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Baldwin County School District Celebrates its 2021 Retirees |
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The Baldwin County School District recognized our retired educators for their many years of dedication to our students in May during the end-of-year celebration. They were honored with tokens of gratitude and appreciation for their service.
We would like to thank our BCSD retirees for the multitude of years they have dedicated their lives to the betterment of our students and school district. They have worked non-stop to make sure our students receive everything they need to be successful in life. Their hard work has been an inspiration to us all. Thank you retirees for giving this school district, students, co-workers, parents, and this community your very best each and every day. You will be greatly missed, and we wish you nothing but the best as you enter into the next chapter of your lives. You have worked your entire life for this day, and it is finally here. Congratulations!
In honor of our 2021 Retirees, the Baldwin County School District created a celebratory video featuring each retiree. To view the video click the button below.
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With the 2020-2021 school year behind us, we want to personally thank all our parents and guardians for your ongoing support and cooperation during one of the most challenging years we have ever known. This year provided us challenges in every shape and size, but despite those difficulties, our school community made it through..…together!
We are all very proud of our students and would like to congratulate them on completing another successful school year; they excelled in academics, athletics, and the arts in the midst of a global pandemic. And congratulations to our graduates. Our high school seniors have received a multitude of college acceptance letters and are on their way to the next phase of their educational journey. We all felt the impact COVID-19 placed on our personal and professional lives, yet our students remained steadfast and resilient during it all.
We are also very proud of 0ur educators who worked tirelessly to provide in-person and remote learning instruction to our students. None of the successes we experienced this school year could have been possible without the dedication of our employees. We applaud each of them for their exceptional efforts during these unprecedented times.
It is important for you, as parents and guardians, to understand the essential role you’ve played in successfully bringing this school year to a close. We know that it has been a taxing school year. Whether your child attended classes in-person or remotely, you all have had to juggle work, home life, worries of a pandemic, and economic concerns, all the while supporting your children’s education. But you managed to not only pull it off but to succeed. What you have done for your child is truly remarkable, and we applaud you!
Over the summer, we will continue to share information with you about the upcoming school year through our website and social media. Please continue to follow CDC safety guidelines and stay safe. We look forward to seeing everyone back for another great school year on August 4th.
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The 2020-2021 School Year was one school year that was a memorable one. Still, together the administrators, students, and staff of the Baldwin County School District managed to successfully complete an entire school year in the middle of a global pandemic. In an effort to celebrate the end of a successful school year, the entire BCSD family came together for the End-of-Year Celebration. This was the first time employees were able to come together for an in-person event since 2019.
We commend all of our employees for their swift transition to a new way of working and the unwavering dedication and support they provided for our students during a global pandemic. As we reflect on our 2020-2021 school year, we are reminded of the extraordinary group of employees who make this school district truly remarkable. The effects of the COVID-19 crisis have forced us to look carefully at our priorities and make necessary changes. Yes, we have had to face many challenges along the way, but together we turned this unprecedented school year into a successful one. The BCSD employees performed brilliantly under these extraordinary circumstances.
Congratulations to everyone for another successful school year here at the Baldwin County School District! Check out more photos from our End-of-Year Celebration by clicking the button below.
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The stimulating and creative summer program known as Summer Adventure returned this summer after taking a break due to the coronavirus pandemic. BCSD’s Summer Adventure program is an innovative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) summer curriculum designed to keep students engaged and having a blast even while school is out for summer. The overarching goal of the Summer Adventure program is to provide positive extended activities through the summer with continued intellectual and social development for students. The summer program will last from June 7 through July 1, Mondays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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BCSD Celebrates National School Communicators Day |
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At the June 8th school board meeting, Felicia Cummings, BCSD School & Community Relations Coordinator, was recognized in honor of National School Communicators Day, which was observed on May 14th. In May of 2019, it was declared that on the second Friday of May, School Communicators would be honored for the essential role they play in helping schools and the communities they serve to come together through effective and positive communication.
In the past two years, and now more so in this past year, school communicators along with educators have been seen in a different light due to the COVID-19 pandemic. School communicators have been working alongside superintendents and school boards to make sure decisions about COVID-19 school closures, pandemic response procedures, and safety protocols are communicated to parents, students, employees, and the public in a clear, timely, and understandable way.
