Brooks County Schools

Throwback Thursday: Miss Brooks County High 1994 👑✨ Let’s rewind to 1994! 📸 This year’s Miss Brooks County High School and the contestants lit up the stage with grace, confidence, and school spirit! ❤️💙 Who remembers this special night? Tag a fellow Trojan from the Class of ‘94 and share your favorite memories! 👑🎤

📢It's GameDay! 👟💨Varsity Track @ Turner Co ⏰4:00 pm ⚾Varsity Baseball @ Cook ⏰5:00 pm #UN1TY🔗 #GoTrojans🔴🔵

❤️💙🤍Behind every great school district is a team of dedicated leaders! ! As we wrap up School Board Appreciation, we wanted to thank our school board members one more time for their dedication to student success and public education. 👏👏👏🎓

We are so proud of our theatre and dance department and of the amazing educator who runs them: Mr. Goins! Please see the below spotlight featured in the Spring Edition of the Georgia Department of Education's Fine Arts Newsletter. #BCSFineArts #ArtsEdGA

📢It's GameDay! ⛳MS Golf vs Berrien 📍Quitman CC ⏰3:30 💲Free ⛳Varsity Golf @ Lanier Co 📍Quiet Pines GC ⏰3:30 ⚽Varsity Soccer vs Atkinson Co 📍Veterans Stadium ⏰4:00 Girls ⏰6:00 Boys 💲8 🎾MS Tennis @ Valwood ⏰4:00 ⚾Varsity Baseball @ Echols Co ⏰6:00 #UN1TY🔗 #GoTrojans🔴🔵

🌿🌸 Brooks County High School FFA Plant Sale 🌸🌿 Spring is in the air, and it’s the perfect time to add some fresh greenery to your home and garden! 🌱🌼 The Brooks County High School FFA is hosting its annual Plant Sale, featuring a variety of beautiful plants grown by our talented students. 📅 Date: March 31 - April 2 📍 Location: Brooks County High School Greenhouse 🕒 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Come out and support our FFA program while picking up high-quality plants for your garden! Every purchase helps our students gain hands-on experience in horticulture. 🌿💙❤️ Tag a friend who needs some new plants and spread the word! 🌱👇

📢 Delta Innovative School Hosts SSTAGE STAR Award Visiting Team! ⭐️ On March 24, Delta Innovative School welcomed the SSTAGE STAR Award Visiting Team for a look at how MTSS/RTI supports student success! 🎯📚 👥 Visitors included Dr. Craig Lockhart, Hope Sowell, Dane Heard, and Dr. Joan Whitehead-Freeman, Executive Director of SSTAGE. They explored how Delta integrates Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) into daily practices to help every student succeed! ✅👏 🏫 Principal Lamar Thomas shared, “Our goal is to ensure every student receives the individualized support they need to thrive.” 💡🙌 Great things are happening at Delta! 🔥

You do NOT want to miss out on the combined BCHS and BCMS theatrical production of Matilda, Jr. This musical treat is directed by Timothy Letheic Goins and Richell Hart. You can see the performances at the BCHS Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 3rd and Saturday, April 8th, both at 7:00 pm. Admission is $7 per person. We look forward to seeing the PAC packed to see this amazing performance! #BCSFineArts #ArtsEdGA

Brooks County High School Art Students created Calligrams, also known as Word Art, to celebrate their chosen Black History Month figures. Make sure to look closely at these sketches; our talented students used words to construct them! #BCSFineArts #ArtsEdGA #YouthArtMonth

