Winder Barrow High School

5 Things to Know for April 2026

5 Things to Know for April 1) Spring Break Spring Break is on the other side of this weekend! Our buildings will be closed from April 6–10. We wish you all a wonderful break and look forward to see...

April 2, 2026

2026 GaDOE Scholar Program Honoree

Congratulations to Winder‑Barrow High School senior Josie McElhannon for being recognized as one of only 162 graduating seniors in the state of Georgia to earn this honor.

April 1, 2026

Sophomore Meetings

School counselors will host Sophomore Meetings during 4/13-5/1.

March 26, 2026

Sophomore Seminar Information

School counselors will host Sophomore Seminar during school April 2 and 3.

March 26, 2026

WBHS 2026 LGPE Results

Winder-Barrow High School’s band program delivered an exceptional showing at this year’s Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE).

March 17, 2026

2026-27 WBHS Teacher of the Year!

Congratulations, Jackson Lankford!

March 12, 2026

BCSS Student Art Showcase

Celebrate with us on your school’s Spotlight Night! See the dates & times below to know when your school’s art teacher will be at the BCSS art show. If that date/time doesn’t work for you, plea...

March 9, 2026

Board Briefs: March 2026

Read below for a summary of the March 2026 BCSS Board of Education Meeting. Academics & Student Success Dual Enrollment Opportunities BCSS Career Technical Agricultural Education Director and S...

March 6, 2026

Cap & Gown Portraits & Products Available Now

🎓Class of 2026, Cap & Gown portraits and exclusive products are now available to view and purchase! Follow the link to view and order yours today. cady.com/26capgown

February 27, 2026

Junior Meetings

School counselors met with Juniors during the seminar on Feb 10-11. Now Juniors need to create their Junior Meeting appointment with their counselor. Here they will discuss graduation information a...

February 10, 2026

2025-2026 Bright Ideas Grants

Thank you to our District Partner in Education Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) for their continued support of our schools! For the 2025-2026 school year, all five BCSS middle schools ...

February 9, 2026

Board Briefs: February 2026

Read below for a summary of the February 2026 BCSS Board of Education Meeting. Academics & Student Success It's Time to Apply for the Pre-K Lottery! The BCSS Pre-K Lottery application window is...

February 6, 2026

S.O.U.Per Bowl

The annual S.O.U.PER Bowl Competition is underway! This district-wide event supports the Barrow Food Pantry in serving Barrow County. The top elementary, middle, and high school SOUPer Bowl winning...

February 5, 2026

Senior FASFA Completion Event

WBHS school counselors welcome senior students and guardians to attend FAFSA Completion Night on Feb. 11 from 6-7pm in the media center. Financial Aid experts will be on campus to assist with the a...

February 2, 2026

Junior Seminar

Attention Juniors! Please join us on February 10-11 to learn more about graduation and Junior meeting sign-ups.

February 2, 2026

2026 BCSS Parent Comprehensive Needs Assessment Survey

Please complete this survey as part of our annual needs assessment. Your feedback is valuable to school and district improvement planning processes for the 2026-2027 school year. This form will be ...

February 2, 2026

2026-27 Teacher of the Year Finalists!

Congratulations to our 2026-27 Teacher of the Year finalists: Dr. Bailey Mr. Lankford Mrs. Chisholm We are proud of each of you!

January 28, 2026

Teacher of the Year Finalists

We are excited to announce that Dr. Bailey, Mr. Lankford, and Mrs. Chisholm are our 2026 Teacher of the Year nominees!

January 22, 2026

2026 STAR Student

Congratulations Josie McElhannon! She is our 2026 WBHS STAR student. Josie chose Dr. Ashley Floyd as the 2026 STAR Teacher! They will be honored by the Barrow Chamber of Commerce in February along ...

January 22, 2026

2026 Valedictorian & Salutatorian

Congratulations to our Class of 2026 Valedictorian, Shelley Kindon, and Salutatorian, Milton Hernandez-Sanchez!

January 22, 2026

2026 STAR Students and STAR Teachers

Congratulations to our 2026 STAR Students and their selected STAR Teachers! STAR Students: Seth Johnson, Apalachee High School Keely Schmook, Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy Josie McElhannon, Wi...

