GSCS Schools & Offices will be closed for Spring Break on April 6-10, 2026.
about 2 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Thank you to David Johnson, Beyond Self Mentoring and the College Park Skyhawks (Atlanta Hawks G-League Team) for allowing our student athletes (GHS and SHS basketball players) to experience a Skyhawks game. Thanks also to the coaches/ chaperones and transportation staff for making it happen.
www.gobeyondself.comabout 2 months ago, Adam Pugh
Congratulations to Spalding High School (SHS) healthcare teacher and athletic trainer Kaitlin Hailey! She has been selected as a finalist in this year's High 5 for Teachers contest at FOX 5 Atlanta! The field of applicants has been narrowed down to five finalists. Each of those finalists will receive $500 from contest sponsor, Montlick Injury Attorneys. The High 5 team visited SHS to produce a short profile video about Mrs. Hailey that will air in the coming weeks on Good Day Atlanta. Once the five finalist videos run on TV, there will be a week of online voting. At the end of the contest, the teacher with the most votes wins $2500 for their school. Pictured in the photos are Paul Milliken and Tim Whaley from Fox 5, Cat Catoura from Montlick Injury Attorneys, Assistant Principal Daniel Stansberry and Teacher/ Trainer/ Contest Finalist Kaitlyn Hailey.
2 months ago, Adam Pugh
Buy your tickets NOW at
https://PIEComedyShow.eventbrite.com for an unforgettable night of laughs THIS THURSDAY at the Comedy Show! Join us in person for non-stop chuckles and good vibes. Whether you're coming with friends, having a date night or flying solo, this event promises hilarious moments that'll leave your cheeks hurting. Don’t miss out on the fun — it’s the perfect way to unwind and enjoy some top-notch comedy live! This show features five professional stand-up comedians who have performed at The Punch Line, The Apollo, on HBO, Kevin Hart's Hart of the City Show and more. All proceeds benefit Partners In Education and will be used to provide grants and scholarships to teachers and students.
2 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Congratulations to our Regional Literacy Days First Place Winners. Zoe Henley won for poetry recitation. Futral Road Elementary Drama Team won for their drama skit "The Day the Crayons Quit". The Futral Road Drama Team Includes: Ivy Morris, Lucas Rodriguez-Gierke, Leah Reyes, Matilda Kendrick, Rose Boatwright, Camden Evans, Ada WIcha, Obi Kendrick and Jake Anaya. Each of these students exemplify creativity, confidence and dedication and we are proud of their accomplishment.
2 months ago, Adam Pugh
On March 19, Dr. Donald Warren was sworn in as the GSCS Superintendent at 4 p.m. by Honorable Judge Kay Perdue with the Spalding County Probate Court. Pastor Ronald K. Adams of Achaia Baptist Church led the prayer, Board of Education Member Zachery Holmes led the pledge, the Spalding High School Chorus performed, and Griffin and Spalding High School JROTC presented the Colors. Board of Education Chair Sue McDonald gave the welcome. Retired Bartow County Schools Superintendent Dr. John Harper, Retired Rockdale County Schools Superintendent Dr. Terry Oatts, DeKalb County Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Norman Sauce and Retired Houston County Schools Principal Dr. Gwendolyn Taylor made special remarks.
2 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Dairy Queen is a GSCS district-wide partner. Tomorrow, March 19 is their national event "Free Cone Day". Simply go to your nearest DQ and ask for a free cone (with your meal or by itself). Thanks for supporting our students Griffin DQ.
2 months ago, Adam Pugh
Spalding County 4H Director Elizabeth McGregor came to the board of education meeting last evening to recognized the first place winners in the annual 4H Cloverleaf District Project Achievement event. 55 students from Spalding County participated (the largest delegation at the event) and 17 students won first place. It was fitting to recognize these students on Saint Patrick's Day as everyone was wearing 4H green. GSCS is thankful for the partnership with 4H and UGA Extension. The first place winners were: Lukas Askew - Futral Road - Fresh Water Fish and Shellfish; Brennan Butler - Futral Road Elementary- Paleontology; Cornelius Daniel - Futral Road Elementary - Arts; Rhylan Evans - Cowan Road Elementary - Team Sports; Kiana Garcia - Jackson Road Elementary - Rabbits; Tristan Jones - Jackson Road Elementary - Environmental Science; Liam Miller - Crescent Elementary - Forestry/ Wood Science; Connie Mosqueda - Carver Road Middle - Performing Arts/ Dance; JB Nemyer - Trinity Christian - Science; Cooper Normand - Futral Road Elementary - Target Sports; Alexis Pritts - Moreland Road Elementary - Creative Stitchery; Jaliyah Smith - Jordan Hill Elementary - Public Speaking; GiGi Stonica - Trinity Christian - Arts; Taylor Tolen - Crescent - Communications; O'Nyah Walters - Crescent - Interior Design; Erin Williams - Jackson Road Elementary - Marine and Coastal Ecology; Rylee Winebrenner - Crescent Elementary - Human Development. CONGRATULATIONS STUDENTS!
