On January 8, Griffin-Spalding County Schools hosted the annual 2025 GSCS Science & Engineering Fair. Students from across the district demonstrated remarkable curiosity, dedication and ingenuity in their pursuit of scientific discovery. Congratulations to these first-place winners who will go on to represent GSCS at the Griffin RESA Regional Science & Engineering Fair in February.
Junior Division 1st Place Winners:
• Braylan Thomas, Rehoboth Road Middle
Project Title: Marigold Growth with Different Liquids
• Buruk Ykeallo, Rehoboth Road Middle
Project Title: The Carbon Cycle: Who Drives It?
• Ethan Hopper, Rehoboth Road Middle
Project Title: How temperature affects pressure of a soccer ball
Senior Division 1st Place Winners:
• Mallorie Moore, Spalding High
Project Title: Reaction Rates of Ibuprofen Coatings Dissolved in Simulated Stomach Acid
• Siri Oduaran, Spalding High
Project Title: Inhaling Health: The Future of Vitamins?
• Samuel Godat, Spalding High
Project Title: How does the type of insulation affect the amount of heat loss in water over time
• Trenton Hastings, Spalding High
Project Title: The Effects of Coffee Grounds on Trifolium Repen in Two Types of Soil at a Higher or Lower Concentration
GSCS held its annual spelling bee today. After multiple spelling and vocabulary rounds, Orrs Elementary Student Charlie Hollums won with the word “monopolize.” The district runner-up is Carver Road Middle School Student Carter Dupree.
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GSCS is celebrating #MentoringMonth by spotlighting some of our amazing mentors who are truly making a difference. Thank you GSCS Mentors! Become a Mentor today! Contact: kathy@spaldingcollaborative.com or 404-316-2704.
January is #MentorMonth! GSCS wants to spotlight and thank those who spend their time mentoring our students and contributing to the next generation!
All GSCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
January is National #MentoringMonth and today is #ThankYourMentor Day. GSCS wants to take a moment to celebrate our mentors by expressing our heartfelt gratitude for their presence, support and the profound impact they have on our students. Today we want to highlight and thank one of our dedicated mentors, David A.! #MentoringMonth #MentoringAmplifies
Tomorrow, Friday, January 10, 2025, will be a virtual at-home learning day for all GSCS students. No students or staff will report to school due to the threat of winter weather which could create delays that would disrupt normal school operations. Students will have their Chromebooks at home to complete assignments in Canvas.
Due to the current winter storm watch and the forecast of potential snow and ice, all GSCS schools and offices will be closed on Friday, January 10, to prioritize the safety of our students, staff and community. All after-school events and activities are also canceled.
Read a letter from GSCS Superintendent Dr. Keith L. Simmons at https://5il.co/34jyf.
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The Griffin-Spalding Partners In Education (PIE) awarded 34 classroom and field trip grants to GSCS educators totaling $30,000. On December 17 and 19, PIE representatives visited 12 schools to surprise the 2024 PIE Grant winners.
Classroom grant proposals awarded ranged from $300 for books to improve student literacy rates, to $1,000 for band equipment. Other classroom grants funded include costume design for a musical, art supplies, math supplies, a pottery wheel, a 3D printer and more.
The field trip grant proposals awarded were all around $1,000 and included trip destinations to a student author conference, college tours, Six Flags, High Museum of Art, Kennedy Space Center, Center for Puppetry Arts and more.
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The Kiwanis Club and Lions Club of Griffin partnered with GSCS. They brought volunteers and the latest technology vision screening equipment to our elementary schools and screened over 4100 students. Thank you for your service!
On Dec. 13 & 17, GSCS Central Office Staff volunteered and took shifts to ring the bell at the Sock Shoppe to raise funds for the Salvation Army. Happy Holidays!
All GSCS schools & offices will be closed Dec. 23, 2024 - Jan. 3, 2025, for the holiday break. GSCS staff return on Jan. 6, 2025, for professional learning & planning. Students return on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.
Learn about the great things happening at Moore Elementary School. Watch the YouTube video (link below). GSCS. Our schools - Our Community.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDknYNuCAYU
Did you know that the Griffin-Spalding County School System has a Parent Resource Center? Find hands on activities, books and brochures for your student in our District Parent Resource Center. The center is designed to provide educational resources for parents to help your student succeed academically. Parents can also find computers with internet access at the center. The best part is resources are FREE! The Parent Resource Center Open hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. effective December 9, 2024. If you would like more information, please email Lajuana.love@gscs.org.
Griffin-Spalding Partners in Education (PIE) invites the community to a magical morning of holiday cheer as families are invited to Meet Santa. The event will take place on Saturday, December 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Griffin’s Morgan Hall, located at 8th Street.
Admission is free! The event is sponsored by U-Save It Pharmacy and Claxton Hobbs Pharmacy. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to be donated to the local community food bank. Donations will be accepted and used to fund field trip scholarships for students.
To ensure a visit with Santa, attendees should sign up in advance through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-santa-griffin-spalding-partners-in-education-tickets-1100941388329?aff=oddtdtcreator.
For a cash donation (minimum $5), children can explore Santa’s Workshop, where they’ll create reindeer food, write letters to Santa, color Christmas pictures and engage in other holiday crafts under the guidance of Santa’s cheerful elves.
The December board of education meeting was full of great recognitions! Congratulations to December Board Spotlight School Crescent Elementary, SHS students who attended the 80th Annual Georgia Youth Assembly, Winner of the District Christmas Card Contest
Vivica Montano from Kennedy Road Middle School, GSCS Communications Department for receiving five GSPRA Awards and Anne Street Elementary, Orrs Elementary, Griffin High and Spalding High School for being named GADOE PBIS Distinguished Schools!
Attention High School Students and Families: Mark your calendars for Scholarship Saturday!
Check out the November Edition of the GSCS Community Communicator E-Newsletter: https://conta.cc/3ZiZimt
Today, we want to express our gratitude to all of our substitute teachers for their important role in education. Thank you for being there when we need you!
FINAL Immunization Deadline is Tomorrow, November 22! All Pre-K, Kindergarten, 7th or 11th grade students without updated immunization records will be sent home tomorrow, November 22, until updated records are received. Acceptable records include an updated Form 3231, a Medical Waiver (good for one year), a notarized Religious Waiver, or an appointment card. Please contact your school nurse with any questions or concerns.
