The GSCS Back to School Celebration brought all 1400+ staff together for a high-energy, inspirational, motivational kick-off to the 2023-24 school year! Student leaders welcomed the staff and were emcees for the event. Staff learned and laughed with Innovative Teaching, Learning and Leadership Consultant and Author George Couros, who was the keynote speaker. Staff were also entertained by the Atlanta Braves Heavy Hitters Drum Line and Educator and Comedian J. Cornelius George. A lot of staff recognition occurred with the naming of the 2023 Classified Employees of the Year, Counselor of the Year and Media Specialist of the Year. The 2023-24 Teachers of the Year were celebrated and the District Teacher of the Year was revealed and surprised with a new car for a year, thanks to the district's partnership with Cronic Nissan! Partners In Education Food Depot, the City of Griffin and Spalding County donated gift cards and gift baskets to 20 lucky staff members. Thank you to all community partners who helped make this event great, especially Oak Hill Church for their generosity, hospitality and support!
Thank you to Partner in Education Rinnai of Griffin for donating bookbags to Moore Elementary School and clear bookbags and school supplies to Spalding High School. These will definitely benefit our students. We are so thankful for our community partners!
For more 2023-24 Back-to-School Resources and Information, please visit https://www.gscs.org/page/2023-2024-back-to-school-resources-information
Join us for a Back to School cookout on July 28th from noon-4 p.m.! GSCS Student Support Services will be in attendance to provide information and answer questions. There will also be school supply giveaways, activities, music and more!
Tuesday, August 1, is Day One in the District! Community Partners in Education are invited to school campuses to welcome back students, parents and staff by opening car doors at carpool lines and waving to bus riders as they are dropped off at bus ramps. Drop-off times (welcome times) are Elementary 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., High School 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and Middle School 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. If Community Partners are interested in participating they should contact Adam Pugh via e-mail adam.pugh@gscs.org.
GSCS Student Registration Time is Officially Here!
New student registration (including Kindergarten students) may be done using our Online Registration System at:
https://campus.spalding.k12.ga.us/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-app-type
In-person registration may also be done starting Wednesday, July 12 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Central Registration Building located at 234 E. Taylor Street. If you have any questions, please contact Central Registration at 470-771-4259 or via email at registration@gscs.org
Don't forget that the bell schedule has changed for the 2023-24 school year. This schedule will begin on the first day of school which is Tuesday, August 1.
Mark your calendars! Open House for the 2023-24 school year will be on Thursday, July 27 from 3-7 p.m. at all GSCS schools.
GSCS is looking for a Director of CTAE & Special Programs. Apply Now at tinyurl.com/GSCSJobs. For more information email humanresources@gscs.org.
Students are busy learning to #ReadWriteSpeakSolve this summer at the GSCS Rising Kindergarten Summer Transition Program at Cowan Road Elementary! This 6-week program is preparing students to enter kindergarten this August. #kindergartenreadiness
GSCS Class of 2023 received $2,229,592 in scholarships! Congratulations!
The Griffin-Spalding Senior Walk tradition will continue at our elementary and middle schools on Monday, May 22. Graduating seniors will walk the halls of their former schools in their cap and gowns while the students cheer and high-five the graduates. Seniors will meet at 12:30PM at their former elementary schools. The walks will begin at 1PM. Immediately following the Elementary Senior Walks, all seniors are asked to then go to their former Middle Schools for another opportunity to be celebrated. The Middle School Walks will begin at 2PM. We are so proud of the GSCS Class of 2023!
On May 18, the GSCS Human Resources Department hosted a celebration for this year's district retirees. These retirees total 706 years of service to GSCS! Thank you to these amazing and dedicated educators for their many years of service to our schools and the community! Their influence has touched the lives of thousands! Congratulations retirees and we wish you all well on your next journey!
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month. Please take time to celebrate the professionals providing Hearing and Speech services in Griffin Spalding County Schools:
Anne Street: Atlantia Clements (SLP)
Atkinson Elem: Chaniqua Hudson (SLP)
Beaverbrook: Shannon Butler (SLP),
Carver Middle: Pam Thomaston (SLP), Andrea Thomas-Ingram (SLP), Maegan Ham (Communication Assistant)
Crescent: Lisa Webb (SLP)
Cowan Elem: Keeli Coble (SLP) and Adrianne Fritsche (SLP)
Cowan Middle: Sonia Fields (SLP),
Futral Elem: Kelley Browning (SLP),
Griffin High School: Erika Buckley (SLP) and Cathy Fayewicz (SLP)
Jackson Rd: Turissa Thomspon (SLPA) and Diedre Vance-Collier (Lead SLP)
Jordan Hill: Adrianne Fritsche (SLP) and Shannon Butler (SLP)
Kennedy Middle: Jennifer Kenney (SLP) and Donna Gasses (Communication Assistant)
Mainstay: Sonia Fields
Moore: Atlantia Clements (SLP)
Moreland Rd: Jennifer Kenney (SLP), Donna Gasses (Communication Assistant) and Lisa Webb (SLP)
Orrs: Pam Thomaston (SLP) and Maegan Ham (Communication Assistant)
Rehoboth Middle: Jean Godat (SLP)
Spalding High School: Michelle Napier (SLP)
Community Schools: Adrianne Fritsche and Michelle Napier
Systemwide: Hannah McPherson (TOD) and Diedre Vance-Collier (Lead SLP)
GSCS Free Summer Meal Program June 5-29 (Monday-Thursday) Breakfast: 8-8:30 a.m. & Lunch: 12-12:30 p.m.at these locations:
Cowan Road Elementary (1233 Cowan Road, GA 30223)
Crescent Elementary (201 Crescent Road Griffin, GA 30224)
Jackson Road Elementary (1233 Jackson Road, Griffin, GA 30223)
Jordan Hill Elementary (75 Jordan Hill Griffin, GA 30223)
Orrs Elementary (1553 Flynt Street, Griffin, GA 30224)
Carver Road Middle (2185 Carver Road, Griffin, GA)
Rehoboth Road Middle (1500 Rehoboth Road Griffin, GA 30224)
Griffin High School (1617 W. Poplar Street, GA 30224)
Spalding High School (433 Wilson Road Griffin, GA 30224)
Meals must be consumed onsite. Only one meal per child.
More recognitions from the May Board of Education meeting! Congrats to the Board Spotlight School Carver Road Middle; Governor's Honors Finalists Erin Minix (Griffin High School) & Skye Oduaran from Kennedy Road Middle School for receiving the Grand Award for GSEF (GA Science and Engineering Fair) & Think Outside the Box Imagination Award for State Level Model Water Tower Competition.
Talented Carver Road Middle School 8th Grade Art Student Kaylie Bowman showed off her beautiful piece of art at the Board of Education meeting.
Congratulations to these Griffin High and Spalding High students who were recognized at the Board of Education meeting last evening for earning their Fine Arts Diploma Seal, International Diploma Seal or Biliteracy Diploma Seal. #GSCSGrad23
GSCS Homegrown Educator Spotlight: Thank You, Ms. Ellis and Ms. Russell, for your commitment to our scholars and to our community. You are greatly appreciated!
