Looking for something to do with the kids that could entertain and also help secure their future? The state of Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan wants to hear from you in its "My Life’s Dream Challenge." Submit an original work describing a your child’s life dream and enter for a chance to win $1,529 for his or her college education.Parents, Grandparents, or legal... READ MORE >
JCI Contractors and Brooks County Board of Education will host a Groundbreaking Ceremony on the campus of Brooks County High School on June 2, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. The Ceremony will mark the start of construction of the Performing Arts Center and Athletic Fields. The community is invited to attend. READ MORE >
Sign up for ECHOES 21st CCLC virtual summer program is open! Registration closes on Monday at noon. Use this link to register online: Virtual Summer Program Registration READ MORE >
Donate blood today at Brooks County High School! READ MORE >
The Summer Feeding Program for Brooks County Schools will begin on Tuesday, May 26. This service is provided by the School Nutrition Department. Meal service will be a drive thru at Brooks County Middle School. Any child 18 years or younger may pick up a meal bag. Each meal bag will contain 7 breakfast and 7 lunches plus 1 gallon of milk. Service hours are 11:00... READ MORE >
Registration documents for the Class of 2034 should be returned on Tuesday - May 26 - to the Rutherford Meeting and Athletic Complex. READ MORE >
Recently, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced a donation from AT&T to the Georgia Department of Education, Foundation for Public Education. The donation will be used to deploy 448 Wi-Fi Rangers to 36 school districts, filling the internet connectivity gap for thousands of students in rural areas. Brooks County Schools was one of the 36 school districts in Georgia to... READ MORE >
While the 2019-2020 school year did not end in a typical fashion, Brooks County Schools is committed to providing the Class of 2020 with a graduation ceremony to celebrate this milestone in the lives of our Seniors. A traditional graduation ceremony has been planned for June 12, 2020. The ceremony will be held at Veterans Stadium. The ceremony for graduating... READ MORE >
JCI Contractors and Brooks County Board of Education will host a Groundbreaking Ceremony on the campus of Brooks County High School on June 2, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. The Ceremony will mark the start of construction of the Performing Arts Center and Athletic Fields. The community is invited to attend. READ MORE >
Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2020! READ MORE >
Thank you for supporting the Trojan Express meal delivery during the COVID19 closure days. We are looking forward to beginning our Summer Feeding Program for any child ages 18 years and younger next week. READ MORE >
We are so excited to begin registering students for the Class of 2034! Registration packet pick up will be Tuesday - May 19. Packets will be available for pick up from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Packets may be picked up at the Rutherford Meeting and Athletic Complex located on the campus of the J.H. Wells Center -1081 Barwick Road.... READ MORE >
We are so excited to begin registering students for the Class of 2034! Registration packet pick up will be Tuesday - May 19. Packets will be available for pick up from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Packets may be picked up at the Rutherford Meeting and Athletic Complex located on the campus of the J.H. Wells Center -1081 Barwick Road.... READ MORE >
Use the secret ingredient, send us your photos and recipe for your chance to win at $20 Amazon gift card! READ MORE >
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The Trojan Express will make its last run on Monday - May 18. Our Summer Feeding program will begin the next week. Any child ages 18 and under may receive a meal bag containing 7 breakfast, 7 lunches and a gallon of milk. The Summer Feeding program will be a drive thru service at Brooks County Middle School. The drive thru will be at the bus ramp. The dates for the... READ MORE >
Help us spread the word to anyone registering for the Class of 2034!#trojanpride READ MORE >
Congratulations to these Trojans who will represent Brooks County Schools in the Coastal Plains RESA Writing Fair!#trojanpride READ MORE >
The Trojan Express will roll on Monday - May 11 with 7 breakfast, 7 lunches, and 1 gallon of milk for children ages 18 and younger. We will announce the secret ingredient for BC Chopped Jr on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. on the Brooks County Schools Facebook page.#trojanpride #KeepGAFed READ MORE >
WOW! We have served 54,736 meals since March 17! We are excited to announce that we will continue to provide 7 breakfast, 7 lunches, and a gallon of milk to each child age 18 and under. READ MORE >
We are proud to have served 42,136 meals since March 17! Beginning Monday, each bag will contain 7 breakfast and 7 lunches plus a gallon of milk for each child ages 18 and under. Tune into the Brooks County Schools Facebook page on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. to hear the secret ingredient for this week's BC Chopped Jr. competition! READ MORE >
Join us for a virtual Teacher Appreciation Week! Send us your submissions via the Brooks County Schools Facebook message button! READ MORE >
Brooks County Athletics and Spirit Programs are excited to announce the Brooks County Athletics Hall of Fame! Modeled off some of the most successful high school and collegiate Halls of Fame, our Hall of Fame will induct Brooks County's best and brightest stars on a bi-yearly basis. For this inaugural class, 6-7 inductees will be selected based on outstanding... READ MORE >
Help us celebrate School Lunch Heroes Day! These essential employees and volunteers are All Stars and have been feeding kids during the school closure days. Show your appreciation by sending us a thank you video or a picture of a thank you poster to our Brooks County Schools Facebook page. We will share the submissions our Brooks County Schools Facebook page and... READ MORE >
