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The Cavaliers had a productive week. Thank you to the parents who made sure their students were at school on time, ready to learn. Thank you to the faculty and staff who made certain our students had breakfast and lunch to fuel them through the day; the supplies they needed to complete their work; clean, orderly classrooms in which to learn; and someone standing beside them when they needed help or motivation. Thank you to our students for starting the semester strong, working diligently in your courses, and taking your fall benchmark assessments. We are excited to watch you learn and grow throughout your time at Barnhardt Academy. Keep up the hard work, Cavaliers!

"At Barnhardt Academy, we are committed to building both the character and potential of every student. Guided by our values of Character, Accountability, Vision, and Strength (C.A.V.S.), we provide a structured, supportive environment where students can learn, grow, and prepare for future success. Together with our staff, families, and community, I look forward to making this year a meaningful and successful chapter in our school’s journey."

-Mr. Barret Blankenship, Principal

Progress Reports Sent Home—Friday, August 29

Labor Day (No School)—Monday, September 1

PBIS Pizza Party—Friday, September 5

1/2 Day for Students—Friday, September 19

ESPLOST Vote—Tuesday, November 4

If you are currently a junior or senior in a CCPS high school and wish to be considered for the 2025-2026 Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, please complete the application linked in the flyer to the left.

The juniors and seniors selected from CCPS high schools will serve on the council and represent their school for this school year. The council members have the opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions on the school system and to voice their concerns, suggestions, and input on issues that affect them and their peers to Superintendent Nix.

Attention Barnhardt Academy Parents:

We are currently accepting nominations for a Parent Representative to serve a 2-year term on our Local School Governance Team. Our LSGT is vital part of our Charter system and works hand in hand with the Principal to provide stakeholder feedback and support for our school. If you would like to nominate a parent to serve in this role—this can be you or another parent of a student at Barnhardt Academy—please use this link. We will collect nominations and send a separate link at a later date to have a final vote.

CHARACTER

ACCOUNTABILITY

VISION

STRENGTH

Our name honors the historic Barnhardt Circle and reflects our shared values of Character, Accountability, Vision, and Strength (C.A.V.S.). This change strengthens our connection to the community, preserves our proud Cavalier mascot, and sets the stage for enhanced school spirit, academic growth, and positive student outcomes.

This November, Catoosa County residents will have the opportunity to vote to approve ESPLOST VII. Please mark your calendars for this important vote that affects our ability to support students and schools in Catoosa County. Watch this video for more information regarding past and future ESPLOST projects.

We are excited to announce a new bus-tracking app called Traversa MyRide K-12, starting on March 26, 2025, for the entire district. Barnhardt Academy parents will have access to our new app - MyRide K-12. Please use the QR code below to sign up for our new CCPS bus app.

Changing over to Traversa offers a more advanced and user-friendly platform designed to improve the safety and efficiency of our student transportation.

Key benefits include:

Improved Efficiency: Streamlined processes and real-time updates.
Enhanced Safety: Advanced features to ensure student safety.
Better Communication: Timely notifications and updates through the MyRide K-12 Parent App, allowing you to track your child’s bus.

We look forward to partnering with you to make our transportation system the best it can be. If you need assistance from the Transportation Department, please email or call the office at 706-965-2913.

Sincerely,

Mr. Ellis

Transportation Director CCPS

Everyone Is Responsible For School Safety

Students who see or hear something suspicious have many options when it comes to reporting what they see. Make sure they know they can report to an administrator, a teacher, a school counselor, or an adult they trust. They can also text hello to 741-741. Leaders cannot act on information they don't have so please encourage your student report what they see and hear if it is suspicious or dangerous.

We're better together!

See Something, Say Something

Parents, please help your students understand the importance of being aware of their surroundings.

Please encourage your child to say something if they see or hear something that sounds unsafe or potentially dangerous.

A courageous student willing to report something suspicious can make all the difference. This is something they should practice inside and outside of school to ensure their safety.

Barnhardt Academy Cavaliers

Location: 2 Barnhardt Circle, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

Phone: (706) 861-2772

Website: https://plc.catoosa.k12.ga.us/

New Website: Under Construction

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