Banks County Elementary School

10/19/2026

At this time, we are experiencing an unexpected phone outage. If you need to reach the elementary school during the outage, please call (678)858-0857.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to address the outage as soon as possible.

10/16/2026

It’s time to order your Square 1 Art keepsakes!

Turn your student's artwork into unforgettable gifts, keepsakes, and daily treasures. From custom mugs to unique prints, these make perfect gifts for family and friends!

How to shop:
Visit square1art.com/shop to order your custom keepsakes online.

Thank you for supporting our school and celebrating our talented young artists!

Shop children's artwork on custom products

10/15/2026

Veterans and families are invited to join us for the BCES 5th Grade Veterans Day Program on November 12 at 6:30 in the BCES Leopard’s Den.

We look forward to honoring our veterans and thanking them for their service!

Participating students should wear a nice white and black outfit.

10/13/2026

We are so proud to recognize Instructional Coach Lora Millwood!

Thank you for supporting our teachers, encouraging collaboration, and helping our students succeed.

10/12/2026

Welcome back, BCES Families! We hope you had a restful Fall Break. As we begin the second nine weeks, here are the key events, announcements, and resources for October:

October 12: Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
October 14: Attendance Reward (First 9 Weeks) and Fundraiser Deadline Extension
October 15–16: Behavior Reward during Connections
October 16: Report Cards Issued
October 19: School Governance Team Meeting at 6:00 PM
October 23: Funopolis Fundraiser Reward and Family Night (5:00 PM to 9:00 PM)
October 26–31: Red Ribbon Week
October 27: Picture Retake Day

Free Parent Digital Safety Resource:
Banks County Schools is partnering with the Georgia Department of Education and Parent ProTech to give all parents free access to tools that support safe technology use. Check the attached image or newsletter for details.

Important Reminders:
Parent Pick-Up: A school-issued name card must be visible in your vehicle.
Bus / Transportation Changes: Submit a written note to the front office or call before 2:00 PM.
Student Check-Out: Please complete all check-outs before 2:40 PM.
YMCA Afterschool Program: Call 770-297-9622 for details.

All day, every day, a Leopard always ROARS!

10/02/2026

YOUR VOICE. OUR FUTURE.

Banks County Schools invites parents, families, and community members to participate in our upcoming Community Conversations. Your input is valuable as we develop our district’s strategic plan and shape the future of our schools.

Join us at either location:

* November 2 | 6:00 p.m. – Banks County Elementary School
* November 9 | 6:00 p.m. – Banks County High School

We look forward to hearing your ideas and working together toward a shared vision for student success.

10/02/2026

All Wrapped Up Community Christmas

Banks County Family Connection is accepting applications for Christmas assistance beginning October 13.

Please review the flyer for application dates, required documents, and location.
Deadline: October 30

Help us spread the word to Banks County families!

09/30/2026

Congratulations to our September Student of the Month winners for exemplifying outstanding ROARS behavior! These students have consistently shown respect, taken ownership of their actions, and demonstrated responsibility and safety in all they do. We are incredibly proud of their dedication to making our school a positive and safe environment. Keep up the fantastic work!

Third Grade: (pictured L to R)
Kingston Malone, Annalee Chambers, Sophia Tresseno, Brooklyn Gibis, Madalynn Pruett, Hudson Maynor, Ezekiel McFaddin, Ain Anderson
Not Pictured: Landry Pirkle

Fourth Grade: (pictured L to R)
Benjamin Bailey, Marjorie Tinajero Meza, Trinity Bates, Esmae Mendoza, Adelin Molina, Samuel Jones, Wilson Ramos, Jacob Downey, Callie Davidson, Joseph Aguirre Rodriguez
Not pictured: Arabella Perez , Dallas Crunkleton

Fifth Grade: (pictured L to R)
Back Row: Hayes Cooley, Bryson Hulsey, Pedro Pereira, Mayson Webb, Parker Williams, Anna Miller, Mariana Sandoval, Abigail Thomas
Front row: Alana Day , Serenity Heu, Jordan Tovar

09/29/2026

Red Ribbon Week is coming up at Banks County Elementary and Primary Schools!

Students are invited to participate in our Spirit Days October 26–30 as we promote healthy choices, strong character, and a drug-free future.

Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Camouflage Day
Wednesday: Super Hero Day
Thursday: Red Day
Friday: Book Character Day

We can’t wait to see our students show their spirit all week long!

09/29/2026

New School Cash Online Payment System

Beginning October 12, 2026, we will begin using SchoolCash Online for all payments affiliated with your child's school. It is free, secure, and takes less than 2 minutes to set up.

You can pay anytime from any device with no cash sent to school, manage all your children from one account, receive automatic notifications for new fees, and access full payment history and receipts anytime. Register your account: https://banksga.schoolcashonline.com/

You can also access the link under Quick Links on our district and school websites.