We are appreciative of the work Ms.Cummings does for our school district. She works hard to make sure the positive stories about our students, staff, and the school district as a whole are shared with the public. As a former educator, she understands the daily operations of a school system. With her history of working in Public Relations in Baldwin County, she is skilled in working with the community. Please join us in thanking Ms. Cummings for communicating both internally and externally all the good news happening in the Baldwin County School District.
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The school board recognized the Baldwin County School Nutrition Department for receiving the 2021 No Kid Hungry Georgia League of Hunger Heroes Award. Baldwin School Nutrition Director, Susan Nelson, accepted the plaque and certificate on behalf of the school nutrition department.
Throughout the month of May, No Kid Hungry Georgia took the opportunity to celebrate Georgia's incredible school nutrition staff by honoring them for their commitment to ensuring that students have the nutrition they need to learn. For over a year, schools across Georgia have stopped at nothing to shift operations and adapt their meal programs to curbside pick-up, home delivery, and classroom feeding.
Ms. Nelson and her school nutrition staff have provided numerous opportunities for area children to receive free meals throughout the pandemic. The Baldwin County School Nutrition Department continues to be committed to its mission to provide healthy, nutritious meals to children and their families throughout the community through the summer meal program. Since March 2020, the school nutrition department has served close to 2 million meals to the children of this community.
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Baldwin Superintendent Dr. Noris Price was recognized for serving as the keynote speaker at Nova Southeastern University's commencement exercises held on May 19, 2021, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and for receiving an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree at the ceremony. In her keynote speech, Dr.Price stressed the importance of education to the graduates and explained how education changed her life forever. To read more about this incredible experience and more facts about Dr. Price's educational and professional background, please click the following link: Honorary Doctorate.
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Dr. Noris Price was elected to serve on the ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) Board of Directors. ASCD is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that develops programs, products, and services essential to the way educators learn, teach and lead. The national organization is a diverse group, comprising 113,573 members which, includes superintendents, principals, teachers, and advocates from more than 129 countries. Election to the ASCD Board of Directors is a four-year term of office beginning July 1, 2021, and will continue to June 30, 2025. |
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BCSD Partners With Atrium Navicent Health for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccinations |
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The Baldwin County School District is excited with the announcement from the FDA of its approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 12 years old. This presents a great opportunity to provide more of our students with the chance to receive an additional layer of protection against the coronavirus.
We are pleased to announce that our partnership with Atrium Navicent Health has allowed us to provide Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations for students age 12 or older, employees, parents, and family members every Friday. To register, all who are interested should visit www.covidsafega.org, Participants; receiving their first dose of the vaccine will be given an appointment time for their second dose at their first appointment. There is no cost associated with receipt of the vaccine. Applicants will be contacted regarding the appointment date and time.
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BCSD Welcomes New District & School Leaders |
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Please join us in welcoming Dianna Hollins to the Baldwin County School District team and congratulating Stephanie McMillian as she steps into her new role of Assistant Principal.
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Dr. Dianna Hollins will be joining the Baldwin County School District team as the new Coordinator of Assessment and Accountability for the school system. Dr. Dianna Hollins has served in the educational sector for over 25 years—17 of those years have been in school administration. Prior to becoming a school administrator, Dr. Hollins's vast experience in education included, serving as a third-grade teacher, reading coordinator, grade-level chair, co-chair for staff development, Assistant Principal, and Principal designee. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and received her Masters of Elementary Education from the University of West Alabama. She continued her educational endeavors at the University of West Alabama where she earned her Educational Specialist Degree. In 2008, Dr. Hollins earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. Click the button below to read more of Dr. Hollins' bio.
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Mrs. Stephanie McMillian will step into her new role of Assistant Principal at Lakeview Primary School. Mrs. McMillan resides in Baldwin County with her husband and three children. She holds a Specialist Degree in Teaching and Learning from Georgia Southern University. She earned a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts from Georgia College and State University. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Education in the area of Curriculum and Instruction from Georgia College and State University. Mrs. McMillan holds professional educator certifications in Leadership, Elementary Education, and Montessori Education as well as endorsements in Teacher Support, Coaching, Gifted Education, and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). Mrs. McMillan graduated from Baldwin High School in 1997. She has served Baldwin County School District as a Teacher for 13 years and as an Instructional Coach for 4 years. Click the button below to read more of Mrs. Stephanie McMillian's bio. |
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Baldwin County School Nutrition's Summer Meal Distribution Program began Monday, June 7th. Please note the following information regarding distribution locations and dates.
