Bartow County School System

LET THE GAMES BEGIN: "Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." Over 120 courageous students from our community participated in the 2025 Special Olympics at Adairsville High School! The event was filled with excitement as cheerleaders welcomed student athletes off the buses, music filled the air, and special athlete recognitions were proudly displayed on the jumbotron. It was a memorable day as they competed for ribbons, bragging rights, and countless high fives! A heartfelt thanks to AHS, athlete buddies countywide, Cartersville Service League, Chick-fil-A, and Coosa Valley Credit Union for generously donating t-shirts for our athletes! It was a truly special event that will go down in the BCSS record books!

BARTOW & BEYOND: We are thrilled to announce that two of our outstanding Adairsville High School Magnet students, Braden Mathis and Skyla Rowland, are on their way to the Ivy League! Braden has been accepted to both Yale and Dartmouth, while Skyla has been accepted to Princeton. What incredible achievements! It all began right here in Bartow, and we couldn't be prouder! Congratulations, Braden and Skyla! Your dedication, drive, and determination are truly inspiring. You're on the path to making a significant impact on the world, and we can't wait to see all that you accomplish!

CENTRAL OFFICE CELEBRATIONS: When you work in a school system and community like this, you have a lot to celebrate! This month, we are excited to celebrate and recognize Megan Brown, our Chief Financial Officer. Her strong roots in our community, along with her background in finance and real estate, make Mrs. Brown a great asset to the Bartow County School System. She, along with the BCSS, is transparent and always works hard to maximize the use of taxpayer funds while providing a quality education for all students. We are grateful she's a part of our BCSS Family!

ON THE ROAD AGAIN: From Georgia Tech to UGA and now Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College! Our high school students are getting a taste of college life and learning all about the admissions process!

BRIGHT IN BARTOW: Three Bartow County high school students earn coveted seats in the highly prestigious Georgia Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) at Georgia Southern University, running from June 15 to July 12. Additionally, two alternates have been named. Congratulations to: • Charlotte Langhans, a junior at Cass High School, Music: Flute • Emma Brown, a junior at Cass High School, Music: Oboe • Makai Messier, a junior at Woodland High School, Music: Euphonium The alternates are: • Sophia Vasquez-Munguia, a sophomore at Adairsville High School, Engineering: Civil & Environmental • Abigail Britton, a sophomore at Adairsville High School, Engineering: Mechanical & Aerospace “Congratulations to each of these exceptionally talented students,” said GHP Coordinator Paula Camp. “Many excelled in the Fine Arts, and I am confident they will have a life-changing experience at Georgia Southern University this summer. Our students are well-prepared to share their unique skills with like-minded individuals from across the state.” The GHP is a residential summer program for skilled, knowledgeable, and talented high school sophomores and juniors. It offers instruction that is significantly different from the typical high school classroom, providing academic, cultural, and social enrichment necessary to develop the next generation of global critical thinkers, innovators, and leaders. The program remains fully funded by the Georgia General Assembly.

NOTHING DOWN ABOUT IT: We're celebrating World Down Syndrome Day with this crew of cuties from Adairsville Elementary School - Declan, Levan, and Henry! Today, we honor and celebrate all of our incredible students with Down syndrome and their families. Did you know that approximately 1 in every 700 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome? Let's raise awareness and spread the love! Every person with Down syndrome brings unique talents, perspectives, and joy to our school community!💛💛💛

WOW: Join us in celebrating Adairsville High School junior Ramzey Gulledge, who has been awarded a prestigious scholarship to attend the Washington Leadership Conference (WLC)! Ramzey is one of only 39 FFA members in Georgia to receive this incredible honor. At WLC, FFA members dive into a premier leadership experience, exploring the rich history of Washington, D.C. Throughout the week, participants will learn key principles like exploration, encouragement, advocacy, and service, while crafting a Living to Serve Plan to bring back to their communities. WLC is renowned for its life-changing impact, and we can't wait to see how Ramzey will use this opportunity to make a difference in Adairsville FFA and beyond. Congratulations, Ramzey! We are immensely proud of you! 🌟

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Join us on April 26th for the 5th Annual Red Apple Run 5K and 1.5 Mile Walk to support the Bartow Education Foundation! The event kicks off at 8:00 a.m. at Hamilton Crossing Park. This year, they're bringing back the exciting school competition, where your school has a chance to win $500! But the best part? All the funds raised go directly to Teacher Grants, fueling innovation in our classrooms! Registration Details: 5K Run: $30 1.5 Mile Walk: $25 With your registration, you'll receive a Red Apple Run 2025 T-shirt. Not planning to run or walk? No problem! You can still join as a Ghost Runner for $25 and get the T-shirt. Don't forget to fill out the School Affiliation line during online registration to help your school win. Let's make this year's Red Apple Run the best one yet! Register below by scanning the QR code 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🍎