🌟 Board Member Spotlight: Tenjurie Thomas 🌟 As we celebrate Board of Education Appreciation Week, we proudly highlight the dedicated individuals shaping the future of Brooks County Schools! 🔹 Tenjurie Thomas 🔹 Years on Board: 4 (Beginning second term) What inspired her to serve? " My inspiration comes from my father, the late Frank L. Thomas, who taught school for thirty-seven years and served over twenty years on the Board of Education. In addition, I am an educator with a family of educators: my mother, uncles, aunts, and grandparents inspire me daily. My passion for education, a desire to make positive changes in the community, and a commitment to advocating for students and teachers propels me to serve." What she loves most about Brooks County Schools: "Brooks County Schools is committed to creating a positive and supportive learning environment for students, teachers, and support staff. Brooks County Schools emphasizes community, innovation, and opportunities for growth. Whether it's academics, performing arts, sports, and diverse educational approaches through CTAE (Career, Technical and Agricultural Education), students feel inspired, valued, and motivated to succeed. In addition, fostering a strong connection between families and schools is the cornerstone of Brooks County Schools." Her advice for students: "One piece of advice I would give students is to be consistent and persistent as you prepare for the future." Thank you, Ms. Thomas, for your dedication and service to Brooks County Schools! ❤️💙

📢Great Morning, Trojans! 🎉🏹Congratulations to all who made Friday's First-Ever Archery Tournament hosted at Brooks County a HUGE success! Please see the attached picture for a look at the first flight. A special thank you to our coaches, Lisa Vincent, Harley Williams, and Carter Brogdon for all the work they put in, and to Jack Pridgen and his staff for some innovative engineering to get the net placed. Noah Grage led all BCS archers with a personal-best 248, while Bo Wade paced the HS with a 245. Great Job to everyone! 🎉⚽Congratulations to our Varsity Boys' & Girls' Soccer Teams for their region wins over Lanier Co and Turner Co last week. Tuesday night we host Atkinson County in what will determine the region championship for the boys and the 2 seed for the girls. Seniors will also be recognized in between games. Please make it out to Veterans Stadium to check them out! 🎉⛳Congratulations to our Golf Program! Luke Hylton was low medalist shooting even par 36 at Francis Lake Thursday, and Noah Grage led the MS program in both of their matches, shooting 45 and 48. 🎉⚾⚽Congratulations to MS Baseball and MS Soccer for finishing their seasons with us already excited about next year! Baseball fell to Irwin County in the playoffs, but will only be graduating one 8th grader this season. Soccer Boys and Girls both ended on a high note with victories over Scintilla last week. ⚠We have another week full of opportunities for you to come catch your Trojans in action! 🙏Thank you for all you do for our student-athletes! #UN1TY🔗 #GoTrojans🔴🔵

📢It's GameDay! ⛳Varsity Golf vs Echols Co 📍Quitman Country Club ⏰3:30 pm 💲FREE ⛳MS Golf @ Berrien Co 📍Circle Stone Golf Course ⏰3:30 pm ⚾JV Baseball vs Thomasville 📍BCHS Complex ⏰4:30 pm 💲5 #UN1TY🔗 #GoTrojans🔴🔵

You DO NOT want to miss out on the Brooks County School District Art Exhibition this year! Please join us at the BCHS Performing Arts Center Lobby on April 1st at 4:30 pm for the opening reception of the Art Exhibit. Winning artwork will be announced at 5:00 pm. We hope to see you there!

📢✨ Quitman Elementary Hosts Leader in Me Community Day! ✨📢 Quitman Elementary School recently welcomed educators from across the region for a special Leader in Me Community Day, showcasing its commitment to leadership development among students in grades K-5! 🎉👩‍🏫 🏫💡 Student leaders proudly guided guests on tours, highlighting how leadership skills are integrated into daily learning. Visitors had the chance to observe Leader In Me lessons led by dedicated teachers and staff, seeing firsthand how the program fosters personal growth and goal-setting. 🎯📚 ⭐ A standout moment? Students sharing their leadership binders, tracking their goals, progress, and achievements! ✅✨ These interactive sessions showed just how much ownership our young learners take in their success. Principal Josh Price shared his thoughts on the day: 🗣️ "Today was an incredible day of collaboration and learning at Quitman Elementary School. Our students were absolutely outstanding, and we couldn’t have asked for a better opportunity to showcase their growth and leadership. We firmly believe in the impact of Leader in Me and look forward to seeing our students continue to grow into the remarkable leaders we know they can be!" 👏 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this day a success! Together, we are shaping the leaders of tomorrow! 💙❤️

