Today middle and high school fall Griffin-Spalding County Schools Athletics 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. Keynote Speaker Tunji Adebayo Jr. inspired student-athletes to develop the skills and attitudes they need to recognize their potential. He taught the students that everyone is unique and can achieve greatness.
Please join us for the Annual Title 1 Meeting. If you cannot attend in person, click the link below to join virtually @ 10am or 4pm.
https://meet.google.com/xou-kkbb-hyn?authuser=0&hs=122
To improve campus safety and streamline visitor check-in, GSCS has implemented the Centegix Visitu Visitor Management Kiosk at all of its schools. Please review the visitor check in procedure.
2026 Griffin-Spalding County School System Educator Hall of Fame nominations are open Aug 5 – Sept. 11, 2026. Don't miss out on nominating an exemplary GSCS educator! Nomination forms are available at this link https://forms.gle/2d3HDkW9uaPDAUh5A. The 2026 class will be inducted during a special ceremony on October 27 at the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education meeting.
Educators should be nominated for his/her outstanding and significant contributions to students, staff, parents and the community during their employment at GSCS. Nominees must have been employed at GSCS for a minimum of 10 years and be retired for at least five years.
Spalding High events this week...
Student leaders welcomed the staff and were emcees for the event. Three GSCS Transportation staff (who have worked for GSCS for a combined 146 years!) kicked off the morning with song. Staff were inspired, moved and motivated by Educator, Author, CEO, and Professional Leadership Coach Jimmy Casas, who was the keynote speaker. A lot of staff recognition occurred with the naming of the 2026 Classified Employees of the Year, Counselor of the Year and Media Specialist of the Year. The 2026-27 Teachers of the Year were celebrated and the District Teacher of the Year, Jane Burke (SHS), was revealed and surprised with a check and free Chick-Fil-A for a year! Thank you to our Partners In Education Chick-Fil-A, Food Depot, Brightmoor, Marukan Vinegar and First Baptist Church who helped make this event great, especially Oak Hill Church for their generosity, hospitality and support! It is “Game On” for this school year!
FNB awarded the John and Virginia Newton Scholarship to SHS Seniors Anna Foster and Walker Blalock. This scholarship gives each student $10,000 per year of college up to four years. FNB also awarded the SHS Valedictorian Anna Foster with $1,000 and SHS Salutatorian Rhonda Osemwenkhae with $500. For 42 years, FNB has supported the brightest and best students of Griffin-Spalding. Thank you to FNB for your continued support!
We are proud of the Class of 2026 and can’t wait to celebrate this special milestone with you! 🎉#GSCSGrad2026
This role is about more than teaching medical skills — it’s about mentoring students, building confidence, and helping young people discover careers that can change their future.
If you’re passionate about healthcare and want your work to have a lasting impact, we’d love to have you on our team.
https://www.gscs.org/page/job-opportunities-applications
