Brooks County Schools

✨🥁 Fresh fit, same fierce sound! 🥁✨

The Brooks County “Empire of Sound” Band just unboxed our BRAND‑NEW marching uniforms, and we’re ready to step onto the field in style this season. Huge shout‑out to our incredible Band Boosters and Brooks County Schools for turning this dream into reality—your support keeps the music marching on! 🎶♥️

Drop a 🔥 or a 🎺 in the comments if you can’t wait to see us shine under the Friday‑night lights!

#BCSFineArts #ArtsEdGA

🎶 Calling all rising 6th graders! 🎶 Do you love music? Want to learn an instrument and be part of something amazing? 🎷🥁🎺 Join the 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/15QIXiMIUyAjXGEp6xAt_PTRbzurzwf9l1DF8diKX-7o/edit#responses #BCSFineArts #ArtsEdGA

Trojan Nation!!!

Football Season Tickets have officially arrived, and they look AMAZING! Sales will open in August before the first regular season home game on 8/29...details will be released closer to time.

Check the schedule and clear your Fridays until Christmas

Other Fall Sports Schedules will be released very soon!!
#W.I.N.
#GoTrojans

Stay connected and help your Trojan start the new school year strong! 💪🍎 Check out our June Engage Brooks newsletter: bit.ly/june25engageBrooks.

Have a safe and happy 4th!

✨Camp Thrive is in full swing!✨ Hosted by The Vashti Center, this special three-day camp is giving our Brooks County students an unforgettable experience filled with crafts, small group discussions, and fun games 🎨🗣️🎲 Mentors from Vashti are spending quality time with our kids, and the joy is contagious—students and staff alike are having an amazing time!

✨🎭 Follow the Yellow Brick Road to an unforgettable performance of The Wizard of Oz — directed by our very own BCHS Theatre Arts Teacher, Timothy Letheic Goins! This magical production is proudly brought to you by Valdosta State University’s College of the Arts and The Peach State Summer Theatre. 🌟 📅 The show opens June 27th and runs throughout July — don’t miss your chance to experience this classic tale live on stage! 🎟️ Get your tickets now at the online box office: 👉 https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new//team.asp?SponsorID=18913

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🎉 Big News! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Brooks County Middle School 7th grader Sky Lewis has won at the state level for the Elks Americanism Essay Contest in her age group!✍️ Sky’s powerful writing and clear patriotism earned her a monetary award and the opportunity to compete at the national level! 🌟 We’re so proud of her hard work, incredible talent, and dedication. Let’s cheer her on as she continues to soar! 🦅❤️💙 #BCMSProud #StudentSuccess #AmericanismEssay #BrooksCountySchools #MiddleSchoolExcellence

🎭✨ Don’t miss this magical performance! ✨🎭 Our very own BCMS Theatre Arts teacher, Richell Hart, is directing The Little Mermaid Musical, brought to life by The Tift Theatre in Tifton, GA! 🧜‍♀️🌊 📅 Showtimes: 📍 Friday & Saturday, June 20–21 at 7:00 PM 📍 Sunday, June 22 at 3:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets: General Admission – $10 Kids (ages 6–17) – $8 You can purchase tickets online at : https://www.purplepass.com/events/318725-disney's-the-little-mermaid-musical-jun-21st-2025 Dive under the sea for a night of music, magic, and community talent! 🌟 #SupportTheArts #BCMSTalent

📢 ATTENTION PARENTS of 7th & 11th Graders! 📢 Georgia law requires that students entering 7th and 11th grade be up-to-date on required vaccinations before the new school year begins. ✅ 💉 Don’t wait—schedule your child’s appointment today! 📍 Vaccines are available at the Brooks County Health Department. ⏰ Appointments are filling fast — make sure your student is ready to start school this August! 📞 Call now to schedule!