We are excited to announce we will begin serving 7 breakfast and 7 lunches plus a gallon of milk on our next Trojan Express delivery! READ MORE >
WOW! Over 24,000 meals have been served to Brooks County children since March 17! Thank you to our School Nutrition Department, Transportation Department and other Brooks County Schools volunteers for loving on our children and families during this trying time. We will be rolling out on our Meals on the Bus Trojan Express tomorrow with meal bags (5 breakfast / 5... READ MORE >
Brooks County Schools was recently notified that Brooks County Middle School has been chosen by Alliance Theatre as a JumpStart Theatre program as a Year 2 (2020-2021) and Year 3 (2021-2022) partner. This partnership will enable Brooks County Middle School to have a fully functioning middle school drama program culminating with a production of a musical in the... READ MORE >
We are excited to announce that Monday's meal bag will contain fresh blueberries thanks to the generosity of the amazing Mr. Varnedoe! We have things in place to make sure we are running more on time this week. We will be waiting 10 minutes at each stop but we do encourage you to get to your stop a few minutes early. We couldn't do our Meals on the Bus Trojan... READ MORE >
We've revised locations and times for our Meals on the Bus Trojan Express routes. Make sure you check the document below for changes! READ MORE >
We've revised locations and times for our Meals on the Bus Trojan Express routes. Make sure you check the document below for changes! READ MORE >
Click on this link to for information regarding the Updated School Closure _ April 1 READ MORE >
Registration for the Class of 2034 will be scheduled when we return to school. READ MORE >
We are excited to announce a new plan for providing meals to more children with our new Trojan Express! Buses will begin dropping off meals at designated stops around Brooks County on Monday, March 30. Buses will remain at each stop approximately 10 minutes before moving on to the next stop. Children will be given a bag with 5 breakfast and 5 lunches along with... READ MORE >
Parents may click this link to access a listing of Internet Service Providers offering low cost internet service. While we do not partner with nor promote any of these companies, we are passing the information along to our parents who may be interested in service. Parents will have to call the provider for details regarding services and pricing. INTERNET SERVICE... READ MORE >
To read Dr. Reed's letter regarding additional school closure days, click:Additional School Closure Days READ MORE >
Please use the link below to access the packets on our webOptional Instructional Resource Packet READ MORE >
We are grateful to Second Harvest of South Georgia for partnering with us to provide over 680 meals for Brooks County children. Beginning March 23, Food Service Director Chynna Wilson and Brooks County Middle School Nutrition Manager Paul Brown will be coordinating meal service through our program. Be sure to check out the location change for the Quitman site and... READ MORE >
All activities for Brooks County Schools have been postponed. We will announce a new time and date for PreK registration when we return. READ MORE >
Our school closure plans have been revised. Please see the letter from Superintendent Reed for our revised plan. READ MORE >
Please see attached for additional dates and an additional meal service location.Meals are provided by Second Harvest of South Georgia, Inc through the Summer Food Service Program. READ MORE >
Second Harvest of South Georgia, Inc / Brooks County Schools Meal Service Plan during School Closure begins tomorrow. READ MORE >
Georgia's School Superintendent Richard Woods released information this morning. You can view the information here: Superintendent Wood's Statement READ MORE >
School Closure Information Special Note: Due to the two week closing, the original Spring Break dates of April 6-10th has been cancelled. We will be in school that week. READ MORE >
Preventive Measures Regarding COVID19 READ MORE >
Our earlier posting had an error and we sincerely apologize for that mistake. The correct information is attached. READ MORE >
Malik Miller from Brooks County High School received an Award of Excellence from State School Superintendent Richard Woods. He was only one of eighteen students from the state of Georgia to receive this award. Pictured with Malik is Principal Chris Chastain and teacher Sangana Williams. READ MORE >
Where can I find additional information and resources about COVID-19?You can find the most up-to-date guidance from the Georgia Department of Public Health at dph.georgia.gov/novelcoronavirus. You can find the most up-to-date information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at cdc.gov/coronavirus. You can view information and updates from the Georgia... READ MORE >
Brooks County High School’s Dual Enrollment Culinary Team was recently invited to compete at the Student Chef Competition sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education’s School Nutrition Program. They were one of ten Georgia schools chosen to compete in Macon. The team, known as The Spice Chicks, prepared White Chicken Chili as their entry. Their dish was... READ MORE >
School Update - February 7 READ MORE >
Early Release Related to Weather READ MORE >
Calling all Trojans for the Class of 2034! Details and contact information are located on the flyer! READ MORE >
Calling all Trojans for the Class 2034! READ MORE >
Join the students and staff of Delta Innovative School as the host another Blood Drive. This drive is open to the public. READ MORE >
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We are proud of these North Brooks Elementary staff members who were awarded a mini grant from the Robert Ward Chambers Foundation. The mini grants will be used to implement a project that directly impacts student achievement and growth. The grants were awarded by Foundation Board members Nikki Bradley and retired Brooks County Schools' teacher Jackie Harper.... READ MORE >
