From Baldwin Classroom to Critical Care When Dr. Anil K. Puri graduated from Baldwin High School in 1997, he carried with him more than strong grades and extracurricular experiences. He carried perspective. After attending private school through eighth grade, Puri entered Baldwin High as a freshman and quickly recognized the gift of learning in a truly diverse environment. “Perhaps the greatest gift that Baldwin gave me was the ability to be in a diverse environment,” he said

From Baldwin High to the World When Dr. Kristy Cuthbert graduated from Baldwin High School in 2001, college did not feel inevitable. “I was a low-income student and a first-generation student. I kind of had it in my mind that college was something people did if they had the money.” But sometimes it only takes one voice to shift a trajectory. In biology class, Cathy Grimes encouraged her to apply for Governor’s Honors, a simple suggestion that opened a new possibility. “It was

Special Blog Post by Superintendent Dr. Kristina Brooks Community Update: Strategic District Realignment & Athletic Improvements Midway Hills School Configuration Update As part of our commitment to fiscal responsibility and student success, the district is moving forward with a recommendation to the Board of Education members for approval of a strategic realignment of the Midway Hills school zone. Several key changes are planned to streamline operations and enhance education

From Baldwin Brave to Billboard Charts Melvin Adams graduated from Baldwin High School in 1995, but his love for music started long before that. “I fell in love with hip hop at the age of six or seven,” he said. “Run-D.M.C., Kurtis Blow, right away I said, that’s what I want to do.” By nine years old, he was already writing verses in class at Midway Elementary. Years later, while attending Western Kentucky University, Adams joined five other artists to form what would become

A Founding Graduate of Baldwin High School Hugh Thompson, class of 1961 When Baldwin High School opened in 1956, it marked a major shift in Milledgeville’s educational landscape. Justice Hugh Thompson entered a school still defining its identity and graduated in 1961 as part of the earliest wave of Baldwin Braves. “It was a brand-new school when I was there,” Thompson said. “Our class ring had the year the school started, 1956, and the year we graduated,1961.” The Baldwin Sta

Special Blog Post by Oak Hill Biotech Teacher and FFA Advisor Sharon Reeves The FFA Creed begins with a simple but powerful belief: “I believe in the future of agriculture.” At Oak Hill Middle School, that belief guided every moment of National FFA Week as students turned the words of the creed into real action through service, leadership, and hands-on learning. Under the leadership of advisor Sharon Reeves and the school’s FFA officer team, Oak Hill’s 199-member chapter spen

Baldwin County School District (BCSD) proudly invites the community to the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Gala, taking place Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Magnolia Ballroom at Georgia College. Each year, this special evening brings us together to honor alumni whose journeys reflect the very best of Baldwin County. The Distinguished Alumni Gala celebrates individuals whose leadership, service, innovation, and impact continue to shape their professions and uplift our c

If you had asked Megan Shuman in middle school whether she planned to become a teacher, she probably would have laughed. “I always thought teachers were crazy. Like, why would you ever want to do this?” she admits. But all it took was one extraordinary high school class to change everything. “I had a fantastic child development teacher and she just sort of changed my perception of what it meant to be a teacher and what it meant to change lives.” At 16 years old, sitting in a

In Baldwin County, we believe every student deserves more than a diploma.They deserve opportunity. They deserve belonging. And they deserve a pathway forward. This year, Baldwin County School District launched its first cohort of Project SEARCH , a nationally recognized workforce training program designed to prepare students with disabilities for competitive, integrated employment. Hosted at Atrium Health Navicent, the program provides a full year of immersive, hands-on inter

MHP Principal Tara Burney, Superintendent Dr. Kristina Brooks, BCSD Board Member Shannon Hill, Marvicia Pearson, Reeda Betts, Assistant Principal Lisa Bell, and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Rodney Tyson A joyful surprise greeted students and staff at Midway Hills Primary on Tuesday, February 24th, as Kindergarten teacher Marvicia Pearson was presented with a $200 classroom award through the Dollars for Kids program, sponsored by Kids First . The award was made possible by Baldw

