Help your child boost their Lexile score and foster a love for reading with our District-Wide Reading Challenge to read 100,000 books! Using AR and Beanstack, we’re making reading an interactive adventure that motivates students to explore, engage and grow their Lexile. Check out the flyer for all the details. Let’s make reading fun, challenging and rewarding!
October Events and Recognition Days. Mark your calendars!
Today is National Custodial Worker Day and we want to recognize, celebrate and thank all of the amazing individuals who keep GSCS clean, maintained and operating smoothly!
Sr. Parent Night!!
October is National Principals Month! Sending a huge thank you to all the incredible principals who lead with dedication and inspire our students every day. Your impact is invaluable! This month, express your gratitude and let your principal know just how much their tireless efforts mean to you! #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth
From: GEMA/Homeland Security and Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division ...Urgent Statement Pertaining to the Rockdale County Chemical Plant Fire and air quality.
"The EPA is monitoring air quality for chlorine and related compounds. Current data suggests that chemical levels in the air are unlikely to cause harm to most people. This data, along with further updates, will be shared with the public. Please follow guidance from your county EMA. If you have concerns, limit your time outdoors, close windows, and turn off any ventilation systems."
Thank you,
Mike Smith
Chief of Staff
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
Due to weather associated with Hurricane Helene and in consideration of the recommendation by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency/ Homeland Security (GEMA/HS), all Griffin-Spalding County School District operations will be canceled on Thursday, September 26, and Friday, September 27.
What you should Know:
• Tropical Storm Watch for the next 48 hours.
• Flood Watch for the next 48 hours.
• A State of Emergency has been declared by Governor Kemp.
The safety of our staff and students is our highest priority. During this weather event, we are expecting high flood risk in low lying areas, 10 to fifteen 15 of rain, very high winds and possible widespread damage. The worst wind and weather is anticipated Thursday night into Friday morning. Please stay weather aware.
GSCS Extracurricular activities for middle and high school students are canceled for today, Wednesday September 25, in anticipation of inclement weather this evening. The elementary afterschool program will still provide service today. The elementary school literacy night events scheduled for tomorrow evening, Thursday September 26, will be rescheduled to a later date. GSCS is continuing to work closely with Emergency Management and Weather Experts to monitor potential weather events. Any additional updates will be provided through the GSCS app and other communication channels.
Thank you.
Attn. SHS Students and Parents. Picture day is fastly approaching. Please refer to the attached flyer for information on when you/or student will have their picture made on the 30th.
Happy National Tradesman Day! Thank you to the men and women whose skills and hard work keep our schools and buses running strong!
Spalding High Construction students are putting their skills to use to create rebound walls for our soccer players. #CTAEdelivers
Attn. Seniors and Senior Parents: Senior make ups will take place on Sept, 30th around 2pm. Please read the instructions on the graphic for information about attire students need to wear for the yearbook picture. Follow this link to pre order pictures. https://bpiphotography.net/view-order-photos/
Attn. Parents: Underclassmen pictures will take place on Sept. 30th. Follow this link to pre- order pictures. https://bpiphotography.net/view-order-photos/
You are invited....see flyer for details.
Some rumors and social media posts have been circulating throughout our state regarding efforts to try to coordinate potential school walkouts. We recognize that school safety is a most important and relevant topic, but school walkouts are not safe or appropriate. Our Superintendent does not support this behavior! Educators and students are not legislators (for the most part). If the intent is to share or show interest to legislators, students should do so through the appropriate channels without interrupting or disrupting the same learning environment they are trying to advocate for. Should AZK, GHS, or SHS students participate in disrupting the learning environment, by "walking out", these students will not be allowed to return to campus and disciplinary consequences will be rendered. Parents should also refrain from inundating the schools with calls to release their students during this specific timeframe.
IT professionals rise to the challenge each and every day to navigate monumental and ever-changing technology. They show the world what resilience looks like and that there’s virtually nothing they can’t handle. Thank you GSCS IT Professionals for always finding a way to get IT done!
Literacy/Parent Conference Night. See flyer for more details.
Thank you GSCS Fine Arts Teachers for inspiring creativity, imagination & expression in our students every day! Your dedication helps shape young minds & brings the joy of art, music & performance to life! #NATIONALARTSINEDUCATIONWEEK
It's that time of year, Jags! Underclassmen pictures and Senior Makeups are scheduled for Sept. 30th. Underclassmen will have their picture taken starting in the morning. Those seniors who did not take pictures during their scheduled summer session will take pictures in the afternoon on the same day. If you have any questions, email melissa.davis@gscs.org
September Newsletter. Click link to view... https://secure.smore.com/n/vp7q5