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Basketball Recap: Seven Straight Home Wins for Baldwin
Photos courtesy of Tiffany Smith By Team Reports Baldwin had won four straight games and Karez Demory did his part to make it five on Saturday. It took a bit of extra time, but the Braves secured a 63-62 win against the Cedar Shoals Jaguars in overtime thanks in part to Demory: he dropped a double-double with 21 points and 11 boards. Demory continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference

EricJones
9h2 min read


Baldwin Braves Take to the Air with Live Courtside Radio Broadcasting
Baldwin High School students are gaining hands-on media experience this basketball season thanks to a new partnership that brings live radio broadcasts straight from the court. In collaboration with Seacoast Radio Network , Baldwin High launched its first-ever student-driven sports radio broadcasts last month, airing Braves basketball games live on 89.3 FM and streaming online for listeners near and far. Rashad Harper with Elices Washington on their first live broadcast at t

EricJones
18h2 min read


Basketball Game Preview: Baldwin Braves vs. West Laurens Raiders
Pictures courtesy of Tiffany Smith Baldwin is a perfect 10-0 against West Laurens since January of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Braves will host the Raiders at 7:30 p.m. The timing is sure in Baldwin's favor as the team sits on six straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while West Laurens has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season. On Tuesday, Baldwin was fully in charge, br

EricJones
4d2 min read


How a Student Led Tutoring Program is Helping Oak Hills Students Level Up One Monday at a Time
It’s fourth period math, and you almost get it. The numbers are there. The teacher explains it again. You nod. You try the next problem, but it's wrong. Again! Suddenly you’re stuck, not because you didn’t listen, but because you don’t know where it stopped making sense. Your teacher wants to help, but you're not sure where the disconnect is. What you do know is this: if someone just a little older, someone who learned this recently, who remembers what it felt like when it

EricJones
5d3 min read


1977 Bravettes Championship Banner Raised at James Lunsford Gymnasium
Last month, James Lunsford Gymnasium became the setting for a powerful moment of reflection, pride, and celebration as Baldwin County Schools officially unveiled the banner honoring the 1977 Baldwin Bravettes Basketball Team, a team whose legacy helped shape the future of athletics in our district. The unveiling of the 1977 banner marked more than the recognition of a championship season. It served as a reminder of a pivotal moment in Baldwin’s athletic history, when the Brav

EricJones
6d2 min read


Baldwin County School District Receives $7,000 Community Stability Grant from Flournoy Cares Foundation
The Baldwin County School District is honored to announce a generous $7,000 Community Stability Grant awarded to our Family Engagement Department by the Flournoy Cares Foundation, the charitable arm of Flournoy Health Services. This contribution directly supports our ongoing mission to uplift Baldwin families through meaningful partnerships, coordinated resources, and compassionate outreach. In addition, BCSD Superintendent Dr. Kristina Brooks was given a tour of the Flournoy
BCSD
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Baldwin County Students Light Up Georgia College’s Education Day
The Centennial Center was alive with music, movement, and pure joy as thousands of students filled the stands for Georgia College & State University’s annual Education Day and no one lit up the arena quite like Baldwin County. This year’s event brought together students from Baldwin, Putnam, Washington, and Jefferson counties, creating one of the largest Education Day turnouts in the event’s history. But it was Baldwin County that provided every single performance, showcasing
BCSD
6d2 min read


Baldwin Celebrates a Record Nine Bright Ideas Grant Winners
In December, TriCounty EMC's very own Anna Smith , along with several coworkers at the TriCounty EMC office made their yearly visit to Bright Ideas Grant winners in Baldwin County to surprise them with a gift and a check. We are so proud to celebrate a record-setting nine educators who have been awarded 2025 Bright Ideas Grants through Tri-County EMC, more than any previous year in district history. These grants support innovative, classroom-centered projects designed to sp
BCSD
Jan 64 min read


Cathy’s Corner: A Legacy of Kindness at the Baldwin Early Learning Center
If you’ve ever walked the halls of the Baldwin Early Learning Center, you’ve likely noticed the bees; those bright, cheerful reminders to “Bee Kind.” They’re painted on classroom doors, crafted into student artwork, and woven into lessons that teach empathy, sharing, and care for others. That spirit of kindness began with one extraordinary educator: Ms. Cathy Hollis. For more than two decades, Ms. Hollis poured her heart into the Early Learning Center, helping shape its pro

EricJones
Jan 52 min read


Brooks' Brief for December
Special Blog Post by Superintendent Dr. Kristina Brooks As we approach the holiday break, it is the perfect time to pause and reflect on the incredible energy filling our hallways. This semester has been defined by more than just high scores and trophies; it has been defined by the heart, curiosity, and citizenship of our students and staff. We are thrilled to announce that the BCSD Board of Education has been awarded the title of Exemplary Board by the GSBA . This honor refl
BCSD
Dec 19, 20252 min read


