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The Banks County Board of Education has approved the official 2026–2027 Banks County School Calendar at its November Board of Education meeting. Families, staff, and community members can now view and download the calendar on our website.

The calendar outlines key dates for the upcoming school year, including instructional days, holidays, professional learning days, and school breaks. We encourage families to review the calendar as they make plans for the year ahead.

At its November meeting, the Banks County Board of Education recognized students who earned top scores on i-Ready, Lennections, and Canvas assessments. Students were selected for this honor based on their outstanding performance on fall and midterm assessments.

November is here at BCPS! Check out our newsletter to stay informed, connected, and involved.

We are excited to share that the Georgia Mountains YMCA is offering Holiday Camps packed with fun and learning—holiday arts and crafts, STEAM activities, swimming lessons, and plenty of holiday cheer, all under close supervision.

Financial assistance and CAPS scholarships are available for families who qualify.

See flier attached for details. Please share with anyone who might be interested so more students can enjoy a safe, memorable holiday break.

Questions? Contact:
Rick Little, Executive Director of Youth Development
Georgia Mountains YMCA
(P) 770-297-9622 ext. 244 | (F) 678-207-0167
(E) [email protected]

Banks County teachers recently visited the ClearTouch Experience Center in South Carolina as part of the district’s Smartboard professional development initiative focused on improving classroom engagement and achievement. The visit supported the district’s Strategic Plan to strengthen instructional strategies, technology integration, and collaboration among educators. Teachers participated in hands-on sessions exploring new tools and techniques to enhance interactive learning across classrooms.

Lana Cannon, Banks County High School’s Teacher of the Year, has been named the 2025–2026 Banks County School System Teacher of the Year.

Congratulations to Banks County students and staff on a standout 2024–2025 year, marked by rising literacy, strong Milestones and EOC results across grades, a 92.7% graduation rate, AP success, and BCMS’s Title I Reward School honor.

Banks County Schools has partnered with Mr. Daniel Tran, owner of Culver’s at Banks Crossing, to launch the Roaring Rookie of the Month award for first-year teachers. Congratulations to Mrs. Maggie Spear, 1st-grade teacher, for being named the very first honoree and receiving a special meal from Culver’s in recognition of her hard work.

Banks County Primary School will host a Title 1 Parent Informational Meeting on Monday, October 20th, from 5:30-6:00 PM.

Banks County Golf Team will host a Parent Junior Golf Tournament on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM.