Today is Day One in the District! Thank you to all of the Partners In Education, volunteers and community members who welcomed back our students and staff this morning. We had over 260 volunteer greeters representing over 55 businesses, organizations, civic groups, municipalities and churches! We are off to a successful 2025-2026 school year! Thank you for supporting GSCS! #GSCSDayOne2025
Tomorrow is GSCS Day One in the District! Use this link https://boothpics.com/booth/0coy8l tomorrow to show us your Day One smiles with our virtual Day One in the District photo booth!
For the 2025-2026 school year, all GSCS middle and high schools will continue implementing a clear bookbag policy. The entire bookbag should be transparent, clear plastic or see-through mesh, allowing the contents inside the bookbag to be known. Small purses (that are not clear) are allowed but should be smaller than 5 inches by 9 inches. Lunch boxes that are not clear are also allowed but should only be used to transport lunch.
Griffin-Spalding County Schools (GSCS) Athletics has established a partnership with Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA), a national non-profit working to provide all youth and high school athletes a positive, character-building sports experience.
The partnership provides GSCS access to PCA’s training for coaches, sports parents, student-athletes, and administrators, through live group workshops, online courses, and additional online resources, such as follow-up tips and reminders for using sports as a positive youth development tool.
GSCS District Athletic Director Bill Stikes said, “GSCS believes that sports are a unique opportunity to teach our students life skills such as hard work, perseverance, discipline and character. “Our partnership with PCA will help empower coaches, parents and student-athletes by giving them tools to encourage positive student development. We look forward to hosting our first coach workshops this fall and will provide additional resources to students and families throughout the year.”
Read the full news release at https://5il.co/3mrtv.
The partnership provides GSCS access to PCA’s training for coaches, sports parents, student-athletes, and administrators, through live group workshops, online courses, and additional online resources, such as follow-up tips and reminders for using sports as a positive youth development tool.
GSCS District Athletic Director Bill Stikes said, “GSCS believes that sports are a unique opportunity to teach our students life skills such as hard work, perseverance, discipline and character. “Our partnership with PCA will help empower coaches, parents and student-athletes by giving them tools to encourage positive student development. We look forward to hosting our first coach workshops this fall and will provide additional resources to students and families throughout the year.”
Read the full news release at https://5il.co/3mrtv.
As we prepare to begin the 2025-2026 school year, the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority. The Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) is committed to creating a secure and supportive environment in all of our schools. We are implementing several important safety enhancements across our district.
Classroom Emergency Bags:
All classrooms in GSCS will be equipped with a standard emergency Go-Kit to help ensure staff are prepared in case of an emergency.
Security Monitors in Elementary Schools:
Beginning this school year, all elementary schools will have Security Monitors provided by Synergy Security Services. They will work closely with our staff to maintain a safe school environment.
Open Gate Metal Detectors in Middle and High Schools:
To enhance school safety, we will be using Open Gate Metal Detectors in all our middle and high schools. These devices will replace the previous Evolv system and are designed to improve efficiency. All students will be screened using the Open Gate system upon arrival on campus.
Increased School Resource Officer Presence:
Each high school in our district will now be staffed with two School Resource Officers (SROs). These officers play a critical role in promoting safety, building relationships with students and responding swiftly to any security concerns that may occur.
We appreciate your support and cooperation as we take these steps to ensure a safe learning environment for every student.
Classroom Emergency Bags:
All classrooms in GSCS will be equipped with a standard emergency Go-Kit to help ensure staff are prepared in case of an emergency.
Security Monitors in Elementary Schools:
Beginning this school year, all elementary schools will have Security Monitors provided by Synergy Security Services. They will work closely with our staff to maintain a safe school environment.
Open Gate Metal Detectors in Middle and High Schools:
To enhance school safety, we will be using Open Gate Metal Detectors in all our middle and high schools. These devices will replace the previous Evolv system and are designed to improve efficiency. All students will be screened using the Open Gate system upon arrival on campus.
Increased School Resource Officer Presence:
Each high school in our district will now be staffed with two School Resource Officers (SROs). These officers play a critical role in promoting safety, building relationships with students and responding swiftly to any security concerns that may occur.
We appreciate your support and cooperation as we take these steps to ensure a safe learning environment for every student.
