Teacher of the Year: Dr. Kellie Daniel
Congratulations to Dr. Kellie Daniel, who has been named the BCMS Teacher of the Year for 2026–2027! Dr. Daniel does a phenomenal job leading our Agriculture and FFA programs. She inspires our students daily, builds positive relationships across our campus, and leads by example. We are incredibly proud to honor her achievements!
Support Person of the Year: Amanda Massey
A warm congratulations to Amanda Massey, named the BCMS Support Person of the Year for 2026–2027! Mrs. Massey serves as our registrar and bookkeeper. She is a dedicated, hard-working pillar of our team who goes above and beyond to support both students and staff every day.
Spirit Week 2026: September 14–18
Get ready to show your school pride! Spirit Week is packed with themed dress-up days leading into Friday's Homecoming game:
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Monday, Sept 14 – Mega Fan Monday: Wear your favorite team's jersey or team colors.
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Tuesday, Sept 15 – Turn Back Time Tuesday: Travel back in time by dressing up as your favorite decade.
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Wednesday, Sept 16 – Class War Wednesday: Represent your grade level color!
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Blue: 8th Grade (along with Seniors, 5th, & 2nd Grade)
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Black: 7th Grade (along with Juniors, 4th, & 1st Grade)
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Gray: 6th Grade (along with Sophomores, 3rd Grade, & Kindergarten)
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Thursday, Sept 17 – Talk Like a Pirate Thursday: Dress up in your favorite pirate gear.
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Friday, Sept 18 – Banks County Fan Friday: Show your local pride by wearing BC gear.
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Homecoming Game: Come out to Bobby Morris Stadium at 7:30 PM on Friday night to root for the BCHS Leopards as they take on the Gordon County Warriors!
September Calendar & Important Dates
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September 7: Labor Day – No School
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September 9: Fall Pictures
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September 10: Governance Team Training
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September 11: Progress Reports Go Home | Kona Ice Day | Patriot Day (Wear Red, White, and Blue)
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September 24: Board Meeting
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September 25: College Fan Day (Wear your favorite college team gear)
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September 28: Yellow Ribbon 7th Grade Presentation
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September 29: Yellow Ribbon 8th Grade Presentation
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October 5–9: Fall Break
BCMS September Athletics Schedule
Come out and support our student-athletes at home and away games this month!
Softball
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9/2: Away @ West Jackson (5:00 PM)
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9/3: Home vs. Rabun Co. (5:00 PM)
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9/8: Away @ Commerce (5:00 PM)
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9/14: Home vs. Oglethorpe (5:00 PM)
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9/15: Away @ Social Circle (5:00 PM)
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9/21: Home vs. Legacy Knoll (5:00 PM)
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9/23: Away @ East Jackson (5:00 PM)
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9/28: Home vs. West Jackson (5:00 PM)
Football
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9/3: Home vs. West Jackson (6:00 PM)
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9/10: Away @ Commerce (6:00 PM)
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9/17: Home vs. East Jackson (6:00 PM)
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9/24: Home vs. Social Circle (6:00 PM)
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9/30: Home vs. Winder-Barrow (6:00 PM)
Volleyball
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9/2: Home vs. Social Circle (5:00 PM)
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9/9: Away @ East Jackson (5:00 PM)
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9/14: Home vs. Haymon Morris (5:00 PM)
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9/16: Away @ Westside (5:00 PM)
Cross Country
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9/3: Away @ East Jackson Elementary (5:00 PM)
Tennis
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9/1: Home vs. Rabun-Gap (4:00 PM)
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9/3: Away @ Rabun Co. (4:00 PM)
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9/10: Home vs. Macon Co. (4:00 PM)
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9/15: Away @ Habersham (4:00 PM)
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9/17: Away @ Toccoa Falls (4:00 PM)
Stay connected with us all year long on our official Facebook page (facebook.com/bankscountymiddle) or visit our school website at bcms.banks.k12.ga.us.