January 22, 2026

2026 District Spelling Bee

Congratulations to Hailey Zuniga, a 7th grader from Russell Middle School, for winning the Barrow County School System 2026 District Spelling Bee!The runner-up is Jude Bastedo, a 8th grader from Ar...

January 16, 2026

Board Briefs: January 2026

Read below for a summary of the January 2026 BCSS Board of Education Meeting. Academics & Student Success Mid-Year Safety Update The Board of Education received a mid-year review on key school ...

January 9, 2026

5 Things to Know for January 2026

5 Things to Know BCSS Family, here are five things to know as we start a new month! 1) Lottery Application Windows The BCSS Pre-K Program will begin accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Pre-K L...

January 6, 2026

BCSS Attendance Policy

We value the health and safety of our students and staff and are closely monitoring the flu situation. Our current attendance policy (below) is based on state law and allows for these types of situ...

January 6, 2026

2025 District Technology Competition

145 of Barrow’s best, brightest, and boldest students competed in the school system’s sixth annual Student Technology Competition on December 11, 2025. These students presented 114 projects nominat...

January 6, 2026

Welcome Back

Dear BCSS Family, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones refreshed and rejuvenated after a restful Winter Break. As we welcome students and staff back to our schools, I want to take a mo...

January 5, 2026

2026-2031 Strategic Plan Community Feedback Update

The thoughtful and engaging process continues to develop the Barrow County School System’s 2026-2031 Strategic Plan. On Monday, December 8, 2025, a planning team meeting made up of school system st...

December 5, 2025

BCSS Board Briefs - December 2025

Academics & Student Success Student Calendars Approved for 2026-2027 & 2027-2028 The Barrow County Board of Education approved the student calendars for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school y...

December 3, 2025

BCSS Board Briefs - November 2025

Academics & Student Success Student Calendars for 2026-2027 & 2027-2028 Drafts of the Student Calendars for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years are now posted to eBoard for public review. ...

November 5, 2025

Please Join Us: Strategic Plan Community Meeting Oct. 27

Be a part of writing the next chapters for the Barrow County School System.We are now crafting our next Strategic Plan that will help guide us during the 2026-2031 school years. Strategic planning ...

October 17, 2025

BCSS Board Briefs - October 2025

Academics & Student Success 2025 BCSS Graduation Rate Reaches Record High 92.7% Congratulations to the Barrow County School System Class of 2025 for achieving the highest graduation rate in BCS...

October 15, 2025

Welcome to ParentSquare!

Our school is using ParentSquare! We are excited to let you know that this year we'll be using ParentSquare to communicate with you at the school, and in your classrooms and groups.ParentSquare pro...

August 28, 2025

Step 1: Activate Your Account

Click the link in your activation email/text, or sign up on parentsquare.com or via the ParentSquare app.More tips

August 28, 2025

Step 2: Download the App

It’s easy to stay in the loop with the ParentSquare app. Download it now for iOS or Android devices.More tips

August 28, 2025

Step 3: Set Preferences

Click your name in the top right to set your notification and language preferences.More tips

August 28, 2025

Talent Show

Thursday, May 17 7:00pm - 8:30pm Auditorium Admission is FREE! Get ready to be amazed at the ultimate showcase of talent!Calling all music lovers, dancers, and art enthusiasts! It's time to witne...

August 28, 2025

Crazy for Color: Don't Miss Out on This Year's Color Run

Join us for the most fun you've ever had running or walking! We are excited to invite everyone in the community to the middle school for our second annual Color Run! Despite the name, you do not ha...

August 28, 2025

Get a Sweet Treat at the Third Annual PTO Bake Sale

Support our school's PTO at the Bake Sale This Thursday from 2pm - 4pm in the School Cafeteria. All proceeds will go to the after school enrichment program! We are looking for volunteers to help se...

August 28, 2025

Sports Equipment Swap This Weekend at the Fairgrounds

This Saturday, the Optimist Club will host their annual Sports Equipment Swap at the fairgrounds from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. With baseball, basketball, softball, and all other summer camps startin...

August 28, 2025