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KSU College Tour Opportunity

🎓 KSU COLLEGE TOUR OPPORTUNITY! 🎓The BASA Counseling Department is excited to offer students the opportunity to tour Kennesaw State University – Marietta Campus on Tuesday, September 15, 2026!This ...

August 28, 2026

August 2026 Newsletter

August 2026 Newsletter BASA is off to a great start this school year! We’re excited for all that’s ahead and look forward to keeping our students, families, and community informed. In this newslett...

August 26, 2026

Calling All Vendors - Showcase Your Products at the Night on the Quad!

🛍️ Calling All Vendors! 🎨BASA is excited to launch something new in Winder!Join us for the inaugural Night on the Quad Winter Market & Fine Arts Festival on Thursday, November 19 at BASA Quad.✨...

August 25, 2026

Pottery Classes Open to the Community

🎨 Pottery Classes are Open to the Community! 🎨Join the BASA Pottery Studio family this fall! Choose from Hand Building, Wheel Throwing, or Open Studio sessions.📅 Sept. 17, Oct. 1, 15 & 29🕒 3:30...

August 25, 2026

BASA Ranked Top 7% in Nation

Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy AmongU.S. News’ 2026-2027 Best High Schools Washington, D.C. – August 18, 2026 – Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy has been ranked in the top 7% in the nation among ...

August 24, 2026

🎓 Senior Parent Night: Class of 2027

🎓 Senior Parent Night: Class of 2027!SENIOR YEAR IS HERE! 🎉Parents & Guardians of the Class of 2027, mark your calendars!📅 Wednesday, August 19⏰ 6:00 PM📍 The PAC Join the BASA School Counseling...

August 12, 2026

Student Scholar and Leadership Opportunities

Superintendent Woods seeks 2026-2027 Student Advisory Council. State School Superintendent Richard Woods seeks students in grades 10-12 to serve on his 2026-2027 Student Advisory Council. These stu...

August 10, 2026

Picture Day and Yearbooks

📸 Attention BASA Blazer Families!We're already hard at work on The Torch yearbook for 2026-2027! 📅 Picture Day (Grades 9–11):Portrait Day is Tuesday, August 25. Families can pre-order portrait pack...

August 10, 2026

Board Briefs - August 2026

Student Growth & Success2025-2026 AP Test ResultsNot only did the number of Advanced Placement (AP) exams taken in the district increase, but the pass rate did as well. Seventy-three percent of...

August 5, 2026

BASA Beginning of School Information

Dear BASA Families, Thank you for joining us during Open House. It was great to see our students and families on campus, and the energy, smiles, and excitement everyone had is a reminder of the gre...

July 30, 2026

Open House and Other Important Information

Open House and Other Important Info 2026-2027 Important Updates We look forward to seeing our Blazers at Open House! Please read below for some important information. Visit the cafeteria for info o...

July 27, 2026

Student Parking Passes

BASA Student Parking Spots: Students must complete the online parking form by July 29 at 12:00 p.m. using the QR code or provided link. Before submitting, they must upload three current, unexpired ...

July 18, 2026

Congratulations Graham Mull for being elected National FCCLA President!

Congratulations to Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy senior Graham Mull on being elected FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) National President for 2026–2027!

July 13, 2026

Back-to-School Information to Know

We hope you are enjoying your summer break! To make sure you're ready for the first day of school on Friday, July 31, we have some information to know below! Two Apps to Keep You Connected Parent P...

July 10, 2026

Optional Accident Insurance

As an option for our BCSS families, our school district is making a student accident insurance plan available for students at a low cost.

July 7, 2026

🚗BASA Student Parking Info

Juniors and Seniors wishing to park at BASA for the 2026-2027 Academic School Year need to fill out the following form in order to secure your spot to purchase a parking permit: https://forms.cloud...

July 6, 2026

Apply Now: Fiber Technician Summer Workshop with Cable East

Apply Now: Fiber Technician Summer Workshop with Cable East*Please see the attached flyer for more information!

