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The 2025 marching band season was one to remember for Floyd County Schools. Each of our high school bands brought home impressive awards and top ratings from competitions across the state—showcasing the dedication, talent, and pride that define our FCS music programs.

“Our marching bands continue to set the bar for musical and visual performance in our region,” said Sherry Childs, FCS Fine Arts Coordinator. “The dedication of our students, directors, and parents shines through in every performance. We are proud of how each program represents Floyd County Schools with such excellence and heart.”

Season Highlights by School: 

Armuchee High School

The Armuchee Indian Marching Band wrapped up an impressive season with remarkable showings at both the Central-Carroll Contest and their season finale in Milton.

At Central-Carroll, the band earned 1st Division Band, Best in Class 1A Band, Best in Class 1A Percussion, and Best in Class 1A Guard. They also secured 3rd Place in Class 1A Drum Major and an impressive 3rd place overall in the Silver Division, competing among 10 bands.

At Milton, the band continued its excellence with Superior ratings in Drum Major and Colorguard and Excellent ratings in Band, Percussion, and General Effect—taking home 1st in Class A for Drum Major, Colorguard, and Visual Performance, and 2nd in Class A for Band, Percussion, and Musical Performance.

Coosa High School

The Coosa Eagle Marching Band soared through an exceptional season marked by superior performances and standout recognition.

At their final competition, Peach State, Coosa received all Superior ratings, with Best in Class Guard and 2nd in Class Percussion. At their second competition, the Eagles earned all Superior ratings, Best in Class Guard (earning the second-highest score of the entire day), 2nd in Class Band, and 3rd in Class Percussion.

To kick off the season at the Armuchee Competition, Coosa captured Best in Class Band and Best in Class Guard, while earning 2nd in Class Drum Major, 2nd in Class Percussion, and a special Soloist Award for Wesley Faulkner.

Model High School

The Model Blue Devil Band had a standout season filled with sweeping victories and superior performances.

At the Beaver Pond Competition at West End High School, the Marching Devils were crowned Grand Champion, earning Most Entertaining Band, Highest Music Score, All Superior Ratings, and Best in Division for Drum Major, Percussion, and Band.

At the Ring of Fire Competition at Sonoraville High School, Model earned Superior ratings for Band and Percussion, and the Drum Major was named Best in Class.

Model saw similar success at the Northwest Whitfield competition, earning All Superiors and Third Place in Class.

Pepperell High School

The Pride of Pepperell delivered an incredible season filled with near-perfect performances and an unstoppable Colorguard.

The Dragons kicked off their season at the Northwest Carpet Classic, capturing 1st in Drum Major and Colorguard, and 2nd in Band and Percussion.

At the Chief Ladiga Marching Festival, Pepperell earned Straight Superior Ratings, placing 1st in Colorguard, 2nd in Band, and 3rd in Percussion in Class AA. In the Silver Division, they repeated as 1st in Colorguard, 2nd in Band, and 3rd in Percussion.

The season concluded at the Legacy of Champions Competition, where the band, once again, received All Superior Ratings, taking 1st Place Band and Colorguard in Class AA. Competing in the Silver Division (A–AAA), they earned 1st Place Colorguard (with the second-highest score of the day by just 0.5 points!) and 2nd Place Band, missing the top spot by less than a point.

The Marching Dragons will continue to awe you with their performance during halftime of the state playoff games and various parades. 

From powerful halftime shows to award-winning performances across the state, Floyd County Schools’ band programs have once again proven that excellence is a tradition built on passion, dedication, and teamwork. FCS celebrates our student musicians, directors, and supporters for another outstanding marching season.

About Floyd County Schools

The Floyd County School (FloydBoe.net) system provides opportunities for schools and students to achieve academic excellence. Floyd County teachers focus on academic basics, combined with innovative teaching methods, to build a strong foundation for student learning. In Floyd County Schools, academic programs are available to prepare students for the most demanding colleges, universities, technical colleges, or other post-secondary training. It is the mission of FCS to foster productive citizens while building on the cornerstones of integrity, community, accountability, and trust. Located in Rome, Georgia, the school system serves 16 different schools.

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22 students from Floyd County Schools (FCS) were selected as district finalists and will advance in the Governor's Honors Program (GHP) selection process. 

