BOE statement on Apalachee High

September 2024

The Rockdale County Board of Education sends heartfelt condolences to the students, staff, and families of Apalachee High School and the extended Barrow County community. We are deeply saddened and forever changed by the unthinkable and horrific actions that took place inside the school, which should be the one place our children feel safe, not afraid.

We offer our assistance and resources as needed to help our neighbors in Barrow County in the coming days.

We are focused on supporting the children, staff and families in our schools and school communities as we process this tragedy, and we are committed to keeping the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff our highest priority.


Rockdale County Board of Education

Pamela J. Brown, Chairwoman
Heather Duncan, Vice Chairwoman
Sandra Jackson-Lett
Janie Jones
Justin T. Kenney
Mandy M. North
Akita Parmer