AHS’ & CHS’ Homecoming Weeks will be September 25-29. We encourage all students and staff to dress up. Students are allowed to wear hats with their outfit.
AHS:
Monday – Cowboys & Angels
Tuesday – Party in the USA
Wednesday – Barbie Girl
Thursday – Favorite Music
Friday – 8th – White, 7th - Green, 6th - Gold
CHS:
Monday – Pajama Day
Tuesday – Count on Me Day – Duo Dress-Up
Wednesday – Western Day
Thursday – Rock Star Day
Friday – Blue & Gold Day

8th Grade students who speak more than one language are eligible to test for high school credit. Any student who wishes to test for FREE high school credits needs to sign up on the RTMS Class of 2028 page. Mrs. Pezzello has posted a link for sign ups. You MUST sign up by Sept. 29th.
See below for information about the Jr. Colonel Swim Team:
Cass High School Swim Team invites 6-8 grade students to join our swim program.
Information and Requirements:
1. This is a competition swim team. Not a beginner’s swim class.
2. Must provide an up-to-date doctors physical examination and insurance for athletic participation.
3. Girl swimmers must have a one-piece swimsuit, swim goggles and swim cap.
4. Boy swimmers must have swim trunks and swim goggles. No cut-off shorts or T-Shirt allowed.
4. Practice begins Monday, October 9th at the Adairsville HS Pool.
5. Practice days and times are every Monday through Thursday 5:15pm to 6:30pm.
6. Bus transportation to the pool is provided from Cass HS. Bus leaves Cass at 4:45 and returns at 7:00.
If you would like more information, contact:
Head Swim Coach: Danny Fairbanks 470-509-2830 danny.fairbanks@bartow.k12.ga.us
Assistant Swim Coach: Lisa Doolittle 423-653-1266 lisa.doolitte@bartow.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Vick will be holding open gym Thursday of this week from 3:30-5:00 for those of you who are interested in trying out for Junior Wildcat basketball cheer. We will be practicing the cheers, jumps, and dance for tryouts. Also, you must have a physical form on file to tryout on the 22nd. If you need a copy, see Mrs. Vick in room 610.
Congrats to our 2023 Teacher of the Year, Karlene Boyd!


We have just had our first Code Red (Lockdown) drill of the school year and it was a SUCCESS! Again, this was ONLY a drill😊.
Join us on Tuesday for Red Top 101. 6:00-7:00 pm. Traveling Tom's Coffee will also be here from 5:30-6:15 pm for any staff, parents, or visitors who would like a coffee!

We have a new system for lunch accounts. Please use the link on the QR code to add money to your students account.

Join us on August 22nd for a crash course in all things Red Top Middle School!

Parents, please access the Free & Reduced Meal Application Link through the School Nutrition portion of our school website or the County website.
It should look like this:
https://linqconnect.com/
If you filled out a Horizon Meal Application through the PARENT button on the main county website, you will have to reapply through LINQ Connect located on the School Nutrition page.
Information about Open House sessions!

Please see the attached supply list for the 2023-2024 school year.
System funds are providing the vast majority of school supplies for students, but there are a few things that are very beneficial and helpful for students to have!

Mrs. Jennifer Bailey was awarded the 4-C’s Exceptional Education Award today by the BCSS.
Collaboration: Mrs. Bailey works flawlessly with her two parapros, and her fellow self-contained teachers and their students to provide the best instruction possible for her students.
Consistency: Mrs. Bailey’s room runs like a machine as she sets her students up for Success giving her students “routine.”
Compassion: Mrs. Bailey has empathy for not just her students but all of our Miners as many come from very challenging situations.
Commitment: Mrs. Bailey has been dedicated to Bartow County students for many years. The system and our school are spoiled to have her as one of our Educators!

Join us on Thursday, May 18th for a Parent Input Meeting at 12 pm. If you would like more information or are unavailable to attend, but would like to provide feedback, please contact Lauren Gentry at lauren.gentry@bartow.k12.ga.us
5th Grade Parents & Students, Join us for our 5th Grade Night on May 17th from 6-7 pm! We look forward to meeting you!

See below for information for the Cass Volleyball team try-outs

Please help us by providing your feedback for our School Improvement Plan and Title 1 budget.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=noJuhJQ2vkKeh2y7Pidlywl9gRqfrjhPuyU00kVpnAhUOE9TNTZUVFJXNEFJUEsxMUI1ODhFVUpTNC4u

BARTOW VIRTUAL ACADEMY
The application window for the Bartow Virtual Academy will be open
May 1, 2023, through May 31, 2023, for the 2023-2024 school year.
The BVA is open to all 6th – 12th grade students who meet the criteria
The online application link and criteria information can be found
on the BVA website at the link below
https://www.bartow.k12.ga.us/page/bartow-virtual-academy
8th graders,
Join WHS tonight for AP Night.

Yearbooks are still for sale. Go to yearbookordercenter.com to order yours today!

