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Burke County Public Schools

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Social Media

Social Media

The Public Information Officer maintains Burke County Public School's social media presence. Our school district shares news and information with the community using these platforms:

Use #BearBuilt and/or #Proud2BeBC when sharing news about an accomplishment or showcasing pride in your school or the District.

Check out our District and School Facebook pages

Burke County Schools

Waynesboro Primary School

Blakeney Elementary School

SGA Elementary School

Burke County Middle School

Burke County High School

Guidelines for engaging with BCPS social media

Guidelines for Engaging with BCPS Social Media

We update our social media pages regularly to share news about BCPS, celebrate the achievements of our students and staff, and communicate relevant District information. In times of inclement weather, school closings, or emergencies, our pages are updated in coordination with local media outlets.

All social media channels operated by BCPS are designated as Limited Public Forums. BCPS welcomes community engagement and encourages commenters to keep discussions relevant to the posted topic.

Community Standards & Moderation Policy

Page administrators review postings to ensure compliance with district guidelines, platform terms, and privacy laws. Users are expected to maintain civil and respectful discourse. Comments are subject to the platform’s Terms of Use and the BCPS Code of Conduct. Please remember that your profile name and photo will be visible to the public alongside your comment.

BCPS reserves the right to hide or remove comments that fall into any of the categories below. (In accordance with records retention requirements, BCPS retains record copies of deleted or hidden content.)

  1. Profane, vulgar, obscene, or pornographic language or content.

  2. Sexual comments directed at any individual.

  3. Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, genetics, status regarding public assistance, national origin, physical or intellectual disability, or sexual orientation.

  4. Unsolicited commercial advertising, spam, or links to external unapproved websites.

  5. Off-topic comments unrelated to the specific post. (If you have a question about a different topic, please contact the district by email or reach out directly to the involved party, such as the classroom teacher or principal).

  6. Content advocating illegal activity, encouraging violence, or making threats.

  7. Promotion of non-BCPS commercial services, products, or solicitations.

  8. Content that violates copyright, trademark, or intellectual property laws.

  9. Disclosure of personally identifiable information (PII) or sensitive personal data (e.g., social security numbers, contact information, financial details, or student privacy records protected under FERPA).

  10. Information that compromises the safety, security, or legal proceedings of public systems, district operations, or active investigations.

  11. Comments that constitute cyberbullying, personal harassment, targeted abuse, or defamation directed at any student, employee, or community member.

Where supported by the platform, BCPS reserves the right to block or ban repeat offenders who continuously violate these guidelines.

Disclaimers & Legal Compliance

  • Statements and viewpoints expressed in user comments belong solely to the original author and do not represent the official position or policy of BCPS unless posted by an authorized district representative.

  • All BCPS social media platforms comply with applicable federal and state laws, including record retention standards, privacy regulations, FERPA, and the Georgia Open Records Act.