Save the date and join us for our annual State of the Schools address! READ MORE >
It's #TrojanPrideFriday! We are proud of these Early Learning Center staff members who were awarded a mini grant from the Robert Ward Chambers Foundation. The mini grants will be used to implement a project that directly impacts student achievement and growth. The grants were awarded by Foundation Board members Nikki Bradley and retired Brooks County Schools'... READ MORE >
It's #TrojanPrideFriday and we are proud of these Quitman Elementary staff members who were awarded a mini grant from the Robert Ward Chambers Foundation. The mini grants will be used to implement a project that directly impacts student achievement and growth. The grants were awarded by Foundation Board members Nikki Bradley and retired Brooks County Schools'... READ MORE >
Early Dismissal ScheduleDecember 20 READ MORE >
See you in Atlanta! Go Trojans! READ MORE >
We are proud of Ms. Chynna Wilson, School Nutrition Director for Brooks County Schools. She was recently awarded the Silver Radish award from Georgia Organics. The award is given to local school districts in Georgia who are doing extraordinary work in farm to school. This work may include best practices in farm to school programs, such as local food procurement,... READ MORE >
Join us for this informative workshop! All parents and guardians are invited to attend. READ MORE >
We were excited to watch as our Trojans defeat the Metter HS Tigers last night in the 3rd round of the GHSA Football playoffs. We will travel to Lagrange on Friday - December 6th - for the semi-final round in our quest to bring a State Championship home to Brooks County. We will dismiss school early on Friday to allow for travel time for students, staff, and all of... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our Trojans for advancing to Round 2 of the State Playoffs! To allow students, staff, and community members adequate travel time to Rockmart, we will dismiss on Friday at the following times. Safe travels to the entire Trojan Nation. Go Trojans! READ MORE >
Quitman Elementary School's gifted teacher Mrs. Angie Tillman recently used three of the STEAM On Tour paintings, donated to Brooks County Schools by the Brooks County Museum and Cultural Center, in a lesson on transportation. After discussing how transportation (trains) allowed artists to go to the countryside to be inspired by realism, students learned about the... READ MORE >
Ethan Mock, Jartavious Fulton, Jacob Sowards, Luke Hylton, Dean Amos, and Angela Ledford have qualified for the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP). Students scoring at or above the 95th percentile on a recent grade level test were invited to participate. Also qualifying was Ashton Huffmaster who is not pictured. All of the students attend Brooks... READ MORE >
Five Brooks County Middle School students along with their families recently attending a signing ceremony signifying their commitment to being a REACH Georgia scholar. REACH Georgia is the State of Georgia’s first needs-based mentorship and college scholarship program. The mission is to ensure that Georgia’s academically promising students have the academic,... READ MORE >
We had four -- we said FOUR - teachers who were surprised when Colquitt EMC’s marketing team walked in their classrooms carrying oversized checks. Christine Hiers, Zinda McDaniel, Candace Simpson and Angie Tillman won the Bright Ideas Grant for creating innovative lesson plans. Brooks Middle School teacher, Christine Hiers won the award for her project “Down on... READ MORE >
State School Superintendent Richard Woods has announced the 2019 graduation rates. Of course, we are excited about our increase in the graduation rate! Across the district, we had 131 graduates in the Class of 2019. You can read Superintendent Woods' announcement and learn more about how the graduation is calculated at the link... READ MORE >
We are so proud of our newest representative! Brooks County Middle School student Camryn Holmes was chosen to serve on State School Superintendent Richard Woods' Student Advisory Council. Camryn will soon travel to the Georgia Department of Education in Atlanta for her first meeting with Superintendent Woods. Over 1000 applications were received so we are super... READ MORE >
Brooks County Schools formally dedicated the gymnasium located on the campus of the J.H. Wells Center at a dedication ceremony held on Monday, September 16. The Rutherford Meeting and Athletic Complex is named in memory of Mr. Calvin Rutherford. Mr. Rutherford's impact on education in Brooks County is profound and far reaching. Pictured is Dr. Denise Rutherford,... READ MORE >
Thanks to local farmers, Quitman Elementary and North Brooks Elementary received an @AmericasFarmers Grow Rural Education grant in the amount of $10,000. Mrs. Angie Tillman (QES) and Ms. Candace Simpson (NBES) will be implementing their collaborative project - Old McDonald Upgrades the Farm! Garden, Insects, Weather, and More! Students at each school will raise... READ MORE >
Quitman Elementary School received a generous donation of $4,000 from Blattner Energy working here in Quitman. Blattner Energy is a premier EPC contractor in renewable energy construction. They have more than a century of experience leveraging new technologies and applying core competencies in emerging markets. Blattner delivers complete EPC services for... READ MORE >
September 6 is National Read a Book day. Pictured are Brooks County Schools Early Learning Center’s students Madison Johnson, Jordyn McCloud, Bradon Donaldson, and Austin DeMaranville enjoying time to read together as friends. READ MORE >
Join us for our annual Title I Parent Information Nights! READ MORE >
Brooks County Schools was recognized in January 2019 as a Law Enforcement Unit of Georgia as referenced in Code Section 20-8-1 in Title 10. Willie Charles Clemons has been named as the Brooks County Schools Chief of Police. Chief Clemons is a Brooks County native and graduated from the Police Academy at ABAC in 1989. He has a wealth of experience in law... READ MORE >
