Brooks County Schools has a lot to celebrate from the previous school year, and we are very excited to continue that success during the 2026–2027 school year. Great things are happening in Brooks County Schools!
Please note that Georgia Milestones (GMAS) English Language Arts scores for the 2025–2026 school year have not yet been released due to the implementation of new standards last school year.
Please note that Georgia Milestones (GMAS) English Language Arts scores for the 2025–2026 school year have not yet been released due to the implementation of new standards last school year.
Please see below for information about our Child Care Learning Center!
🤒 WHEN IS YOUR CHILD TOO SICK FOR SCHOOL? 🎒
We want all of our Trojans healthy, present, and ready to learn! Regular attendance is important, but we also know there are times when students need to stay home and recover.
Here are a few guidelines to help families know when to keep a child home:
🌡️ FEVER: 100.4°F or higher
➡️ Students may return after being fever-free for at least 24 hours WITHOUT fever-reducing medication.
🚽 DIARRHEA: 3 or more loose/watery stools within 24 hours
➡️ Students may return after being free from diarrhea for at least 24 hours without medication.
🤢 VOMITING: 2 or more times within 24 hours
➡️ Students may return after being free from vomiting for at least 24 hours without medication.
💚 Remember: Every school day matters! Chronic absenteeism includes days missed for any reason, including excused absences. Missing just **10% of the school year—about 18 days—**can impact a student's academic progress.
If you're unsure whether your child is well enough to attend school, please contact your child's healthcare provider or school nurse for guidance.
🏫 Healthy students. Strong attendance. Successful Trojans.
Together, we can make every day count!
We want all of our Trojans healthy, present, and ready to learn! Regular attendance is important, but we also know there are times when students need to stay home and recover.
Here are a few guidelines to help families know when to keep a child home:
🌡️ FEVER: 100.4°F or higher
➡️ Students may return after being fever-free for at least 24 hours WITHOUT fever-reducing medication.
🚽 DIARRHEA: 3 or more loose/watery stools within 24 hours
➡️ Students may return after being free from diarrhea for at least 24 hours without medication.
🤢 VOMITING: 2 or more times within 24 hours
➡️ Students may return after being free from vomiting for at least 24 hours without medication.
💚 Remember: Every school day matters! Chronic absenteeism includes days missed for any reason, including excused absences. Missing just **10% of the school year—about 18 days—**can impact a student's academic progress.
If you're unsure whether your child is well enough to attend school, please contact your child's healthcare provider or school nurse for guidance.
🏫 Healthy students. Strong attendance. Successful Trojans.
Together, we can make every day count!
A special thanks goes out to these Trojan football players who gave their time to help prepare the Child Care Learning Center playground for the new school year!
🩺 TROJAN FAMILIES: HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR SCHOOLCARE?
SchoolCare is an online medical charting program that has replaced the hard-copy student medical form that families received in previous years. All parents/guardians need to create a SchoolCare account and complete their student’s health information.
⚠️ This is especially important:
A student cannot be treated by the school nurse or receive over-the-counter medication unless their parent/guardian has created and completed their SchoolCare account.
💻 Through SchoolCare, you can:
✅ Provide important medical and health information
✅ Give permission for your child to be seen by the school nurse
✅ Give permission for approved over-the-counter medications
✅ Keep your child’s health information up to date throughout the year
🔒 Your student’s privacy matters. SchoolCare is HIPAA and FERPA compliant, and student information is kept secure and protected.
📲 Please don’t wait until your child needs the nurse! Take a few minutes to create your SchoolCare account and complete your student’s information now so our nurses can provide care when it’s needed.
❤️💙 Thank you for helping us keep our Trojans healthy, safe, and ready to learn!
SchoolCare is an online medical charting program that has replaced the hard-copy student medical form that families received in previous years. All parents/guardians need to create a SchoolCare account and complete their student’s health information.
⚠️ This is especially important:
A student cannot be treated by the school nurse or receive over-the-counter medication unless their parent/guardian has created and completed their SchoolCare account.
💻 Through SchoolCare, you can:
✅ Provide important medical and health information
✅ Give permission for your child to be seen by the school nurse
✅ Give permission for approved over-the-counter medications
✅ Keep your child’s health information up to date throughout the year
🔒 Your student’s privacy matters. SchoolCare is HIPAA and FERPA compliant, and student information is kept secure and protected.
