Bass Middle School
Bulldog Bulletin: July 27, 2026
Meet the Principal: Dr. Cindy Bennett
Dr. Bennett grew up in Carrollton Georgia and attended school at Central Elementary, Middle, and High School. She received her Bachelor's degree in 1996 and her Masters degree in 2001, both in Middle Grades Education from the University of West Georgia. In 2006, she received a second Masters degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Phoenix and in 2011 Dr. Bennett graduated from Argosy University with a Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership.
Dr. Bennett has been an educator in the Coweta County School System since 1997. She taught middle school math at Northgate and Madras Middle School before becoming the Assistant Principal at Arbor Springs Elementary School in 2006. In 2008, Dr. Bennett moved to LEE Middle School as an Assistant Principal and later became principal at LEE in 2013. She remained at LEE until 2021 when she was named the principal at Blake Bass Middle School where she is the current principal.
Dr. Bennett has been married to her husband, Chris, for 29 years. They have two children, Carsten and Cade, who both attended school in the Coweta County School System. Carsten is a first grade teacher at Canongate Elementary School and is married her high school sweetheart, Coleman. Cade is a senior at the University of Georgia majoring in Engineering. Dr. Bennett has one dog, Cocoa. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, running and she loves the beach.
Dr. Bennett has received numerous awards and recognitions during her career, including being named the 2019 and 2026 Coweta County School System Principal of the Year. She opened Blake Bass Middle School in the fall of 2021 where she currently remains.
Who is Blake Bass?
Blake Bass is a native of Newnan, Georgia and a graduate of the Coweta County School System. He was a 35 year educator and during his career was a teacher, coach, principal, central office administrator and superintendent of the Coweta County School System. He retired in 2011.
Mr. Bass is a member of the Newnan Kiwanis Club where he served as president. In 2019, he was Lieutenant Governor of Kiwanis for the Georgia District. He is a past member of the Coweta Community Foundation. Currently, Mr. Bass serves on the University of West Georgia Athletic Foundation Board of Directors as well as the Coweta County Sports Hall of Fame.
In 2011, Mr. Bass was recognized by the community as Citizen of the Year. Also, in 2011, he was honored with the Richard Brooks Visionary Award of Distinction by the Patrons of the Centre for Performing and Visual Arts.
Mr. Bass earned his B.A. Degree in History from West Georgia College. He also earned his Masters and ED.S Degree in Administration and Supervision from West Georgia College. He holds certification through the Superintendent’s Professional Development Program through the Georgia Department of Education and the Georgia Schools Superintendents Association.
Mr. Bass is currently spending his retirement as the Assistant Head of School at Trinity Christian School.
Attendance Matters!
Every school day matters. Regular attendance helps students build strong academic habits, stay connected to classroom learning, and develop meaningful relationships with their teachers and classmates. While we understand that appointments and family trips are sometimes unavoidable, we encourage families to plan them during scheduled school breaks whenever possible. By maximizing time in the classroom, we give every Bulldog the best opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. At Bass Middle School, Every Day Counts because every day is another chance to be Bulldog BOLD.
Football Conditioning (Voluntary) July 28, 29, 30
Voluntary football conditioning will be held at BMS July 28-30 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. All athletes must have a current physical on file at the school as well as the CCMSAL athletic paperwork completed and notarized. Athletes should bring cleats and water with them to conditioning.
Important Reminder: Conditioning is designed to help athletes prepare for tryouts. Attendance or participation in conditioning does not guarantee selection to the team.
Soccer Meeting/Tryouts
Blake Bass Middle School
Assistant Principal: Angie Markham
Assistant Principal: Dr. Ashley Dawson
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director: Bryan Hicks
Email: cindy.bennett@cowetaschools.net
Website: bms.cowetaschools.net
Location: 500 Shaw Road, Sharpsburg, GA, USA
Phone: 770 254 2600
Twitter: @BassMiddle1