Stay up to date on what is happening in Baldwin County School District by reading January's edition of the Baldwin Beat! |
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Dr. Noris Price Named as Finalist for AASA's 2022 National Superintendent of the Year |
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The Baldwin County School District is pleased to announce that AASA, the School Superintendents Association, has named Dr. Noris Price as one of four finalists for the 2022 National Superintendent of the Year. This distinction honors school system leaders throughout the country who are making a positive difference in the lives of the students they serve, in addition to ensuring the safety and wellness of their school communities. The National Superintendent of the Year® program, now in its 35th year, is open to all U.S. superintendents who plan to continue in the profession. The program also honors international school superintendents. The applicants were measured against the following criteria: Leadership for learning – creativity in successfully meeting the needs of students in the school system;
Communication – strength in both personal and organizational communication; Professionalism – constant improvement of administrative knowledge and skills, while providing professional development opportunities and motivation to others on the education team; and Community Involvement – active participation in local community activities and an understanding of regional, national and international issues.
The 2022 National Superintendent of the Year will be announced during AASA’s National Conference on Education on Feb. 17, 2022 in Nashville, TN.
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Ricks Signs to Liberty University |
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Dr. Price Honored by Milledgeville City Council |
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Baldwin County Schools Requiring Masks in All Facilities and School Buses |
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Nineteen Braves Earn All-Region Honors |
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Mrs. Anitra Douglas Named Human Resources Director |
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Congratulations to Mrs. Anitra Wright Douglas, the new BCSD Human Resources Director. Mrs. Douglas is a native of Greene County and has been a resident of Baldwin County for the past 28 years. After graduating from Greene County High School, she continued her educational journey while attending Georgia College & State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree, and Keller Graduate School of Management, where she earned her Master of Business Administration degree. Mrs. Douglas began her career in 1996 with the Milledgeville Housing Authority as maintenance support personnel, and with her experience and education, she advanced to the position of Executive Director where she oversaw the entire operations for the agency. She served the Milledgeville Housing Authority for more than 21 years before joining the Baldwin County Board of Education in 2019. Mrs. Douglas is married to Kendall Douglas, Sr., Baldwin High School Class of 1992. Mr. Douglas serves as Regional Principal for the Department of Juvenile Justice. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas are the parents of a blended family of seven. All seven of their children have attended school in the Baldwin County School District with five graduating from BCSD and the youngest two graduating from the Newton County School District.
With her wide range of experience, she has a very clear understanding of Executive Level Management and human resources operations. We are excited to have Mrs. Douglas lead the BCSD Human Resources Department into the future.
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December's Pursuit of Excellence Winners |
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Mrs. Morgan Johnson started working for the Baldwin County School District over 20 years ago and currently works as a Paraprofessional at Lakeview Primary. Mrs. Johnson was nominated by her colleague, Natalie Dunn. Ms. Dunn had the following to say about Morgan Johnson, “Mrs. Johnson is a paraprofessional with Montessori 1st and 2nd grade and just on top of it. She is constantly moving and reaching each student every day. She is very aware of what the progression is for the standards we are teaching and what students need to know to move forward and has no problem giving a presentation on the spot if needed. She is very kind, loving, and considerate for each student, their personal and academic needs and constantly shows compassion to all she encounters. As far as a peer, I can mention that I need to laminate or cut something and before I can turn around she has already done it along with still helping students. She is the best multi-tasker you will ever find. She participates in planning for what students need and is not afraid to say if a student needs something else or needs more practice. She is very positive and helps create a positive and loving work environment. I would be lost without her. She is simply amazing. We have another Montessori teacher that is going out on maternity leave and Mrs. Johnson has stepped up to go and observe daily while the teacher is here to learn her ways and will take over doing the language arts presentations while this teacher is out. She is never afraid to step up and help where needed. Mrs. Johnson is a great asset to our Montessori program. I tell her all the time that I don't tell her thank you enough, so Mrs. Johnson thank you for ALL you do for me, our students, and the Montessori program! We love you!" Mrs. Johnson, thank you for modeling excellence! |
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Mrs. Sheba Nelson has worked for the Baldwin County School District for over 21 years and currently works as a Transportation Support Specialist. Ms. Nelson received two nominations. Mary Hatchett commends Ms. Nelson for stepping up in the absence of the Director of Transportation. Ms. Hatchett states, “Since our Director left she has had to step in and do her job and the job of the Director. She is always there for us and she has a lot on her plate and she gets it done. Best boss lady ever. She has helped the drivers and the monitors to keep up with the children. Mrs. Nelson has helped us when we have had problems with the schools and each other. We love her dearly!" Tammy Smith states the following about Ms. Nelson, “Sheba is a very hard working lady, she is multi-tasking many different things. She works very long hours and is always there for us when we need her. Even when she is stretched in many directions she gets the job done. She is a very valuable employee and we are very happy to have her as a supervisor and friend." Mrs. Nelson, thank you for being a model of excellence!
