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Blake Bass students showcase Bulldog TV; Blake Bass named Lighthouse School to Watch and Coweta students earn All‑State music honors
Summary
Blake Bass Middle School students presented a Bulldog TV showcase at the March 11 Coweta County Board meeting highlighting classroom media projects; the school was also designated a Lighthouse School to Watch. Separately, multiple Coweta students and music educators were recognized for selection to Georgia All‑State Band and Chorus.
At the Coweta County Board of Education meeting on March 11, students from Blake Bass Middle School’s new audio, video, broadcast and film course presented Bulldog TV entries that school leaders said link classroom standards with project‑based learning.
Blake Bass presentation and program goals
Cindy Bennett, principal of Blake Bass Middle School, said the district’s strategic plan emphasizes student engagement and real‑world skill development and explained the school added the audio, video, broadcast and film course to support those goals. Bennett told the Board, “we're embedding real world project based learning opportunities in all grade levels to enhance student engagement and collaboration.”
Teacher Ashley Dawson, the school’s audio, video, broadcast and film instructor, described the program’s learning goals and local career connections. Dawson said students learn camera operation, audio engineering and editing while building teamwork and communication skills; she noted the training connects to Georgia’s film and entertainment industry and “prepares students for whatever lies ahead while equipping them with real world skills.”
Student examples shown to the Board included a sixth‑grade water‑cycle review video created to help peers prepare for a science assessment; a seventh‑grade project interviewing staff from a local recovery program to raise awareness about addiction; promotional videos for school events (a PTO dog‑dash) and a pep‑rally guidance segment designed to encourage respectful spirit while maintaining school expectations. Students credited the class with improving presentation, planning and technical skills.
Blake Bass Lighthouse designation and photo recognition
Bennett also told the Board Blake Bass was designated a National Forum Lighthouse School to Watch for 2025–28; the school will be recognized at the National Forum Schools to Watch Conference in Washington, D.C., on June 26. Bennett said the designation aligns with the district’s middle‑school model and its emphasis on teaming and adult advocates for learners.
All‑State music recognitions across Coweta
The Board recognized students and music educators from multiple Coweta schools who were selected for the Georgia Music Educators Association’s All‑State Band and Chorus programs. The meeting included introductions from chorus and band directors at Arnold Middle, Blake Bass, East Coweta High School, Lee Middle, Madras Middle and Northgate High. District staff noted the statewide audition process is highly competitive; one presenter said roughly 11,000 students audition, 3,000 make the second round and roughly 200 are chosen for final regional bands.
Board appreciation and next steps
Board members thanked the students, teachers and parents and invited attendees to join a group photo. Superintendent and staff encouraged board members to visit the school studio and indicated they were grateful for district investments that support arts and career‑connected learning.
Ending
The recognitions portion concluded with applause and the Board’s formal thanks to students and educators; Bennett invited board members to visit Blake Bass’s studio on weekday mornings.