- During the summer, the school nutrition department will run routes on Mondays instead of Wednesdays as they did during the school year.
- Dates for Meal Kit Distribution for Summer 2021 are as follows: June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 6, 12, 19. No meals will be distributed the week of July 26.
- We will recognize the 4th of July holiday on Monday, July 5th; therefore meal kit distribution will be on Tuesday, July 6th.
- Meal kits can be picked up at any of the regular bus routes or you can stop by Lakeview Academy on Mondays from 10:00 -11:00 a.m.
- No meals will be distributed at Collins P. Lee Center or the Mary Vinson Memorial Library this summer.
For a schedule of summer meal route locations and times please click the button below.
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Goodbye 8th Grade Hello 9th Grade |
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Towards the end of the year, Georgia College Early College 8th graders gathered one final time to celebrate all of their hard work and perseverance throughout the year and celebrate the transition into their 9th grade school year. The day consisted of a viewing party for the virtual ceremony and a pizza party followed by a fun day on the front campus of Georgia College. Congratulations GCEC Class of 2025 8th grade students! Keep moving forward! |
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Take a Journey Through Literature |
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Baldwin High School's Media Center invited readers on a journey through literature this summer. The high school's literary summer program took place every Thursday, June 3- July 15 from 11:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. Students were allowed to check out a book or a journey bag to earn badges. Prizes were provided for students who completed the Journey Through Literature Passport to becoming Brave Book Scouts. The program also included a great set of activities that took place at designated times Thursdays were designed to engage avid readers in fun literature-based activities with each other. |
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The Baldwin County School District, in partnership with Allied Arts, began its community-wide Summer Dance Academy. The program is set to run from June 7-July 1 and it is free to the entire community. The program offers dance classes for students as well as dance and fitness courses for adults. There will be yoga, fitness courses, line dancing, salsa, and so much more! Classes take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Baldwin High School with overflow at Oak Hill Middle School. |
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Summer Virtual STEAM Forward Academy! |
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STEMversity in partnership with STEAM Forward! Academy is hosting a mini–Summer Virtual STEAM Forward Academy! The 4-week summer program will run from June 19 through July 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. ET (with a scheduled break on July 3, 2021). The program will feature four brand-new activities/experiments. STEMversity is offering Baldwin County students a 50% discount on their registration. Click the following link to register and enter promo code SUMMER STEAM during check out: REGISTRATION. Please click on the following links to find out more about the program and how to register. YouTube. Testimonials. STEAM Forward Academy.
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Lakeview Primary End of Year Talent Show |
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Mrs. Tyson and Mrs. Harper’s class ended the school year with a talent show. They were joined by a special guest: Baldwin County School Superintendent Dr. Noris Price. |
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Midway Hills Primary Retirees |
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Midway Hills Primary gave a heartfelt goodbye and well wishes to their three retirees who are moving to the next chapter of their lives. Mrs. Daphene Williams will be retiring after 34 years of service. Mrs. Jan Anderson has done 30 years of service. And Mrs. Christine Bohannon is retiring after 26.5 years of dedicated service. Congratulations to these 3 retirees and all of BCSD retirees. |
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Infinite Campus is the Baldwin County School District's new student information system and gaining access is easier than ever before. Simply follow the link to two videos that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create an account and login. You can also find this information by clicking the "Infinite Campus" link under the parents tab on www.baldwincountyschoolsga.org.
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Download the MyStop App Today! |
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Never worry about where your child's bus is ever again! Thanks to the new and innovative technology that the Baldwin County School District has invested in. As a result, parents of our students can now get real-time updates of their child's bus location through the MyStop app, which is available for download in the iTunes or Android marketplaces.
MyStop provides parents, and parents only, a live look at their child's bus while in transit using GPS technology. Parents can see the exact location of the bus as it's moving along its route and can even provide an estimated time of arrival.
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Click on the following links to access district and school websites as well as all of the social media networks for our respective schools in the district. Our Facebook and Twitter accounts are the best ways to stay up to date with the latest news and happenings in all of our schools. Give us a like or a follow and help share all the good news that is happening in the district every day!
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Click the links below to access our district's strategic plan, Baldwin County Board of Education Board Meetings, Blog, School Web Pages, and About Us. |
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110 North ABC St.
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone: 478-453-4176
Fax: 478-457-3327
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