Oglethorpe County School System
“Excellence for every student, every day!”
📱 In compliance with the new state “Distraction-Free” Law, we are introducing our New Electronic Device Policy at Oglethorpe County School System.
We are committed to creating a focused, distraction-free learning environment where every student can thrive. Beginning this school year, our new electronic device policy will help support that mission across all three schools.
What this means for your student:OCES & OCMS (K–8) — Phones must remain OFF and OUT OF SIGHT at all times during the school day.OCHS (9–12) — Phones are prohibited during the school day, except during breakfast and lunch in the cafeteria. Phones must stay out of sight at all other times. As part of a new and updated procedure, students will place their phones into a classroom cell phone holder at the beginning of each class period, and phones will be returned at the end of class.
On the buses 🚌 — Phones may be used as long as they are not creating a distraction. There are NO phone calls and NO videoing or taking pictures permitted, at the bus driver's discretion.Important reminders for all students: no listening devices (earbuds, etc.), no Meta glasses or similar devices, no filming of fights, and no sharing of inappropriate material (photos, videos, or messages).Violations may result in disciplinary action. Please refer to the flyer above and your student's Student Handbook for additional details.OCMS families can view the full cell phone policy (page 23) in the OCMS Parent/Student Handbook: https://ocms.oglethorpe.k12.ga.us/o/ocms/page/parent-student-handbook
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students focused and learning! ❤️💙
Great schools are built by great educators. Today, district and building leaders took part in GaLEADS training, learning how to better coach and support teachers through meaningful feedback and ongoing professional growth. As we build the capacity of our educators, we strengthen learning experiences for every student. We are excited to bring this work back to our schools!
📱 Introducing Our New Electronic Device Policy
At Oglethorpe County School System, we are committed to creating a focused, distraction-free learning environment where every student can thrive. Beginning this school year, our new electronic device policy will help support that mission across all three schools.
What this means for your student:
OCES & OCMS (K–8) — Phones must remain OFF and OUT OF SIGHT at all times during the school day.
OCHS (9–12) — Phones are prohibited during the school day, except during breakfast and lunch in the cafeteria. Phones must stay out of sight at all other times. As part of a new and updated procedure, students will place their phones into a classroom cell phone holder at the beginning of each class period, and phones will be returned at the end of class.
On the buses 🚌 — Phones may be used as long as they are not creating a distraction. There are NO phone calls and NO videoing or taking pictures permitted, at the bus driver's discretion.
Important reminders for all students: no listening devices (earbuds, etc.), no Meta glasses or similar devices, no filming of fights, and no sharing of inappropriate material (photos, videos, or messages).
Violations may result in disciplinary action. Please refer to the flyer above and your student's Student Handbook for additional details.
OCMS families can view the full cell phone policy (page 23) in the OCMS Parent/Student Handbook: https://ocms.oglethorpe.k12.ga.us/o/ocms/page/parent-student-handbook
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students focused and learning! ❤️💙
We are looking forward to welcoming our students back to school on August 7th! Open House will be on August 5th. School supplies will be provided, with the exception of bookbags 🎒and headphones🎧, when requested. The school offices will reopen on Monday, July 20th.
OCES: PreK 3:00-3:30 and K-5 3:30-6:30
OCMS: 4:00-6:00
OCHS: 9th Grade Only 9:30-11:00 and 10th-12th 4:00-6:00
We can't wait to kick off another great school year together!
Oglethorpe County School System Residency Verification
Appointments are available — please call to schedule. 📅
If you don't have the documents needed to verify your student's residency, please call the Central Office at 706‑743‑8128 to make an appointment at one of the times below:
Wednesday, July 22: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Thursday, July 30: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Families who have the documents needed can load to the links found below.
The Oglethorpe County School System will once again conduct a residency verification process for students entering kindergarten, 3rd grade, 6th grade, and 9th grade for the upcoming school year.
Students entering these grade levels must provide updated proof of residency prior to the start of school in August. Residency verification must be completed before students can be assigned to a homeroom or receive class schedules.
