Stay up to date on what is happening in Baldwin County School District by reading April's edition of the Baldwin Beat! |
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April's Pursuit of Excellence Winners |
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The Baldwin County School District Pursuit of Excellence Award, an employee recognition program, is presented monthly to employees who go above and beyond the call of duty. Congratulations to the following employees who are the April 2021 award winners: Shelton Brown, Christopher Ryles, Amie Caruso, and Karen Stanley. Read the articles below to learn more about why these four outstanding BCSD employees have been chosen as this month's Pursuit of Excellence winners. |
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Shelton Brown
Work-Based Learning Coordinator at Baldwin High School
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Mr. Brown is working in his 4th year with the Baldwin County School District. This is his 2nd year working as the Work-Based Learning Coordinator for the Baldwin College and Career Academy at Baldwin High School. He was nominated for the Pursuit of Excellence award by his co-worker, Dr. David Sallad. Dr. Sallad had the following to say about Mr. Brown:
“Mr. Brown’s politeness and giving spirit are beyond measure. He is one of the friendliest people that I know and always has a smile on his face and a happy greeting for both students and faculty. Although Mr. Brown is responsible for Work-Based Learning and academy coach daily tasks, he can often be found assisting other co-workers with their tasks, volunteering his time and money with various projects while serving on various committees, and rendering technology support."
Mr. Brown, thank you for being a model of excellence!
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Christopher Ryles
Band Teacher at Baldwin High & Oak Hill Middle School
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Mr. Christopher Ryles is working in his sixteenth year as an educator. He joined the BHS band program in 2017. He was nominated for the Pursuit of Excellence award by his colleague, James McMillan. Mr. McMillan had the following to say about Mr. Ryles:
"Mr. Ryles has completely transformed our percussion programs at both middle and high school into one of the premier percussion studios in Central Georgia, if not the state. Before the pandemic, our high school percussion ensemble was the only percussion ensemble in Central Georgia to perform at the prestigious Lassiter Percussion Symposium. Between our middle school and high school percussion ensembles, he helped establish our annual "Night of Percussion," a performance solely focusing on percussion ensemble literature. Our marching percussion since his time has won numerous best in class and best in contest awards."
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Amie Caruso
Instructional Coach at Baldwin High School
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Ms. Caruso began her career with the Baldwin County School District in 2005. Over the past 16 years, she has served as a classroom teacher and now as the Instructional Coach. She was nominated for the Pursuit of Excellence award by Ms. Tequila Thomas. Ms. Thomas had the following to say about Ms. Caruso:
"Ms. Caruso has assisted all teachers in the school! She is always accessible and readily offers her help in advance. What could be grueling for some seems to come easy for Ms. Caruso."
Ms. Caruso, thank you for your example of excellence!
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Karen Stanley
Family Engagement Specialist
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Ms. Karen Stanley joined the BCSD team in 2017. Over the past several years, she has made an impact in the Baldwin County community. She was nominated for the Pursuit of Excellence award by her colleague, Mrs. Ola Scott-Little, who had the following to say about Ms. Stanley:
“Karen has worked tirelessly bridging the gap for families. She has assisted families
in need of services and has gone above and beyond to make sure children had what they needed to attend school and provided assistance to them during their time out of school. Her position as Family/Parent Engagement Specialist has allowed her to connect with parents that many had a challenge doing. Working alongside her has been a joy, and I appreciate all she does to assist me as District Social Worker and the school system as a whole."
Ms. Stanley, you are a shining example of excellence!
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The Baldwin County School District recognized our media specialists and media clerks in honor of National Library Week and National School Librarian Day.
National Library Week was April 4-10. The theme for this year is “Welcome to Your Library.” The purpose of this year's theme is to promote the idea that libraries extend far beyond the four walls of a building – and that everyone is welcome to use their services. During the pandemic, libraries have been going above and beyond to adapt to our changing world by expanding their resources and continuing to meet the needs of their users. Whether people visit in person or virtually, libraries offer opportunities for everyone to explore new worlds and become their best selves through access to technology, multimedia content, and educational programs.
During the National Library Week, there is also National School Librarian Day, observed this year on April 4th. Each year, National School Librarian Day recognizes the professionals who keep the school library in working order. Our media specialists and clerks are dedicated to helping our children find the resources they need to keep learning. They are the people who create an environment where students can learn every day of the year. Their work is an impressive accomplishment. The media specialists and clerk provide guidance and expose our students to texts, print media, literature, digital resources, and technology. These resources also connect them to libraries around the world.