On August 1st, 2019 the Iron Order Motorcycle Club, donated 250 backpacks filled with classroom supplies and 280 spiral notebooks to the Brooks County Schools Department of Student Services. The packs contained the essential tools kids need to learn - everything from pencils, markers, and notebooks to scissors, pencil cases, and glue. The Iron Order... READ MORE >
“My main goal for the new school year is to continue educating stakeholders about the importance of early education.” stated Sam Harden. Mrs. Harden is beginning her third year as principal of Brooks County Schools’ Early Learning Center which opened in August of 2017. With over 18 years of experience, Harden has served students as an English Language Arts... READ MORE >
Principal Cisco Diaz is excitedly awaiting the return of students to the campus of Quitman Elementary. Mr. Diaz stated, “We will continue to focus on and promote a positive climate within the school.” With fifteen years of experience as an educator, Diaz has served students as a teacher, assistant principal and principal. He and wife, Laura have two children. ... READ MORE >
Principal Tina Nunn and Assistant Principal Kristi Gonzales are ready to welcome North Brooks Elementary School students. “Two of our goals for this year is to build relationships with our students and their families and to foster a love for reading. “stated Mrs. Nunn. With over 20 years of educational experience, Nunn brings a wealth of teaching, instructional... READ MORE >
“My main goal is to always give students the opportunities to be successful and to help them overcome any obstacle that may come up.” said Lamar Thomas, principal of Delta Innovative School. Delta Innovative School serves students in grades 6-12. Mr. Thomas came to Brooks County as a teacher 18 years ago. During his tenure in Brooks County, Thomas has... READ MORE >
Principal Chris Chastain and Assistant Principals Rhonne Goodson and Reggie Lee are ready to welcome back students for the new school year. “Our main goal for the 2019-2020 school year is to grow our Advanced Placement program and increase our academic rigor for our students in order to increase their opportunities when they ‘bring that hammer and leave with a... READ MORE >
Principal Christine Freeman is looking forward to the first day of school. Mrs. Freeman, along with Assistant Principals Derrick Jenkins and Maura Lewis, have been preparing for Brooks County Middle School students to return to campus. “We are excited to continue building a culture of high expectations and excellence for Brooks County Middle School” stated... READ MORE >
The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) is pleased to announce that Charles Perry, Athletic Director at Brooks County Schools, has been recognized by this association as a Certified Athletic Administrator. To earn this distinction, Coach Perry has demonstrated the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the field of... READ MORE >
Join Primary Care of Southwest Ga and the Quitman-Brooks County Chamber of Commerce for the Back to School Block Party and Youth Health Fair on August 3rd from 10:00 a.m.until 1:00 p.m. There will be interactive activities, games and door prizes! Event will be held at the Boys and Girls Club Gymnasium at 2337 Moultrie Road. READ MORE >
Come join Brooks County Family connection as they host their annual School Supply Giveaway for Brooks County students. READ MORE >
Liz Baskin of the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom (CFAITC) recently notified Brooks County Middle School teacher Christine Hiers that she was the winner of a grant from the GFAITC. Mrs. Hiers’ project was one of only 22 projects selected by the judging team. The judging team selected applications that spanned all grade levels, subject areas,... READ MORE >
Join us for our Grand Opening of the newly renovated canning plant! READ MORE >
During the Early Learning Center’s end of the year celebration and program, Mrs. Hardin, principal of the ELC, announced that Pre-K teacher Kristy Malone had been selected as the Center’s Teacher of the Year. “Mrs. Malone has a huge heart. She not only teaches the children, but she loves them. It is not uncommon to see Mrs. Malone wrapped in a hug with one or more... READ MORE >
Kindergarten teacher Carol Matthews was named Quitman Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year. Mr. Cisco Diaz, Principal, announced the honor at Quitman Elementary School’s Honors Night. A graduate of Valdosta State University with a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Mrs. Matthews has taught for twenty-one years in the Brooks County School System. ... READ MORE >
Principal Lamar Thomas recently announced that Delta Innovative School’s Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Brandy McCreary. A graduate of Florida State University and Mercy College, McCreary holds a BA and MA in English Literature. Mrs. McCreary has taught for 8 years and just completed her first year at Delta Innovative School as an English Language Arts teacher for... READ MORE >
Canning Plant Grand Opening READ MORE >
Mrs. Christine Freeman, Principal of Brooks County Middle School, recently announced Mrs. Christine Hiers was voted as the middle school’s Teacher of the Year. A graduate of Valdosta State University with an EdS in Curriculum and Instruction, Mrs. Hiers is currently working on her dissertation for a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction. She has taught for 24... READ MORE >
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More than students were honored at Brooks County High School’s Honors Night. Principal Chris Chastain announced that Ms. Anya S. Cain was Brooks County High School’s Teacher of the Year. A math teacher for grades 9-12, Cain has been teaching in Brooks County for eight years. Ms. Cain holds a B.S.Ed in Secondary Mathematics as well as a M.S. and Ed. S. in... READ MORE >
Mrs. Ashley Rackley, kindergarten teacher, was recently named Teacher of the Year for North Brooks Elementary School. This honor was bestowed upon Rackley by her peers. Mrs. Rackley began her career at North Brooks Elementary six years ago after graduating from Valdosta State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Her former sixth... READ MORE >
