GSCS families, please give us your input before October 31.
Today, 1-800-TRUCKWRECK and Witherite Law Group awarded $15,000 to the Griffin High School Band of Gold for their participation in the 2025 Great Atlanta Band Challenge. GHS came in 2nd in this year’s competition with 3,517 votes. This 5th annual challenge provides funding to high school bands to help them with various program costs like equipment, instruments and travel. Amy Witherite presented the check to GHS Band Director Daniel Goodmond this afternoon at the GHS pep rally. Congratulations to GHS and the Band of Gold! Go BEARS!
The GSCS Department of Exceptional Students (DES) staff recently completed the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification, a blended learning program that combines online modules with in-person water safety training, instruction, and skill application.
The American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program serves a dual purpose:
• To teach people of all ages and abilities how to be safe in, on, and around water
• To provide structured, progressive instruction that develops swimming skills and fosters confident, proficient swimmers
By earning this certification, GSCS DES staff are now equipped to deliver foundational swimming and water safety instruction tailored to the needs of students with disabilities. This initiative supports the district’s commitment to inclusive practices, ensuring that all students can safely and confidently participate in aquatic activities.
Additionally, this training expands opportunities for DES students to participate in Special Olympics swimming events and other adaptive sports programs, promoting physical fitness, confidence, and community involvement.
The American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program serves a dual purpose:
• To teach people of all ages and abilities how to be safe in, on, and around water
• To provide structured, progressive instruction that develops swimming skills and fosters confident, proficient swimmers
By earning this certification, GSCS DES staff are now equipped to deliver foundational swimming and water safety instruction tailored to the needs of students with disabilities. This initiative supports the district’s commitment to inclusive practices, ensuring that all students can safely and confidently participate in aquatic activities.
Additionally, this training expands opportunities for DES students to participate in Special Olympics swimming events and other adaptive sports programs, promoting physical fitness, confidence, and community involvement.
As this is National School Bus Safety Week, GSCS would like to remind students, parents and drivers to use caution on dark mornings before school. Please see the image with safety tips.
Christine Briggs, Retha Hollis Brown, Robbie Burke, Pamela Calhoun Jackson, Paula Calhoun Sanders, Jan Carriker and Emily Wilson represent the 13th class of Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame inductees. The 2025 class was inducted at the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, October 21. READ MORE: https://5il.co/3rfr6
Don't forget the festival is tomorrow! Annual @Griffin_RCCA + @SoCrescentTech Fall Festival Oct 23 | 5–7 PM
Huge thanks to Premier Sponsor @BankWithUnited!
@AWSCloud @CaterpillarInc @HomeDepot @Delta bringing the fun.
@GriffinSpalding #CTAEDelivers
Huge thanks to Premier Sponsor @BankWithUnited!
@AWSCloud @CaterpillarInc @HomeDepot @Delta bringing the fun.
@GriffinSpalding #CTAEDelivers
Griffin-Spalding County Schools invites grandparents to attend a special Town Hall Meeting for grandparents helping their GSCS student grandchildren.
This meeting, hosted by Board of Education Chairman R. Syntel Brown with district leaders, is scheduled for next Tuesday morning, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the parent resource center in the GSCS Central Office "B Building" (facing Taylor Street). The address is 234 E. Taylor Street, Griffin, Georgia 30224.
Grandparents will receive updates and learn about helpful resources.
Please use the following link to sign up to attend.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kgi4Y3_4AK6vufDBVSx-inUAsY1FKl06ak8QTaG011M/edit
This meeting, hosted by Board of Education Chairman R. Syntel Brown with district leaders, is scheduled for next Tuesday morning, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the parent resource center in the GSCS Central Office "B Building" (facing Taylor Street). The address is 234 E. Taylor Street, Griffin, Georgia 30224.
Grandparents will receive updates and learn about helpful resources.
Please use the following link to sign up to attend.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kgi4Y3_4AK6vufDBVSx-inUAsY1FKl06ak8QTaG011M/edit
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! #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth
Christine Briggs, Retha Hollis Brown, Robbie Burke, Pamela Calhoun Jackson, Paula Calhoun Sanders, Jan Carriker and Emily Wilson will represent the thirteenth class of Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame inductees. The 2025 class will be inducted at the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, October 21, at 6 p.m. in the board room located at 216 S. 6th Street.
GSCS Federal Programs is excited to announce the 2025-26 Parent University. The university will offer a series of workshops and resources to help parents support their children's educational success and development. To learn more about the parent university, visit https://www.gscs.org/page/2025-26-gscs-online-parent-university.
