Griffin-Spalding County School System -

The countdown to graduation is on! 🎓✨ Today, SHS seniors took an important step toward the big day during graduation practice. Excitement is in the air as they prepare to walk across the stage and celebrate all of their hard work and accomplishments.
We are proud of the Class of 2026 and can’t wait to celebrate this special milestone with you! 🎉#GSCSGrad2026

Check out the GSCS Class of 2026 webpage for additional information and resources at https://www.gscs.org/page/graduation-class-of-2026.

Today, the GSCS Human Resources Department hosted a celebration for this year's district retirees. Thank you to these amazing and dedicated educators and support staff for their many years of service to our schools and the community! Their influence has touched the lives of thousands! Congratulations, retirees, and we wish you all well on your next chapter!

On May 20, GSCS Department of Exceptional Students is hosting a meaningful consultation meeting for home school and private school providers. Mark your calendars!

Attention parents of students with disabilities. Please complete this online survey to make your voice heard. You may complete the survey online in English and Spanish at: https://survey.gadoe.org/SPEDParentSurvey

Congratulations to the GSCS Class of 2026 Graduates who received scholarships today from the Kiwanis Club of Griffin. Ten scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,500 were awarded today, totaling $16,000. Funds for these scholarships are raised from the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast. Congratulations to these scholarship recipients:
Callum Reid Scholarship Recipient- Alfred Hansen
Rip Savage Scholarship Recipient – Jon Walker Blalock
Davis Peeples Scholarship Recipients – Anna Foster & John Jack Joiner
William A. Gregory Scholarship Recipients – Evelyn Arivzu Alvarez, Emma Ison, Baylor Miller, Skylar Carroll, Susannah Murray and Jalen McCord
Great job, students! Thank you, Kiwanis Club of Griffin! #GSCSGrad2026

Today, we celebrate our amazing school nurses! 💙🩺 Thank you for the care, compassion, and calm you bring to our schools every day. From comforting students to supporting staff and promoting healthy learning environments, you are a vital part of our school community. We are so grateful for all that you do to keep our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn. Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day! #SchoolNurseAppreciation #ThankYouNurses

This week, help us celebrate our incredible educators who make a difference every day! 🍎✨
Thank you to our teachers for your hard work, passion, and commitment to our students. Because of you, our students will graduate college and career-ready.
We are grateful for all that you do—today and every day. 💙 #TeacherAppreciation #ThankATeacher #ThankAGATeacher

Today is National School Principals’ Day! School principals play a vital role in shaping the educational environment for students, teachers, and communities. Principals manage everything from supporting teachers and engaging with students to handling administrative responsibilities and fostering a positive school culture. Thank you, GSCS Principals, for your hard work, dedication and leadership!

It's Kindergarten Registration Time! Register NOW for the 2026-27 school year. Students must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2026.
Online Registration: https://campus.spalding.k12.ga.us/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-app-type
Registration Requirements: https://aptg.co/TTXyN7
Registration Requirements (Spanish): https://aptg.co/Vt2XBr

Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Let's honor and celebrate our school bus drivers, who ensure the safe transportation of students to and from school. Thank you, GSCS Bus Drivers, for taking care of our precious cargo! Be sure to thank your bus driver! #THANKYOUBUSDRIVERS

GSCS May Parent University: Grade Level Transition - Thursday, May 7, at 5 p.m. in the GSCS Parent Resource Center. RSVP: https://forms.gle/w5ResdgpXUZvxgeQ9

DON'T FORGET! The GSCS Job Fair is this Saturday, May 2, from 9:30-11 a.m. in the South Cafeteria. Use the QR code to register!

Today, State School Superintendent Richard Woods visited GSCS to recognize schools that demonstrated exceptional achievement or growth in reading and mathematics during the 2024-2025 school year. Beaverbrook Elementary, Crescent Elementary, Futral Road Elementary, Moreland Road Elementary and Rehoboth Road Middle were named Literacy Leader schools for excellence in reading. Crescent Elementary, Cowan Road Middle, Kennedy Road Middle and Rehoboth Road Middle were named Math Leader schools for excellence in mathematics. Congratulations to these schools for this excellent achievement and commitment to student success!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all the amazing individuals who keep our schools, departments and offices running smoothly! Your contributions are invaluable. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

RESA Teacher Recruitment Fair - Saturday, April 25 - Join us for a certified teacher recruitment fair for the 2026-2027 school year and explore opportunities to grow your skills and make a difference in education. Register at: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9tRcIaRdOEGA-JU3E5xG3u2uuEPY87xCnaSDGo3z4mVUM0RITkk0Q1lJSVFQQVRYSEVLSzZRRTFVNS4u

It's Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week! Let’s take time to recognize the incredible people who make our GSCS Elementary After-School Program meaningful for hundreds of students. Thanks to these professionals who help with homework, lead fun projects/activities & more!

Attention GSCS Families: It is almost Georgia Milestone Assessment Time! Mark your calendars!