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.
Check out a few pics and video of the GHSA State Esports Championships!
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.
Congratulations to Bartow County Schools!
Introducing the Esports Arena and Innovation STEM Center!
Located at the Bartow County College and Career Academy
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
STEM/STEAM Solutions:
STEM Career Pathways Curriculum
Robotics/Coding/AI
Virtual Reality
3D Printing
Professional Learning for Teachers on all solutions.