June 17, 2026

Class of 2026 Transcripts

Dear Class of 2026 Graduates,If you are looking for your final transcript, please note that all final transcripts have been submitted based on the information you provided in your Senior Exit Surve...

June 12, 2026

Back-to-BOLD Event

Back-to-BOLD Event offers Free Backpacks with School Supplies

June 8, 2026

Save-the-Date: Class of 2027 Graduation

BASA Class of 2027 and Families, We hope you are enjoying your summer break. The excitement of your senior year is approaching, and we want to share graduation information with you. The BASA Class ...

June 5, 2026

Back-to-School Information

Click here for all things Back-to-School!

June 2, 2026

Schedule Portal Closing Soon

The Schedule Portal is closing soon. Friday May 29th is the last day to submit schedule change requests. Please submit any schedule change requests through the schedule change form only. Counselors...

May 27, 2026

New BASA Assistant Principal Named

The Barrow County School System and BASA are happy to announce Dr. Heather Hawk as a new Assistant Principal of the Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy, starting with the 2026-2027 school year. Dr. Ha...

May 27, 2026

Thank You, BCSS Families

BCSS Families, As we close the school year, I want to take a moment to reflect and appreciate the incredible progress we have made together as a school system and community. With your support and t...

May 22, 2026

2026 Summer Resources

Access all your essential summer resources in one place! Find transcripts, driver’s license paperwork, summer meal information, and more.

May 21, 2026

5/20/26 Early Release Schedule

Reminder: BASA students will be operating on a modified early release schedule tomorrow, May 20th. Please review the schedule below and note we will have no check-outs after 11:00 AM. Thanks so muc...

May 19, 2026

BASA Schedule Change Request Form

Please see the attached PDF for more information about schedule change requests for next year. ​​BASA Schedule Change Request Form​​​

May 19, 2026

Board Briefs: May 2026

Scroll for a summary of the May 2026 BCSS Board of Education Meeting. Finances & Infrastructure Salary Study Update The Barrow County Board of Education continues to show gratitude and commitme...

May 15, 2026

2026 AP Honor Schools

Congratulations to Apalachee High School, Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy, and Winder-Barrow High School for being recognized as Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools by the Georgia Department of Edu

May 12, 2026

Proof of School Enrollment for Driver's License and Permit

Hello, Blazers! If you are planning on obtaining your driver's license or learner's permit this summer and need proof of school enrollment, please request this by Tuesday, May 19th. Thanks!

May 12, 2026

2026 Summer Camps

Learn more about the variety of summer camp opportunities available through Barrow County School System.

May 11, 2026

$20 Sport Physicals on May 18th

BASA is offering $20 sports physicals for all BASA athletes on May 18th. If you plan to participate on our 2026-2027 sports teams, this is a great opportunity to take care of your physical. In addi...

May 11, 2026

$20 Sports Physicals May 18th

BASA is offering $20 sports physicals for all BASA athletes. If you plan to participate on our 2026-2027 sports teams, this is a great opportunity to take care of your physical. Please click this l...

May 8, 2026

April/May 2026 Newsletter

April/May 2026 Newsletter It's hard to believe we are already in the last month of school! Please see below for important schedule updates for the end of the year: Final Exam Schedule 05/14/26 Reg...

May 8, 2026

Scholastic Images on May 15th

Dear BASA Students and Families, Scholastic Images will be on campus Friday, May 15th during lunch! Order your letter jackets, class rings, caps & gowns, senior gear, and more in person with us...

May 7, 2026

Upcoming Senior Events

May 6, 2026

End of Semester Info

Welcome to the End of the Semester! We are proud of our students, staff, and families for their hard work this semester and want to share the following information as we approach the end of another...

May 4, 2026

5 Things to Know for May 2026

5 Things to Know for May 1) End of School Reminders Please remember to pick up any medications, return all library books, and pay any remaining balances or close student accounts if your child will...

