Brooks County Schools

Rehearsals have begun for the upcoming musical Matilda, Jr., a joint production between the BCMS and BCHS Theatre Departments. The musical is being directed by Mr. Timothy Goins and Ms. Richell Hart and performances will be in late March.

Brooks County elementary school students and middle school students were recently given the opportunity to participate in contests offered by the Valdosta Elks Lodge #728. Students entered essays about their view of what Americanism is as well as a drug awareness poster and essay contest. Our Trojans showed up and showed out!!! Students won cash prizes as well as some will advance to the State level competition for their entries. We are so proud of our creative students who always represent Brooks County so well.

📢It's a GREAT DAY to be a TROJAN!! ⚾BCMS Baseball ⚠Trojan Invitational 📍BOE and B&G Club ⏰9:00 - 2:00 👀See Schedule Attached 🤸‍♀️BCHS Gymnastics @ South Forsyth ⏰1:30 pm 🎉Inaugural Meet!!! ⚾BCHS Baseball vs Marion Co ⏰3:00 pm 💲6 🎉Come check out the 2025 Edition!! 🏀Varsity Basketball vs Charlton Co ⚠Regular Season Finale!! 📍BCHS Gym ⏰5:00 Girls ⏰6:30 Boys 💲8 #UN1TY🔗 #GoTrojans🔴🔵

This week we celebrate National School Counseling Week! Each day, we will highlight one of our amazing counselors who provides our students and staff with support, compassion and extraordinary passion for what they do. Mrs. Whitney Monetti is the counselor for North Brooks Elementary School. Counselor Monetti has been a Trojan for 21 years, and she has been with NBES for 10 of those years!!! Mr. Lee, Principal of North Brooks Elementary School, shared, "Mrs. Monetti exemplifies kindness, respect, responsibility, compassion, and care for every student at North Brooks. She ensures each child feels valued and finds joy in their school experience. With her dedication and warm approach, she goes above and beyond to create a loving and supportive environment for all our students. As the leader of our PBIS initiative, she is making a profound impact by fostering a positive school culture and by teaching the 7 Habits of Successful Students through The Leader in Me initiative. Her passion for our students' well-being and growth shines in everything she does. We are truly fortunate to have Mrs. Monetti on our team to embrace success and to help make sure Good Things Grow Here!! " Counselor Monetti stated she loves being a counselor, because she loves getting to know the kids through learning about their interests and stories. She also expressed she loves being a Trojan because, "Being a Brooks County employee is like being part of a big family. I love coming to work each day because it truly feels like home." We love that Brooks County is your home Counselor Monetti! #SchoolCounselingWeek

📢It's GameDay!! 🏹Archery @ Hahira MS ⏰5:00 pm 💲5 🏀Varsity Basketball @ Turner Co ⏰6:00 Girls ⏰7:30 Boys 💲8 #UN1TY🔗 #GoTrojans🔴🔵

🎉 Congratulations to our 5th graders at North Brooks Elementary School on completing the D.A.R.E. program! 🎓🚔 Taught by BCSD Officer Cedric Montgomery, this program equips students with important decision-making skills to lead safe and responsible lives. Today, they proudly graduated in front of a gym full of supportive parents and family members! 👏💙 We are so proud of these students for their hard work and dedication. Thank you, Officer Montgomery, for making a lasting impact! 🚓✨

📢It's GameDay!!! ⚽BCMS Soccer @ Lanier Co ⏰3:30 Girls ⏰4:30 Boys 🎉SEASON OPENER!! ⚽Varsity Soccer vs Monroe 📍Veterans Stadium ⏰4:00 Girls ⏰5:30 Boys 💲8 #UN1TY🔗 #GoTrojans🔴🔵

🎓 Pledge 2 Graduate: Committing to Success! 🎓 Brooks County Schools students in the Classes of 2028, 2030, and 2033 took a powerful step toward their futures by signing their Pledge 2 Graduate banners! 🙌 These 4th, 7th, and 9th graders made a public commitment to graduate on time with their class, setting their sights on success from an early age. We were honored to have inspiring speakers at each school, sharing their journeys and the importance of earning a diploma: 🔹 Nick Hampton (BCS Class of 2010) at Brooks County High School 🔹 Robert Shipman (BCS Class of 2009) at Quitman Elementary 🔹 David Desantiago (BCS Class of 2011) at North Brooks Elementary 🔹 Brian Law, CTAE Director, at Brooks County Middle School 🔹 Earnest Lucas, Instructional Coach, at Delta Innovative School Together, we are shaping a future where every Trojan crosses that graduation stage! 💪🎓#Pledge2Graduate