Join us at Open House as we welcome students back fro the 2019-2020 school year. READ MORE >
The FY20 Tentative Budget for Brooks County Schools is available here for viewing. It is currently pending approval at the Brooks County Board of Education regularly scheduled board meeting on June 11, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the J.H. Wells Center for FY20 School Year. READ MORE >
Parents -We are sharing this important letter from the Department of Public Health. READ MORE >
Information about Summer Meals! READ MORE >
The 2018-2019 school year is quickly winding down! Our last day is May 23rd. We will have early dismissal at all schools. READ MORE >
A great learning opportunity! READ MORE >
QES Principal, Mr. Diaz would like to congratulate Randall Smith and Angie Tillman for being awarded a $5000 grant from Lowe’s Toolbox for Education . The money will be used for fencing. READ MORE >
PreK Registration Day READ MORE >
The School Nutrition Program of Brooks County Schools is soliciting bids for the following services and/or products:Warewashing & ChemicalProducePaperFoodFresh BreadMilk ProductsThe information is below and additional supporting documentation can be found here.Bid Number 614-1920Issued on: May 6, 2019Final Date for Written Questions: May 17, 2019Bid Due Date: May... READ MORE >
BCHS 2018 graduate, Javier Duarte won the State FFA Proficiency Award for Dairy Production at the 91st annual Georgia FFA State Convention. A state Agricultural Proficiency Award honors FFA members who, through supervised agricultural experiences, have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. Duarte is the first student from... READ MORE >
Brooks County High School Senior MacKenna Fountain was honored recently with a scholarship presented by the South Georgia Intelligence Network in memory of fallen law enforcement officers. The network is comprised of area law enforcement officer. Brooks County School's Police Chief Willie Charles Clemons sponsored MacKenna's application. READ MORE >
Erica McLelland from South Georgia Regional Commission visited Mrs. Tillman’s students to share information on our local watershed. Students learned how to complete sampling tests to draw conclusions regarding the safety of the water in our community. Pictured are some of Mrs. Tillman’s students conducting their sampling tests. READ MORE >
Kindergarten Registration Information READ MORE >
Congratulations to MacKenna and Jarred! READ MORE >
We have big news to share - a State Winner! “Dominoes”, written by Alexa Castillo Andablo, was chosen as the winning entry for 5th grade in the Georgia Young Authors competition. Alexa’s entry won the school competition and the district level competition. As a district winner, her writing piece was judged at the regional level. As the 5th grade regional winner,... READ MORE >
Miss Makenzie Alexander, student at Brooks County Middle School, was awarded second place for her science fair project on social pressure and a person's conformity at the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair. We are proud of her hard work and creative approach to examining the behavior of humans. READ MORE >
Spring Break begins Monday- April 8. Class resume on April 15. READ MORE >
Congratulations to Quitman Elementary's Writing Fair winners- Ellis Bass (Kindergarten), John Thomas Knight (First Grade), Akeya Hallman (Second Grade), Zadra Gibson (Third Grade), Paola Espino (Fourth Grade), and Destiny Bryant (Fifth Grade). Each student's writing piece advanced to the district level competition. Good luck to Ellis, John Thomas, Zadra, and Paola... READ MORE >
As constitutional officers of Georgia, school board members are responsible for setting educational policies, employing the superintendent to provide buildings and equipment, operate a transportation system and disbursing of school funds. As community leaders, school board members serve as advocates for the children in local public schools and must study, evaluate... READ MORE >
March 15th is a Student Holiday / Staff Professional Learning Day. Our normal schedule will resume on Monday - March 18. READ MORE >
Contact Jim Goodson at 263-3026 if you are interested in purchasing a surplus bus. READ MORE >
We were excited to welcome back Brooks County High School graduates Tangela Peak, Dale Miles, and Rodney Brooks as special guest speakers for the CTAE classes in celebration of CTAE Month. In addition to talking about their careers, they also shared their experiences in the CTAE classes they took as BCHS students and how those courses helped prepare them for their... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Trojanettes Competitive Dance Line who competed at the Universal Dance Association's Peachtree City Dance Championship this weekend. The Trojanettes' 3 solos performed extraordinarily well, with 7th grader Camryn Holmes receiving 6th place in Junior Solos, Freshman Aniyah McCloud placing 5th in Junior Solos, and Freshman Anna Perry coming in... READ MORE >
Mrs. Angie Tillman, a Quitman Elementary School teacher and Gifted Services Coordinator, was recently awarded a grant from the Robert Ward Chambers Foundation to purchase Chromebooks and software for the gifted students she serves. Her students have been using the Chromebooks along with other sources to research different countries and make their own relief maps. READ MORE >
Winter Break is February 18 & 19. School resumes on February 20. READ MORE >
Brooks County High School Seniors Nelleah Shellman, Breanna Tinney, Marquel Harrison, and Jennifer Jimenez have been awarded the Sullivan Scholarship. The scholarship recipients were recognized at the recent Sullivan Education Summit, a gathering at VSU that included high school parents, superintendents, principals, teachers, and counselors, as well as higher... READ MORE >
Brooks County High School was awarded a $10,000 grant for their video submission in the Power Your School contest sponsored by Powerade. Jordan Rose, BCHS Senior, shot and edited the video for the contest. Pictured is Principal Chris Chastain, Kim Freeman with Coca Cola, and Coach Maurice Freeman. READ MORE >