May 1, 2026

BASA AP/AD Update

Blazer Families, Please join me in celebrating Dr. Suzy Wallin as the interim Athletic Director for BASA, starting next school year. As you know, Dr. Wallin already serves our students, families, a...

April 27, 2026

Perez to Join Barrow Arts & Sciences Team as Assistant Principal

Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy is happy to welcome Dr. Melissa Perez to its administration team as Assistant Principal, starting with the 2026-2027 school year. 

April 17, 2026

BASA Teacher of the Year Dr. Heather Turner Announced as District Finalist!

Congratulations to Dr. Heather Turner for being announced a 2026-2027 TOTY Finalist!

April 17, 2026

Board Briefs: April 2026

Scroll for a summary of the April 2026 BCSS Board of Education Meeting. Finances & Infrastructure Salary Supplement for All BCSS Staff Thank you to the Board of Education for approving a salary...

April 17, 2026

Spirit Week!

April 11, 2026

Senior Letters

April 3, 2026

5 Things to Know for April 2026

5 Things to Know for April 1) Spring Break Spring Break is on the other side of this weekend! Our buildings will be closed from April 6–10. We wish you all a wonderful break and look forward to see...

April 2, 2026

FCCLA National Officer Candidate

A huge congratulations goes out to Graham Mull! He has been elected as this year's Georgia FCCLA National Officer Candidate. Graham will be attending the 2026 National Leadership Conference in Wash...

March 31, 2026

BASA FFA Spring Plant Sale

Good afternoon Blazers,We are excited to invite you to our annual BASA FFA spring plant sale. This one is truly a story of how something devastating can turn into a beautiful learning opportunity. ...

March 31, 2026

Softball Tryouts

Softball Tryouts will be held on May 5th and May 6th from 4-6PM at Victor Lord Park - Field 7. Athletes must have been accepted to BASA and have a completed Dragonfly account (with current physical...

March 31, 2026

Volleyball Try-Outs

Join the Volleyball Tryouts Remind for Tryout Info by texting @sgillander to 81010.

March 26, 2026

Georgia School Climate Survey

‘ Family Survey Announcement Dear Parent or Guardian, BASA will take the new Georgia School Climate Survey this year. Each parent or guardian is invited to take the family version to answer questio...

March 25, 2026

March 2026 BASA Newsletter

Department Spotlight: Fine Arts The BASA Fine Arts department continues to shine with outstanding achievements across all disciplines, showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of our student...

March 25, 2026

2026 Governor's Honors Program Finalist

Congratulations to Ben Stockwell, a sophomore at the Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy, for being named a finalist for the 2026 Georgia Governor’s Honors Program (GHP).

March 24, 2026

March 19th is BASA's Spotlight Night at the BCSS Art Showcase

Please join us for BASA's spotlight night at the BCSS Art Showcase on Thursday, March 19th from 5:25-6:10PM at the Professional Development Center (PDC) located at 179 W. Athens St, Winder, GA.

March 13, 2026

2026-27 BASA Teacher of the Year!

Congratulations Dr. Heather Turner!

March 12, 2026

Scholastic March 19th

Dear BASA Students and Families, Scholastic Images will be on campus Thursday, March 19th during lunch! Order your letter jackets, class rings, caps & gowns, senior gear, and more in person wit...

March 12, 2026

Summer PE

June 1-11 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.

March 11, 2026

BCSS Career Fair

BCSS will be hosting a career fair on March 25th from 4-6PM at the Professional Development Center located at 179 W. Athens St., Winder, GA.

March 11, 2026

Welcome to ParentSquare!

Our school is using ParentSquare! We are excited to let you know that this year we'll be using ParentSquare to communicate with you at the school, and in your classrooms and groups. ParentSquare pr...

March 11, 2026

Step 1: Activate Your Account

Click the link in your activation email/text, or sign up on parentsquare.com or via the ParentSquare app.Next, check out our guide to getting started.

