Bryan County is Back to School

Story by Cindy Reid

Parents can pat themselves on the back for successfully navigating another summer break but now it’s time to sharpen the pencils, fill the backpacks and catch the bus because school has started!

Bryan County School leaders are excited to welcome back almost 11,000 students and 1,600 staff members for the 2024-2025 school year which started on Thursday, August 1, 2024, and concludes with high school graduations on May 16 & 17, 2025.

There is a lot going on and we’re here to give you all the deets on the upcoming year. Take a look, check out the informative links, and let’s have the best school year ever!

Bryan County Schools

Bryan County is the fastest growing county in the state of Georgia and sixth fastest in the nation. Bryan County Schools (BCS)—“Committed to Excellence & Success in all we do,”—is working hard to meet the demands of growth.

Currently there are six elementary schools and three secondary schools in the district with the new Richmond Hill High School projected to open Fall 2025.The new school will feature an outdoor education classroom, healthcare science labs and a spring sports complex complete with baseball and softball fields and a lacrosse stadium. Check out Future Opening Dates & Projected Projects Through 2034 at www.bryan.k12.ga.us/page/project-timelines-draft-projected-projects.

Technology

BCS has fully embraced current technology in order to keep both students and parents looped into everything BCS.

PowerSchool’s Parent Portal provides parents/guardians confidential and real time access to information tied to their child(ren), such as attendance and grades, through their own PowerSchool Parent Portal account. PowerSchool’s Parent Portal also allows teachers and parents/guardians to communicate electronically so that information is shared on a regular, timely basis. To get started, you will need your Confidential Access ID and Password assigned to you for each child, issued by the school. For further info: www.powerschool.com/community-support/parent-student-resource-center/

Nutrition

Let’s give a big round of applause for the BCS School Food Nutrition Program for serving tasty and nutritious meals throughout the year and making payment as easy as possible. Parents may set up an account through MySchoolBucks at MySchoolBucks.com or download the App to make direct online payments. Students approved for free or reduced meals may enjoy one free breakfast and lunch daily. Parents can visit www.bryancountyschools.org/page/food-service to apply for free or reduced meal benefits online. (It takes less than 5 minutes to complete.) If applying online is not an option, paper copies are available at your child’s school.

NEW - Bryan County School Nutrition will be offering new Grab n’ Go options at each school this year. The Grab n’ Go Options will offer lighter selections in addition to the daily hot meal.

Check their website for information, updates and monthly menus. Parents/Guardians may also contact the school nutrition office at any time for assistance.

BCS Mobile App

Stay up to date! Access the school calendar, breakfast and lunch menus, upcoming events and all the latest BCS news directly through the mobile app. Download BryanCS Tips at Google Play or the Apple App Store.

tip411

Bryan County Schools has partnered with tip411 to allow students to anonymously submit tips about threats, drugs, bullying, and suspicious activity from their phone anywhere, anytime. Tips may be submitted using the Bryan County Schools Tip411 app, by text message to 847411 (tip411) or through www.bryan.k12.ga.us/page/tip411

Social Media

BCS has an active facebook page and X account. They update social media pages as often as possible to share news about BCS as well as other relevant district information. In times of inclement weather that necessitate school closing or other school-related emergencies, the pages will be updated and local media within the Savannah media market will be alerted.

And check out Bragging on Bryan County Schools which highlights the success of their amazing students and staff. They look forward to continuing to celebrate students and their many accomplishments throughout the 2024-2025 school year. Visit the Bragging on Bryan webpage at www.bryan.k12.ga.us/article/1391843

Bryan County Schools’ Community Education Division

Bryan County School launched the Community Education Program in 1981, and the After School Program followed in 1993 with about 60 students. In the past 41 years, they have expanded to three Before School and four After School locations serving 1,026 students in north and south Bryan. Before School and After School are open for Pre-K – 8th grade students enrolled in Bryan County Schools. It is a self-supporting program administered by the Community Education Division of Bryan County Schools.

The After School Program offers students an opportunity to begin homework and engage in a learning center environment that includes art centers, STEM, blocks, dramatic play, science, and math centers. After School students also enjoy outside play in safe, modern playground areas. Plus,students can choose to participate in a wide variety of enrichment classes.

Community Education enrichment classes have expanded to meet the needs of a rapidly growing community and now serve 1,174 students. The Community Education catalog includes 227 classes taught by 25 qualified instructors. They offer enriching opportunities and experiences for youth and adults with a variety of after school and evening enrichment classes for children and adults of all ages. These classes were created to provide students with a positive outlet to explore their creativity, expand their knowledge, and find new interests and hobbies. Class meeting times vary in frequency. Some classes meet for several weeks (sessions), while others meet weekly throughout the school year.
For more information: https://gwces.bryancountyschools.org/o/comed