To view a photo gallery of National Library Week & National School Librarian Day recognition photos, click the button below.
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Our Assistant Principals were recognized in honor of National Assistant Principals Week, observed April 5-9. This year, the celebration of our Assistant Principals took on an even greater significance as we recognize all that assistant principals have conquered amid the pandemic. BCSD assistant principals are to be commended for the enormous contributions they have made towards our students' success. To view a complete list and gallery of all assistant principals in the Baldwin County School District, click the button below. |
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Terri Carty
Midway Hills Primary
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Vickie Lee
Lakeview Primary
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Hope Pope
Midway Hills Academy
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Dr. Kachari Davis
Oak Hill Middle School
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Jeremiah Bundrage
Oak Hill Middle School
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Dr. Kareem Epps
Oak Hill Middle School
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April Hartzog
Baldwin High School
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Natalie Stowe
Baldwin High School
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The school board recognized all school district leaders and employees who successfully completed the John Hopkins COVID-19 Contact Tracing Course in the Fall. Contact tracing is a critically important tool in pandemic response. Public health officials have long used this tactic to break the chain of transmission of infectious diseases and limit the spread of infections. Click the button below to view more recognition photos from the school board meeting. |
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The Baldwin County School District recognized Coach Kizzi Walker and Coach Anthony Webb for being named Coaches of the Year by the Georgia High School Association (GHSA). Coach Walker was named the 2021 Region 4A Coach of the Year, and Coach Webb was named the 2021 Region 4A Coach of the Year, as well as the 2021 Class 4A State Coach of the Year by GHSA. To learn more about these two phenomenal coaches, click the following links to read brief bios about their professional and personal history in basketball and in coaching. Coach Kizzi Walker. Coach Anthony Webb.
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Oak Hill Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
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The Baldwin County School District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Oak Hill Middle School on April 1, 2021, and were joined by members of the Milledgeville Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce, elected officials, school board members, Oak Hill students, BOE and school staff as well as members of the Baldwin County community. The purpose of the ceremony was to showcase the newly renovated middle school. Thanks to E-SPLOST funds, the Baldwin County School District began an $11.5 million renovation project at Oak Hill Middle School during the previous summer. The multi-million dollar renovation to the school has resulted in a new roof, HVAC systems, and brand new interior renovations to such areas as the gymnasium, classrooms, main office, auditorium, and cafeteria.
A special thank you to the citizens of Baldwin County for voting to extend the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (E-SPLOST) for another 5 years. In June of 2020, 76% of voters in Baldwin County voted in favor of the Baldwin County School District E-SPLOST. The funds from the 5-year extension of the one-penny sales tax will go towards critical improvements and special projects at all school facilities. This investment has completely transformed our schools and classrooms into 21st-century learning environments. For a more detailed look into the renovations click, the button below to see the presentation of the renovations at OHMS.
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Splash Pad Groundbreaking Ceremony |
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On April 1st, the Baldwin County School District held a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the construction of a brand new Splash Pad at the Early Learning Center. Members of the Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce, elected officials, school board members, ELC students and staff, school and district leaders as well as members of the Baldwin County community came out to help commemorate this historic event.
The splash pad will be an outdoor recreation area that will allow children to play with water featuring spray nozzles coming out of the ground and shower attachments that release water from above. It is a safe way to introduce students to water before learning how to swim in a pool or a larger body of water. The splash pad will be handicap-accessible, and construction is expected to be finished by the end of June 2021.
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Intent to Return to In-Person Instruction for the 2021-2022 School Year |
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The Baldwin County School District is beginning to plan for the 2021-2022 school year. We want to make sure that we are prepared for all of our students who are planning to return to In-Person Instruction. Please complete the digital online registration renewal for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year using the Infinite Campus parent portal. This online registration process will ensure that BCSD has your most up-to-date contact information. It will also let us know whether your child will be returning to In-Person Instruction or enrolling in Baldwin Online Academy for the next school year.
To access the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, click the following link: Parent Portal. For assistance in completing the annual update, click the following link for step-by-step guided instructions: Annual Update Instructions. Please complete the annual update for each child returning to the Baldwin County School District. The deadline for completing the online registration renewal process is Friday, April 30, 2021.
If you have forgotten your password for Infinite Campus, you may access the Self-help feature on the Parent Portal login screen if you have a correct/updated email address in the system. For further assistance, you can use the Infinite Campus Parent Portal Help Desk by clicking the following link: Help Desk.
