December Board Recognitions

The Baldwin County Board of Education was proud to recognize the following individuals at the December 2024 board meeting.

2024 REACH Scholars

Dustin Aragon-Perez, Tristen Bazemore, Layla Johnson, Hayden Poole, Kalli Suggs

Hayden Poole, REACH Scholar

Layla Johnson, REACH Scholar

Amy Taylor- 8th Grade Counselor and REACH Coordinator

REACH Georgia is the State of Georgia’s first needs-based mentorship and college scholarship program. The mission is to ensure that Georgia’s academically promising students have the academic, social, and financial support needed to graduate from high school, access college, and achieve postsecondary success. Beginning in the 8th grade and through high school, REACH Scholars are paired with a mentor and an academic coach. Scholars must maintain good grades (2.5 GPA), behavior, and attendance. Scholars who successfully complete the program and graduate from high school are awarded a $10,000 scholarship ($2,500/year) that can be used at a University System of Georgia, Technical College System of Georgia, or eligible private postsecondary institutions. The scholarship is in addition to any other grant or scholarship the student receives. Read more here.

Georgia School Public Relations Awards

The Baldwin County Board of Education would like to congratulate Gina Whitaker, Executive Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, and the Baldwin County School District for receiving the following awards from the Georgia School Public Relations Association.

• Gold Award of Excellence for Videography: Baldwin County School District Graduation Video

• Gold Award of Excellence for Newsletter: the Baldwin Beat for BCSD to Hold Annual Distinguished Alumni Gala

• Gold Award of Excellence for Image/Identity Package: Introducing New Baldwin County Employees to the District Graphic and Design

• Silver Award of Excellence for Special event: BCSD Distinguished Alumni GALA featuring Large Poster of Dr. Celena Mondie-Milner

• Silver Award of Excellence for Photography: The Program for Exceptional Children (PEC) Spring Concert "Jungle Jukebox"

• Silver Award of Excellence for Calendar: Baldwin County Schools KFC Calendar

• Bronze Award of Excellence for the Baldwin County Schools Website

• Bronze Award of Excellence: Excellence in Writing: Dr. Noris Price Delivers Keynote Address

• Bronze Award of Excellence: Annual Report, FY25 Tentative Budget from the Georgia School Public Relations Association (GSPRA)

About the GSPRA

At the GSPRA Annual Conference, the Association acknowledges school public relations professionals demonstrating exceptional communication skills by producing outstanding publications, photography, and electronic media. This evaluation program is designed to provide recognition and professional support for those who do great work in communicating with parents, staff, the media, community members, business partners, and other specialized public. This contest is open to any Georgia school, school system, post-secondary institution, educational agency, or education-related association.