📲 Please don’t wait until your child needs the nurse! Take a few minutes to create your SchoolCare account and complete your student’s information now so our nurses can provide care when it’s needed.
❤️💙 Thank you for helping us keep our Trojans healthy, safe, and ready to learn!
💊 MEDICATION DROP-OFF REMINDER 💊
Trojan Families, if your student will need to take prescription or over-the-counter medication during the school day, we encourage you to bring the medication to your student’s school nurse during Open House on Monday.
Taking care of this during Open House will make the process much easier and faster for you and will help us avoid delays during those busy first few days of school.
✅ Bring medication in its original, properly labeled container.
✅ Medication should be given directly to the school nurse by a parent/guardian.
✅ Please be prepared to complete any required medication forms with the nurse.
✅ NEW THIS YEAR: Medication refills may NOT be given to bus drivers or school administrators. A parent/guardian must bring all medication refills into the school and give them directly to the school nurse.
Taking a few minutes to get this handled at Open House means one less thing to worry about when school begins! ❤️💙
We appreciate your help as our nurses work to make sure all students have a safe and healthy start to the school year!
Trojan Families, if your student will need to take prescription or over-the-counter medication during the school day, we encourage you to bring the medication to your student’s school nurse during Open House on Monday.
Taking care of this during Open House will make the process much easier and faster for you and will help us avoid delays during those busy first few days of school.
✅ Bring medication in its original, properly labeled container.
✅ Medication should be given directly to the school nurse by a parent/guardian.
✅ Please be prepared to complete any required medication forms with the nurse.
✅ NEW THIS YEAR: Medication refills may NOT be given to bus drivers or school administrators. A parent/guardian must bring all medication refills into the school and give them directly to the school nurse.
Taking a few minutes to get this handled at Open House means one less thing to worry about when school begins! ❤️💙
We appreciate your help as our nurses work to make sure all students have a safe and healthy start to the school year!
📚 The First Day of School Is Right Around the Corner! 🍎
Trojan Families, as we prepare for another great school year, we want to make sure everyone starts the year informed and ready for success!
📅 Attendance matters EVERY DAY, and there are some new attendance policies and procedures that will be in place this school year. We encourage all parents and guardians to take a few minutes to review the information provided and familiarize themselves with these important updates.
Regular attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student success. When students are at school, they are learning, connecting, and moving one step closer to graduation. 🎓❤️💙
Thank you for partnering with us to make attendance a priority from Day ONE!
❤️💙 Every Day Matters. Every Student Matters.
Trojan Families, as we prepare for another great school year, we want to make sure everyone starts the year informed and ready for success!
📅 Attendance matters EVERY DAY, and there are some new attendance policies and procedures that will be in place this school year. We encourage all parents and guardians to take a few minutes to review the information provided and familiarize themselves with these important updates.
Regular attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student success. When students are at school, they are learning, connecting, and moving one step closer to graduation. 🎓❤️💙
Thank you for partnering with us to make attendance a priority from Day ONE!
❤️💙 Every Day Matters. Every Student Matters.
We are pleased to announce that Ms. Jasmine Habersham has joined us as Director of the Child Care Learning Center!
Being on time for school is important! Please see below for daily bell schedules for each school.
