The Bibb County School District, in partnership with Macon+Bibb County, Macon-Bibb County Fire Department and Central Georgia Technical College, officially announced a new Fire Science/Firefighter Pathway at W. S. Hutchings College and Career Academy. This program for high school seniors will begin in the fall and provide “stackable credentials” to include dual enrollment credit for both high school and college as well as a job with the Fire Department upon graduation.

“We know that this is a pipeline that our students are looking for,” said Dr. Cassandra Washington, Executive Director for Bibb CTAE. “This is a community where we want people to come and live and stay.”

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Our schools hosted meetings with students March 27-31 as part of On The Table Macon, coordinated by Community Foundation of Central Georgia and Knight Foundation in Macon+Bibb County! Students are engaging in identifying actions and ideas to improve school communities and school culture!

Rosa Taylor Elementary School held its Leadership Day! They celebrated 65 Years of Being a Light! Parents and community members first went to the gym where students showcased their singing, dancing, and speaking skills. Next, they were able to go into the school and meet with students. The event ended with a student Q&A.

Bibb Project AWARE is partnering with Georgia State University, Resilient Middle Georgia, Macon Mental Health Matters and FVSU VALUE Grant to provide Youth Mental Health First Aid training throughout the local community and school district. Learn more here!

Each year the Bibb County School District partners with OneMacon Business Education Partnership (BEP) to celebrate Principal for a Day! During their visits, Principals for a Day learn about the day-to-day operations of running a school, how principals balance their day between instruction and administration, how business partners can better connect industry with the students and what schools need from industry, how students are being prepared for college and the workforce, about the Leader in Me program implemented in schools districtwide, and more.

We are so proud of the leadership and strength of character demonstrated by our Rutland High School Storm Tracker Hurricanes! Rutland High students represented Bibb County School District and presented during the National Leader in Me Symposium in Washington, D.C. in early March.

Bibb County School District held a Teacher Recruitment Fair in March! For Bibb County teaching opportunities, visit https://bcsdk12.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

We are incredibly proud of the Southwest High School mock trial team for advancing to the District competition. Watch this video to hear what they love about mock trial!

March celebrates National School Breakfast Week (NSBW)! This year's theme was Dig Into School Breakfast. NSBW celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success! Thank you to our District Nutrition Staff!

Rutland Middle School Assistant Principal Dr. Eric Thompson spoke to a gathering of 90 assistant principals for the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals. His presentation focused on effective time scheduling for school administrators. This is just another example of our leadership in action!

Superintendent Dr. Dan A. Sims continues to visit elementary schools to meet with students for his student advisory panels! Dr. Sims has met with student advisory panels from each of the middle and high schools, as well. During the sessions, students were able to share how they feel about school! Dr. Sims will continue meeting with students throughout the district at all grade levels throughout the remainder of the year.

March is Internet Safety and Digital Citizen Awareness Month in the BCSD! The Internet provides access to many new and exciting resources. Each day more and more resources are being created. Unfortunately, not all new resources are reliable or safe. Please remember to keep personal information private and only share information about yourself, family members or others when a parent or teacher has given approval.

Congratulations to the Bibb County FLEX Program winner, Brittinique Be Unique, led by student entrepreneur Mykayla Whitehead of Bibb County School District VIP Academy and W. S. Hutchings College and Career Academy! Mykayla was one of three finalists to make it to the final pitch round of the 2022-2023 Bibb County FLEX Competition! She advances to the state competition in April.

This is the first year the Bibb County School District and the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce were selected to participate in the 2022-2023 Georgia FLEX competition. The goal of the Georgia Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurship Experience (FLEX) is to create prosperity and revitalize rural entrepreneurial ecosystems by educating students on the rewards, sacrifices, and processes incurred in establishing small businesses. Throughout the yearlong competition process, a combination of educational guidance, incentives, and mentor opportunities inspires students to launch their successful small businesses, eventually leading to a more vibrant, robust local economy.

The Bibb County FLEX program is being supported by the Griffith Foundation and the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority.

Second grade students in Sheila Renfroe's class who participate in the Campus Police Grade Level Reading Program at John R. Lewis Elementary were awarded Georgia College & State University T-shirts provided by Campus Police Chief Russell Bentley. Both Chief Bentley and Deputy Chief Stephanie Prater are alumni of the institution and seized the opportunity to motivate younger students while providing mentorship and supplementing reading skills through the program, which is in its third year. The smiles are proof that it's working!

Congratulations to Bibb County School District VIP Academy student Isaac Stephens, who was recognized by Gov. Brian Kemp! Isaac will be serving as a Page in the Georgia House of Representatives!

Congratulations to Angel Woodard, appointed Principal of Alexander II Magnet School, and Dr. LaQuonta Williams-Smith, appointed Principal of Matilda Hartley Elementary School! Dr. LaToya Smith, Principal of Howard High School, was appointed Executive Director of Personnel!

The Bibb County School Nutrition Department catered the first of two parent engagement events hosted by Elam Alexander Academy to celebrate Cherry Blossom Festival, Macon Georgia! Nutrition team members Keiza Hunt, Site Support Supervisor, and Gisela Coley, Site Support Manager, ensured parents and students enjoyed pink pancakes, sausage patties, eggs, fresh fruit, and juice!

Don't forget to register for our inaugural golf tournament, presented by ICB Construction Group! This tournament, scheduled for April 15, will benefit the Bibb County Education Foundation, which supports scholarships and other initiatives that benefit Bibb County students and teachers.

MORE INFO/REGISTRATION: www.bcsdk12.net/golf

We are so proud of Dr. Cassandra Miller-Washington, who is serving as President-Elect of Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education and spent time on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., advocating for Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, Georgia CTAE, and sharing how vital CTAE is for our students and community. Dr. Miller-Washington is Executive Director of Bibb CTAE and CEO of W. S. Hutchings College and Career Academy. CTAE is preparing students for our future workforce!

VISION: Each student will demonstrate strength of character and will be college or career ready.

MISSION: The Bibb County School District develops a highly trained staff and an engaged community dedicated to educating each student for a 21st century global society.

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