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.
Read more: https://5il.co/33tc6
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.
Support our Lady Jaguars...see flyer for more details
Congratulations to Aidan (AJ) Andrews who signed a football scholarship with Georgia State University this morning in the SHS gym. SHS is proud of this student-athlete who will graduate at the end of the month and become a panther in January. Way to go, AJ!
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.
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!
The SHS Counseling Department hosted several colleges and universities for the Ga Apply to College Event on Friday, 4th.
Click the link to view video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V6jh2499Ww
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
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
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 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