Traditionally, proof of residency has only been collected when a student first enrolls in kindergarten or transfers into our school system. As responsible stewards of taxpayer resources, we believe it is important to verify residency periodically throughout a student's educational career. This process helps ensure that local tax dollars are used to serve Oglethorpe County residents and students who appropriately pay tuition.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Acceptable Proof of Residency
Please provide one of the following documents:
• Current mortgage statement
• Current lease or rental agreement (subject to verification)
• Current utility bill (electric, gas, or water only)
Residency Affidavit
If you do not have one of the documents listed above, please call 706-743-8128 in July to schedule an appointment to review residency affidavit requirements and complete the necessary paperwork. Please note that residency affidavits are valid for one year only.
How to Submit Your Documentation
Proof of residency may be:
• Dropped off at your child's school anytime before June 9 or after July 20, or
• Submitted anytime electronically using the appropriate link below.
Important: If you have children in multiple grade levels requiring verification, please complete a separate form for each child, as submissions are routed to different schools.
Submission Links
Kindergarten and 3rd Grade
https://www.oglethorpe.k12.ga.us/forms/3rd-grade-proof-of-residency-submission-202627
6th Grade
https://www.oglethorpe.k12.ga.us/forms/6th-grade-proof-of-residency-submission-202627
9th Grade
https://www.oglethorpe.k12.ga.us/forms/9th-grade-proof-of-residency-submission-202627
Thank you for helping us maintain accurate student records and ensure compliance with residency requirements.
All families who signed up should now be receiving their meals through Helping Hands Summer Meals Program!
We have also arranged for anyone who did not sign up and who is not receiving boxes delivered to home to come to the Multi-Purpose Building on Thursday, July 9th from 11am-1pm to pick up boxes through the Happy Helpings program!
No sign up required! If you cannot come at this time, please contact Kasey Taylor at ktaylor@oglethorpe.k12.ga.us to arrange a different time!
Ms. Taylor is also looking for volunteers to help distribute Helping Hands food boxes. If you can help this Thursday or any other Thursday in July, please reach out to her at her email address listed above!
Happy 4th of July from the Oglethorpe County School System! #OneOC
All families who signed up should now be receiving their meals through Helping Hands Summer Meals Program!
We have also arranged for anyone who did not sign up and who is not receiving boxes delivered to home to come to the Multi-Purpose Building on Thursday, July 9th from 11am-1pm to pick up boxes through the Happy Helpings program!
No sign up required! If you cannot come at this time, please contact Kasey Taylor at ktaylor@oglethorpe.k12.ga.us to arrange a different time!
Ms. Taylor is also looking for volunteers to help distribute Helping Hands food boxes. If you can help this Thursday or any other Thursday in July, please reach out to her at her email address listed above!
If you ordered a military shirt for yourself or someone you know currently serving, or a veteran, they are available for pick up at central office Tuesday or Wednesday of this week until 4:00 pm or anytime next week.
Shirts were ordered for all seniors joining the military! Please be sure to stop by and pick it up!
Please call central office at 706-743-8128 if you need it mailed!
The Oglethorpe County Board Office will be closed Thursday & Friday in observance of Independence Day.
Oglethorpe County Family Connection is coordinating Community Day this year! Please save the date: Saturday, August 8th from 5-7 pm.
The school system will provide free school supplies again this year!
Community Day is now accepting sponsorship for event tables ($25). Part of the table sponsor fee to Community Day will cover tote bags for all participants. If you are a sponsor, your logo will be placed on the bags! They are also accepting monetary donations to buy bookbags and headphones.
Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads, granddads, and those that play the role of a father figure in our students’ lives.
Oglethorpe County School System offices will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth.
Reminder June Food Pantry is Tomorrow from 4-6pm.
If you have signed up for Happy Helpings Summer Food Program and haven't received a delivery, please reach out to Kasey Taylor @ ktaylor@oglethorpe.k12.ga.us
We do have food available now for pick up through the school system!
