Bartow County Updates
The Bartow County Schools Esports Arena
The Bartow County Schools Esports Arena
At the Bartow County College and Career Academy 738 Grassdale Road NW, Cartersville, GA
The 2024-2025 GHSA Fall Esports State Championships, powerd by PlayVS, was held Saturday, December 14th at Bartow County Schools’ Amazing new esports arena located at the Bartow College and Career Academy! Titles were determined for League of Legends, Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart. Trophies and medals were awarded to champions and runners up in each game. The all-day event was an amazing success, with esports teams, coaches, parents, and spectators in attendance. The thrill of competition and the caliber of the facilities made for an electric experience for all involved.
Transformational Learning
Bartow County Schools, in partnership with PowerUpEDU, continues to make investments in education to dramatically advance student Achievement. In 2023, Media Centers in all schools were transformed into amazing new learning hubs equipped with new furnishings, technology & pedagogical approach to support Active and innovative learning.
Now in 2024, PowerUpEDU and Bartow County Schools are excited to announce the additions of Two incredible educational facilities and programs that will further advance academic success for Bartow students of all ages and abilities
Esports Arena
The Esports Arena at around 7000+ square feet and seating around 500 makes it one of the premier esports arenas in the country.
PowerUpEDU equipped the Bartow County Esports Arena with the Following:
- 200″ video Wall Display
- 98″ Displays
- 75″ Interactive Shoutcasting Display
- Esports rigs
- Esports coaching rigs
- Command PC for Shoutcasting
- Full-integrated AV over IP solution
- State-of-the-art esports furniture
- Common area seating for team preparation
- Arena Lighting with special effects & controls
- Arena Audio and production control
Innovation STEM Center
Bartow County Schools’ Innovation STEM Center integrates Science, Technology, Engineering and Math with inquiry-based, hands-on curriculum that aligns with skills needed in college and the workforce.
PowerUpEDU equipped the Bartow County Innovation STEM Lab with the following solutions:
- State-of-the-art Furnishings
- Interactive Floor
- Professional Learning for Teachers on all solutions.
- STEM/STEAM Solutions:
- STEM Career Pathways Curriculum