🚨 BROOKS COUNTY SCHOOLS IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE! 🚨
A familiar face with a new title. Please join us in congratulating Officer Cedric Montgomery on his promotion to Chief of Police for the Brooks County Schools Police Department! 👏👮♂️🎉
With more than 25 years of law enforcement experience, Chief Montgomery brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and dedication to this important role. Throughout his career, he has served in a variety of leadership and specialized positions right here in South Georgia, building a strong reputation for service and commitment to our community. 💙❤️
A strong focus of Chief Montgomery’s career has been his commitment to educating and supporting youth. Since joining BCSPD in March 2023 as an SRO at North Brooks Elementary School, he has continued that mission—not only through his law enforcement duties, but also as the D.A.R.E. instructor for both of our elementary schools. 📚👮♂️🧑🎓
“I am looking forward to serving and supporting our Brooks County students, staff members, and families,” said Officer Montgomery. “As always, their safety and well-being are our number one priority.” ❤️💙
We are excited to have Chief Montgomery leading the Brooks County Schools Police Department and look forward to the experience, leadership, and dedication he will bring to our schools and our community. 🏫👏
Please help us congratulate Chief Cedric Montgomery on this well-deserved promotion! 🎉👮♂️
Congratulations, Chief Montgomery! We are proud to have you serving the students, staff, and families of Brooks County Schools! ❤️💙
A familiar face with a new title. Please join us in congratulating Officer Cedric Montgomery on his promotion to Chief of Police for the Brooks County Schools Police Department! 👏👮♂️🎉
With more than 25 years of law enforcement experience, Chief Montgomery brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and dedication to this important role. Throughout his career, he has served in a variety of leadership and specialized positions right here in South Georgia, building a strong reputation for service and commitment to our community. 💙❤️
A strong focus of Chief Montgomery’s career has been his commitment to educating and supporting youth. Since joining BCSPD in March 2023 as an SRO at North Brooks Elementary School, he has continued that mission—not only through his law enforcement duties, but also as the D.A.R.E. instructor for both of our elementary schools. 📚👮♂️🧑🎓
“I am looking forward to serving and supporting our Brooks County students, staff members, and families,” said Officer Montgomery. “As always, their safety and well-being are our number one priority.” ❤️💙
We are excited to have Chief Montgomery leading the Brooks County Schools Police Department and look forward to the experience, leadership, and dedication he will bring to our schools and our community. 🏫👏
Please help us congratulate Chief Cedric Montgomery on this well-deserved promotion! 🎉👮♂️
Congratulations, Chief Montgomery! We are proud to have you serving the students, staff, and families of Brooks County Schools! ❤️💙
Congratulations to our August recipient, Indiana Renfroe!
Please see below for information about joining our team through ESS!
Congratulations to North Brooks Elementary School! They have been designated as a 2025-2026 "Beating the Odds School!" The Beating the Odds designation recognizes schools whose students are achieving at levels higher than what would be statistically expected when compared to schools across Georgia with similar demographics and characteristics. It celebrates schools that are helping students exceed expectations through outstanding teaching, strong relationships, and a commitment to student success. To our teachers and staff who pour their hearts into our children, our students who work hard every day, our families who partner with us, and our community who continually supports North Brooks—this recognition belongs to you!
📚🍎 The first day of school is almost here, and one thing is certain... Attendance Matters Every Day!
Every day a student is in school is another opportunity to learn, grow, build friendships, and create a brighter future. That's why we're so excited to see our Brooks County students back in the classroom!
A special shoutout to Mrs. Harper at North Brooks Elementary School for helping us kick off the year with an important reminder. As the friendly face who keeps the front office running and serves as the school's attendance clerk, Mrs. Harper knows that every day counts. Her commitment to encouraging strong attendance helps set our students up for success from day one.
Let's make this our best year yet by showing up, being ready to learn, and keeping our Pledge to Graduate strong!
💙❤️ Every Student. Every Day. Because every day matters.
Every day a student is in school is another opportunity to learn, grow, build friendships, and create a brighter future. That's why we're so excited to see our Brooks County students back in the classroom!
A special shoutout to Mrs. Harper at North Brooks Elementary School for helping us kick off the year with an important reminder. As the friendly face who keeps the front office running and serves as the school's attendance clerk, Mrs. Harper knows that every day counts. Her commitment to encouraging strong attendance helps set our students up for success from day one.
Let's make this our best year yet by showing up, being ready to learn, and keeping our Pledge to Graduate strong!
💙❤️ Every Student. Every Day. Because every day matters.
📚🤝 Preparing Today. Protecting Tomorrow.
The Brooks County School District Leadership Team and the Brooks County Police Department came together yesterday for a full day of impactful professional learning with the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB).
The Crisis Training explored a variety of situations that can arise within a school community and provided research-based strategies for prevention, response, recovery, and collaboration. Through meaningful discussions, scenario-based learning, and cross-agency teamwork, participants strengthened their ability to make informed decisions during challenging situations.
Our leaders left with a deeper understanding of crisis preparedness, stronger partnerships with local law enforcement, and practical tools to help ensure our schools remain safe, supportive, and prepared for every student, staff member, and family.
We are grateful for our partnership with SREB as we continue our commitment to providing safe and secure learning environments for all.
The Brooks County School District Leadership Team and the Brooks County Police Department came together yesterday for a full day of impactful professional learning with the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB).