🩺 Did You Know? Your local Department of Health is here for YOU! Here are just a few ways we help keep our community healthy and strong: ✅ Low-cost immunizations ✅ WIC & nutrition support ✅ Family planning services ✅ Women’s & children’s health ✅ Environmental health inspections ✅ Birth & death certificates No matter your age or stage of life, the Brooks County Health Department is here to support your health. 💙

🚨 NOW HIRING: SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) 🚔🍎 🛡️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join our team at Brooks County Schools as a School Resource Officer! BCSPD is a fully-operational POST recognized Law Enforcement Agency with proprietary jurisdiction on all school properties. 📍 Location: Brooks County, GA 📩 Apply Today in Person at 1081 Barwick Road Quitman, Ga OR 📩 Click this Link to Apply Online https://www.brooks.k12.ga.us/page/employment-opportunities Tag someone who’d be perfect for this role or share to help spread the word! 💙 #Hiring #SchoolResourceOfficer #ProtectAndServe #BrooksCountySchools

📣 Parents & Guardians! Don’t wait until the last minute — if your student needs vaccines for the next school year, now’s the time! 💉✅ Visit your Brooks County Health Department TODAY to beat the rush. They offer a variety of services to support your child’s health and school readiness. 🏥🩺 Protect their health. Prepare for school. Avoid the back-to-school crowds! 🚌📚

🌟 Congratulations to Ms. Cristen Casey, Brooks County Early Learning Center’s 2025 Teacher of the Year! 🌟 Known for her playful energy, positive spirit, and deep love for her students, Ms. Casey brings joy and growth to her Pre-K classroom every day. Read more about her inspiring journey and passion for teaching here: https://www.brooks.k12.ga.us/article/2239985

🎨✨ We are thrilled to celebrate Mrs. Janie Jones, a true gem of the Brooks County School District, as she brings her incredible talent to the Quitman-Brooks County Historical Museum and Cultural Center! Join us for the opening reception of her art exhibit on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 5:00–7:00 PM. 🌟 Mrs. Jones has poured her heart and soul into shaping the Fine Arts program in our district, inspiring countless students with her passion, creativity, and unwavering support. Now, it’s her turn to be celebrated — and rightfully so. 💐🎨 Come out and witness the beauty she’s created and continues to share with our community. We couldn’t be prouder! ❤️ #BCSFineArts #ArtsEdGA

🧠 Did You Know? Early childhood education helps develop social skills, critical thinking, and lifelong learning habits! At Brooks County Schools Child Care Learning Center, we foster growth through fun, structured activities! ✏️ Learn More: Dr. Tammie Patterson, Director at 588-2340

📣 Memorial Day Closure + Summer Hours Reminder Brooks County Schools will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. 📆 Starting Tuesday, May 27, we will begin our Summer Hours: 🕒 Monday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM 🚫 Closed Fridays 📅 Regular 5-day schedule resumes Monday, August 18. Have a safe and reflective Memorial Day! ❤️💙

📢 Summer Meal Kits Available! 🍽️ We’re excited to offer 7-day meal kits for kids this summer! Starting June 4 to August 13, meal kits can be picked up every Wednesday from 10 AM – 12 PM, except the week of July 2. ✅ Parents/guardians can pick up without children present. 📌 IMPORTANT NOTE: If your child is receiving meals through one of the following programs: * ECHOES Summer School * Boys & Girls Club (July) * Early Learning Center * Summer sports teams They will already receive 3 take-home meals in addition to the meals served on-site, which gives them a total of 7 meals per week. 🚫 Please do not pick up a 7-day meal kit from the community site if your child is already receiving meals through one of these programs. We want to ensure every child who needs meals has access! Thank you for helping us feed all children in Brooks County this summer! ❤️

🎉 It's almost the last day of school! 🎉 Get ready for summer with helpful resources from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Strong4Life. 🌞 🧠💪 Help your child build resilience and stay healthy—mind and body—over the break. These tip sheets are perfect for families and are available in English and Spanish. 📲 Click the links to check them out! https://5il.co/3gmax https://5il.co/3gmay https://5il.co/3gmb0