Brooks County Schools

📚✨ Teacher Appreciation Week Shoutout! To all our amazing Brooks County educators — thank you for your passion, patience, and powerful impact. You shape minds, build confidence, and guide our future. This week (and every week), we celebrate YOU! 💙❤️ Drop a 👏 in the comments to show some love to your favorite teacher as we get ready to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week!

🌟 National Principals Day Spotlight 🌟 Today we shine the spotlight on Mrs. Hilda Miles, the outstanding principal of Brooks County Middle School! As the instructional leader of BCMS, Mrs. Miles is passionate about building a positive school culture where students feel supported, challenged, and encouraged to reach their full potential. 📚 Her commitment to academic excellence, character development, and teamwork helps set the tone for Trojan success—both inside and outside the classroom. 💬 Take a moment to read her quote in the graphic to see what she loves most about being a principal! Thank you, Mrs. Miles, for your leadership, dedication, and heart for our middle schoolers! 💙❤️

🌟 National Principals Day Spotlight 🌟 Today we’re proud to recognize Mr. Lamar Thomas, the dedicated principal of Delta Innovative School! As the instructional leader of Delta, Mr. Thomas is passionate about creating second chances and personalized pathways to success for every student who walks through his doors. 💡 His leadership is rooted in compassion, structure, and the belief that all students can achieve when given the right support and guidance. 💬 Be sure to read his quote in the graphic to see what he loves most about being a principal! Thank you, Mr. Thomas, for leading with purpose and heart every day! 🙌

🎶 Calling all rising 6th graders! 🎶 Do you love music? Want to learn an instrument and be part of something amazing? 🎷🥁🎺 Join the Brooks County Empire of Sound Middle School Band and discover the rhythm, fun, and friendships that last a lifetime! 👉 Click the link below OR scan the QR code to fill out the interest form and get started! 📲🎼 Don’t miss your chance to be part of the band family! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSefRhu58aZCcF9iwbwdjd9bApngDHSpbTp9WIhyf5UH00WSdw/viewform?usp=sharing

🌟 National Principals Day Spotlight 🌟 Today, we celebrate Dr. Chris Chastain, proud principal of Brooks County High School! As an instructional leader, Dr. Chastain is committed to building a school culture where students thrive, teachers feel supported, and success is the standard. 🎓 With a passion for leadership and a heart for education, Dr. Chastain works every day to inspire growth, innovation, and Trojan pride at BCHS. 💬 Check out his quote in the graphic to learn what he loves most about being a principal! Thank you, Dr. Chastain, for your dedication to our students, staff, and community! 👏

🎶 Spring Band Concert Magic! 🎶 Last night, The Empire of Sound lit up the stage with an AMAZING performance! 🌟 Our BCMS Beginning Band and Concert Band wowed the crowd, along with several talented trios who showcased their musical skills. A huge shoutout to our Most Improved and Star Students — your hard work and dedication truly shined! 💫 We are so proud of all our Brooks County Middle School band students. Thank you for an unforgettable evening of music! 🎷🥁🎺 #BCSFineArts #ArtsEdGA

Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Workshop Brings Hands-on Career Exploration to Brooks County High School Tomorrow, CTAE students at Brooks County High School and Delta Innovative School will experience a unique and engaging way to explore career options aboard the Be Pro Be Proud GA Mobile Workshop, a 53-foot unit that showcases numerous technical professions through gamified simulators. They can virtually get behind the wheel of an 18-wheeler, operate heavy equipment, experience real-life healthcare scenarios, and bind metal in a virtual welding simulation. Additional experiences include exploring linework through an Oculus VR headset, discovering robotics and automation, maneuvering forestry machinery, and connecting with representatives from local community partners to learn about career opportunities. “Career exploration empowers high school students to discover their passions, understand their strengths, and make informed decisions about their future—it’s the foundation for enjoying life and a successful career”, said Brooks County Schools CTAE Director,Brian Law. “Be Pro Be Proud is a great way to introduce key fields, needed skillsets, and pathways at a key point in a student’s progress. We’re thankful to Georgia Power for making this visit possible.” Since its launch in 2020, Be Pro Be Proud has hosted more than 73,000 visitors on the mobile workshop, across 81 counties and over 400 tour visits. Be Pro Be Proud Georgia is a statewide workforce development initiative working out of the Cherokee Office of Economic Development. The interactive workshop revolutionizes the way people think about the skilled professions, engaging students with hands-on modules that spark curiosity and outline the training necessary to fulfill today’s most in-demand careers. View Be Pro Be Proud professions by visiting https://www.beprobeproudga.org/ to learn more. Be Pro Be Proud Georgia, an initiative started by the Cherokee Office of Economic Development, is leading the movement to bring a new generation of pride, progress, and professionals to Georgia’s skilled workforce.

🎉 Happy National Principals Day! 🎉 Today, we proudly recognize and celebrate the incredible principals of Brooks County Schools! As the instructional leaders of their campuses, our principals play a vital role in creating a culture of excellence, supporting teachers, and ensuring every student has the tools to succeed. 📚🍎 We are deeply grateful for their unwavering dedication, leadership, and heart for students, staff, and the entire community. 💙❤️ ✨ Stay tuned to our page as we feature each of our amazing principals and share what they love most about being a principal! You won’t want to miss it! 👏📸

📢 Join the Brooks County Schools Team! 🍎 We’re proud to offer several compelling reasons to become part of our district. One standout benefit is our teacher calendar—our educators work only 170 days 📅 compared to the traditional 190-day schedule. If you're interested in joining our dedicated team, please apply today at 🌐 www.teachgeorgia.org.

