A $10 technology fee will be collected by schools to cover damage to student devices. Only new students and students who did not pay last year will be responsible for this fee. To pay online visit: www2.mypaymentsplus.com.
Some TRANSPORTATION Info (there will be more detailed info at Open House):
--Decide how your child will go home the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL so you can let the teacher know at Open House. This is often different for the first day so if you can tell the teacher at Open House, it makes it much easier AND less stressful for everyone.
--If your student will be a CAR RIDER this year, a pants/skirt hanger like the one shown in the pic is a GREAT way to hang the car tag from your rearview mirror as you go through the line. Tags will be ready for pick up at Open House. in the cafeteria.
--if your child rides the BUS to school the first day, a band (like a wrist band at the fair) will be placed on their book bag. Please do not remove this; we use it to quickly insure students load the correct bus in the afternoon.
--PRACTICE with your child (especially PreK, Kinder, and 1st graders) telling an adult their first and last name and their teacher's name.
Please know that dismissal, especially the car rider line, is always longer the first few days of the year than it will be the rest of the year. Have your tag visible in the window, follow the procedures (we'll post them later), have plenty of patience, and know we are all working together to get everyone's CHILDREN HOME SAFELY.
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Please meet our 2023-24 Specials team. We look forward to seeing you all at Open House on Thursday from 3-7pm. #ColtsCan
(L-R): Ms. Matthews (ColLab), Ms. Hayes (Science Lab), Mr. Martin (Music), Mr. Cofield (PE)
Please meet our 2023-24 5th grade team. We look forward to seeing you all at Open House on Thursday from 3-7pm. #ColtsCan
(L-R): Ms. Garner, Ms. Martin, Ms. Odom, Ms. Quick
Please meet our 2023-24 4th grade team. We look forward to seeing you all at Open House on Thursday from 3-7pm. #ColtsCan
(L-R): Ms. Allen, Ms. McDevitt, Ms. Wilkerson, Ms. CJones
Please meet our 2023-24 3rd grade team. We look forward to seeing you all at Open House on Thursday from 3-7pm. #ColtsCan
(L-R): Ms. Huff, Ms. Roth, Ms. Royal, Ms. Hill, Ms. Austin
Please meet our 2023-24 2nd grade team. We look forward to seeing you all at Open House on Thursday from 3-7pm. #ColtsCan
(L-R): Ms. Vaughn, Ms. Durrett, Ms. ASmith, Ms. Roland
Please meet our 2023-24 1st grade team. We look forward to seeing you all at Open House on Thursday from 3-7pm. #ColtsCan
(L-R): Ms. Brasher, Ms. Hooks, Ms. Black, Ms. Mann
Please meet our 2023-24 Kindergarten team. We look forward to seeing you all at Open House on Thursday from 3-7pm. #ColtsCan
(L-R): Ms. Stratton, Ms. Hester, Ms. Holland-Monroe, Ms. Veal, Ms. K.Smith, Ms. Hyde, Mr. Davis, Ms. Roberts
We look forward to seeing you all at Open House on Thursday from 3-7pm. Please meet our 2023-24 PreK team.
(L-R): Ms. Lindsey, Ms. Floyd, Ms. Harps, Ms. Boykin, Ms. Jackson, and Ms. Oetting
Please find attached ALL of Kindergarten through 5th grade Supply/Wish lists. We look forward to seeing you all at Open House on Thursday! #ColtsCan
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!
Kona Ice will be available to purchase at Open House...we can't wait to see you!!
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Staff attended the Education Celebration this morning as we begin PrePlanning. Mrs. A Smith, our teacher of the year, was recognized. The Atlanta Braves drumline entertained us and George Couros inspired us. We are ready for an amazing year! #ColtsCan
Thank you to our new neighbors @BurlingtonStores and the national nonprofit
@adoptaclassroom for their support of our classrooms. We are overwhelmed by their generous $5,000 donation to help further our students’ education! #BurlingtonEmpowersStudents #ColtsCan
Our Ms. Colquitt helping out the district by teaching new teachers at the GSCS new hire orientation! #ColtsCan
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.