🔙✨ Throwback Thursday: 2011-2012 Edition! ✨🔙 It’s CTAE Month, and we’re looking back at the 2011-2012 school year, celebrating the impact of our Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) programs! 🎓🔧💼 From leadership competitions to hands-on learning, CTAE clubs like DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, SkillsUSA, TSA, and HOSA have prepared our students for bright futures! 🚀💡 Drop a 🏆 in the comments if you were part of one of these amazing clubs while you were in school!

This week we celebrate National School Counseling Week! Each day, we will highlight one of our amazing counselors who provides our students and staff with support, compassion and extraordinary passion for what they do. Mrs. Detra Jones is the counselor for Quitman Elementary School. Counselor Jones has been a Brooks County Trojan and counselor at Quitman Elementary School for 30 years!!! We love that Counselor Jones is a lifelong Trojan!!! Mr. Price, Principal of Quitman Elementary School, shared, "When you think of Quitman Elementary School, you should immediately think of Counselor Jones. She is the heart of our school, going above and beyond for our students, staff, and community every single day. Her dedication, compassion, and unwavering support make a lasting impact on everyone she meets. QES would not run as smoothly without her, and we are forever grateful for the passion and care she pours into our school. On behalf of the entire QES family, we want to wish her a very Happy School Counselors Week! We hope she knows just how much she is appreciated today and every day." Counselor Jones stated she loves being a school counselor because "I get to see kids face problems and grow emotionally, socially, and academically. I also love being the trusted adult that children turn to for support which, in return, creates deep and meaningful connections. I take pride in fostering an environment where every child feels valued, celebrated, and empowered to appreciate differences and build empathy." She also shared she has loved being in Brooks County because of the community and lasting relationships she has built as a Trojan. We can't tell you how much we love our Mrs. Jones!!! #SchoolCounselingWeek

🎉 Congratulations to Our STAR Student & Teacher! 🌟📚 Brooks County High School recently announced that Arianna Reddick, Class of 2025, has been named our STAR Student! 🏆✨ Arianna earned this prestigious recognition by achieving the highest SAT score at BCHS on a single test date through November of her senior year and ranking among the top students in her class. As part of the Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program, Arianna had the honor of selecting the teacher who has made the most significant impact on her academic journey. She chose Mrs. Walton as her STAR Teacher—a true testament to her dedication and support in the classroom! 🍎📖 Join us in celebrating Arianna and Mrs. Walton for this incredible achievement! 💙❤️

📢It's a SPECIAL DAY with Games Attached!! 🏈🖋Football Signing Ceremony 📍BCHS PAC ⏰11:00 am ⚠OPEN TO PUBLIC!! ⚾MS Baseball @ Lowndes MS ⏰4:00 pm 🏀Trojan Basketball @ Irwin Co ⏰4:30 JV Boys ⏰6:00 Varsity Girls ⏰7:30 Varsity Boys ⚠🎉These games loom large in the final region standings, and we NEED you there!! #UN1TY🔗 #GoTrojans🔴🔵

📢 Signing Day Success! 🎉🏈🎓 Congratulations to Chris Cole Jr. on signing with Fort Valley State University and Marquis Williams on signing with the University of West Georgia! These Trojan standouts are taking their academics and athletics to the next level, and we couldn’t be prouder. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have led to this incredible moment, and we can’t wait to watch you succeed on and off the field. The Trojan community is cheering you on every step of the way!🔴⚪🔵

📢☕ Coffee and Conversations with the Principals! ☕📢 We invite you to join us for Coffee and Conversations with the Principals, a special opportunity to share your thoughts and provide valuable input on our school’s Title I programs and initiatives 🏫✨. Enjoy a cup of coffee ☕ as we work together to ensure the best educational experience 📚 for our students! We value your partnership 🤝 and look forward to seeing you there! 📖 Georgia Milestones Assessment materials will also be available as a helpful tool to support your student(s)! 🎓✏️ 📅 Date: 2/11/25 ⏰ Time: 4:45 - 5:45 PM 📍 Location: JH Wells Center We hope to see you there! 💙❤️

