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Ball Ground Elementary is a school that has a rich history as being the core of the community. The school prides itself in its history and ability to change and grow to accommodate the needs of the community. The school, located in the beautiful North Georgia foothills, continues to maintain the community school atmosphere while embracing the ever-changing modern society.


School Office Hours:  Monday-Friday 7 am-3 pm

 
School Hours for Students: Monday-Friday Arrival 7:00-7:35 am, Instructional Day 7:35 am-2:15 pm, Dismissal 2:15-2:45 pm
 
Early Checkout: All students must be checked out from the office before 1:45 each school day. For the safety of your child, please be prepared to show photo ID when checking a student out from school.
 

Transportation Changes:

In an effort to ensure the safety and smooth dismissal of all students, we are implementing new transportation change procedures that are consistent with the other elementary schools in our zone. These changes have been designed to safeguard all students and reduce the risk of mistakes in our dismissal process.

Daily Transportation Reminders:

  • Pre-Arranged Transportation: Students will be sent home according to the transportation method circled for that day on the monthly calendar (in the back of every student's take-home folder).

  • Unmarked Calendars: If your child’s calendar is not marked, they will automatically be sent to the After School Program (ASP), and a $20 drop-in fee will apply.

  • ASP Payment: ASP is a PREPAID Only service. Payments must be made in advance either:

    • Online by 11:59 PM on Sunday

    • By cash/check received in the front office by 10:00 AM on Friday prior to the week your child will attend.

  • Emergency Transportation Changes: In the event of an emergency requiring a change in transportation after the school day has started, you must call the front office before 1:45 PM.

    • Please note, the only allowable change is to ASP, and the $20 drop-in fee must be paid online at the time of the change.

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a safe and efficient dismissal process for all students.

Directions to BGSA: **If your GPS directs you to Old Ball Ground Road, please note that this is the back of the building. To access the entrance, proceed to the front of the building via Valley Street.

321 Valley Street

Ball Ground, GA 30107