Brooks County High School Principal Chris Chastain recently announced that Jordan Rose had been selected as STAR Student for the Senior Class. Jordan chose Coach Mary Jones as his STAR Teacher. The PAGE Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program honors Georgia’s highest achieving high school seniors and the teachers who have been most instrumental in... READ MORE >
Join us on February 26 at our Annual College and Career Fair! READ MORE >
Congratulations to Brooks County Middle School Instructional Coach Beth Lee. Mrs. Lee was awarded a grant from the Robert Ward Chambers Foundation to purchase novels for teen book studies. Pictured with Mrs. Lee is Board of Education President Larry Cunningham and Vice President Chip Carroll. READ MORE >
Principal Cisco Diaz recognized Lacey Bartlett and Lynn’s Place as Quitman Elementary School’s Pledge 2 Graduate (P2G) partner. P2G is a collaborative initiative between Brooks County Schools and local businesses to promote graduation. We appreciate Mrs. Bartlett and her partnership to promote graduation! Pictured is Mrs. Bartlett and Mr. Diaz at a recent Board... READ MORE >
Charles Martin, Assistant Principal at North Brooks Elementary, was awarded a grant from the Robert Ward Chambers Foundation to expand the school garden. The students at North Brooks Elementary help Mr. Martin care for the garden throughout the year. READ MORE >
MLK Holiday Announcement READ MORE >
Trojanettes Showcase READ MORE >
Congratulations to Quitman Elementary teacher and Gifted Services Coordinator Angie Tillman! Mrs. Tillman was awarded a grant from the Robert Ward Chambers Foundation to purchase Chromebooks and software for the gifted students she serves. Pictured with Mrs. Tillman are Board of Education President Larry Cunningham and Vice President Chip Carroll. READ MORE >
Congratulations to Brooks County Middle School media specialist Dale Rickards! Mrs. Rickards was awarded a grant from the Robert Ward Chambers Foundation to purchase materials for the art club. Pictured with Mrs. Rickards are Board of Education President Larry Cunningham and Vice President Chip Carroll. READ MORE >
Principal Christine Freeman recognized Kasey Knight and Lee and Pickels Drug Store as one of Brooks County Middle School’s Pledge 2 Graduate (P2G) partners. Freeman also recognized Jamie Hall of Stone’s Hardware and Alison Wider of Out On A Whim as P2G partners for Brooks County Middle School. P2G is a collaborative initiative between Brooks County Schools and... READ MORE >
‘Tis the season to be blessing others! The district office staff collected donations to buy books to stock the BC Little Libraries. Dr. Vickie Reed, Superintendent, along with Al Williams and Tonja Healey presented Beth Lee, founder of BC Little Libraries, with the donation. #trojanpride #BCLittleLibraries READ MORE >
Brooks County High School PBIS and Healthcare Science Students delivered Christmas presents to residents of the Presbyterian Home. BCHS donated $500 to buy presents for Santa Express. Brodey Goebel, BCHS band member, played Christmas music on the Saxophone. Pictured are BCHS Principal Chris Chastain presenting Presbyterian Home activity director Dena Arnold with... READ MORE >
Principal Cisco Diaz recognized Lacey Bartlett of Lynn's Place as Quitman Elementary's Pledge 2 Graduate partner. READ MORE >
Football Signing Day READ MORE >
Principal Christine Freeman recognized Kasey Knight and Lee and Pickels Drug Store as one of Brooks County Middle School’s Pledge 2 Graduate (P2G) partners. Freeman also recognized Jamie Hall of Stone’s Hardware and Alison Wider of Out On A Whim as P2G partners for Brooks County Middle School. READ MORE >
Brooks County Schools will dismiss on Thursday - December 20th. The Early Learning Center will dismiss at 11:00 a.m. All other schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m. Students return to school on January 7th. READ MORE >
At the December meeting of the Brooks County Board of Education, each school principal introduced their Pledge 2 Graduate (P2G) partner to the Board of Education members. Principal Chris Chastain recognized Chip Carroll and the Colony Bank Quitman as Brooks County High School’s P2G partner. P2G is a collaborative initiative between Brooks County Schools and local... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Brooks County Middle School teacher Christine Hiers! Mrs. Hiers was awarded a grant from the Robert Ward Chambers Foundation to purchase frogs for a science dissection lab. Pictured with Mrs. Hiers is Board of Education President Larry Cunningham and Vice President Chip Carroll. READ MORE >
Brooks County High School Drama students have been presenting their traveling children's show, "Mother Duck and the Golden Goose." at our schools.. These are from their performance at Brooks County Schools Early Learning Center. READ MORE >
At the December meeting of the Brooks County Board of Education, each school principal introduced their Pledge 2 Graduate (P2G) partner to the Board of Education members. Principal Lamar Thomas recognized Jay Jay Allen and the Brooks County Road Department as one of Delta Innovative School’s P2G partners. Mr. Thomas also recognized Coca-Cola, Harvey’s Supermarket... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Brooks County High School Instructional Coach Ashlee Gruno! Mrs. Gruno was awarded a grant from the Robert Ward Chambers Foundation to develop a mobile literacy classroom! Pictured with Mrs. Gruno is Board of Education President Larry Cunningham and Vice President Chip Carroll. READ MORE >
Area high schools across the region recently competed at the JCI Skills Challenge in Moultrie. Brooks County High School student Seth Spray placed 3rd in Carpentry. Students competed in carpentry, welding, masonry, plumbing, and electrical competitions. CTAE director Howard Akers stated, “Seth did an awesome job representing Brooks County High School. We are so... READ MORE >
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has announced the winning teams in its fall Purple Plow Challenge, Cattle Ranch Riddle. The following teams were selected as the winners in this national competition: 1. Meadow Groves Farms, Charles R Drew Middle School in Lincoln, Alabama. Educator - Hannah McBurnett. 2. White River Valley FFA, White River... READ MORE >