A Magical Districtwide Tradition: Baldwin County Schools Present the 2025 Nutcracker Story
The Baldwin High School Fine Arts Center was transformed into a winter wonderland once again as it proudly hosted its fourth annual performance of The Nutcracker Story a joyful districtwide celebration of dance, creativity, and holiday spirit. Under the visionary direction of OHMS Dance Instructor Crystal Williams and co-director Chrys Moore, the beloved holiday classic was reimagined with vibrant performances from dance students across the District. From the youngest mover
BCSD
Dec 19, 20251 min read


Baldwin Goes BIG at the 2nd Annual Tasha Tough Classic
Honoring Legacy, Elevating Community, and Championing Women’s Health On Saturday, December 6th, Baldwin County showed up, showed out, and made history at the 2nd Annual Tasha Tough Basketball Classic an event that has quickly become a signature celebration on the district’s fall athletics calendar. What began as a tribute to the life and legacy of Baldwin High School alumna Tasha Butts is now a major community gathering marked by energy, purpose, and unity. And this year, Bal
BCSD
Dec 18, 20252 min read


The Honorable Floyd L. Griffin, Jr. Issues Formal Resolution Honoring Midway Hills Academy for Excellence in Cursive Instruction
Midway Hills Academy had a very special visitor last week as the Honorable Floyd L. Griffin, Jr., former Mayor of Milledgeville, Georgia State Senator, U.S. Army Colonel, and lifelong public servant, returned to the school district he calls home to recognize our students’ outstanding achievement in cursive writing. MHA recently received the Georgia Department of Education’s John Hancock Award for Excellence in Cursive Instruction , a distinction given to schools whose student
BCSD
Dec 18, 20253 min read


Baldwin County School District Earns 2025 GSBA Exemplary School Board Status
Baldwin County School District (BCSD) is proud to announce that the Baldwin County Board of Education has been named a 2025 Exemplary School Board by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) the highest distinction awarded through GSBA’s Governance Team Recognition Program. This recognition places Baldwin County among an elite group of school districts across Georgia that model excellence in governance, strategic leadership, and student-centered decision-making. What the

EricJones
Dec 16, 20252 min read


Highlights from the November Board Recognitions
The Baldwin County School District was proud to shine a spotlight on the remarkable talents, achievements, and commitment of our students and schools during the November Board Recognitions. Each month, this special portion of our Board meetings allows us to pause and honor the young leaders, scholars, and educators who embody what it means to Believe in Baldwin. November’s recognitions were filled with pride, applause, and plenty of reasons to celebrate. Baldwin High School M

EricJones
Dec 12, 20254 min read


Rotary Club of Milledgeville Provides Over 75 Meals to Hungry Baldwin Families
Special Blog Post by BCSD Federal Programs Specialist Shonya Mapp We are truly grateful for the tremendous support shown to the families of the Baldwin County School District. We would like to extend a special thank you to the Rotary Club of Milledgeville for their continued commitment and generosity. The Rotary Club of Milledgeville and the Baldwin County School District has been partnering together for many years to provide vital support to families and students by fosterin

EricJones
Dec 11, 20252 min read


Books with Bobcats: Midway Hills Academy Launches Million Word Challenge
Special Blog Post by Midway Hills Academy Principal Terri Carty At Midway Hills Academy, we believe reading opens doors to learning, leadership, confidence, and the kind of opportunities that change lives. Dr. Seuss reminds us, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” This winter, our students are putting that belief into action through Books with Bobcats , an exciting new Million Word Reading Challenge made

EricJones
Dec 11, 20252 min read


Knights of Columbus Make a Big Difference at Lakeview Primary
On December 8th, The Knights of Columbus showed their continued commitment to our students when member Timothy Kimerling visited Lakeview Primary School to read to our Little Knights. His time, energy, and enthusiasm reminded us of something we say often here in Baldwin County, our schools thrive because our community cares . Mr. Kimerling’s visit is one example of the many ways our local partners step forward to support the Baldwin County School District. Over the last sev

EricJones
Dec 9, 20252 min read


Northridge Christian Church Helps Baldwin Families Celebrate a Brighter Thanksgiving
As the holiday season approached, our friends at Northridge Christian Church’s Community Engagement Ministry, led by Amy Rabun, stepped forward once again with a shared purpose we deeply value in Baldwin County Schools: ensuring that every family in our district feels supported, seen, and able to enjoy a joyful Thanksgiving Day. For the past three years, Northridge Christian Church has partnered faithfully with the Baldwin County School District to make this vision a reality

EricJones
Dec 9, 20251 min read


A Bright Spot for Baldwin High: Comfort and Calm in the Library
Special Blog Post by BHS Media Specialist Pamela Longino On Tuesday, November 18th, and again on December 1st, our Baldwin High School library became something more than a place for books and research. It became a space for healing. Over the past several weeks, our school family has experienced tremendous loss. We are grieving the passing of BHS student Jeffrey Epps, whose kindness, spirit, and presence are deeply missed by classmates, teachers, and staff. We are also mournin

EricJones
Dec 8, 20253 min read
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