Stakeholder Group Hears About New Middle School

PCSD held a Stakeholders Advisory Meeting on Nov. 10, 2022 at McClure Middle School to inform parent and school leaders about the ongoing project to construct a new middle school.

School Board Named Exemplary Board For Third Year in Row by the Georgia School Boards Association

The Paulding County Board of Education is proud to announce it has earned the GSBA 2022 Exemplary School Board recognition.

PCSD Welcomes New Executive Director of Facilities

The Paulding County School District would like to welcome Doug Carey, the district’s new Executive Director of Facilities.

Paulding Education Foundation Announces Fall Mini Classroom Grant Winners

Congratulations to the 100 winners of the Paulding Education Foundation's Quick Cash for Classroom Grant!

PBIS Walkthrough at McGarity Elementary School

A celebratory start to a morning that no elementary school student can resist as Principal Karla Dodgen and Assistant Principal Jacob Griffith hosts a PBIS Walkthrough for PCSD educators.

1:1 Program Launches at P.B. Ritch Middle School

On October 14, 2022, P.B. Ritch Middle School became the first school in the Paulding County School district to implement the district’s new 1:1 (“one-to-one”) program

School Board Approves 23-24 & 24-25 Calendars

At its October 11th, 2022, regular meeting, the Paulding County Board of Education approved calendars for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years. Click here for more information.

School Board Recognitions October 11, 2022

The Paulding County Board of Education recognized outstanding PCSD students and staff at the October 11, 2022 school board meeting.

PCSD Grad Rate 3rd-Highest Among Large Districts

PCSD's has posted a 2022 graduation rate of 90.4 percent which ranks 3rd among the 16 largest school districts in Georgia. Click here for more information.

SAT Scores Top National Average 3rd Year in Row

Paulding County students have once again surpassed the nationwide average SAT score, recently released results from the College Board show. This year’s results, along with the previous two, mark the only times Paulding students have exceeded the national average on the SAT.

PCSD Breaks Ground for New Middle School

Paulding County School District leaders, along with a host of public officials and community representatives, broke ground today on what will be the district’s 10th middle school.

PCSD Receives Outstanding Budget Recognition

The Paulding County School District is being recognized for excellence in budget presentation for the fourth year in a row.

PCHS, McGarity Receive STEM banners

State Superintendent Richard Woods presented Paulding County High School its five-year STEM re-certification banner, and McGarity Elementary School its first-ever STEM certification banner!

Parent Portal Registration Information

As we begin the 2022-2023 school year, every family must complete their Infinite Campus Parent Portal registration to ensure their enrollment information, student information, and contact information is correct. Additionally, beginning this year parents are required to sign the electronic signature page acknowledging they have read the Parent-Student Information Guide. 

Important Message for PCSD Families

Click this link to read an important back-to-school message from Superintendent Steve Barnette. The 2022-2023 school year starts on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022.

PCSD Tops State on 19 of 20 Milestones Tests

Recently released results from the 2021-2022 Georgia Milestones Assessment show that following two-plus academic years dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Paulding County students are holding the line and are in better shape academically than many of their peers statewide.

COVID-19 Information Page

Free Meals For All Students Has Expired

For the 2022-2023 school year, the federal government is ending free meals for all students. Families should apply now to determine eligibility for free and reduced-price meals.

Spring Athletes of the Year

The Paulding County Board of Education recognized the school district's Athletes of the Year in spring sports. Click here to see this amazing group of athletes.

Press Release: FY2023 Budget Approved

The Paulding County Board of Education has adopted a budget for next school year that funds a range of critical initiatives, including retaining and attracting quality teachers and support staff in a highly competitive job market. To support the work of its outstanding teachers, the budget maintains current class sizes while accommodating the addition of almost 1,600 students, the largest increase in enrollment in more than 15 years. Other critical initiatives in the budget include significant enhancements to safety and security, as well as improvements in technology, maintenance, and transportation.