On July 24, the Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) Back to School Celebration brought all 1400+ staff together for a motivational kick-off to the 2025-26 school year at Oak Hill Church. Read the news release at https://5il.co/3mkym
Congratulations to the GSCS Class of 2025 Summer Graduates from Griffin High and Spalding High! "It is not how you start the race or where you are during the race. It is how you cross the finish line that matters!" - Robert D. Hales #GSCSGrad25
GSCS is hosting a job fair on July 30 at Griffin High School. Attend and join the GSCS family!
Attention GSCS Families: As we approach the 2025-26 school year, please be advised of our Student Personal Electronic Device Rules. We look forward to seeing you all at Open House on July 28 for elementary & July 29 for middle and high. The first day of school is Thursday, July 31.
Kindergarten Registration is still happening! Register in person at Central Registration, 234 E. Taylor Street, Griffin, Georgia 30224 or online. See flyer for details.
GSCS welcomes our new teachers! They have had a great few days of orientation at Griffin High School. Thank you, Griffin Chamber and all of the businesses who came out to welcome our new teachers to the community! It is going to be a great 2025-26 school year!
Tracy Sims Appointed GSCS Executive Director of Teacher and Leader Effectiveness. Sims has been in education for over 30 years. She served Troup County Schools as a teacher for 10 years, Meriwether Schools as an instructional coach and principal for 15 years and has been serving GSCS as a school improvement coordinator for the last eight years. Read the full news release: https://5il.co/3lyxj.
Reminder GSCS Families: GSCS Open House is from 3-7 p.m. on Monday, July 28th for Elementary & Tuesday, July 29th for Middle & High. For more back-to-school information & resources, visit https://www.gscs.org/page/2024-2025-back-to-school-resources-information
Griffin-Spalding Mentor In-Person Training Sessions (Registration is required):
Tuesday, August 5, 10 a.m.
Location: 223 S. 6th Street
https://GSMPTraining0825-1.eventbrite.com
Wednesday, August 6, 3 p.m.
Location: 223 S. 6th Street
https://GSMPTraining0825-2.eventbrite.com
For questions regarding the training or the mentor program, please contact Kathy at 404-316-2704 or kathy@spaldingcollaborative.com.
Tuesday, August 5, 10 a.m.
Location: 223 S. 6th Street
https://GSMPTraining0825-1.eventbrite.com
Wednesday, August 6, 3 p.m.
Location: 223 S. 6th Street
https://GSMPTraining0825-2.eventbrite.com
For questions regarding the training or the mentor program, please contact Kathy at 404-316-2704 or kathy@spaldingcollaborative.com.
Are you interested in becoming a reading tutor with GSCS? Attend the United Way Reading Program Training on Tuesday, July 22, from 10 a.m. to noon.
GSCS is seeking a visionary and results-driven Executive Director of Teacher and Leader Effectiveness to lead the district’s efforts in cultivating and sustaining a culture of excellence in teaching and school leadership. This position plays a critical role in driving the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and systems that support educator effectiveness and student achievement. To apply, visit https://www.gscs.org/page/human-resources.
GSCS Day One in the District is an initiative designed to welcome our scholars, families, faculty & staff back to school on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Participants (residents, volunteers, community stakeholders, Partners In Education and elected officials) will welcome the scholars and parents with a smile on the first day of school. Sign up to participate at: https://forms.gle/2tkW8un6rV1FRwVk7.
GSCS Open House is from 3-7 p.m. on July 28th for Elementary & July 29th for Middle & High. For more back-to-school information & resources, visit https://www.gscs.org/page/2024-2025-back-to-school-resources-information.
Please share - GSCS is NOW HIRING School nurses and dental paraprofessionals. Weekends, summers, holidays off.
Dental link - https://www.applitrack.com/griffin/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff&subcategory=Nursing+Services+Paraprofessional
Nurse link - https://www.applitrack.com/griffin/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Student+Support+Services&subcategory=School+Nurse
Transportation "Ready to Roll Days" today, tomorrow and Thursday at GRCCA (221 Spalding Dr. Griffin, GA 30223). Times for all three events have been extended to 6 p.m. to accommodate working parents. If you have transportation questions please plan to attend.
