Schools Required to Have Governance Teams Under Charter System

Barrow County Schools will host initial training on the role of School Governance Teams on May 27.

What Does Charter School Status Mean for Barrow County Students?

Claire Miller, assistant superintendent for teaching and learning who headed up the application process, answers this question.

Westside Middle Honored with Georgia School of Excellence Award

State Schools Superintendent Dr. John Barge presented the award to Principal Eli Welch on April 11.

Apalachee Marching Band to Buy New Uniforms with Loan from BOE

Despite concerns about other schools and groups following suit, board members voted unanimously to provide a loan to Apalachee High School's band to replace its 11-year-old uniforms.

Prep Sports Roundup: Cross-county Rivals Apalachee and Winder-Barrow Competed Last Week in Several Sports

Here are results from recent high school varsity sports competitions.

Apalachee Transportation Department has New Partner

A Buford car dealership has partnered with Apalachee High School's transportation department.

Local Students Compete, Place at State Conferences

Barrow County students placed in the top 10 at FBLA and HOSA conferences recently.

Barrow County Schools Announce Opening of Third High School

The College and Career Preparatory Academy will open in August.

Final Day to Submit Pre-K Applications Nearing

Parents of children who are eligible for the program should submit an application by March 31 to be eligible for the pre-K lottery.

Barrow Elementary School is Runner-up in National Contest

Yargo Elementary will receive two historical trees after being selected as first runner-up in the Cintas Documen-Tree Contest.

Local Students Improve on Eighth-Grade Writing Test

Winder-Barrow Middle School saw the most significant improvement on the test with the percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards increasing by 9 percent.

Prep Sports Roundup: Winder-Barrow Boys Tennis Team Nets Two Wins

Here are results from recent high school varsity sports competitions.

BOE Votes to Rezone Apalachee Cluster

School attendance zones for four elementary schools will change beginning this fall.

BOE Takes Personnel Actions During Tuesday's Meeting

The school system released a list of recommended hires and employees who have separated from the system.

Rezoning Committee Changes Recommendation for Realignment of Auburn, Kennedy School Attendance Zones

The committee made its final recommendations to the Board of Education on Tuesday night.

First of Two Open Houses on Proposed School Rezonings Held

A second open house will be held Wednesday at Auburn Elementary, where members of the rezoning committee will be available to answer questions and accept written comments and suggestions.

BOE Approves Recommendations for Snow Make-up Days

Students will attend school Feb. 18 and 21 and March 11.