📢It's Playoff Day!! Second Round 👦⚽Varsity Boys Soccer @ Georgia Military College HS 📍201 E Greene Street Milledgeville, GA ⏰5:30 Kickoff #UN1TY🔗 #GoTrojans🔴🔵

📢Great Morning, Trojans! 🎉♟Congratulations to our BCHS Chess Team (under the ESports umbrella), for its 3rd place overall finish at the Jeff Davis Invitational.  Special recognition to junior Bryce Hart for his 2nd place individual finish in this in-person tournament!! 🎉⚽Congratulations to our Varsity Boys Soccer Team for its 6-0 first-round playoff victory over Portal.  They will travel to Milledgeville Wednesday to face Georgia Military College. 🎉👟💨Congratulations to our Varsity Girls Track Team for its 2nd place (out of 7) finish in the region.  Those qualifying for sectionals this weekend in Hawkinsville include: Armani Frazier - High Jump K'mina Grier - Long Jump Sad'e Newsome - Triple Jump, 100 m Hurdles, 300 m Hurdles Rah'asia Frazier - Shot Put Davonna Milton - Shot Put Cayla Council - 3200 m 4x800 Relay - Samariah Cason, Kylee Williams, Leah Lewis, Melanie Lane 4x200 Relay - Armani Frazier, Sarah Ashford, Serenity Smith, Jaleia Huewitt 4x100 Relay - Jaleia Huewitt, Armani Frazier, Sad'e Newsome, K'mina Grier 4x400 Relay - Melanie Lane, Sarah Ashford, Cayla Council, Leah Lewis 🙏A HUGE Trojan THANK YOU to Mrs. Zinda McDaniel, Nurse Aujae Silas, Mrs. Tammy Rose, Emma Crist, NP Mesheal Leverett, and all others who helped to make our district-administered physicals a success Friday. 💔Unfortunately, Bella Raleigh was not able to participate in last week's Gymnastics State Championship due to an injury suffered in practice.  We wish her a speedy recovery, and are already excited about next year! 🙏As always, thank you for all you do for our student athletes!  #UN1TY🔗 #GoTrojans🔴🔵

👟💨Varsity Region Track Finals!! 📍@ Ben Hill MS ⏰12:00 pm #UN1TY🔗 #GoTrojans🔴🔵

🌿 #ThrowbackThursday | Grand Bay Adventures - 2013 🌿 The year was 2013 and these bright-eyed kindergarteners were soaking up nature and discovery on a field trip to Grand Bay! 🐢🌾 Field trips are more than just a day away from the classroom—they spark curiosity, build real-world connections, and create memories that last a lifetime. 💫 🎒💬 What field trip do YOU still remember from your school days? Drop it in the comments below—we’d love to hear your favorite field trip memory!

🎶 State Solo & Ensemble Shoutout! 🎶 Huge congrats to seniors Holly Sabaj (clarinet) & Connor Ishkov (flute)! This past weekend, they each performed a solo as well as a duet together at the State Solo & Ensemble — and earned excellent ratings all around! 🌟👏 We’re so proud of these talented, hardworking musicians! 🎼💪 #BCSFineArts #ArtsEdGA

🌟 Today we celebrate our everyday heroes — our Administrative Professionals! 💻📞🗂️ This incredible team keeps Brooks County Schools running smoothly behind the scenes! 🏫🖇️📎 They keep us organized, supported, and moving forward. Your dedication makes a HUGE difference in the lives of our students, staff, and families every single day. 💙❤️ Brooks County Schools is better because of YOU! Thank you for all that you do! 🙏👏💐

🎶✨ Last night, the Brooks County High School Spring Choir & Band Concert lit up the Performing Arts Center with an unforgettable performance! From powerful vocals to moving melodies, our talented students truly impressed. Huge shoutout to everyone who made the night so special — your hard work and passion shined bright on that stage! 🎷🎤 #BCSFineArts #ArtsEdGA

📢It's Playoff Day!! ⚽Boys Varsity Soccer vs Portal 📍Veterans Stadium ⏰5:00 pm Kickoff 💲10 - Set by GHSA #UN1TY🔗 #GoTrojans🔴🔵

🛑 STOP and help us thank our amazing BUS DRIVERS for safely transporting our Trojans to and from school every day! 👏👏 We appreciate all you do from sun up to sun down as you serve our community as trusted adults, morning motivators, and a source of love and support for so many of our students! 👏👏 Let’s honk our horns 🎺, give a wave 👋 , share a high five 🙌, and give a round of applause 👏 for our outstanding school bus drivers! ❤️💙🚍

🎉It's Playoff Day!! ⚽Girls Varsity Soccer @ Portal 📍27245 Hwy 80 West Portal, GA ⏰6:00 pm Kickoff 💲10 GoFan ONLY #UN1TY🔗 #GoTrojans🔴🔵

🧪🔬 The College of Science and Mathematics is excited to announce our next Science Saturday of the semester on Saturday, April 26 🗓️ (⏰ 9AM–Noon) at the Bailey Science Center on Valdosta State University’s main campus! 📍 This Science Saturday is a collaborative effort 🤝 hosted by all the departments in the College of Science and Mathematics. 🧬🌍💻🔢 🎓 Activities are perfect for students in grades K–12 and their parent(s)/guardian(s) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦. ✅ FREE and open to the public! 🆓🙌 Don’t miss out on a fun and educational experience! 🎉📚