Education

First Day B.T.S. | Superintendent Wilson shares tips for helping your student succeed

Join us in encouraging our students to succeed this year by checking out some of the tips and important updates that the Superintendent of Bulloch County Schools shared during the first day back to school!

Aug 1, 2024 6:38 PM Read more >

Bulloch goes back to school on Thursday, August 1

It's back to school for Bulloch! The new school year begins Thursday, August 1, 2024. Check out these resources from Bulloch County Schools to give your student a great start to the year.

Jul 31, 2024 11:05 AM Read more >

Area Head Start programs to close July 31, will reopen when new grantee begins

Head Start programs in an eleven-county area, including Bulloch County, will not be opening August 1, 2024. Parents are encouraged to seek alternatives until a new grantee is established.

Jul 30, 2024 4:33 PM Read more >

Georgia Southern University recognized nationally for outstanding transfer-friendliness

The Transfer Honor Roll is determined by 40 key metrics related to the support and success of transfer students, including college cost and financial aid, campus life for transfer, admission practices and bachelor’s degree completion.

Jul 29, 2024 5:25 PM Read more >

Nearly 300 new hires 'wanted' and welcomed at Western-themed BCS kickoff

Bulloch County Schools kicked off the new academic year by welcoming nearly 300 new employees with a western-themed orientation event. The day included essential training sessions, a tradeshow, and a catered lunch to ensure the new staff felt prepared and valued as they gear up for the start of the school year. Of the new hires, 84 are classroom teachers.

Jul 23, 2024 7:25 PM Read more >

It's almost back to school for Bulloch; See Open House dates and times

Students and parents in Bulloch County are gearing up for another school year! Check out the dates and times for upcoming open houses and orientations for our schools.

Jul 23, 2024 10:25 AM Read more >

Statesboro community leaders give away more than 1,000 bookbags

In an effort to make sure kids all over Bulloch County have what they need to go back to school, the annual Boys and Girls Club Back to School Bash and the Gateway Industrial Park Back To School Supply Drive were able to give out over 1,000 bookbags full of supplies.

Jul 22, 2024 7:25 PM Read more >

Techie Camp at Willow Hill Heritage and Renaissance Center continues to grow

The Willow Hill Heritage and Renaissance Center is about to wrap up its annual Techie Camp -- with record-breaking enrollment. The six-week program expanded this year to welcome students from 3rd to 8th grade, with enrollment skyrocketing from 25 to a whopping 240 campers! The program is looking to expand even more next year, carrying on the legacy of Dr. Gayle Jackson, who was instrumental in founding the camp.

Jul 22, 2024 5:30 PM Read more >

HOPE Scholarship has awarded more than $15 billion to Georgia students

The HOPE scholarship is funded by the Georgia Lottery for Education and administered by the Georgia Student Finance Commission. Since its inception in 1993, the scholarship has helped more than 2.1 million Georgia students pay for their college education.

Jul 22, 2024 2:28 PM Read more >

Statesboro teacher Josh Hall honored by GA Association for Career & Technical Education

Josh Hall, the construction career pathway teacher and SkillsUSA advisor at Statesboro High School, has been honored with the Carl Perkins Community Service Award by the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE). The award recognizes individuals who have used career and technical education to make a significant impact on their community and demonstrated leadership in programs and activities that promote student involvement in community service.

Jul 22, 2024 8:05 AM Read more >