This is the first year AZ Kelsey Academy and Achievement Center has had an FBLA team attend a Regional FBLA competition. We are so excited and proud of these students! 👏🎉
Thank you to the people who drive the buses, clean the buildings, prepare the meals and many, many more. We appreciate the important work you do for our students every day! #EducationSupportProfessionalsDay
Yesterday, GSCS Superintendent Dr. Simmons had his first Teacher Advisory Council meeting of this school year with all of the 2024-25 School-Level Teachers of the Year. They had great food and conversations about this year's successes so far and the desired successes for the remainder of the year. Wings & Wisdom!
Congratulations to Spalding High School football for advancing to the AAA State Football Playoffs! The Jaguars will play at Calhoun on Friday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m.
For spectator information, please visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1odd3o1-FNZ6ZW3rsTDocsESCcFBwkP-MT4IccVVN0Pg/edit?tab=t.0
All GSCS schools and offices will be closed from November 25-29. Happy Thanksgiving!
If you, or anyone you know, is interested in learning more about being a Griffin-Spalding County School System vendor, RSVP and attend this event tomorrow, Wednesday, November 13. Learn how to become a vendor or supplier, the bid process, the payment process and more.
Today GSCS middle and high school winter athletes participated in the Beyond Self Athlete's Assembly, led by Community Partner and Mentor David Johnson. The Beyond Self Athlete Program is meant to grow student leadership skills, build character and improve school culture. Athletes were told they are all Persons Of Influence (POI) and the importance of the 3 R's: Respect Yourself, Respect Others and Take Responsibility. Key Note Speaker Marlin Lynch III (Pastor Mo) shared the importance of discovering their purpose and making positive life choices. Words of wisdom from Pastor Mo included:
"Know your self-worth and add taxes"
"Stay focused"
"Stop asking people for directions who haven't been where you are going"
GSCS English Learner Parent Engagement Activity - Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m. at the Griffin Region College & Career Academy
Remembering and honoring all who served. Happy Veterans Day!
Thank you GSCS School Psychologists for inspiring, encouraging & supporting our students every day! Happy National School Psychologist Week! #NSPW24
On November 3-5, nine Spalding High School (SHS) Students participated in the 80th Annual Georgia Youth Assembly which is a three-day mock legislature in which students travel to the state Capitol to learn the ins and outs of the legislative process and what it’s like to be a lawmaker.
Approximately 1000 bills were submitted from Georgia high school students and the top 100 were taken to the floor of the House or Senate for full debate and vote. SHS Students submitted three bills and all three were selected to the top 100 to go to the floor at the state Capitol.
Read the full news release: https://5il.co/30pkw
The Georgia Department of Education is recognizing schools with exceptional achievement or growth in mathematics as Math Leaders. Schools are recognized for achievement or growth in the percentage of students scoring at the Proficient Learner level or above in mathematics. Congratulations to Jackson Road Elementary, Carver Road Middle & Griffin High for being named first-ever Math Leader Schools! Great work!
GSCS will host a job fair on Tuesday, November 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the South Cafeteria at 277 E. Poplar Street, directly across from the football stadium.
Griffin-Spalding County Schools offers comprehensive special education services to eligible students ages three through 21 years. For more information concerning eligibility criteria and referral procedures, please call (770) 229-3700 ext. 10493.
Dear GSCS,
This is a reminder that tomorrow, November 5, 2024, is an at home learning day for students and it is a teacher workday. No students should report to GSCS campuses tomorrow. The following link provides a tutorial of how students access their work from home. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_0PAarGYIE
GSCS Executive Assistants Twanya Frazier, Kim Ray and Sharon Mainiero did "health checks" around central office today - meaning they delivered Halloween candy to staff members!
GSCS Federal Programs Department hosted a Parent Resource Center Dedication Night. The parent resource center (234 East Taylor St.) offers computers with internet access, educational resources for parents, and a book vending machine to help build student's libraries.
The 23rd Annual Partners In Education Golf Tournament is this Friday, Nov. 1. All of our golf teams are full and we are looking forward to a great fundraiser! At the tournament, we will be drawing for some prizes. If you want to get in on the fun and support PIE, purchase some drawing tickets! You do not have to be present to win.
Just scan the QR codes on the image to purchase either one ticket for $5.00 or five tickets for $20.00. Winners will be called on Friday afternoon from the tournament.
GSCS Athletics is hosting a Winter Sports Media Day starting at 4 pm on Wednesday, November 6 in the GSCS Board Room. Coaches and student-athletes from Griffin High and Spalding High will be present to answer questions about their upcoming seasons.
You are invited to attend the event or view the live-stream at: https://www.youtube.com/@griffinspaldingcountyschoo9085/streams
Tentative Schedule:
Rifle - 4 pm
Swim - approx. 4:25 pm
Wrestling - approx. 4:50 pm
Flag Football - approx. 5:15 pm
Girls Basketball - approx. 5:40 pm
Boys Basketball - approx. 6:10 pm
GSCS staff, students and parents please share your feedback regarding cell phones in schools by taking a Thought Exchange survey. Use the QR code or link provided to participate. Thank you. https://tejoin.com/scroll/624212205
