Bright Star Elementary

🌟💙 Pleaae give Bright Star welcome to Mrs. Benham!💙🌟

Hello, Bright Star Elementary School families! My name is Stephanie Benham, and I am excited to be joining Bright Star as a Kindergarten teacher this year. I have spent the past three years working in education as a paraprofessional, and I am thrilled to begin this new chapter in my first year of teaching Kindergarten.

My husband, Jason, and I have been married for 25 years. We have two wonderful children—a 21-year-old daughter who recently graduated from college and a 15-year-old son who keeps us busy playing multiple sports.

I am looking forward to getting to know the students, families, and staff at Bright Star Elementary and to making this a fun and successful school year for our Kindergarteners!

We have been working on something VERY exciting for our students! Stay tuned to how you can earn a token!!! 💙🌟ALWAYS choosing to shine!!🌟💙

💙🌟 Help us welcome Ms. Cox to Bright Star! She will join our 1st grade team! 🌟💙

Hi! My name is Baylee Cox, and I am excited to soon become Mrs. Hulsey! I am so excited to be teaching 1st grade at Bright Star Elementary this year. I earned my bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville State University and am currently working on my master’s degree at the University of West Georgia.

I love teaching and creating a fun classroom for my students. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with family, reading, and traveling. I can’t wait for a great school year!

💙🌟 Help us welcome Kathryn Mancil to Bright Star. She will be joining our 5th grade team! 🌟💙

“I was born and raised in Coffee County Georgia, so I may have a thicker accent than what you might expect! I got married in 2024 to my husband Eric, and we bought a house nearby. In 2024, I began my journey of pursuing a PhD in early childhood leadership and advocacy. My husband and I have two dogs named Scout and Goose; can’t forget loving on our class pet, Fiona the leopard gecko. I would describe myself as loud, energetic, and proud to be a teacher. Fifth grade holds a special place in my heart, and I am so thankful to be able to do it again with you this year!"

Mrs. Cates is simply AMAZING!!💙🌟

We are so proud of Ms. Shadix!!

📣 Congratulations to our 2026 Georgia Regional Library Media Specialists of the Year! 🎉📚We’re so proud to celebrate these outstanding educators. 💫

Want to meet the region winners and hear their inspiring stories? Join us at the Summer Institute, where the State Winner will be announced! 🏆✨

We had an amazing afternoon at our 5th grade Sneaker Ball. Our students looked amazing and had the best time dancing and hanging with friends!👟🎩👗

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our amazing moms!

Congratulations to our April teacher of the month, Ms. Dickey and staff of the month, Mr. Landon Leach! These two are always willing to help on any way possible! Thank you for all that you do for Bright Star! 🌟💙

Second Annual Ag Day at Bright Star this Thursday! We will have Kona ice on site. Students can purchase Kona with prices ranging from 3 to 6 dollars.