Congratulations to the following students selected:

Nick Bell, MHS, Music:  Brass

Michael Bollen, CHS, Theatre Performance

Alex Brown, AHS, Mathematics

Caedmon Burnett, CHS, Theatre Performance

Charlie Cross, MHS, Communicative Arts

Elijah Ely, MHS, Mathematics

Cullen Hall, CHS, Theatre Performance

William Hosford, MHS, Music: Percussion

Emerson Laipple, PHS, Communicative Arts 

Caroline Looney, MHS, Visual Arts 

Annabell Magness, MHS, Communicative Arts

Ellery McClain, AHS, Communicative Arts

Alicia Miranda, MHS, Social Studies

Andrew Mitchell, MHS, Computer Science

Quinn Molyneux, MHS, Agriculture Research, Biotechnology, and Science

Hailee Palmer, CHS, Music:  Voice

Gisselle Segura, PHS, World Languages: Spanish 

Avi Singh, MHS, Biology/Environmental Science 

Lila Sutton, MHS, Visual Arts

Toby Swanagan, MHS, Mathematics

Brandon Turbyfill, PHS, Theatre Performance

Braeden Walker, PHS, Music:  Woodwind

GHP is a four-week summer instructional program designed to provide intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students with challenging and enriching educational opportunities that are not typically available during the regular school year. The 22 sophomores and juniors selected will complete a state-level online application, which will provide an opportunity to be selected as a semifinalist and represent FCS in the in-person GHP interviews scheduled for February and March.

GHP will take place on the campus of Georgia Southern University this summer. Rising juniors and seniors in Georgia public and private high schools are eligible to be nominated by their teachers to participate in the program. The program is fully funded by the Georgia General Assembly, so there is no charge for students to attend. For four weeks, students spend the morning in their major area of nomination, exploring topics not usually found in the regular high school classroom. 

During the afternoons, students choose one of the other areas in which to study. The curriculum in all areas is challenging and engaging. Evenings are filled with seminars, activities, concerts, and performances.

Each applicant must go through a very extensive selection process to be invited to participate in the program. Transcripts of grades and records, nomination forms, endorsements, and other pertinent information are submitted to substantiate the nominations, and the students must interview with a local screening committee. 

Major instructional areas are agricultural research, biotechnology and science, communicative arts, computer science, dance, engineering, mathematics, music, science, social studies, theatre performance, visual arts, and world languages. Students also select a minor area outside their major area of study. These include all the major instructional areas as well as additional offerings that reflect the interests and abilities of the instructional staff.

About Floyd County Schools

The Floyd County School (FloydBoe.net) system provides opportunities for schools and students to achieve academic excellence. Floyd County teachers focus on academic basics mixed with innovative teaching methods to build a strong foundation for student learning. In Floyd County Schools, the academic programs are available to prepare students for the most demanding college, university, technical college, or other post-secondary training. It is the mission of FCS to foster productive citizens while building on the cornerstones of integrity, community, accountability, and trust. Located in Rome, Georgia, the school system serves 16 different schools.

Floyd County Schools (FCS) is proud to announce that seven schools have been recognized as PBIS Distinguished Schools for their outstanding implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). 

The honored schools include Armuchee Elementary, Garden Lakes Elementary, Johnson Elementary, Model Elementary, Pepperell Elementary, Pepperell Middle, and Pepperell Primary.

PBIS, or Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, is an evidence-based, three-tiered framework designed to improve and integrate the data, systems, and practices that positively influence student outcomes. The approach focuses on teaching and reinforcing positive behaviors, promoting a safe and supportive learning environment, and reducing discipline issues across campuses.

More than 1,400 schools in Georgia and 27,000 nationwide have been trained in PBIS. Floyd County Schools began implementing PBIS in 2008, and currently, 13 of the district’s 16 campuses use the program to strengthen school culture and climate.

The PBIS Distinguished School recognition highlights schools that exemplify best practices in PBIS implementation. Schools earn this distinction by meeting all six criteria on the PBIS rubric, which measures areas such as fidelity of implementation, use of data to drive decision-making, and reductions in discipline referrals.

When implemented effectively, PBIS improves social-emotional competence, academic performance, and overall school climate—helping every student reach their full potential.

