In February, nine Spalding High School students attended the Center for Civic Engagement’s Youth in Government Expo at St. Simons Island. They participated in five specialized academies: Diplomacy, National Security, Media, Local Government and Cybersecurity.
Anna Foster, Kolton Stutes and Mary Francis Noble focused on leadership and local governance. They explored local government careers, learned about decision-making processes and participated in simulations. Anna Foster received the state's top award for "Ethics in Local Government" and earned a leadership position at next year's Youth Assembly in Atlanta.
Rhoda Osemweakhae participated in the National Security Academy, where she participated in simulations that challenged her with threat assessments, intelligence analysis and crisis management.
Rondell White, Michael Oliver, Kayden Skelton, Sam Godat and Jon Walker Blalock represented Israel, Iraq, and the Czech Republic in the Diplomacy Academy, also known as Model United Nations. They studied diplomacy careers and leadership styles, wrote and presented resolutions, debated and voted on them in committees and the assembly.
Overall, all nine students gained a deeper understanding of government operations at local, state, national and international levels. They also gained a greater understanding of their strengths and weaknesses and explored future career paths.
Over the weekend, GSCS students competed against Atlanta, Fulton and Clayton County at the Regional Social Studies Fair. Our district was represented by 13 projects from various grade bands. Of those 13 projects, FOUR projects will move forward to the State Social Studies Fair on May 3, 2025, in Kennesaw. Congratulations!
First Place projects advancing to the State Social Studies Fair are:
- Alayna Wilson, Propaganda Art throughout WWII, Futral Road Elementary
- Ma'Kenzie Justice, Harriett Tubman and the Underground Railroad in Georgia, Beaverbrook Elementary
- Skye Oduaran, Representation Matters: The Role of Representation in American, Politics and its Impact on Future Generations, Spalding High School
- Rondell White, Fast Fashion and its Effect on the Environment and A Global Society, Spalding High School
Tonight at 7 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m., Griffin High and Spalding High Students are performing a live musical in the Griffin Auditorium .
"Urinetown" is a satirical musical set in a world where a severe water shortage leads to the outlawing of private toilets and the establishment of a government managed pay-per-use public amenity system controlled by the corrupt Urine Good Company (UGC). The story follows a young man who leads a revolution against this oppressive system, aiming to achieve free access to the public amenities. Buy tickets online via QR code or link below.
https://gofan.co/event/3197958?schoolId=GA13198&utm_source=GoFan&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign=HQEventLink
GSCS is hosting a Spring Job Fair on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 4-6 p.m. at GRCCA. GSCS is hiring for numerous certified and classified positions for the 2025-26 school year. Come join the GSCS Team!
Call for Vendors! Attend the 2nd Annual GSCS Vendor Business Workshop on Tuesday, April 22, from 9:30- 11:30 a.m. in the GSCS Board Room (216 S. 6th Street, Griffin, GA 30224). Learn how to become a GSCS vendor, how payments are processed and how bids are posted. RSVP to attend: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MO6BD6JC8GUp69spkkRKMRCLfPCKCP3QpmbSq2d-u3A/edit?usp=sharing
Happy Pi Day! Celebrate the magic of mathematics and the beauty of endless numbers!
Attention 2025-26 Pre-K Families: Only 2 days left to register! Students must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025, to be eligible. Register online at www.gscs.org or visit GSCS Central Registration (234 E. Taylor Street, Griffin, GA 30224).
This week is #GASchoolBoardAppreciationWeek! Thank you, Griffin-Spalding Board of Education Members for your dedication and service to public education and the students of GSCS! Your leadership, vision and commitment play a vital role in shaping the future of our schools and community. We appreciate all that you do! #SupportPublicEducation
Friday, March 7, is #MaintenanceWorkerAppreciationDay! Let's give a huge shout-out to these individuals who keep our schools safe, clean, comfortable and functioning smoothly every day! Thank you GSCS Maintenance Staff!
GSCS is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Nurses one of our middle schools. The ideal candidate will be a RN or LPN who is willing to provide professional nursing care to students and staff, promoting a healthy school environment conducive to learning. This position requires strong clinical skills, empathy and the ability to collaborate effectively with educators and parents. If you’re interested, please apply at: https://griffinspaldingcntssysga.tylerportico.com/tess/citizen/jobs/job-list/jobs
Attention GSCS Families: Remember clocks will “spring forward” one hour this Sunday, March 9, 2025. We wanted to share some tips for pedestrian safety. Thank you for helping us ensure the safety of our students!
It’s #SchoolSocialWorkWeek 2025! This year’s theme, 'Unite to Ignite: Celebrating our Impact,' honors the power of school social workers in creating positive change. Behind every thriving student is a team that cares. This School Social Work Week, we recognize the dedication, resilience & passion of school social workers everywhere. Thank you for uniting communities to ignite hope! #UniteToIgnite2025 #IgniteChange2025
GSCS Stakeholder Meeting today, March 3! Please participate, we need your input.
10:00 A.M. meeting: https://meet.google.com/pzj-knwm-bgg
5:00 P.M. meeting: https://meet.google.com/eqx-jsfy-pbf
Goodrum Named New Griffin High School Head Football Coach
Read the news release at: https://5il.co/3915z
FREE Eyes/Ears/Dental/Nutrition (EED) Screenings are happening tomorrow, 2/26! Pre-K families should come and take advantage of this opportunity!
GSCS is hosting a Classified Employee Job Fair on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 277 E. Poplar St. from 3-5 p.m. If you are interested in school nutrition, maintenance, transportation and more, please attend!
Pre-K Families, Get Ready! GSCS Pre-K registration for the 2025-26 school year will be held February 24-March 14. Students must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025, to be eligible. Free EED Screenings will be held on February 26.
All GSCS schools will be closed for President's Day & Winter Break February 17-21, 2025. Have a safe and relaxing break!
The 2025 STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) Students and Teachers for the Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) were announced at the Kiwanis Club of Griffin luncheon today. They are:
Griffin High School (GHS)
Gavin Smith– STAR Student
Jada Ingram - STAR Teacher
Spalding High School (SHS)
Claire Daniels - STAR Student
Dr. Chris Godat - STAR Teacher
To be named a STAR student, a high school senior must have the highest score on any single test date of the SAT taken through the November test date of their senior year and be in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average. The STAR teacher is selected by the declared high school STAR student for making the most significant contribution to their academic development.
Read the full news release: https://5il.co/37ndb
On Feb. 10, at Griffin High School, Mayor Doug Holberg issued a proclamation from the Griffin City Commissioners naming February CTAE month. GHS CTAE students spoke about the history of Career & Technical Education and how it has impacted them. #CTAEMonth #CTAEDelivers