March 11, 2026

Step 2: Download the App

It’s easy to stay in the loop with the ParentSquare app. Download it now for iOS or Android devices. Register for ParentSquare from the Mobile App Parent Dashboard on Mobile App

March 11, 2026

Step 3: Set Preferences

Click your name in the top right to set your notification and language preferences. More tips

March 11, 2026

FAQs for Parents & Guardians

Get answers to frequently asked questions about everything from password resets and language preferences to combining existing accounts. Check out the FAQ.

March 11, 2026

View Alerts and Notices Received

The Alerts and Notices page consolidates your recently received Smart Alerts, Urgent Alerts, Auto Notices, Attendance Notices, and Secure Documents. Learn more about viewing the alerts and notices ...

March 11, 2026

Manage Your Notification Settings

ParentSquare allows users to customize their notifications by notification type and select their preferred delivery method for each school and district. Learn more about managing your notification ...

March 11, 2026

Appreciate a Post

Users can appreciate a post. Give them generously! Teachers and school leaders love your feedback. Learn more about appreciating posts.

March 11, 2026

Comment on a Post

ParentSquare is a two-way form of communication. When a post is published, users can ask a follow-up question or make a comment. Learn more about commenting on posts.

March 11, 2026

View Photos, Videos, and Files

ParentSquare is a safe and secure domain to share photos, videos and files. Registered users have access to all photos, videos, and files that are shared throughout the school year. Parents are abl...

March 11, 2026

BCSS Student Art Showcase

Celebrate with us on your school’s Spotlight Night! See the dates & times below to know when your school’s art teacher will be at the BCSS art show. If that date/time doesn’t work for you, plea...

March 9, 2026

Board Briefs: March 2026

Read below for a summary of the March 2026 BCSS Board of Education Meeting. Academics & Student Success Dual Enrollment Opportunities BCSS Career Technical Agricultural Education Director and S...

March 6, 2026

Conrad and Argo are Awared the Walton EMC School EmPOWERment Grant

🔥🎉Congratulations to Katie Conrad and Kendall Argo for being awarded the Walton EMC School EmPOWERment Grant to fund their vision of FORGE - a student learning center and tutoring hub for BASA! We ...

February 26, 2026

February 2026 Newsletter

BASA's CTAE Department Shines During CTAE Month As we celebrate CTAE Month, the BASA CTAE Department continues to provide students with hands-on, real-world learning experiences that prepare them f...

February 25, 2026

GA Probe College Tour

BASA will be hosting the Georgia Probe College Tour ​on February 25th from 9-10:30AM. ​Students will be able to connect with college representatives and learn about what over 50 colleges have to of...

February 19, 2026

BCSS YGA Winners

Congratulations to Owen Forsythe (12th) and Allie Rooks (9th) for being named as grade level winners in the BCSS Young Georgia Authors competition! Their writings will now advance to the YGA Northe...

February 17, 2026

University of South Carolina Band Clinic Representatives

Congratulations to Jacob and Wesley for being selected to represent the BASA band at the University of South Carolina Band Clinic! They performed a challenging and phenomenal concert on Sunday. We ...

February 17, 2026

FirePit Online Store!

In honor of CTAE month, the Marketing & Management pathway wants to launch the online The Firepit merchandise store! Thank you in advance for putting students to work as they practice employabi...

February 9, 2026

SAT at BASA

BASA will be offering the SAT on March 10th. If you would like to take the SAT at BASA on March 10th, please sign up here by March 6th: https://barrowcountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/basa/sat.html

February 9, 2026

2025-2026 Bright Ideas Grants

Thank you to our District Partner in Education Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) for their continued support of our schools! For the 2025-2026 school year, all five BCSS middle schools ...

February 9, 2026

Class of 2027 Senior Portraits

Class of 2027 families, senior year is approaching, and senior portraits are the first step in this important milestone.CADY, our school’s exclusive partner for senior portraits, has served schools...

