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Lakeview Academy Named 2025 Title I Reward School
Baldwin County School District celebrates statewide recognition for student progress and achievement The Baldwin County School District is thrilled to announce that Lakeview Academy School has been named a 2025 Title I Reward School by the Georgia Department of Education! This prestigious recognition places Lakeview Academy among the top 5% of Title I schools in the state for making the most progress in improving performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The honor

EricJones
12 minutes ago1 min read


Friday Night Lights, Baldwin Style: School Safety Sessions Highlight Game-Day Preparedness
In Baldwin County, Friday nights under the lights are more than just football games. They’re community traditions. The cheers, the rivalries, the marching band, these moments bring our families and fans together year after year. To make sure those memories stay positive, Baldwin County Schools has launched a new video series called “School Safety Sessions.” This month’s feature, “Game Day Safety,” spotlights Athletic Director Dexter Ricks, who joins our communications team t

EricJones
2 days ago2 min read


BCSD Recognizes October's Pursuit of Excellence Winners
The Pursuit of Excellence award is presented to employees who go above and beyond the call of duty. Nominations can be made by BCSD employees, students, parents and community members. The nomination form can be found on our website under the Human Resources Department tab . Congratulations to the following employees who are the October 2025 Pursuit of Excellence Award recipients. Lauren Birston School Counselor at Midway Hills Academy Ms. Birston is working in her second yea

EricJones
2 days ago3 min read


Baldwin High’s Band of the Braves Shines at the 2025 Hurricane Classic
The Baldwin High School Band of the Braves brought the storm to Monroe Area High School on Saturday, October 4, earning top honors at this year’s Hurricane Classic. The band performed with excellence across every category, earning Superior ratings in Color Guard, Drum Major, Percussion, and Overall Band—a clean sweep of the competition’s highest rating. Class Awards Color Guard: 2nd Place Drum Major: 1st Place Percussion: 1st Place Overall Band: 1st Place Overall Placemen

EricJones
2 days ago1 min read


From Classroom to Commerce: A Look Inside Baldwin High School's Student-Run Shop
If you’ve ever walked the halls of Baldwin High School and caught the scent of freshly-baked cookies mingled with the sound of laughter and the hum of commerce, you’ve probably found yourself outside The Tomahawk Shop , located just outside the cafeteria in the College & Career Academy building hallway. This isn’t your average school snack stand. It’s a full student-run business managed by Baldwin High’s Marketing Pathway students, and under the guidance of marketing teacher

EricJones
2 days ago3 min read


Meet Baldwin County School District's Teacher of the Year, Oak Hill Middle School’s Tiandra Canty
If you wander the halls of Oak Hill Middle School, you might spot Tiandra Canty doing exactly what she does best, connecting. Whether it’s encouraging a student in science lab, chatting with kids in the hallway, or coaching on the track field, Canty radiates the kind of energy that makes school feel like a second home. This year, Canty was selected to take on the position of Instructional Coach for Oak Hill Middle School, “I honestly think it was a calling,” she says. “Even a

EricJones
3 days ago2 min read


Superintendent Dr. Kristina Brooks Named to Georgia Superintendents’ Workforce Leadership Academy
Leading the Way for Baldwin County’s Workforce Future We’re proud to share that Baldwin County School District Superintendent Dr. Kristina Brooks has been named to the Georgia Superintendents’ Workforce Leadership Academy , a partnership between the University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute of Government and Georgia Power . Dr. Brooks is one of only 20 superintendents statewide chosen for this inaugural cohort, which focuses on strengthening connections between K-12 educat

EricJones
Oct 172 min read


Why I Believe in Baldwin
Special Blog Post by Superintendent Dr. Kristina Brooks A Message from the Superintendent As we approach my first 90-day milestone, I am so grateful to the Baldwin community for your immediate partnership. Your openness and enthusiasm have created the perfect space for us to succeed. We are not just planning anymore, but have begun to implement wide-ranging strategies to support our children and community. As we keep building that trust, we open the door to the most important

EricJones
Oct 162 min read


Baldwin High School GCEC Program Student Rahina Biyogmam Selected for State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council
Big news from the halls of Baldwin High School's Georgia College Early College Program! 11th-grader Rahina Biyogmam has been chosen from more than 1,200 applicants across Georgia to serve on State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ 2025-2026 Student Advisory Council. She was formally recognized on Tuesday, October 14th, by the Baldwin Board of Education for this amazing achievement! That’s right! Out of 1,235 student voices, Baldwin County’s very own Rahina will be one of j

EricJones
Oct 152 min read


Oak Hill Middle School Track Team Finishes the Season Strong
Please join us in congratulating our Oak Hill Middle School Track & Field Team for an incredible season! This year, our runners and field competitors represented Oak Hill with outstanding performances across multiple events. Their commitment to excellence and teamwork exemplifies what it means to be a Brave, both on and off the track. A special thank you goes to our dedicated coaches and sponsors for their leadership, encouragement, and countless hours of preparation througho

EricJones
Oct 141 min read


Baldwin County School Dancers Shine at DanceATHENS Festival
Baldwin County’s young dancers took the stage, and the dance floor, by storm this past weekend at the annual DanceATHENS Festival and...

EricJones
Oct 122 min read


Baldwin County’s James Lassetter Named GMEA Administrator of the Year
The Baldwin County School District is celebrating one of its own: Mr. James Lassetter, Director of the Baldwin College and Career...

EricJones
Oct 62 min read


Oak Hill Middle School's Tiandra Canty Named Baldwin County School District Teacher of the Year
The applause was loud, the competition fierce, and in the end Oak Hill Middle School’s Instructional Coach Tiandra Canty took home the...

EricJones
Oct 22 min read


Building Baldwin’s Future Leaders: Inside the Assistant Principals Academy
In Baldwin County School District, professional growth is built into the very foundation of our schools. One of the newest examples of...

EricJones
Oct 12 min read


Baldwin County School District Launches 'Baldwin Reads' in Partnership with Fouts Brothers
Superintendent Kristina Brooks with Fouts Brothers' co-owner Heather Edens and project manager Kaycle Jacobs. Tuesday, September 23rd,...

EricJones
Sep 262 min read


Oak Hill Middle School’s Sharon Reeves Honored by ESPN and 13WMAZ for Teaching Excellence
It’s been a banner month for Sharon Reeves, Biotech Exploratory teacher at Oak Hill Middle School. She was honored both nationally and...

EricJones
Sep 252 min read


Baldwin County Schools Wins Innovation in Nutrition Education Award
A'keti Mayweather shows off the aquaponics station at Baldwin High School during its opening in 2023 The Baldwin County School District...

EricJones
Sep 241 min read


Baldwin County Parent and Alumna Olivia Hill Earns Statewide Education Role
Baldwin County Schools is celebrating a new milestone: Olivia Hill, a substitute teacher, parent, and proud alumna of Baldwin High...

EricJones
Sep 232 min read


Baldwin County Schools Recognize September Monthly Trophy Winners
The Baldwin County School District is proud to announce the recipients of our new monthly trophies, recognizing schools that are going...

EricJones
Sep 172 min read


BCSD Nutrition Department uses Healthy Meals Incentive Grant to Explore Innovative Cooking Methods
Carla Kessell, a Certified Chef with Rational and Restaurant Owner, poses with other chefs around the District, and BCSD Wellness...

EricJones
Sep 92 min read
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