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Butler County School System is now accepting applications for our three Pre- K Programs.
Butler County School System is now accepting applications for our three Pre- K Programs:
- Bright Beginnings at W. O. Parmer Elementary School
- Georgiana School Pre-K Program
- McKenzie High School Pre-K Program
Online pre-registration for the upcoming school year begins January 15th. For assistance accessing the online application, please call the school.
- Pre-registration is open to all children four years of age on 9/1/25* who are residents of Alabama.
- There is no registration fee for First Class Pre-K programs.
- Children who are eligible to attend kindergarten are not eligible for pre-k.
To Pre-Register for Pre-K please use the the link below, or scan the barcode below.
- GEO
- MCK
- WOP
We are excited to announce that Butler County Schools has partnered with Parchment to streamline the transcript request process.
Former students and institutions can request transcripts by visiting parchment.com and selecting "Order Now." Please note that there is a small fee for transcript orders. Moving forward, all transcript requests will be processed through this platform.
- GEO
- GHS
- MCK
January marks School Board Recognition Month, and Butler County School System proudly honors its school board members for their exceptional dedication and leadership in supporting the district’s students, educators, and community.
The 2025 theme, Building Tomorrow’s Future, highlights the crucial role school board members play in guiding educational excellence and fostering student success. Their efforts ensure that every child has access to quality education, safe learning environments, and the tools needed to thrive academically and personally.
“Our school board members are steadfast advocates for public education,” said Superintendent Joseph Eiland. “They work tirelessly to make critical decisions that shape the educational experiences of our students, support our teachers, and strengthen our community. Their commitment to Building Tomorrow’s Future deserves our deepest appreciation, not just in January but throughout the entire year.”
Under the leadership of the board, Butler County School System has worked diligently to improve student achievement, increase student attendance, expand extracurricular activity opportunities for students, provide meaningful professional development for employees, and continue improvements for school facilities. These efforts reflect the board’s vision, thoughtful decision-making, and dedication to the district’s mission.
Board members currently serving Butler County School System include:
· Michael Nimmer, District 1
· William Champion, District 2
· Brandon Sellers, District 3
· Jamey Thompson, District 4
· Eric Gomillion, District 5
Butler County School System was notified on January 7, 2025, of a recent cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, a widely used education software provider that provides our district’s student information system.
On December 28, 2024, PowerSchool identified unauthorized access to certain customer information through its PowerSource portal. The company has assured us that the incident is contained, and there is no evidence of ongoing unauthorized activity or operational disruptions. Affected data may include sensitive personal information such as names, addresses, and email addresses. Social security numbers were not involved. PowerSchool has implemented enhanced security measures, deactivated the compromised credentials, and is offering credit monitoring and identity protection services for certain impacted individuals. BCSS is working closely with PowerSchool to communicate with families, educators, and stakeholders. For additional information, please contact the Butler County Board of Education at 334.382.2665.
As required by Code of Alabama, Section 16-6B-7, the Butler County Board of Education is making Fiscal Year 2023-2024 accountability reports available to the media, parent organizations and legislators.
The Financial Report for the Butler County School System is available for review on the school system's website at www.butlerco.k12.al.us.
Student achievement data and the School Safety and Discipline Report (SIR) for the school system is available on Alabama State Department of Education website (www.alabamaachieves.org) under the Reports & Data section.