The Crisis Training explored a variety of situations that can arise within a school community and provided research-based strategies for prevention, response, recovery, and collaboration. Through meaningful discussions, scenario-based learning, and cross-agency teamwork, participants strengthened their ability to make informed decisions during challenging situations.
Our leaders left with a deeper understanding of crisis preparedness, stronger partnerships with local law enforcement, and practical tools to help ensure our schools remain safe, supportive, and prepared for every student, staff member, and family.
We are grateful for our partnership with SREB as we continue our commitment to providing safe and secure learning environments for all.
Please see below for details on Pre-K Registration.
📢 ATTN Parents of Rising 7th & 11th Graders!
Before school starts, students entering:
👉 7th Grade need Tdap & MCV4
👉 11th Grade need a 2nd dose of MCV4
🩺 These shots protect against serious illnesses like meningitis, tetanus, and whooping cough.
📍 Vaccines can be done at your doctor’s office or the Brooks County Health Department — but don’t wait! Make your appointment ASAP so your student is ready for Day 1 of the 2025-2026 school year!
✅ Let’s keep our schools safe and healthy!
Before school starts, students entering:
👉 7th Grade need Tdap & MCV4
👉 11th Grade need a 2nd dose of MCV4
🩺 These shots protect against serious illnesses like meningitis, tetanus, and whooping cough.
📍 Vaccines can be done at your doctor’s office or the Brooks County Health Department — but don’t wait! Make your appointment ASAP so your student is ready for Day 1 of the 2025-2026 school year!
✅ Let’s keep our schools safe and healthy!
Our families have spoken, and we're proud to share that Brooks County Schools earned a 95.1% Parent Satisfaction rating on the Georgia Special Education Parent Survey, above the state average! 💙❤️
This achievement reflects the dedication, compassion, and hard work of our incredible Special Education teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, administrators, and support staff who work every day to ensure our students are successful.
Thank you to our parents for your trust, partnership, and valuable feedback. Together, we're making a difference for our Trojans! ❤️💙
#BrooksCountySchools #BetterTogether #SpecialEducation #TrojanPride #ParentPartnership #EveryStudentEveryDay #AccessForAll
This achievement reflects the dedication, compassion, and hard work of our incredible Special Education teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, administrators, and support staff who work every day to ensure our students are successful.
Thank you to our parents for your trust, partnership, and valuable feedback. Together, we're making a difference for our Trojans! ❤️💙
#BrooksCountySchools #BetterTogether #SpecialEducation #TrojanPride #ParentPartnership #EveryStudentEveryDay #AccessForAll
📅 Plan Ahead, Trojans! ❤️💙
Our school calendar includes all of the scheduled Brooks County Schools breaks to help families plan ahead throughout the year.
Every day a student is in school matters, and your commitment to getting your child to school each day makes all the difference. Together, we're keeping our Pledge to Graduate strong by making attendance a priority.
✈️ When possible, please schedule:
✔️ Vacations
✔️ Routine medical and dental appointments
✔️ Family events
during our scheduled school breaks to help your child avoid missing valuable instructional time.
🎉 We have something to celebrate! During the 2025–2026 school year, only 16.4% of our Trojans were considered chronically absent—that's below the Georgia state average! 👏
Let's work together to make it two years in a row by keeping Brooks County's chronic absenteeism rate below the state average once again!
💙 Every Day Counts.
❤️ Every Student Matters.
🎓 Every Day Brings Us Closer to Graduation.
Our school calendar includes all of the scheduled Brooks County Schools breaks to help families plan ahead throughout the year.
Every day a student is in school matters, and your commitment to getting your child to school each day makes all the difference. Together, we're keeping our Pledge to Graduate strong by making attendance a priority.
✈️ When possible, please schedule:
✔️ Vacations
✔️ Routine medical and dental appointments
✔️ Family events
during our scheduled school breaks to help your child avoid missing valuable instructional time.
🎉 We have something to celebrate! During the 2025–2026 school year, only 16.4% of our Trojans were considered chronically absent—that's below the Georgia state average! 👏
Let's work together to make it two years in a row by keeping Brooks County's chronic absenteeism rate below the state average once again!
💙 Every Day Counts.
❤️ Every Student Matters.
🎓 Every Day Brings Us Closer to Graduation.
Please remember our monthly recognition of distinguished Brooks County High School alumni! Details for submitting nominations are below.