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Ms. Haley Sage is in her first year working for the Baldwin County School District. Ms. Haley was nominated by her supervising teacher, Heather Cox. Ms. Cox had the following to say about Mrs. Sage: “Mrs. Sage is new to the educational realm. She entered the school district with skills attained by being a good mother and her willingness to learn. Haley is a paraprofessional in my classroom for students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. This position has many challenges not faced in other classrooms such as supporting students with personal hygiene needs, feeding, the ability to understand the communication methods of nonverbal students, as well as dealing with challenging behaviors. It requires a great deal of patience, compassion, and trust, Haley displays all of those qualities. Haley takes every opportunity to learn about each student and their needs. She is a ray of sunshine in our class and her goal is to see students smile upon arrival and all throughout the day. She works hard to help each student reach their potential. She is patient and kind. Haley loves our students and is already an amazing paraprofessional. She has assisted me in dealing with very difficult situations while displaying grace and professionalism. She has been a great help with getting the Braves Buddies program thriving. Haley seeks opportunities for my self-contained students to have meaningful and appropriate interactions with both general education teachers and students to make sure that our students feel like they are a part of the Oak Hill family. She values each student for their unique gifts and traits and their contributions not only to our classroom but to the school community." Ms. Sage, thank you for being a model of excellence. |
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Ms. Harden is relatively new to the Baldwin County School district. She is in her first year as a Paraprofessional at Lakeview Academy and has already established herself as a model of excellence. She received two nominations. Katrina Shy had the following to say about her: “Ms. Mattie works as our one on one para with a student with a disability. She comes to work every day with a smile on her face. She never complains about the huge responsibility she has when caring for the student. She always has a positive or encouraging comment to share with others when they are feeling down. Ms. harden exhibits the best behavior for humbleness. She always says I do not quit something when I start, I will always do my best and let God handle the rest." Naron Usry describes Ms. Harden as follows: "Ms. Harden is a joy to work with. She is an inspiration to all. She is always encouraging and motivating the staff around Lakeview Academy. Ms. Harden truly cares about the students she works with and she never complains. She does her job and everything that comes with it. She’s a dedicated worker. She brightens up my day just by seeing her coming down the hall." Ms. Harden, thank you for being a shining example of excellence!
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Mayweather Receives Grant for
Greenhouse Project
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Congratulations to Aketi Mayweather for receiving, on behalf of the BCSD, an Operation Roundup Grant for $5,000 from the Tri-County EMC Foundation. Funds from this grant will go towards the installation of infrastructure including concrete, water, electric and gas lines for the Baldwin County Schools greenhouse project. Operation Roundup is a community development program funded by the voluntary contributions of Tri-County EMC's customers to the Tri-County EMC Foundation. One hundred percent of funds collected are returned to the community through donations from the foundation. Applications for 20 projects were submitted this quarter. A total of 8 organizations were funded for projects totaling $22,344 in Operation Roundup contributions.
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Baldwin Students and Staff Show Support for the 2022 National Championship Game |
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Students represented their favorite team on Monday, January 10, to show their support for the Georgia Bulldogs or the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Bulldogs (and our very own 2021 BHS graduate #22 Javon Bullard) won the game with a score of 33-18 and broke the 41-year National Championship drought for the university. We want to congratulate Javon and look forward to seeing that Championship ring! |
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Oak Hill Middle School
Band Students Compete for Top Honors
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For the first time in two years, band students from across the state were back in front of judging panels competing for spots in their Districts’ Honor Bands, Region Bands, and the All-State Band. Seventh and Eighth grade students participated in their first audition since the COVID-19 pandemic halted these activities two years ago. Oak Hill Middle School had 14 students travel to Warner Robins on December 4th to audition with over 200 other middle school students from the Georgia Music Educators’ Association District 11.