Sealed proposals for (CM) Construction Managers for the construction of Brooks County Schools will be received by the Brooks County Board of Education (Owner), at the office of the Brooks County Board of Education, 1081 Barwick Road, P.O. Box 511, Quitman, Georgia, 31643 until 1:00 pm, prevailing time on December 12,2018. The Brooks County Board of Education... READ MORE >
$15,000 in brand new sports equipment, footwear and apparel will be donated to Brooks Middle School as a recipient of the “How Does Fitness Rule Your School” video contest. The Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation and national nonprofit Good Sports are celebrating their eighth year of partnership with a donation of $75,000 in brand new physical education and athletics... READ MORE >
Students from Brooks County Middle School and Brooks County High School attend the Veterans Day program hosted by our local VFW. Winners of the Voice of Democracy Contest, Patriots Pen Contest and the Smart/Maher VFW Teacher Award were announced. Pictured: Mr. P.D. Duncan, VFW member; Mrs. Tracey Hopkins, BCMS 6th grade teacher; Kayla Akins (1st place);... READ MORE >
Students from Brooks County Middle School and Brooks County High School attend the Veterans Day program hosted by our local VFW. Winners of the Voice of Democracy Contest, Patriots Pen Contest and the Smart/Maher VFW Teacher Award were announced. Congratulations to Bradyn Marshall (1st Place), Jarred Seals (2nd Place), and Mrs. Carla Lambert Rizer(BCHS World... READ MORE >
Author and motivational speaker, Brian Stewart spoke at Brooks County Middle School's Unity Day Program. Mr. Stewart is a 2002 graduate of Brooks County High School. Students were inspired by his message and encouragement to create a positive footprint throughout life! Pictured with Mr. Stewart is Beth Lee, BCMS Instructional Coach, and Tiffany Holmes, BCMS parent. READ MORE >
We are so incredibly proud to call these students our own! Ruby, Madelynne, Hyhana, Ryan, and Benjamin (not pictured), the 2018 recipients of the REACH Scholarship, were honored at tonight's REACH Scholarship Signing Ceremony. This scholarship program "rewards students for self-accountability, promotes parent involvement and provides motivation and support;... READ MORE >
On Saturday, the Brooks County Middle School Math Club traveled to Warner Robins, GA, to compete in the MathFest Competition. MathFest was created in June 2001 by a group of elementary educators who came together to discuss the merits of creating an extended math initiative that could motivate students, parents, and teachers to raise the standards and... READ MORE >
Brooks County Schools recently honored each school’s Teacher of the Year at the annual Teachers of the Year banquet. Larry Cunningham welcomed guests which included the Board of Education memebers, school and district staff, community members, along with each school’s Teacher of the Year and their families and friends. Sam Harden, Principal, and Jocelyn and... READ MORE >
Join Dr. Vickie Reed for the State of the Schools address. READ MORE >
Early County Supply Drive READ MORE >
Parent Portal Workshop READ MORE >
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State School Superintendent Richard Woods and Paige Pushkin, Executive Director of the Georgia Foundation for Public Education, visited Brooks County Middle School on Wednesday, September 12. They came to present a check in the amount of $5,000 to Brooks County Schools for their “Full STEAM Ahead” project. The project will reach approximately 633 students across... READ MORE >
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The Brooks County School Board does hereby announce that the millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at the J H Wells Education Center, 1081 Barwick Road, in Quitman, Georgia on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 5:30 P.M. and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-32 does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year's tax digest... READ MORE >
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Due to upgrades, our telephone numbers have changed! READ MORE >
Seasons tickets will go on sale today! READ MORE >
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Representatives from Brooks County Schools attended the Literacy for Learning, Living, and Leading in Georgia (L4GA) Grant Kickoff event in Athens, GA. Thanks to the efforts of community members, school faculty and staff, and administrators, Brooks County Schools has been awarded additional grant funding to support literacy efforts for all children in Brooks... READ MORE >
Join us as we work to grow a love of literacy in our community. READ MORE >
School may be out for the summer but the Brooks County High School Trojanettes Dance Line has been working on new choreography. The ladies are preparing to attend the Universal Dance Association (UDA) camp in July. UDA develops their own cutting-edge choreography each year and teach a wide variety of routines. UDA offers routines in Pom, Jazz, Hip Hop, High Kick,... READ MORE >
Ashlee Gruno, Instructional Coach at Brooks County High School, and Beth Lee, Instructional Coach at Brooks County Middle School were recently selected to present at the Georgia Department of Education’s L4 Summer Institutes. The institutes focus on literacy and learning and provide professional learning for teachers and leaders. Their presentation focused on... READ MORE >
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Principal Charles Perry was recently notified that the Quitman Elementary School’s BETA Club achieved National Beta School of Merit status. The club was awarded the prestigious honor because of the true indication of dedication to academic excellence and commitment to celebrating students’ achieving. “Mrs. Angie Tillman is our BETA Club advisor. She works... READ MORE >