FIGHTING HUNGER: Cass Middle School is thrilled to partner with Helping Hands Ending Hunger to tackle food waste and ensure our families receive nutritious meals! This month, our incredible Helping Hands student volunteers packed fresh produce to send home with families, making sure everyone has access to healthy food. 🥦🍎 How You Can Help: ✅ Spread the word! ✅ Volunteer or donate to support the cause. ✅ Contact Lindsay Kesler at lindsay.kesler@bartow.k12.ga.us for more information. A huge THANK YOU to our students for making a difference—one meal at a time! 🙌 Feel free to share this message and join us in our mission to end hunger! #HelpingHandsEndingHunger #studentsmakingadifference

STEM SAVVY: Utilizing our new STEM Innovation Center and Esports Arena for ALL the things! * Professional Development * Field trips affecting nearly 700 students! * Outside District visits * Summer STEM Camp 🎉🎉🎉🎉

WILDCAT WIN: We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Seigar Davis has been promoted to Assistant Principal at Allatoona Elementary School, starting July 2025! Mrs. Davis has been an integral part of her school community, and we couldn't be more excited for her to step into this new role. As we celebrate this wonderful news, we also want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Teresa Kraft, who will be retiring at the end of May after 20 years of exceptional dedication and service to ALES. “I feel incredibly lucky to be part of the Allatoona community and to work with such inspiring students and staff every day,” said Mrs. Davis. “Back in 2014, I did my student teaching at ALES with Mrs. Manley in her third-grade classroom. After graduating from KSU, I moved to Chattooga County to teach, but I found my way back to Allatoona three years later, which felt like a full-circle moment.” Mrs. Davis has been in education for nearly a decade, with the last seven spent at ALES. Throughout the years, she has had the opportunity to teach third and fourth-grade English Language Arts and serve as both the Reading Specialist and Learning Support Specialist at ALES over the past four years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Kennesaw State University and later completed her master’s and specialist degrees in Elementary Education at the University of West Georgia. Mrs. Davis grew up in Menlo, Georgia, in Chattooga County, but calls Bartow County home. “Outside of the school building, you can find me cheering on my favorite sports teams: the Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, and Atlanta Braves. My favorite color is and always has been blue,” added Davis. “I have a huge weakness for anything sweet and nacho-related!” Join us in congratulating Mrs. Davis on her “sweet,” well-deserved promotion and in wishing Mrs. Kraft a happy and fulfilling retirement! 🎉👏

MATH FEST 2025: The 2nd Annual Math Fest Competition, hosted by Georgia Highlands College, celebrated Pi Day with a showcase of math talent. Dr. Maurice Wilson from the Math Department led the event in partnership with New Frontier of Bartow County. The competition included a Math Bating segment and an Individual Math Competition for grades 3-5. Schools earned points based on their rankings in each component, with the total points determining the Top School. Congratulations to White Elementary School, the 2025 Math Fest School Champion! --- Math Bating Math Bating is a group competition where teams of students are working together to solve math problems. 3rd Grade Math Bating Winners 1st Place from TES Number Ninjas 3B Frannie Devine, Nicolas Downer, Elis Smtih 2nd Place from HCES The Mathers Jackson Coker, Layla Outlaw, Nick Applin 3rd Place (5-way tie) AES Gold Tigers Sawyer Forsyth, Rheannon, Weirmorts, Rilyn Miller ALES Squad Goals Mike Chivalan Ramirez, Connor McClure, Daleney Lopez TES Number Ninjas 3A Wyatt Clayton, Sophie Mason, Everett Neighbors WES Golden Eagles Erianna Burgess, Mirabel Ejime, Aubrey Henry WES Multiplication Masters Kyrian Kusmin, Jetson Thompson, Rhett Pruitt 4th Grade Math Bating Winners 1st Place (2-way tie) WES Number Ninjas Alex Leon, Sariah Daniel, JR Ellington WES The Equation Explorers Lily Ragsdale, Emmett Smith, Maverick Womack 2nd Place (2-way tie) ALES The 3 Math Minions Dylan Ayala, Brandon Mora, Carter Sainvil CCES Smarties Evan Hall, Camryn Sherrill, Makenzie Morgan 3rd Place (2-way tie) CCES Scrazy Squirrels Trenton Meadows, Matthew Fortner, Logan Fortner TES Number Ninjas 4B Jackson Bagley, Ledger Heard, Declan Ammons 5th Grade Math Bating Winners 1st Place (2-way tie) AES Gold Tigers Bonnie Reed, Kincaid Butler, Banks Bailey CCES Math Magicians Bael Schweska, Jeffrey Wehunt, Tinley Henson 2nd Place AES Green Tigers Logan Hyde, Anthony Le Thai, Grayson Falconbury 3rd Place (2-way tie) CCES Cruising Calculators Haddon Ripley, Nathan Madden, Gavin Stone EHES 5B Evan Pham, Jack Turner, Hayde Yarbrough Individual Math Competition Winners Students worked individually to complete questions within time constraints. 3rd Grade Individual Winners 1st Place (2-way tie) TES Becket Philliber WES Elliot Broome 2nd Place (4-way tie) CCES Caroline McCorkle CCES Maverick Mendelsohn HCES Ari Pratt TES Sarah Boyette 3rd Place (5-way tie) AES Timothy Gunnels CCES Richard Todoran KES Omar Coronado TES Wade Sturgess WES Thomas Mancosky 4th Grade Individual Winners 1st Place WES Orion Belcher 2nd Place (2-way tie) CCES Joseph Scott CES Logan Brown 3rd Place WES Pola Anthony 5th Grade Individual Winners 1st Place WES Meredith Ragsdale 2nd Place (3-way tie) CCES Nathan Madden WES Jay Patel WES Brenden Nelson 3rd Place (7-way tie) AES Emsley Jenkins AES Saydie Ray ALES Ebeneezer Dumgyan CCES Bael Schweska CCES Haddon Ripley CES Declan Morris EHES Grayson McNulty

