The 2026 football season is underway! The Griffin Bears defeated Locust Grove High tonight at home by a score of 54-34. Spalding High also won 27-19 on the road at Eagle's Landing Christian Academy. Go Bears and Go Jags!
Georgia Labor Commissioner Barbara Rivera Holmes toured Griffin Region College and Career Academy (GRCCA) with local business partners Delta Tech Ops, Wellstar Spalding, Caterpillar, Middle Georgia State College, Southern Crescent, leaders from Griffin-Spalding County Schools (GSCS) and other community leaders.
GSCS Athletics is hosting Fall Sports Media Day today, August 13, starting at 3 p.m. Watch as Griffin High School and Spalding High School coaches and athletes answer questions about their upcoming seasons! Watch at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlF_Qrl3dg0
Thank you to Spalding County Sentence Enforcement for their impactful partnership. Their donations provide students with backpacks and school supplies they need to be successful in the new school year.
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.
GSCS is seeking to identify children in our community who may need support. We are committed to identifying, locating & evaluating all children (ages 3-21) within our jurisdiction who may need special education and related services.
Remember tomorrow night, August 11, is GSCS Parent University Family Fun Night of Math Games at 5:00 p.m. Come and join us to play number fluency math games. We will also discuss ways to support math learning at home. Get hands-on activities that the whole family can enjoy. Refreshments will be served. Please use the following link to register https://forms.gle/tMZWsXSicT8XFShSA
GSCS Parent University Summer Series will host a Family Fun Night of Math Games August 11th at 5:00 p.m. Come and join us to play number fluency math games. We will also discuss ways to support math learning at home. Get hands-on activities that the whole family can enjoy. Refreshments will be served. Please use the following link to register https://forms.gle/tMZWsXSicT8XFShSA
GSCS August Monthly Safety Message
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.
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.
Attention GSCS Families: The 1st day of school is this Monday, August 3! For more important back to school information, please visit https://www.gscs.org/page/2026-2027-back-to-school-resources-information. We look forward to seeing you all on Day One! Reminders: Elementary opens at 7 a.m. with 1st bell at 7:45 a.m. and dismissal at 2:30 p.m.; Middle School opens at 8:30 a.m. with 1st bell at 9 a.m. and dismissal at 4 p.m.; High School opens at 7:45 a.m. with 1st bell at 8:45 a.m. and dismissal at 3:15 p.m.
GSCS Secretaries, Bookkeepers and Clerks got equipped for the road ahead at the 2026 GSCS Clerical Academy yesterday at SCTC. Sessions included customer service, student data, compliance and finance, student services and operational essentials. Keynote Speaker Dr. Kimberly Anderson spoke about self-care and the importance of making choices that support their well-being, resilience and effectiveness. They are on the right route for a successful new school year! Thanks to all of the sponsors who helped make this a great day!
Important news for all GSCS Families (pre-K-12th grade) concerning electronic communication devices. GSCS wants to ensure a focused, respectful and safe learning environment for all students.
Today’s GSCS Back to School Celebration brought all 1400+ staff together for a motivational kick-off to the 2026-27 school year!
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!
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!
Great Opportunity to attend a fun BACK TO SCHOOL event tomorrow evening - receive free book bags and school supplies, learn about community resources, enjoy dinner and watch a movie on the big screen at City Park. Thank you City Church, City of Griffin Spalding County, Wellstar, Spalding County Collaborative, First Responders, Norcom, Community Partners, etc. for this wonderful event.
GSCS Day One in the District is an initiative designed to welcome our scholars, families, faculty & staff back to school on Monday, August 3, 2026. 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/ivyPBtfJgHwJfZXm7
It's almost back to school time! Mark your calendars! For more 2026-27 back to school info. & resources visit: https://www.gscs.org/page/2026-2027-back-to-school-resources-information
Attention GSCS CTAE Students and Families: Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathways are designed to prepare students for college, careers, military service, and industry opportunities through hands-on learning and credentialing opportunities.
As part of completing a CTAE pathway, students are required by the state of Georgia to complete an End of Pathway Assessment (EOPA) or approved credentialing exam. These exams not only fulfills the state pathway completion requirements, but also provides students with opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications that can support future employment and career advancement. This exam is also their final for their 3rd course. Read more: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-mr7vmrZe3pfeFsJ7sMhr79CZDJxr1V7YbU2kt-62xA/edit?tab=t.0
As part of completing a CTAE pathway, students are required by the state of Georgia to complete an End of Pathway Assessment (EOPA) or approved credentialing exam. These exams not only fulfills the state pathway completion requirements, but also provides students with opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications that can support future employment and career advancement. This exam is also their final for their 3rd course. Read more: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-mr7vmrZe3pfeFsJ7sMhr79CZDJxr1V7YbU2kt-62xA/edit?tab=t.0
Congratulations to Spalding High FCCLA team, Anthony Reed and Jaiya Taylor, who took 2nd place at Nationals in D.C. last week in Instructional Video Design. SHS Culinary Instructor Chef Moreno has done a wonderful job leading this team and we are grateful for his commitment and support.
SHS Senior My'Kael Phillips also competed at Nationals in RED Talks on Education. We are so proud of these incredible students!
SHS Senior My'Kael Phillips also competed at Nationals in RED Talks on Education. We are so proud of these incredible students!
Mark your calendars! 2026-27 GSCS Open Houses will be from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29 (elementary schools only) and Thursday, July 30 (middle & high schools only).
Open House is a time for gathering and sharing information and meeting school administrators and teachers. It provides the foundation for a great new school year by allowing families to learn about the school calendar, materials needed and transportation information. To maintain safety and efficiency, only immediate and pertinent family members should attend Open House.
Open House is a time for gathering and sharing information and meeting school administrators and teachers. It provides the foundation for a great new school year by allowing families to learn about the school calendar, materials needed and transportation information. To maintain safety and efficiency, only immediate and pertinent family members should attend Open House.