Kristi Glasscock was recently named as Brooks County Schools Early Learning Center’s Teacher of the Year. A graduate of Cook County High School, Ms. Glasscock graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Early Childhood Education from Shorter University. She has been a teacher for Brooks County Schools for 4 years. Ms. Glasscock is the sister of Erica Le and John... READ MORE >
Summer office hours will begin tomorrow. READ MORE >
Principal Tara Moss announced at North Brooks Elementary School’s Honors Program that Mrs. Wendy Graham had been selected by her peers as Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Graham said the best part of her job is hearing her students laugh. She stated, “I love watching them master new concepts and knowing that I am making a small difference every single day.” Mrs. Graham... READ MORE >
Zinda McDaniel believes her students are the best part of her job and credits them with keeping her young! Mrs. McDaniel is the Healthcare Science teacher at Brooks County High School. It was announced at Honors Night that she had been selected as Teacher of the Year for Brooks County High School. Mrs. McDaniel graduated from Westbrook School in Dixie. She... READ MORE >
Congratulations Mr. Howard Akers, Brooks County Schools' CTAE Director, who is a recent graduate of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development. He is pictured with Tiffany Holmes, Director Brooks County Economic Development Authority. READ MORE >
Mrs. Julie Register, 1st grade teacher at Quitman Elementary School, was recently named Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Register serves as team leader for the 1st grade team and serves on Quitman Elementary’s Leadership Team. A graduate of Brooks County High School, Mrs. Register graduated from Thomas University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She began... READ MORE >
Traditionally, only students are honored at Honors Night. However at Brooks County Middle School’s Honors Night, Principal Christine Freeman announced the 2018-19 Brooks County Middle School’s Teacher of the Year as Ms. Christy Thomas. Mrs. Freeman stated, “Ms. Thomas is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond to contribute to the success of our students... READ MORE >
Brooks County Schools Nutrition Director, Chynna Wilson, is committed to providing nutritious, yummy-tasting meals for the students of Brooks County. Chef Wilson has a degree in Culinary Arts from Utah Valley University. Her background includes working in the culinary industry for over ten years in multiple states including New York, Utah, and Georgia. Chef Wilson... READ MORE >
Registration for the Summer Transition Program will be held on May 23 and May 25 at the Brooks County Schools Early Learning Center. READ MORE >
Brooks County Schools will have early dismissal on the last day of school. READ MORE >
Throughout the school year, Delta Principal Lamar Thomas and staff have been working with students to improve skills such as self-confidence, good communication skills, and the ability to accept and learn from criticism. These ongoing lessons at the Delta Innovative School led to the first annual Delta Challenge to put these lessons to the test. The Delta... READ MORE >
Economic education is about more than financial literacy. It's also about the larger economic forces that impact everyone's financial circumstances in the present and future. With equity markets as the model, the Stock Market Game™ is designed to give Georgia teachers a tool for showing students how scarcity, trade, opportunity cost, voluntary exchange, price... READ MORE >
Learning knows no bounds! We are doing great things in our Early Learning Center. Now registering children for the Class of 2032! Don't miss the opportunity to reserve a spot for your child! READ MORE >
The Brooks County Christian Athletes Sports Camp will be held Thursday and Friday, May 30 & 31, at Brooks County High School. The camp will include Christian music and devotion, as well as sports instruction. The Brooks County High School coaches will lead the camp. The cost of the camp is $10.00 which includes lunch for both days. All campers will be given a Bible... READ MORE >
Brooks County High School Allied Healthcare and Medicine class welcomed former BCHS graduate Devin L. Story back to his alma mater. Devin is a nurse working at the Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta. He shared with students his nursing experiences and the impact he has on his patients. Devin presented the Healthcare Honor graduates with Littman stethoscopes they can... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Mrs. Foster and her Marketing students on receiving Industry Re-certification! Walter Burgess, State Marketing Industry Certification Team Leader, announced the re-certification after conducting his tour. He was extremely complimentary of DECA students, the DECA program, and our school store as components of an outstanding Marketing Program. READ MORE >
What's the Buzz?Howard Akers, Brooks County School’s CTAE director, and Tammy Akers, Quitman Elementary’s Speech teacher and one of the Bee Keeping club sponsors, drove to Perry, Georgia late one evening to pick up four hives of honey bees for Quitman Elementary’s Bee Keeping Club. Transporting the bees at night keeps the bees calm. The four hives of honey bees... READ MORE >
Pre-K registration is scheduled for March 19-23, 2018 from 8am-4pm at Brooks County Schools Board of Education, 1081 Barwick Road, Quitman, GA 31643. Documents needed: Birth Certificate Social Security Card Proof of Residence Shot Record (Form 3231) Eye, Ear, and Dental (Form 3300)Contact us at (229) 263-7531 for more information. READ MORE >
Brooks County Schools is pleased to announce that we are launching our new website and mobile app today! We believe it will better serve our staff, students, and parents by providing dynamic content updates and notifications from each school in our district. We hope you find it informative and fun to use! READ MORE >
Influenza (Flu) prevention advice for caregivers of young children from the CDC. Story shared by Heather Williams (Brooks County Schools Nurse). Protecting Against Influenza (Flu): Advice for Caregivers of Young Children READ MORE >