After we learned of the tragic shooting in Barrow County, our thoughts and prayers have been with all the families affected by this senseless violence.   

I am so incredibly thankful for our school district police officers and all first responders who work to shield and protect our students and staff every single day. 

School campuses should be a place where teachers and students can teach and learn without fear for their safety. With extensive safety measures proactively available in all of our schools, our staff trains regularly, and we are incredibly thankful for public safety staff, in and outside of Cobb, who run towards danger.

Tragic events like this remind us of the importance of reporting any safety concerns to the District’s Tip Line via call, text, or email. They also remind us of the public safety experts here in Cobb who spend every day to keep your children safe. 

You can hear more, directly from those experts, by listening or watching the Inside Scoop: Guarding Against Outside Dangers and the Inside Scoop: Guarding Against Inside Dangers. 

Our highest priority remains the safety of our students and staff, and we will continue to invest heavily, train often, and keep safety as the most important factor in every decision we make. 

Sincerely,

Chris Ragsdale 

Superintendent