Griffin-Spalding County School System -

Griffin High School recently hosted CTAE Proclamation Day, a special recognition of the impact Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education has on students and the community. Griffin Mayor Doug Holberg presented an official proclamation from the City of Griffin to Griffin-Spalding County Schools, formally recognizing CTAE and its role in preparing students for postsecondary success. The event featured a color guard presentation by Griffin High School JROTC and included remarks from students and teachers who shared firsthand experiences highlighting how CTAE pathways have influenced their academic engagement, career readiness and personal growth. The ceremony served as a meaningful acknowledgment of CTAE’s value and its continued positive impact on students across the district.

February is Black History Month. An annual celebration of African American achievements has been held since 1976. This month, we will celebrate and honor the contributions of Black Americans and their legacies and accomplishments throughout history.

GSCS Spring Sports Media Day is being held tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 3, starting at 4 p.m. Watch live at https://youtube.com/live/hfibE1zj27A?feature=share to see what GHS & SHS spring sport athletes and coaches have to say about their upcoming season!
Schedule:
Tennis - 4 pm
Golf - approx. 4:25 pm
Girls Track and Field - approx. 4:50 pm
Boys Track and Field - approx. 5:15 pm
Baseball - approx. 5:40 pm
Girls Soccer - approx. 6:10 pm
Boys Soccer - approx. 6:25 pm

National School Counseling Week 2026 (#NSCW26) is Feb. 2-6, 2026, to celebrate the unique contributions of school counselors. The theme this year is School Counselors Amplify Student Success. Thank you, GSCS School Counselors, for all you do to amplify the success of our students!

Mark your calendars! GSCS Pre-K Registration for the 2026-27 school year will be held February 26-March 20, 2026. For required documents and online registration, visit https://www.gscs.org/o/gscss/page/central-registration

Griffin-Spalding County Schools (GSCS) will follow normal operations and the normal schedule tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026. Morning temperatures will be cold, so be sure to dress students warmly and limit their time outside. Parents may use the transportation app to track their student's bus (using their student ID to login - same as computer and lunch number). Visit www.gscs.org/page/transportation to download the "My Ride K-12 App".

All GSCS athletic and extracurricular activities for this weekend, Jan. 31- Feb. 1, are cancelled due to the threat of potential winter weather.

Help Shape the Future of CTAE! GSCS is reviewing Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) curriculum options for the 26–27 school year, and we want to hear from you. Families and community members are encouraged to review the materials and provide feedback to help us select high-quality, standards-aligned resources for our students. Visit our website to review the options and share your thoughts. https://sites.google.com/gscs.org/ctaecurriculumreview/home

GSCS February Parent University is all about Elementary Math. Join us on Thursday, February 5, at 5 p.m. Scan the QR code to register.

January is mentorship month. GSCS recognized our amazing mentors at the recent board of education meeting. Thank you mentors! Your service and influence are so very important. For anyone interested in mentoring a student contact Kathy Rhodes with the Spalding Collaborative - kathy@spaldingcollaborative.com

January 28, 2026

Dear GSCS Students, Families and Staff,

Some rumors, flyers and social media posts have been circulating regarding an effort to stage a walkout at one or more of our high school campuses. This is not a safe course of action. While Griffin-Spalding County Schools (GSCS) believes in First Amendment rights and personal expression in a peaceful way, we cannot allow a walkout. Our top priority is the safety and security of our students. If students exit the school building, it will disrupt instructional time, and we will not be able to ensure their safety.

Students who wish to express their views on national issues should do so in a way that does not compromise their safety, impact the instructional day or interrupt school operations. Disruption of school operations is against the student code of conduct and may result in disciplinary consequences. Also, any class time missed will not be excused. We acknowledge the value of civic engagement but recommend emailing or calling your congressman or finding other ways to express your beliefs outside of school hours and off school property. Our high school administrative teams are happy to work with student leaders to help them find safe and responsible ways to express themselves.

Parents, please discuss this matter with your students. Parents, students and staff, thank you for helping us maintain safe learning environments in our schools.

Sincerely,
Dr. Donald Warren
GSCS Superintendent

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GSCS continues to work closely with Spalding County EMA to monitor the weather conditions. The latest forecast indicates that ice accumulation is possible in Griffin-Spalding County. Out of an abundance of caution, no staff or students should report to school/work on Monday, January 26. A decision regarding Tuesday will be made on Monday. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Please use caution and stay safe.

GSCS is working closely with Spalding County EMA and weather services to monitor conditions related to a weather system that is expected to bring cold temperatures, precipitation and possible ice to our area over the weekend. We will continue to monitor this situation and will provide any updates regarding school operations for Monday via our parent communication system (phone message, text, e-mail, app), social media outlets and the district website at www.gscs.org. Thank you, stay weather aware and safe.

CCRPI System Single Scores Announced by State DOE - GSCS Improving

GSCS held its annual spelling bee on January 16, 2026. After 16 spelling and vocabulary rounds, Carver Road Middle School Student Zoe Hatchett won with the word “silhouette.” The district runner-up is Crescent Elementary School Student Lucien Felth.

The annual spelling bee is open to grades 3-8. Each GSCS elementary and middle school held a competition in the Fall to select one student to advance to the district level (and one alternate who participates in the district bee only if the winner is unavailable).

The Griffin-Spalding Chapter of the Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) awarded the winner and the runner-up with trophies and gift cards.

Zoe Hatchett will compete against students from seven other counties in the GAE Regional Spelling Bee on February 28, 2026, in Conyers, GA.
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