February 9, 2026

Board Briefs: February 2026

Read below for a summary of the February 2026 BCSS Board of Education Meeting. Academics & Student Success It's Time to Apply for the Pre-K Lottery! The BCSS Pre-K Lottery application window is...

February 6, 2026

S.O.U.Per Bowl

The annual S.O.U.PER Bowl Competition is underway! This district-wide event supports the Barrow Food Pantry in serving Barrow County. The top elementary, middle, and high school SOUPer Bowl winning...

February 5, 2026

Interested in Girls Flag Football at BASA?

BASA Students: Are you interested in playing Girls Flag Football at BASA? If so, please fill out this interest form. We will be holding an interest meeting during Expeditions on Wednesday, Feb. 4th...

February 2, 2026

2026 BCSS Parent Comprehensive Needs Assessment Survey

Please complete this survey as part of our annual needs assessment. Your feedback is valuable to school and district improvement planning processes for the 2026-2027 school year. This form will be ...

February 2, 2026

Family Survey Announcement

Family Survey Announcement Dear Parent or Guardian, BASA will take the new Georgia School Climate Survey this year. Each parent or guardian is invited to take the family version to answer questions...

January 30, 2026

DE Meeting Rescheduled for Feb. 7th

Due to another chance for inclement weather, the Saturday Dual Enrollment meeting for parents and students has been rescheduled to February 7th at 9AM in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). Thanks!

January 29, 2026

January 2026 Newsletter

January 2026BASA TOTY Finalists AnnouncedCongratulations to our 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year finalists: Dr. Turner (Marketing), Mr. Coleman (Social Studies), Ms. Conrad (ELA), and Ms. McClure (ELA...

January 28, 2026

2026-27 Teacher of the Year Finalists!

Congratulations to our 2026–27 Teacher of the Year Finalists: Dr. Heather Turner - Marketing Teacher & Senior Advisor Ms. Katie Conrad - ELA Department Chair & Academic Interventionist Ms. ...

January 28, 2026

2026 STAR Student

Congratulations to our STAR Student, Keely Schmook, and the STAR Teacher she selected, Mrs. Schreibman!The STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) program is one of Georgia’s most prestigiou...

January 22, 2026

2026 STAR Students and STAR Teachers

Congratulations to our 2026 STAR Students and their selected STAR Teachers! STAR Students: Seth Johnson, Apalachee High School Keely Schmook, Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy Josie McElhannon, Wi...

January 22, 2026

2026 District Spelling Bee

Congratulations to Hailey Zuniga, a 7th grader from Russell Middle School, for winning the Barrow County School System 2026 District Spelling Bee!The runner-up is Jude Bastedo, a 8th grader from Ar...

January 16, 2026

Board Briefs: January 2026

Read below for a summary of the January 2026 BCSS Board of Education Meeting. Academics & Student Success Mid-Year Safety Update The Board of Education received a mid-year review on key school ...

January 9, 2026

5 Things to Know for January 2026

5 Things to Know BCSS Family, here are five things to know as we start a new month! 1) Lottery Application Windows The BCSS Pre-K Program will begin accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Pre-K L...

January 6, 2026

BCSS Attendance Policy

We value the health and safety of our students and staff and are closely monitoring the flu situation. Our current attendance policy (below) is based on state law and allows for these types of situ...

January 6, 2026

2025 District Technology Competition

145 of Barrow’s best, brightest, and boldest students competed in the school system’s sixth annual Student Technology Competition on December 11, 2025. These students presented 114 projects nominat...

January 6, 2026

Welcome Back

Dear BCSS Family, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones refreshed and rejuvenated after a restful Winter Break. As we welcome students and staff back to our schools, I want to take a mo...

January 5, 2026

Nov/Dec 2025 Blazers News & Blazer Broadcast

Check out the Nov/Dec 2025 edition of Blazers News! You also can visit the BASA YouTube channel to see the latest Blazer Broadcast!

December 17, 2025