If you have signed up for Happy Helpings Summer Food Program and haven't received a delivery, please reach out to Kasey Taylor @ ktaylor@oglethorpe.k12.ga.us
We do have food available now for pick up through the school system!
Information for the Summer Youth Cheer Champ. Please use the following link to sign up https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdl7r4-f_Cyw6EYJGa_kq85_dYXFGkA4Ew9mB_zTRldXYlyaA/viewform
Oglethorpe County School System Residency Verification
The Oglethorpe County School System will once again conduct a residency verification process for students entering kindergarten, 3rd grade, 6th grade, and 9th grade for the upcoming school year.
Students entering these grade levels must provide updated proof of residency prior to the start of school in August. Residency verification must be completed before students can be assigned to a homeroom or receive class schedules.
Traditionally, proof of residency has only been collected when a student first enrolls in kindergarten or transfers into our school system. As responsible stewards of taxpayer resources, we believe it is important to verify residency periodically throughout a student's educational career. This process helps ensure that local tax dollars are used to serve Oglethorpe County residents and students who appropriately pay tuition.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Acceptable Proof of Residency
Please provide one of the following documents:
• Current mortgage statement
• Current lease or rental agreement (subject to verification)
• Current utility bill (electric, gas, or water only)
Residency Affidavit
If you do not have one of the documents listed above, please call 706-743-8128 in July to schedule an appointment to review residency affidavit requirements and complete the necessary paperwork. Please note that residency affidavits are valid for one year only.
How to Submit Your Documentation
Proof of residency may be:
• Dropped off at your child's school anytime before June 9 or after July 20, or
• Submitted anytime electronically using the appropriate link below.
Important: If you have children in multiple grade levels requiring verification, please complete a separate form for each child, as submissions are routed to different schools.
Submission Links
Kindergarten and 3rd Grade
https://tinyurl.com/94fybz7t
6th Grade
https://tinyurl.com/5n98yj7k
9th Grade
https://tinyurl.com/5n6kc8j4
Thank you for helping us maintain accurate student records and ensure compliance with residency requirements.
You are invited to join us as we plan together for the 2026-27 school year!
We will review the progress on this year’s Strategic Plan, identify our strengths and weaknesses by reviewing our data, and determine action steps for next school year.
Your participation is very important as the strategic plan is our road map for the year. We encourage parents, community members, staff, and middle and high school students to come be a part of this important day.
If you would like to attend or want more information, please contact Sharon Synan (ssynan@oglethorpe.k12.ga.us or call 706-743-8128) to reserve your spot!
We will review the progress on this year’s Strategic Plan, identify our strengths and weaknesses by reviewing our data, and determine action steps for next school year.
Your participation is very important as the strategic plan is our road map for the year. We encourage parents, community members, staff, and middle and high school students to come be a part of this important day.
If you would like to attend or want more information, please contact Sharon Synan (ssynan@oglethorpe.k12.ga.us or call 706-743-8128) to reserve your spot!
As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close as does our school year, please remember our free mental health resources that are available and posted with a monthly calendar on our website!
https://www.oglethorpe.k12.ga.us/o/ogs/page/social-emotional-learning-support
For those planning to attend tomorrow, please park at Lexington Baptist Church. The church is across the road from Platt Brooks Estate. Please then follow the event directional signs for the venue.
For those needing assistance, please pull down to Platt Brooks Estate and park inside the back gate in grassy area next to the Platt Brooks Estate venue.
Dress comfortably. Not a formal event!
Marlene Bahena is a member of the Class of 2026!
Marlene Bahena has been active in the Marching Band for the past three years, and in Concert Band for seven years, since middle school. She was in Chorus for three years. For her sophomore year she was in FCCLA and traveled to Seattle, Washington to compete in Nationals. She has been a member of Upward Bound since her junior year.
In the fall, she plans to attend the College of Coastal Georgia and Major in Culinary Arts and Business.
Congratulations Marlene - Class of 2026!