Audition requirements include playing four major scales, the chromatic scale, and a short prepared etude (short piece for study). Additionally, students have to sight read a short piece. Sight reading is a process where the students perform short piece they have never seen nor heard after a 30 second study period. Four students earned seats in the District 11 symphonic band: Christina Jasso-Rios (8), 6th chair clarinet; Jeremiah Thomas (8), 6th chair trumpet; Kiersten Stanley (7), 3rd chair tuba; Tristen Ingram (8), 1st chair french horn. Thomas, Stanley, and Ingram also scored high enough to advance to the second round of All-State auditions to be held in January where they will compete with each districts’ top students from across the state to try to earn a spot in the 2022 All-State Band.
Directors Elise Allen and Trent Henderson commented how proud they are of these students, especially the 7th graders who tried out with only a few months of preparation. Band students from Baldwin High School auditioned on December 11th. The directors and staff of the Baldwin Band program, which begins in 3rd grade and progresses through 12th grade, are working hard to grow the program with quality young musicians to represent our schools and community with the utmost passion.
Mr. Henderson stated, “We would like to thank our principal, Mr. Ray, Dr. Price, Mr. Jay Wucher and our school board for showing unwavering support for the fine arts in Baldwin County and to our community for the many ways you contribute to the young people in our schools.”
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Lakeview Academy Students Learn About and Perform Shakespeare |
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Mrs. Lowndes's 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students did a brief study on William Shakespeare and then studied/acted out a one-act play. The students demonstrated what they learned about William Shakespeare in the following ways: Third grade did a cartoon strip about William Shakespeare focused on his early years, his life as a husband and father and his time in London with the Globe Theatre. They read and performed Twelfth Night. Fourth grade created a Google slide show about Shakespeare's life and the Globe Theatre and will possibly enter their projects in the Oconee Technology Fair. They read and performed The Tempest. fifth grade created a Google slide show about Shakespeare's life and their favorite scene from Macbeth and will also possibly enter their projects in the Oconee Technology Fair. They read and performed Macbeth. |
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Georgia College Early College Ambassadors Host 6th Grade Preview Day |
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Georgia College Early College (GCEC) Student Ambassadors provided 6th graders from Oak Hill Middle School and Putnam County Middle School with an exceptional welcome to GCEC in December. Sixth-graders who participated in this event were led on a tour of Georgia College and were provided with an informational session about our program. The Ambassadors even included fun facts regarding the history of GCEC and Georgia College for trivia door prizes!
A huge thank you to Abigail Sanders (PCHS-GCEC Senior) for creating and following through on the implementation of this event, which will be a new tradition at GCEC! We also are appreciative of our alumni who participated in the planning and implementation process: Dillon Schremmer (GC), Morgan Burke (GC), Antonio Roberson (GC), Tabitha Lemmonds (GC), and Lakebra Murchinson (Tuskegee University).
The GCEC application for the 2022-2023 academic year is currently open. Students who are currently in Grades 6-9 are eligible to apply.
If you are interested in your child applying to attend GCEC, please email Dr. Sallad to request the application link at runee.sallad@gcsu.edu.
All applications and recommendations are due April 1, 2022, 11:59 p.m. Student and parent interviews will begin January 2022.
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Baldwin High School Chick-fil-A Leader Academy Serves Others |
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The Chick-fil-A Leader Academy has had a busy first semester. The year began with the Kick-Off Event where 19 new students were welcomed. Mr. Curt Flournoy, the Chick-fil-A Milledgeville Operator, provided lunch for the students as well as spoke to the group about the purpose and welcomed them into the program. The members began the event with an ice breaker activity - Guess It. The members dug right in and started planning the Do Good December Project. This service project emphasizes teamwork by asking students to “Drive, Do, and Deliver” during the holiday season. The students plan the project as well as implement it. The students at BHS decided to help students who may need a little extra food for the holidays. They packed 80 blessing bags with different items of food. Two of the Baldwin County school buses were adopted and students were able to take the bags when they got off the bus. The food items came from the BHS student pantry, which was the impact project completed by Chick-fil-A Leader Academy students in 2018. We have had several community organizations that continue to sponsor the pantry which enables us to keep it stocked with food items to serve the students at Baldwin High School. Northridge Christian Church of Milledgeville, Kappa Kappa Iota, Communities In Schools, teachers, administration, and BHS Beta Club donated items this semester to help replenish the pantry, which allowed us to pack so many bags for the holidays. |
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Lakeview Primary Recognizes Teachers |
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We are excited to recognize Lakeview Primary staff members who are now Gifted and/or STEM endorsed. These teachers worked hard to obtain endorsements in these areas. Many of the teachers obtained the endorsements last school year, however, all of the endorsed teachers were recognized at the November faculty meeting with a framed certificate to place in their classrooms. We look forward to seeing the awesome things that these teachers will implement within their classrooms to benefit their students.