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Georgia College Early College |
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State School Superintendent Richard Woods Visits Baldwin Student Advisory Council Members |
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State School Superintendent Woods went on a tour around Georgia, visiting with members of his Student Advisory Council at their home RESAs. This is the first-ever "virtual" Student Advisory Council which was unable to meet in Atlanta. Supt. Woods chose smaller settings in order to adhere to COVID-19 restrictions and still be allowed to see the students face-to-face.
On Wednesday, April 14th, State School Superintendent Woods visited Oconee RESA to meet with Damian Garza, Baldwin High School, and Braylen Howell, Georgia College Early College. Damian and Braylen were asked questions by Superintendent Woods about their experiences of being virtual and face-to-face students this school year, their experience of being on the Student Advisory Council this year, and their thoughts on anything they would change and like to see addressed by the council. They were also given an opportunity to ask Superintendent Woods anything about the council, state education, his life, and experiences. Both students were presented with certificates for their work this year on the Student Advisory Council. Dr. Hayward Cordy and the staff of Oconee RESA did a great job at hosting this event.
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Reading Comprehension Inference Murder Mystery at Midway Hills Academy |
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Need a clue on how to increase your reading comprehension inference skills? Why not ask some students at Midway Hills Academy? On Flashback Friday, students put their reading comprehension inference skills to work to figure out who murdered Mr. Smith in the Clue Murder Mystery game. |
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Baldwin Braves Championship Ring of Honor Sponsorship Program |
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021, the Baldwin Braves Basketball Team become the Georgia High School Association's State Class 4A Basketball Champions--a title that has not been held by Baldwin since 1981. William Freeman made a jump shot with 3.8 seconds left on the clock, which secured the boys basketball team's championship win and ended the 40-year drought for the boys basketball program at Baldwin High School.
In order to commemorate this historical event, Baldwin High School would like to purchase championship rings for the student-athletes, coaches, and support staff responsible for this tremendous accomplishment. The seniors on the team have designed a unique ring through Balfour. The cost of each ring is $265.00.
To provide for the cost of the rings, Baldwin High School is seeking support from community members, businesses, churches, alumni, BCSD employees, and others who would like to help raise the necessary funds to purchase the championship rings. We have established a “Ring of Honor” Donation Program with five distinct levels of giving. Click the button below to view each of the donation levels.
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The Early Learning Center |
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Spring has sprung at the Early Learning Center and the students in Ms. Goodson and Ms. Alexander's class have been taking the time to learn more about the birds that have been greeting everyone with the sounds of Spring. |
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Midway Hills Primary Student Council Students Share the Joy of Reading |
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Midway Hills Primary School's 2nd grade Student Council members started April off with a project of sharing. They visited kindergarten classes and read to the students, sharing the joy of reading. |
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Lakeview Primary Students Learn the Life Cycle of a Butterfly |
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Mrs. Gray’s students enjoyed learning about the life cycle of a butterfly. They enjoyed watching the caterpillars eat, grow, and turn into butterflies in just a few shorts weeks. |
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Oak Hill Middle School Counseling Staff
Host Building Healthy Relationships
and On-line Safety Event
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The Oak Hill Middle School Counseling Department hosted an awesome learning experience for students entitled, Building Healthy Relationships and On-Line Safety. Presenters were from the Macon-Bibb Health Department. Ms. Alicia Wright, Health Education Supervisor, Ms. Megan McIntosh, Teen Health Educator, and Ms. Chaquea Atkinson North Central Health District Youth Development Coordinator. |
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Lakeview Academy Students Makes
Time for Learning
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Mrs. Craddock and Mrs. Dunn's class used their bodies at the hands of a clock to explore telling time to the nearest hour, half-hour, and quarter-hour. |
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Kindergarten Registration |
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Kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year officially began February 1, 2021. This year, the registration process is available online. Parents of children who will be 5 years of age by September 1, 2021, are able to register their upcoming Kindergarten student online one of two ways. To access the online registration portal, either scan the QR code located in the image above or enter the URL: https://tinyurl.com/yyjnvfvc into your internet browser. You will need to upload specific documents to your application as part of the registration process. For a list of all documents needed for the application, please refer to the Kindergarten Registration Flyer above.
If there are parents/guardians who are interested in having their child participate in our Kindergarten Montessori program, please make sure to fill out the Montessori Interest Form section when completing the online registration. Completion of the interest form does not guarantee acceptance into the Montessori Program. For additional questions regarding Online Kindergarten Registration, please call 478-453-4176.
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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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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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110 North ABC St.
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone: 478-453-4176
Fax: 478-457-3327
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