Back to School Guide
Welcome!
Welcome to Bulloch County Schools. We are happy to partner with you to guide your child to academic and career success and in doing so, enhance the value of our community.
This Back to School Guide provides information and resources you may need for a new or returning student and your family. If you need additional information, please contact your school or the school district's Central Office at 912-212-8500.
Complete Student Registration or Annual Update Before Your First Day
New Students
Returning Students
Returning students: Update your child's information online. Login to your Campus Parent Portal to update your child's information, especially if you have moved, if there are changes to your child's medical conditions or medicines, or changes to emergency contacts. All parents of returning students are required to complete the annual update online in their Campus Parent Portal account. Instructions are available via the link above.
Walking Your Child Into School & Visitor/Volunteer Protocols
A frequently asked question that we receive is, "May I walk my child into school?"
- For elementary schools, parents or guardians may walk their child or children to their classroom(s) during the first two weeks of each new school year. After that they may walk their child to the school entrance/foyer only, but not to their classrooms.
- For middle and high schools, parents are not allowed to walk students to class. Students are encouraged to be independent.
- A parent or guardian who wishes to meet a teacher, may ask the school's office to help make an appointment.
- Each school will determine what measures need to be implemented for special events that take place during the day to ensure there is sufficient intentional monitoring. Visitors will still be required to sign in at the main office.
- All guests must comply with Bulloch County Schools' safety protocols for visitors and volunteers
Visit our Visitors & Volunteers webpage to learn more about being a volunteer.
School Supplies
- Elementary and middle schools post suggested school supply lists via their Facebook pages and websites. They will also be available from your teacher at Open House and your first day of school.
- High schools do not issue school supply lists because supplies are course specific. High school students will receive information about any needed supplies when they visit their teachers at Open House or on the first day of school.
- Some schools post their lists on Teacher Lists as a convenience for online shopping. Find your school's supply list on Teacher List
- Various faith-based and civic organizations host back-to-school events at which they make school supplies available to children in need.
- If you need assistance, speak with a school social worker or school counselor.
Attendance Matters
Strive for five or fewer absences
Regular school attendance is important for your child to be successful in school. Please take time to review the school district's attendance expectations.
The health of students, faculty and staff can impact school attendance. Learn more about how you can help slow the spread of illnesses and conduct daily health self-checks with your family.
School Calendars & Start Times
Student Handbook & Behavior and Dress Expectations
Student Handbook
Please ensure that you are familiar with the Bulloch County Schools Student Handbook. It is the official guide for families and students about all aspects of the school district's academic and support services. It also includes the school system's Code of Conduct, which governs how we expect all students to conduct themselves.
Code of Conduct
Students are expected to behave in a way that facilitates an effective, safe, and positive learning environment. This includes our classrooms, school buses, and school events. With input from our school administrators and superintendent of schools, the Board of Education has thoroughly reviewed the Code of Conduct and its recommended consequences for violations of the code. Students, parents, and school personnel are expected to know and understand these behavior expectations and their consequences.
- Review the 2025/2026 Code of Conduct
- Review the directory of incident types and be aware of those that require a mandatory report to law enforcement.
- Review changes to this year's Code of Conduct include which include updates to the following sections:
- (05) Computer Trespass
- (33) Student Incivility
Dress Code
Good grooming and personal appearance are essential elements to learning and the learning environment. Students’ dress and personal appearance are expected to not interfere with the health and safety of anyone in the school and should not be disruptive or interfere with the legitimate interest and welfare of the students. Review our expectations here.
School Meals
Bulloch County's School Nutrition Services is committed to serving nutritious, well-balanced meals to students daily. We strive to help build healthy children who are ready to learn.
Transportation Services
Bulloch County Schools' Transportation Department helps ensure nearly 6,000 children are transported to and from school safely each weekday from August to May. There is a link to our Transportation Services webpage on our district's and all school webpages. The webpage features the following:
- An online Transportation Help Desk to assist you with questions or concerns;
- An online tool to request or change your child's transportation services;
- An online tool to find your bus stop;
- Bus safety information and more.
Student Wellness & Support
- Visit our Student Wellness & Support website to learn about our school climate, student health, and learning programs that support your children.
- School Nurses: All of our schools have a school nurse clinic that is staffed with a trained registered or licensed practical nurse.
- Use this guide to help slow the spread of illness in our schools.
- Bulloch County Schools partners with the Help A Child Smile Mobile Dentistry Program. Be alert for information from your school about when this service is available.
- Review our immunization requirements
- Medical Services: Medical forms are completed either during online registration for new students, or via Campus Parent with your annual update of information for a returning student. Learn about our most commonly used medical forms.
Athletics
- Georgia High School Association Heat, Humidity & Practice Guidelines
- Georgia High School Association Concussion Management Guidelines
- Voluntary Student Insurance Information
- Download the GoFan Mobile Application from the App Store or Google Play or use its website. Our schools use this mobile application for online ticket purchases for athletic and fine arts events.
- You're invited to the annual Downtown Pep Rally to celebrate our high school sports. The free event is Thursday, August 7, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Bulloch County Courthouse Square. Put on your spirit wear and come cheer on our football, flag football, marching bands, and cheerleading squads.
- Southeast Bulloch High School will start the show off at 5:30 p.m., followed by Portal High School at 6:30 p.m., and Statesboro High School at 7:00 p.m.
Afterschool Care & Enrichment Programs
Assistance Programs for Home Internet Service & Technology Purchases
These programs may assist your family if you need free or low-cost Internet services. There is also a list of local businesses and public facilities who offer free on-site WiFi.
- Learn about Xfinity's Internet Essentials Program
- Learn about T-Mobile's Project 10 Million program which provides free Jetpacks to qualifying households with school-aged children
- Learn about AT&T's Access Program.
- Learn about AT&T's Lifeline Program.
- Learn about Mediacom's XtremeConnect Program
- Learn about Spectrum's Internet Assist Program
- Learn about Optimum's Internet Advantage Program
- Dell Member Purchase Program: Any Bulloch County Schools students, their family, and school district faculty and staff may receive discounts on their personal purchases of Dell products through the Dell Member Purchase Program. Email for more information.
- Free local WiFi Hotspots:
- Use Bulloch County Schools' WiFi while in any of our schools' parking lots.
- These local businesses offer free WiFi while at their businesses.