reads, “Thank you to Mack King and the hard‑working County Line Fence crew.” In the center of the graphic is a close‑up photo of a chain‑link fence sign that reads: “County Line Fence 404‑925‑6758.” Below the sign, white text reads: “for donating a fence and labor to keep the Pine Log Chicks safe while they free range.” Surrounding the text are several photos showing adults working outdoors near a brick school building. The photos include scenes of people measuring ground space, digging post holes, setting fence posts, and standing together near a newly installed chain‑link fence. Additional photos show chickens walking and standing on grass inside a fenced outdoor area near the school building. One photo includes a group of adults standing together outdoors, posed near the completed fence.

County Line Fence donation

August 6, 2024
We are so thankful for our community partners! Last week, Mack King and the hard-working crew of County Line Fence assembled a fence that stretches between two buildings at PLES. ...
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A photo taken at a school cafeteria service counter shows a child standing at the counter while an adult cafeteria worker uses a computer terminal behind a glass partition. On the counter are food trays, milk cartons, and packaged food items. Overlaid text in a gray box reads, “Free & reduced meal applications are available now!”

Free and reduced meal application available - see links in the text

July 11, 2024
Dear Bartow County Families, We are excited to announce that the Free & Reduced Lunch Application for this year is now open! Important Change: This year, applications can ONLY...
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Three adults stand indoors in a school media center or classroom setting, positioned side by side in front of a blue padded wall or bulletin board. The individuals are dressed in patterned and solid‑colored tops and wear lanyards with ID badges. Storage shelves and classroom materials are visible in the background, and the group faces the camera while standing close together.

PLES 3rd ATEAM

November 27, 2022
from Alisha Evans A-TEAM AWARD: Superintendent Page and system leaders present Pine Log Elementary School and its third grade team, which consists of Nelia Card, Louise Gammon, a...
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