About PBIS

PBIS is a framework for creating safe, positive, equitable schools, where every student can feel valued, connected to the school community and supported by caring adults. By implementing evidence-based practices within a PBIS framework, schools support their students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral success, engage with families to create locally-meaningful and culturally-relevant outcomes, and use data to make informed decisions that improve the way things work for everyone.

About Floyd County Schools

The Floyd County School (FloydBoe.net) system provides opportunities for schools and students to achieve academic excellence. Floyd County teachers focus on academic basics mixed with innovative teaching methods to build a strong foundation for student learning. In Floyd County Schools, the academic programs are available to prepare students for the most demanding college, university, technical college, or other post-secondary training. It is the mission of FCS to foster productive citizens while building on the cornerstones of integrity, community, accountability, and trust. Located in Rome, Georgia, the school system serves 16 different schools.

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Floyd County Schools’ (FCS) Class of 2025 once again outperformed both state and national peers on the SAT, marking the sixth consecutive year of achievement, according to results released today by the Georgia Department of Education and College Board.

The Class of 2025 posted an average total score of 1077, exceeding the national public school average by 81 points and the state average by 48 points—both gains over last year’s margins. With 157 students tested, 11 more than the previous year, FCS secured a spot at #25 statewide.

“The Class of 2025 has achieved another impressive milestone,” said Superintendent Dr. Glenn White. “This accomplishment reflects the dedication of our students, teachers, and leaders across the district. I also want to thank our parents and community for their ongoing support.”

FCS students earned an average score of 553 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) and 524 in Math. In comparison, Georgia students averaged 526 ERW and 502 Math, while national peers scored 508 ERW and 488 Math.

“Even as participation increases, Georgia students continue to outperform their peers across the nation on the SAT – a testament to the hard work of Georgia’s students, teachers, leaders, and families and the work we’ve done to invest in academic recovery and prepare all students for life,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “This reflects our Student Bill of Rights in action, ensuring every student in Georgia has the chance to succeed, no matter their path after graduation.”

Although Georgia’s mean score decreased slightly compared to 2024, FCS students saw an increase in the mean score, comparatively, even with more participation. 

The SAT, the most commonly recognized measure of achievement for high school students, measures critical reading and mathematics abilities. It includes two 800-point sections: Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (ERW) and Mathematics (M), with a possible total score of 1600; a third section, a writing exam, is optional. 

​For GaDOE's press release, please visit here.

About Floyd County Schools

The Floyd County School (FloydBoe.net) system provides opportunities for schools and students to achieve academic excellence. Floyd County teachers focus on academic basics mixed with innovative teaching methods to build a strong foundation for student learning. In Floyd County Schools, the academic programs are available to prepare students for the most demanding college, university, technical college, or other post-secondary training. It is the mission of FCS to foster productive citizens while building on the cornerstones of integrity, community, accountability, and trust. Located in Rome, Georgia, the school system serves 16 different schools.
 

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Coosa Middle School (CMS) has been recognized as a 2025 Georgia Title I Reward School, a distinction that honors Title I schools making significant progress in improving student achievement and closing the achievement gap. 

This honor places Coosa Middle among the top 5% of Title I schools statewide, showing the most progress in the all-students subgroup.

“This recognition is a reflection of the dedication and hard work of our students, teachers, and staff at CMS,” said Dr. Glenn White, Superintendent of Floyd County Schools. “Coosa Middle continues to set a strong example of what can be achieved when high expectations and student support come together. They are doing wonderful things, and more than deserve this recognition.”

The Georgia Department of Education identifies Reward Schools annually based on academic growth and achievement data. Earning this designation highlights the sustained commitment of the Coosa Middle School community to ensuring every student succeeds.

Floyd County Schools congratulates the Coosa Middle family on this outstanding accomplishment and thanks them for their continued dedication to excellence in education.

About Floyd County Schools

The Floyd County School (FloydBoe.net) system provides opportunities for schools and students to achieve academic excellence. Floyd County teachers focus on academic basics mixed with innovative teaching methods to build a strong foundation for student learning. In Floyd County Schools, the academic programs are available to prepare students for the most demanding college, university, technical college, or other post-secondary training. It is the mission of FCS to foster productive citizens while building on the cornerstones of integrity, community, accountability, and trust. Located in Rome, Georgia, the school system serves 16 different schools.

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