📢It's GameDay!! 🏀Varsity Basketball @ Atkinson Co ⏰6:00 Girls ⏰7:30 Boys #UN1TY🔗 #GoTrojans🔴🔵

📢It's GameDay!! ⚾BCMS Baseball @ Valdosta (DH) ⏰4:00 pm 📍Old VHS ⚽BCMS Soccer vs Cook 📍Veterans Stadium ⏰4:30 pm Girls ⏰5:30 pm Boys 💲5 🏀Varsity Basketball @ Charlton Co ⏰6:00 pm Girls ⏰7:30 pm Boys #UN1TY🔗 #GoTrojans🔴🔵

🌟 Brooks County Schools at the 2025 Leader in Me Symposium! 🌟 Our district leaders, administrators, and teachers recently attended the 2025 Leader in Me Symposium in Orlando, Florida! 🎉 They had the incredible opportunity to engage with top education experts and visionary leaders dedicated to transforming schools and student success. From specialized sessions tackling today’s educational challenges to networking with like-minded educators, our team gained valuable insights, best practices, and lasting professional connections. 💡✨ They also visited fully implemented Leader in Me schools, bringing back inspiration and strategies to further empower our students!

January was a crazy whirlwind filled with learning AND snow! As we navigate the month of February, we welcome you to check out our Engage Brooks Newsletter, bit.ly/feb25engageBrooks.

📢Great Morning, Trojan Nation!! 🎉🏆Congratulations to our very own BCMS Lady Trojan basketball player Brooklyn Hall for winning the regional Elks HoopShoot this weekend. By making 19/25 free throws, she earned the right to compete at the state level February 22nd. 🎉⚾Congratulations to our BCMS Baseball team for its 13-3 season-opening win over Lowndes. This season aims to be an exciting one for our MS Baseball program! 🎉🏀👧Congratulations to our BCHS Lady Trojan Basketball team for 4 MONSTER wins last week. Beating Clinch Co, Lanier Co, Echols Co, and Irwin Co, their record sits at 17-2 overall, including 9-0 in the region! ⚠This week will see our varsity basketball teams play 5 games...4 on the road and the final regular-season home game this Saturday. Make it a point to come out and cheer them on before they hit the region and state tournaments!! 🎉🏈We will celebrate the occasion of Marquis Williams and Chris Cole signing to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level this Wednesday at 10:00 am in the BCHS PAC. It is open to the public, and we would love to see you there! ⚠Finally, we also open our Varsity Soccer, Varsity Baseball, and Gymnastics seasons this week (schedules attached) while continuing MS Baseball, MS Soccer, Varsity Basketball, and Archery. What a great time to be a Trojan!! 🙏Thank you for all you do for our student-athletes! #UN1TY🔗 #GoTrojans🔴🔵

🚀 Kicking Off FBLA Week (Feb. 9-15) for CTAE Month! 🚀 We’re celebrating Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Week a little early by spotlighting our amazing BCHS FBLA members who competed at the Region 1 Competition! 🎉 Their dedication, professionalism, and hard work made us proud, and we’re excited to recognize their achievements during this special week! 🏆 Here are the results: 📌 Intro to Business Procedures 🥇 7th Place – Davonna Milton 🥇 4th Place – Cayla Council 📌 Entrepreneurship 🥇 5th Place – Addison Smith 📌 Business Management 🥇 4th Place – Emilee Gruno 📌 Business Communication 🥇 5th Place – Chelsea Williford 📌 Management Information Systems 🥇 3rd Place – Emilee Gruno 📌 Future Business Leader 🥈 2nd Place – Tyler Carr 🥇 1st Place – Lane Weaver 📌 Sports & Entertainment Management 🥇 1st Place – Chelsea Williford 📌 Hospitality & Event Management 🥇 5th Place – Makayla McCloud 📌 Help Desk 🥈 2nd Place – Jaylon Sutton 👏 A huge congratulations to our FBLA competitors for their outstanding success! As we celebrate FBLA Week (Feb. 9-15) and CTAE Month, we recognize the importance of preparing students for leadership, business, and career success.🔴⚪🔵