🌟 Celebrating Gifted Education Month! 🌟 Brooks County Schools is proud to recognize an incredible 41 staff members who have obtained their Gifted Certified credentials! 🎉👏 This achievement represents their dedication to providing innovative, enriched learning experiences that challenge and inspire our students every day. Having 41 gifted certified educators is a BIG DEAL, and we are so proud of their commitment to excellence! 🎓✨ Featured in our spotlight: 📖 Angie Tillman 🍎 Candace Brasington 📚 Meagan Goodin 🧪 Christine Hiers 📝 Anne Howard 🔬 Carrilee Overy Thank you to ALL 41 gifted-certified staff members for their hard work and dedication to empowering excellence in Brooks County Schools! 🎉👏

March is Youth Art Month and we love celebrating all of the wonderful art happening around Brooks County. The BCMS band has increased the number of students participating tremendously the last few years. They were also honored to play for our State Superintendent, Dr. Woods, when he visited earlier this year. You do not want to miss these phenomenal musicians at their Spring Concert. #BCSFineArts #ArtsEdGA #YouthArtMonth

🌟 Board Member Spotlight: Dr. Diane Thomas 🌟 As we celebrate Board of Education Appreciation Week, we honor the dedicated leaders shaping the future of our schools! 🔹 Dr. Diane Thomas 🔹 Years on Board: 12 What inspired her to serve? "My inspiration is fueled by my Brooks County children! Even as a retired educator, I want to continue shaping the future of students and improving the educational system in my community. I believe I can make a greater impact as a board member while also serving as a spokesperson for the children I represent. I am committed to influencing local educational policies and ensuring we create the best possible learning environment for our students." What she loves most about Brooks County Schools: "I love our dynamic student population! When talking and working with them, I can feel their passion for success. One of the things that stands out about our district is the wide range of opportunities for student growth. Whether academic, athletic, or extracurricular, our students have so many paths to succeed and excel." What advice does she have for students? "Never give up!!! Be true to your dreams! Challenges and setbacks are part of the journey, and the journey is just as important as the destination. Learn to bounce back from failures and view them as opportunities for growth. Encourage yourself in a positive manner and REMEMBER, you control your destiny. So DREAM BIG!!!" Thank you, Dr. Thomas, for your passion and dedication to Brooks County Schools! ❤️💙

Delta Innovative School students have been trying their artistic hands at printmaking. Especially during Youth Art Month, but all of the time too, we love to see the way Ms. Vasquez challenges her students to explore new mediums of art! #BCSFineArts #ArtsEdGA #YouthArtMonth https://5il.co/3aa47

Throwback Thursday: Class of 1998 Superlatives 🎓✨ We're taking it back to 1998! 🔥 The Brooks County High School Senior Class Superlatives were voted "most likely" to shine, succeed, and make a difference. From "Most Talented" to "Most Athletic," these seniors left their mark on BCHS! Tag a Class of '98 Trojan if you see them in the photo! 📸💙❤️

📢It's GameDay!! ⛳MS Golf vs TCC 📍Quitman CC ⏰3:30 🎉FREE!! ⛳Varsity Golf @ Echols Co 📍Francis Lake GC ⏰3:30 ⚽MS Soccer vs Scintilla 📍Veterans Stadium ⏰👧4:00 Girls ⏰👦5:15 Boys 💲5 🎾Varsity Tennis vs Lanier Co 📍BCHS Complex ⏰4:00 🎉FREE!! ⚾MS Baseball @ Irwin Co ⚠1st Round Playoffs ⏰4:30 First Pitch ⚽Varsity Soccer @ Turner Co ⏰5:00 Boys ONLY #UN1TY🔗 #GoTrojans🔴🔵