THE?BARNESVILLE?School District has been making a priority of education since its founding. Shown is a welcome rock that is placed outside of the high school. T-L?File Photo/BRIAN?COOK

By KIM?LOCCISANO
Times Leader Staff Writer

Two hundred years after Barnesville was founded by businessman and explorer James Barnes, community leaders maintain his legacy through an unwavering commitment to making a top quality education available locally to each student.
“Barnesville Schools’ success in education continues because of clear goals, sound basic education, management of academic performance, an orderly and safe teaching environment, and high expectations for students and staff,” according to Randy Lucas, superintendent of schools.
Although Barnesville school’s teams are known as The Shamrocks, luck has little to do with the successes achieved by students in the district, whether on an athletic field or in an academic setting.