CHECK THIS OUT: Our Woodland High School Marching Wildcats will take part in the 141st Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade this Saturday in Midtown Atlanta. Started in 1858 by the Hibernian Benevolent Society, the parade holds the title as the longest running event in Atlanta history, continuing the tradition of celebrating the city’s Irish culture and history. The parade will begin at noon sharp at the intersection of Peachtree Street and 15th Street and will continue down Peachtree to 5th Street, concluding at 1:30 p.m. Parade attendees are encouraged to take MARTA. Both Arts Center and Midtown MARTA stops provide easy access to the parade route. For more information, please visit www.atlantastpats.com. CONGRATULATIONS, WILDCATS!

WOW: The Adairsville High School Construction Program, led by Kevin Goble, has earned its industry certification through Construction Ready and the Georgia Department of Education! After a yearlong process, students, staff, district, and community leaders celebrated the new five-year certification. Congratulations! This program is thriving, growing exponentially each year, and in the past four years, they have placed 37 students in the industry! #betterinbartow

EVERY CHOICE MATTERS: Teen Maze – a field trip our 8th grade students will not soon forget! Held at Georgia Highlands College, this real-life educational experience allowed our students to see how their daily choices can lead to amazing opportunities or life-changing consequences. Students navigated stations on topics such as teen pregnancy, violence, mental health, and graduation, which proved to be eye-opening for many. Special thanks to our community partners and volunteers for making this life-changing event possible!

"WAX" WONDERS: Fifth grade gifted students at Euharlee Elementary School brought historical figures to life today through research, creativity, and storytelling! Over the past several weeks, they have diligently prepared engaging and interactive presentations to demonstrate their deep understanding of significant historical personalities. They did an incredible job on this Living Wax Museum!

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: Calling all future innovators currently in grades 3-6! Join us this summer, June 9-12, at the Future Innovators STEM Camp, where imagination meets technology! Dive into the exciting worlds of drones, robotics, AR/VR, AI, and more! Unleash your creativity in our makerspace, explore 3D printing, and bring your ideas to life with animation! Registration opens March 18th at 6:00 p.m. and space is LIMITED! As always, this is a FREE camp for our students!

REMINDER: Tomorrow, March 11, will be an Early Release Day! Elementary schools dismiss at 11:30 a.m. and middle/high schools dismiss at 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be served, and buses will run on an early dismissal schedule. After School programs will continue to operate.

OH, THE PLACES (BARTOW COUNTY) WILL GO: We're wrapping up the incredibly popular Read Across America Week at Allatoona Elementary School, where Superintendent Clint Terza and Deputy Superintendent Chrisian Suttle read some fan favorites, including "One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish!" The wide eyes and giggles from these Wildcats were absolutely priceless. Celebrating Read Across America Week is essential because it spreads the joy and benefits of reading, especially among children. It fosters a love for books, enhances literacy skills, and so much more! #readacrossamerica #reading #betterinbartow

SUCCESS: With over 170 attendees, the Bartow County School System Educator Job Fair was our most successful hiring event yet! The long lines to meet our principals were no surprise—Bartow County is the place to be! We offer unique programs and have an exceptional staff. Come join our FAMILY!