2 months ago, Adam Pugh
The Griffin RESA Elementary Math Competition was held Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The following schools represented GSCS: Crescent Elementary, Futral Road Elementary, Cowan Road Elementary, and Orrs Elementary. We are so proud of all our amazing mathematicians. Congratulations to Orrs Elementary School's math team for taking 3rd place in Division 1 which was made up of 8 schools. The Orrs' team was composed of Kenneth Hester, Camden Lewis, Luis Madrigal, Arden Snead, and Paul Wilson. Thank you to their coach, Mr. Tramell Kinne.
2 months ago, Adam Pugh
Reminder: GSCS has delayed all school start times and district operations by 2 hours due to the possibility of severe weather this morning. Elementary schools will begin at 9:45 a.m., Middle Schools will begin at 11 a.m. and High Schools will begin at 10:45 a.m. All times such as car rider drop offs and times to expect school buses are pushed back 2 hours. All GSCS staff members should report 2 hours later than normal. School end times are unchanged. Elementary school still ends at 2:30 p.m., Middle school still ends at 4 p.m. and high school still ends at 3:15 p.m. All dismissal operations and afternoon bus routes remain the same. Thank you.
2 months ago, Adam Pugh
Due to potential inclement weather, GSCS will delay the start of school by two hours for staff and students tomorrow. Everything is pushed back two hours from the normal scheduled time. Please continue to check the GSCS app, social media and/or website for updates.
2 months ago, Adam Pugh
Why should you never talk to Pi? Because they will just go on and on forever! Happy Pi Day!
2 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Today, we proudly honor Board Member Cherri Weldon as part of School Board Appreciation Week. Thank you for your leadership, service and dedication! #GASchoolBoardAppreciationWeek #SupportPublicEducation
2 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
GSCS Needs your input! Join us for a virtual stakeholder meeting on 3/30 at 10 am. Use the QR code to register.
2 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Support autism awareness by wearing your very own GSCS Autism Awareness T-shirt. Grab a limited-edition Autism Awareness T-shirt designed by a talented GSCS student. Every purchase helps fund GSCS athletes' participation in Special Olympics events. Congratulations to the 2026 Autism Awareness T-shirt Design Contest Winner, Reagan Harris from Rehoboth Road Middle School!
Shirts are $18.00 for Youth - Adult XL
$20.00 for 2XL and 3XL
Show your support, celebrate inclusion, and make a difference! Orders by March 23rd to receive them before World Autism Day, April 2nd. Orders received March 24th through April 20th will be delivered by April 30th.
2 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Today, we proudly honor Board Member Zachery Holmes as part of School Board Appreciation Week. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to our community for 25 years! #GASchoolBoardAppreciationWeek #SupportPublicEducation
2 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Yesterday was the annual GSCS district-wide event called "Real Men Read". This event models the importance of education and literacy for students. 112 men took the time to read to students in classrooms at all 11 GSCS elementary schools. Thank you to all of the volunteers who shared their time and influence to read to our students! We have a similar event in the fall for ladies in the community to read to students. If you'd like to read to, or mentor, a student on a regular basis, please contact
kathy@spaldingcollaborative.com to become a mentor.
2 months ago, Adam Pugh
Today, we proudly honor Board Member R. Syntel Brown as part of School Board Appreciation Week. Thank you for your leadership, service and dedication! #GASchoolBoardAppreciationWeek #SupportPublicEducation
2 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Today, we proudly honor Board Vice-Chair Kimberly Register as part of School Board Appreciation Week. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to our community!
3 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
The 2026 GSCS Reading Bowl took place on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Griffin Region College and Career Academy, featuring nearly 60 students from eight different elementary schools. The annual event included seven rounds where student competitors answered questions based on books they had read. Crescent Elementary emerged as the winner, securing first place. Futral Road Elementary followed closely in second place, and Cowan Road Elementary completed the top three, taking home the third-place trophy. The other schools that participated were Anne Street, Beaverbrook, Jackson Road, Moreland Road and Orrs Elementary. After the competition, participants enjoyed a pizza lunch, generously provided by Partner in Education Marcos Pizza. The event was made possible thanks to the support of the middle school media specialists, technicians and the staff at GRCCA.
3 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
