Woodland Middle School Principal Dies

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With flags at half-staff and hearts weighed heavy, the Bartow County School System is mourning the loss of Woodland Middle School Principal Lamar Barnes.

Barnes had worked as an administrator in the school system since 1995. He first served at South Central Middle School and moved to Woodland in 1999.

During his 20-year tenure with the school system, Barnes “led with integrity and compassion...[and] modeled true leadership for the staff and students under his care,” the school system said in its press release.

“I am deeply saddened by the loss of Lamar,” Bartow Schools Superintendent Dr. John Harper added. “He was a quality educator who cherished what he did. We have a lost a great man. He will truly be missed.”

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To help with the grieving process, counselors and administrators from other Bartow County schools are on hand today at Woodland Middle School.

“We may have 20 schools within our system, but we are still a family,” Harper added. “I am so pleased to hear that staff members from our other schools have stepped up and are at Woodland Middle today to help support the school family there. We will do whatever we can to assist our staff and students during this difficult time.”

Information regarding funeral arrangements for Barnes will be released at a later time. Return to Patch for updates.

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Photo credit: Bartow County School System