The GHS Band of Gold has the chance to win $10,000 — but they need your help! We are currently in 2nd place and voting ends at 11:59 PM tonight. You can cast your vote once every hour, so vote often and help support our Band of Gold!
https://www.greatbandchallenge.com/ The Griffin-Spalding County School System, Griffin GA Griffin High School Band of Gold
https://www.greatbandchallenge.com/ The Griffin-Spalding County School System, Griffin GA Griffin High School Band of Gold
Yesterday, GSCS Interim Superintendent Dr. Donald Warren, along with cabinet members and executive officers, gathered with GSCS 2025-26 Teachers of the Year for food, fellowship and feedback. Thank you to Piedmont Brewery for your hospitality!
All GSCS schools & offices will be closed October 13-17, 2025, for Fall Break.
This week GSCS Interim Superintendent Dr. Donald Warren met with his student advisory councils from Griffin High School & Spalding High School for the first time this school year. Students shared how the school year is going, asked questions, gave excellent feedback and enjoyed pizza thanks to our Partner In Education, Marco's Pizza.
Today was the first training session for the new GSCS Operation RESET program, which aims to reset expectations among all stakeholders. The first cohort of 20 includes middle school math and ELA teachers. The cohort will participate in two more in-person professional development sessions with occasional small group virtual conferences in between. The trainer for this program is Professor Dr. Megan Mowbray of the Georgia State University Master of Education Program.
Sam Allen, a Griffin High School Graduate (c/o 1954) and a successful investment banker and businessman, has made a generous donation, creating a 1.1-million-dollar designated endowment through Griffin-Spalding Partners in Education. This endowment will create annual funds to be used for professional development to help add new tools to the toolbelts of our teachers.
This is just the beginning of the program, intended to have a long-term positive impact. This endowment will provide funding to annually invest in education in Griffin-Spalding County forever.
GSCS is grateful for this investment in the future of our public education system and is excited about this impactful opportunity!
Sam Allen, a Griffin High School Graduate (c/o 1954) and a successful investment banker and businessman, has made a generous donation, creating a 1.1-million-dollar designated endowment through Griffin-Spalding Partners in Education. This endowment will create annual funds to be used for professional development to help add new tools to the toolbelts of our teachers.
This is just the beginning of the program, intended to have a long-term positive impact. This endowment will provide funding to annually invest in education in Griffin-Spalding County forever.
GSCS is grateful for this investment in the future of our public education system and is excited about this impactful opportunity!
Today for #GaPreKWeek, all GSCS pre-k students had guest readers come and read this year’s featured book, “Every Amazing Story” by Coy Bowles (from the Zac Brown Band) and Malcolm Mitchell (a former NFL player and literacy advocate). The book encourages children to see themselves as creative storytellers and celebrate their individuality.
GSCS has 22 pre-k classrooms serving over 400 students.
GSCS Pre-K Director Dr. Chris Bearden said, “GSCS Pre-K is excited to have these community leaders share the love of literacy with our pre-k scholars! We look forward to #GaPreKWeek each year to celebrate and showcase the hard work and dedication of our pre-k staff.”
Now in its 15th year, Georgia Pre-K Week raises awareness for the importance of quality early childhood education. Georgia’s Pre-K Program began 30 years ago, in 1992, and has grown from serving 750 children in its first year to approximately 73,000 annually.
GSCS has 22 pre-k classrooms serving over 400 students.
GSCS Pre-K Director Dr. Chris Bearden said, “GSCS Pre-K is excited to have these community leaders share the love of literacy with our pre-k scholars! We look forward to #GaPreKWeek each year to celebrate and showcase the hard work and dedication of our pre-k staff.”
Now in its 15th year, Georgia Pre-K Week raises awareness for the importance of quality early childhood education. Georgia’s Pre-K Program began 30 years ago, in 1992, and has grown from serving 750 children in its first year to approximately 73,000 annually.
Today is #NationalCoachesDay! GSCS wants to recognize the guidance, support, and motivation provided by our coaches on the field and in the classrooms. Thank you, GSCS coaches!
Save the Date for the 1st GSCS Middle School Girls Flag Football Game! Admission is FREE! Please mark your calendars for Oct. 20 to come out and support our middle school girls!
GSCS celebrates National Custodian Workers Day! Be sure to thank your school custodians for all their hard work!
The 2025-26 GSCS Teachers of the Year were recognized at the Kiwanis Club of Griffin luncheon on Sept. 24. GSCS District Teacher of the Year Jodi McGavin shared her educational journey and story. Thank you, Kiwanis Club of Griffin, for celebrating these exceptional educators!