Gifted Endorsed Teachers learn strategies to challenge our students to think outside the box and push them to achieve at high levels.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Endorsed Teachers learn strategies to integrate science, technology, engineering, art, and math within the curriculum.
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Baldwin County Schools Successfully Wrapped Up the 1st Semester |
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As the end of the 1st Semester approached in December, there was much activity in our schools to celebrate not only the first half of the school year being complete, but also the spirit of the season and some academic accomplishments as well. Check out some of the fun students and faculty participated in! |
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The Early Learning Center wishes everyone a Happy New Year! |
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Midway Hills Academy's Beta Club members held a holiday toy drive and donated toys to the local Fire Department as presents for community families.
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Also at Midway Hills Academy, Dr. Pearson's, Ms. Puckett's and Ms. Walker’s homerooms celebrated their achievements for the 1st Semester with a Glow Party. Fifty-eight students from those 3 classes read over 2,200 books since August and showed amazing growth on the MAP benchmarks!
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Lakeview Academy had a couple of special guests - one naughty and one nice! Can you guess which one was which?! |
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Lakeview Primary students also had a couple of surprise visitors! |
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In a collaboration with Peaceful Purpose Hospice of Georgia, the members of Oak Hill’s Junior BETA Club created holiday cards for residents in hospice care. After discussing what hospice is and the services hospice provides, students were eager to complete the project to send positive and heartfelt messages.
Armed with card kits provided by Peaceful Purpose, students dedicated their December club meeting time to extend warm wishes to families and loved ones experiencing trying times during this holiday season.
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Midway Hills Academy Students
Win PBIS Bike Raffle
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To end a great semester at MHA, our students used their PBIS points to enter a raffle to win a bike! Congratulations to these 5 winners!! The winners are Braylon Gotell, Kahmiayah Allen, Da'aLaya Gray, Kelli Glover and Jafari Phillips.
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Midway Hills Primary Creates Snowflakes |
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Midway Hills Primary 1st grade students participated in the (MMGYSTC) Georgia Youth Science and Technology Center's Virtual Snowflake Activity and had 'snow' much fun creating their own snowflakes in partnership with East Georgia State College! |
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The Early Learning Center 2022-2023 Registration Information |
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Beginning January 18, use the link above to complete an online application for the 2022-23 school year! |
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Midterm 3rd Nine Weeks
Progress Reports
Holiday for Staff & Students
President's Day Holiday
Daylight Savings Time Begins
End of the 3rd Nine Weeks
Early Release/Parent Conference Day
Professional Learning Day
Report Cards
Spring Break
Easter
Midterm 4th Nine Weeks
Progress Reports
Mother's Day
Last Day of School/Early Release
Post Planning
Memorial Day Holiday
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Baldwin High School 2022 Basketball Schedule |
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Family-School Partnership Program |
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Parents are hearing many different acronyms these days that students are learning at school. This week we would like to share the answers to some frequently asked questions about PBIS, our Positive Behavioral Interventions and supports, from the George Sugai National Center on PBIS Neag School of Education. |
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Infinite Campus is the Baldwin County School District's new student information system and gaining access is easier than ever before. Simply follow the link to two videos that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create an account and login. You can also find this information by clicking the "Infinite Campus" link under the parents tab on www.baldwincountyschoolsga.org |
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Download the MyStop App Today! |
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Download the MyStop App Today! |
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Never worry about where your child's bus is ever again! Thanks to the new and innovative technology that the Baldwin County School District has invested in. As a result, parents of our students can now get real-time updates of their child's bus location through the MyStop app, which is available for download in the iTunes or Android marketplaces.
MyStop provides parents, and parents only, a live look at their child's bus while in transit using GPS technology. Parents can see the exact location of the bus as it's moving along its route and can even provide an estimated time of arrival.
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Click on the following links to access district and school websites as well as all of the social media networks for our respective schools in the district. Our Facebook and Twitter accounts are the best ways to stay up to date with the latest news and happenings in all of our schools. Give us a like or a follow and help share all the good news that is happening in the district every day!
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Click the links below to access our district's strategic plan, Baldwin County Board of Education Board Meetings, Blog, School Web Pages, and About Us. |
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Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone: 478-453-4176
Fax: 478-457-3327
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