Griffin-Spalding County School System -

This month, all GSCS schools will help fight hunger in our community by participating in the Manna From Above Food Drive. You can help by sending canned goods to school with your students this month.

Nominations close Sept. 5 for the 2025 Griffin-Spalding County School System Educator Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductees. Don't miss out on nominating an exemplary GSCS educator! Nomination forms are available on the district website at www.gscs.org or at this link https://forms.gle/wKru5F9GeGxyMKp66. The 2025 class will be inducted during a special ceremony on October 21 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.

GSCS is excited to share that our Fall Fling 5K and Bazaar will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025! Register to participate in the 5K or just plan to come shop from our employee vendors. The event proceeds will benefit staff and teacher appreciation initiatives throughout the district.

Now that school is back in session, do you ever wonder "what's going around?" Over the next several months, we would like to give an overview of some common childhood illnesses, ways to manage them and when it's okay to return to school. Please note this is for informational purposes only and not intended to take the place of your child's physician. Please contact your child's doctor for questions or concerns regarding your child's health.

All GSCS schools & offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in celebration of Labor Day.

Interested in sponsoring or playing in the 24th Annual Griffin-Spalding Partners In Education Golf Tournament? Complete the sponsorship/registration form at: https://5il.co/3oqcn. All proceeds benefit the students and staff of GSCS!

Griffin-Spalding County Schools Breaks Ground on New Transportation Facility! GSCS is proud to announce the start of construction on a 24,000-square-foot bus maintenance facility, a modern hub that will enhance transportation operations and better support the needs of students and families across the district. Read the full news release: https://5il.co/3onnv

The Griffin High School Band of Gold has been invited to the National Veterans Day Parade, which will be held in Washington, D.C., November 7-10, 2025. This is a huge honor for the school and band program, as we will represent not only the city of Griffin but also the state of Georgia. GHS is soliciting donations from our community, both in the school and the city. If you are interested in donating, you can click the link below. ANY donation is greatly appreciated: $5, $10, or more if your heart moves you. All donations are tax-deductible! Thank you for all your support of your band program and these hard-working scholars!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/help-us-go-to-washington-dc

Are you interested in becoming a reading tutor with GSCS? Attend the United Way Reading Program Training on Friday, August 22, 2025,10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Register using the QR code.

GSCS Recruitment Fair - August 20, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Southern Crescent. Register today!

Attention GSCS Families: Check out these important student health reminders and resources.
2025-26 GSCS Immunization Non-Compliant Letter: https://5il.co/3nn8k
2025-26 GSCS Student Health Guidelines Letter: https://5il.co/3nn8w

Today, over 500 GSCS middle and high school student-athletes attended the Beyond Self Athletes' Assembly. The Punchline Pastor taught them many important life lessons, including: "No apologies, just standards;" "You can't reach high places with low standards;" "Learn to say no with confidence" and to "Learn to change yourself before you cheat yourself."

GSCS is producing its first-ever district-wide musical! Auditions are open to all GSCS students in grades K–12. Auditions will be held this Saturday, August 16th. For more information, contact jennifer.wilson@gscs.org.

On Wednesday, GSCS Athletics hosted Fall Sports Media Day! Due to technical difficulties, our livestreaming did not work. Watch the recording at https://youtube.com/live/GqwjjD2Prw0?feature=share.
Timestamps for each section are below:
Introduction - 14:40
Football - 14:50
Cheer - 50:15
Cross Country - 1:13:10
Softball -1:41:55
Volleyball - 2:22:15

GSCS is excited to announce the District Literacy Kickoff, launching a new year of learning with a strong focus on reading! As part of our RISE (Read Inspire Succeed Everyday) reading initiative, student-athletes from across the district have showcased books to inspire younger readers and promote the importance of literacy both on and off the field. Join us as we celebrate a community-wide commitment to building strong readers and lifelong learners!

GSCS is excited to offer two upcoming virtual information sessions for families on Monday, August 25, about the Middle School Acceleration Pathway. These sessions will provide an overview of advanced opportunities available to students and help them plan for future success. Topics will include: Gifted/Honors Course Offerings; CTAE Pathways; Fine Arts Capstone Presentations & Academic Capstone Projects. There will be two session options: one in the morning and one in the evening, to accommodate different schedules. Families only need to attend one of the sessions.

This week, all GSCS staff are getting their new Staff Appreciation Employee Discount Cards. Thank you to all our local partners and businesses for participating to support our hardworking educators and staff. We are so grateful for the community support!

On July 28 & 29, GSCS teamed up with Wellstar EMS, Spalding County Fire, Spalding EMA, and Griffin-Fire Rescue to provide Cardiac Emergency Response training for teams from every school/campus in the district. Each team member received their CPR/AED certification and an invaluable experience in scenario-based drills. We aim to equip staff with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond decisively in emergency situations. Special thanks to Adam Marat, Glenn Polk, and Matthew Perry for their instrumental roles in these sessions.

2026 GSCS Fall Parent Survey - Your voice is needed! Help us make it a great year!

English Survey Link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDQ9B3R

Spanish Survey Link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MM76X6F

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