📣 Calling all Barbour County pastors and community stakeholders!
You're invited to a Community Relations Meeting on Tuesday, September 23, as we come together to build stronger partnerships and address the needs of our community and school district.
It’s almost time for our Barbour County Schools Community Showcase! ✨📣
We’re kicking off Homecoming Week in a BIG way, and you’re invited! 🎉💙🐾
📅 Date: Monday, September 29, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: BCS Central Office
Come explore everything BCS has to offer:
✅ Discover innovative programs – STEM, robotics, drones, foreign language, CTE, sports & more!
✅ Celebrate with student performances – band, cheer, and other special showcases!
✅ Enjoy family fun – Kids Fun Zone, games, slime station, program demos, culinary samples, and more!
🎶 This event will be the perfect Homecoming Kick-Off and a chance to celebrate our students, families, and community.
👉 Join us to discover all the ways to achieve with BCS!
#BCSJaguars #CommunityShowcase #Homecoming2025 #JaguarPride
We’re kicking off Homecoming Week in a BIG way, and you’re invited! 🎉💙🐾
📅 Date: Monday, September 29, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: BCS Central Office
Come explore everything BCS has to offer:
✅ Discover innovative programs – STEM, robotics, drones, foreign language, CTE, sports & more!
✅ Celebrate with student performances – band, cheer, and other special showcases!
✅ Enjoy family fun – Kids Fun Zone, games, slime station, program demos, culinary samples, and more!
🎶 This event will be the perfect Homecoming Kick-Off and a chance to celebrate our students, families, and community.
👉 Join us to discover all the ways to achieve with BCS!
#BCSJaguars #CommunityShowcase #Homecoming2025 #JaguarPride
Barbour County Schools: At this time, there is no outbreak of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease at Barbour County Elementary School. We have had one confirmed case involving a student.
As a precautionary measure, any parents or guardians of students who may have had direct contact with the affected individual have already been personally notified by the school.
We are currently conducting thorough sanitizing and disinfecting of all relevant areas within the school. Barbour County Schools will continue to closely monitor the situation and follow all health and safety guidelines.
The health and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority.
For any updates, please refer to the Barbour County Schools website and follow our official social media accounts.
September is National Attendance Awareness Month!
Today, Barbour County Pre-Kinders proudly celebrated their first month of school. 🎉
We are so grateful to Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Ozark, AL, for donating beautiful prizes to our BabyJags at the Barbour County First Class Pre-K Program.
Thank you to our Partners-In-Education, Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, for your generosity and support. A very special thanks to Mrs. Meredith Waddell and Landon for the thoughtful “Special Delivery!”
All Barbour County Schools and Offices will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.
Enjoy your holiday and stay safe! #LaborDay #BarbourCountySchools
Enjoy your holiday and stay safe! #LaborDay #BarbourCountySchools
The Title 1 Family Engagement Meeting scheduled for tonight at Barbour County High School has been postponed. A new date will be announced in the near future.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
La Reunión de Participación Familiar del Título 1 programada para esta noche en la Escuela Secundaria del Condado de Barbour se ha pospuesto. Próximamente se anunciará una nueva fecha.
Disculpen las molestias y agradecemos su comprensión.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
La Reunión de Participación Familiar del Título 1 programada para esta noche en la Escuela Secundaria del Condado de Barbour se ha pospuesto. Próximamente se anunciará una nueva fecha.
Disculpen las molestias y agradecemos su comprensión.
The Barbour County Board of Education will meet Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 5:30 pm for the Annual Budget Hearing at the Barbour County School's District Transportation Building located 1400 S. Armory Street Clayton, Alabama. The Board's agenda is attached to this email. The public is invited to attend.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Effective immediately, our attendance system will automatically notify you by phone whenever your child is marked absent from school. These calls are designed to keep you informed and ensure that every student is accounted for each day.
Please make sure your contact information is up to date in PowerSchool so you can receive these important alerts.
📞 What to Expect:
If your child is absent, you will receive a phone call from our system notifying you of the absence. If you believe the absence was recorded in error, please contact the school office as soon as possible.
Disclaimer:
In the event of technical difficulties with PowerSchool, attendance calls may not be made. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to reach out directly if you have concerns about your child’s attendance.
Thank you for your continued support!
Effective immediately, our attendance system will automatically notify you by phone whenever your child is marked absent from school. These calls are designed to keep you informed and ensure that every student is accounted for each day.
Please make sure your contact information is up to date in PowerSchool so you can receive these important alerts.
📞 What to Expect:
If your child is absent, you will receive a phone call from our system notifying you of the absence. If you believe the absence was recorded in error, please contact the school office as soon as possible.
Disclaimer:
In the event of technical difficulties with PowerSchool, attendance calls may not be made. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to reach out directly if you have concerns about your child’s attendance.
Thank you for your continued support!
🏈 We're Hiring! 🏃♀️📚
We're currently looking for a Physical Education Teacher and a Head Football Coach to join our dedicated staff.
If you're passionate about health, fitness, leadership, and shaping the next generation — we want to hear from you!
August 2025 Parent Newsletter
📚✨ We’re thrilled to welcome our new teachers to Barbour County Schools! They recently participated in a full day of professional development to connect, grow, and prepare for a successful school year. Here’s to a strong start and an even stronger year ahead! 🍎👩🏫👨🏫 #TeamBarbour #NewTeacherOrientation
📚✏️ Back to School on August 5, 2025!
We’re thrilled to welcome our students back for a fresh new year. Let’s start strong—see you in the hallways soon! 🎒✨
We’re thrilled to welcome our students back for a fresh new year. Let’s start strong—see you in the hallways soon! 🎒✨
BCS 2025-2026 Open House Schedule
🎉 Congratulations to Our AP Biology Stars!
We are proud to recognize Deja Roque, Landon Ford, Samiya Marion, and Layla McRae for earning qualifying scores on the AP Biology Exam! 🌟
A qualifying score (3 or higher) means these students have demonstrated college-level understanding of the material—and may earn college credit or advanced placement at many colleges/universities! 📚👏
Way to go! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off. 💪🎓
#APSuccess #StudentAchievement #ProudMoment
Barbour County Schools 2025-2026 Dress Code Visual Guide
Here's the BCHS 2025-2026 School Supply LIst:
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Attention Parents and Students:
The Focus Act, was signed into law on May 14, 2025 and took effect on July 1, 2025. This law prohibits the use of smartphones, smartwatches, AirPods, smart glasses, and other communication devices during the school day in all Alabama public schools.
Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, the use of cell phones and other non-school issued wireless devices will be banned during the instructional day in ALL Alabama Public Schools.
Please note that Barbour County Schools will be closed from June 30th to July 4th in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.
We wish you and your family a safe and joyful celebration! 🇺🇸
We wish you and your family a safe and joyful celebration! 🇺🇸
📣 Barbour County Schools is Hiring! 📚
Are you a certified teacher ready to make a difference? Join a supportive and passionate team dedicated to student success. Barbour County Schools is now hiring certified educators across multiple grade levels and subject areas.
✅ Sign-on bonuses available
✅ Competitive benefits
✅ Opportunities to grow professionally
Be part of something meaningful. Apply today and help shape the future!
https://careersalk12education.org/barbourcountyschoolsystem