Basketball Recap: Baldwin Braves vs. Cross Creek Razorbacks By Team Reports After losing to Cross Creek the last time they met, Baldwin decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Bravettes managed a 40-35 victory over the Razorbacks on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bravettes. Baldwin was led to victory by Conniya Reaves and I'Moni Armstrong . Reaves shot 45% from the field en route to 17 points, while Armstrong posted nine points and f

Photos courtesy of Tiffany Smith Tonight, Friday, February 20th, caps off the 2026 GHSA Region 4 AAA Basketball Championships with both the Braves and Bravettes looking to clinch titles. The Braves and Bravettes will be facing Cross Creek for the Region 4 title beginning at 7pm at the James Lunsford Gymnasium. You can catch all the action 3 ways: Catch the action three ways: 1) In Person Tickets must be purchased through the Baldwin High School GoFan page. https://gofan.co/e

If you ask Rhonda Crane when she first knew she wanted to teach, she’ll tell you it happened back in second grade, long before she had her own classroom, her own students, or her now 28-year teaching career. “Every day I would play school,” she laughs. “But when I really knew this was my calling was in fifth grade. The year I had a teacher who didn’t care for me. I promised myself that no child in my class would ever feel the way I felt that year.” That promise became the cor

At Baldwin County Schools, one of our top priorities is ensuring that every student feels safe, supported, and heard. We want our schools to be places where students can focus on learning and growing, without fear, and without feeling alone when something isn’t right. That’s why we’re introducing STOPit , a secure reporting tool designed to give students a private and effective way to speak up. STOPit allows students to report serious concerns either for themselves or on beha

The student run organization, Level Up , presents their service to the Board of Education. February's Board Meeting was a milestone in the first year of Superintendent Dr. Kristina Brooks, as it was an initial introduction to the 2026 Strategic Planning efforts following the public forum last week. Deputy Superintendent Dr. Rodney Tyson outlined a proposal for upcoming changes to the Baldwin County School District. In addition, a student-led tutoring group, Level Up , present

Photos courtesy of Tiffany Smith The Baldwin Braves had so much more to celebrate this past weekend other than their 70-23 victory against Aquinas High School's Fightin' Irish. They also celebrated as Doordash 's official Proud Partner of Game of the Week, accepting a five-hundred dollar donation. They also celebrated their annual Senior Night! Check out all of the amazing photographs, courtesy of Tiffany Smith, below! Athletic Coach Dexter Ricks and Principal Markeeta Clayt

On Wednesday evening, February 4, 2026, Baldwin High School hosted its National Letter of Intent (NLI) Signing Day celebration in the James A. Lunsford Gymnasium, honoring three student-athletes who officially committed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. London Blash signing his commitment to Livingstone College in Salisbury, NC Surrounded by family members, teammates, coaches, administrators, and community supporters, seniors London Blas

On a typical school day, lunch is often rushed something eaten between bells, emails, and obligations. But tucked inside the cafeteria at Baldwin High School, something different is happening. The Baldwin Bistro feels less like a school lunchroom and more like a neighborhood café. There’s a dedicated dining space, carefully plated food, and students moving with purpose: greeting guests, running dishes, and keeping everything on pace. What was once unused space has become a pl

Photos courtesy of Tiffany Smith Baldwin has gone a perfect 10-0 against Howard recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Braves are taking a road trip to square off against the Huskies at 7:30 p.m on February 3rd . The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Baldwin has five straight wins, Howard has four straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the court. HOW TO WATCH: This game will be live streamed on th

On the morning of January 29, the Oak Hill Middle School Theater buzzed with anticipation as students from across Baldwin County gathered for the District Spelling Bee. Congratulations to winner, Georgia College Early College's Derrick Hitchcock for taking home the trophy! From the opening practice round to the final spelling showdown, the competition was a celebration of preparation, courage, and a deep love of language. Students from Lakeview Academy, Midway Hills Academy,