Griffin-Spalding County School System -

Here are the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education's 2026 Legislative Priorities.

GSCS Department of Exceptional Students is hosting a GVRA & DBHDD Parent Drop-In Day on Dec. 12 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Parent Services Center. Scan the QR code to register.

All GSCS schools & offices will be closed Dec. 22, 2025 - Jan. 2, 2026, for holiday break. GSCS staff & students return on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

Register to attend the next GSCS Parent University and learn how to navigate your students' screen time. Scan the QR code to register!

On Dec. 11, GSCS families can log in to learn about resources to help improve their child's English language development.

GSCS December Parent University. Scan the QR code to register.

GSCS will host a job fair on December 16, 2025, at the Flint River Regional Library. Scan the QR code to register!

GSCS Department of Exceptional Students is hosting a Parent Expo on December 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the Griffin Region College & Career Academy.

Thank you to Marukan Vinegar for donating $10,000 to Griffin-Spalding Partners In Education! This money will help fund a REACH Scholarship, classroom/field trip grants, teacher tuition reimbursement scholarships and other support for our students and staff. Pictured (L-R): GSCS Interim Superintendent Dr. Donald Warren and Marukan Vinegar Brewery Manager Teddy Blalock.

On November 20, the Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) Board of Education and the Student Support Services Department hosted a Thanksgiving Food Drive-Thru that helped 250 families with a need for food. Each vehicle received a turkey and a box/bag of non-perishable food items, equaling approximately two days of food. To-go containers with grilled hot dogs, chips, drinks and Kizzy Kake cupcakes were also provided. READ MORE: https://5il.co/3sjbd

Board of Education Chairman R. Syntel Brown said, “This was a great event to help our scholars and their families. I shared the idea with our Student Support Services Department and they made it happen. Thank you to all who contributed and participated in this event. Happy Thanksgiving.”

Today, Thursday, November 20, 2025, is the 31st National Parent Involvement Day. On this day, we recognize and celebrate the powerful role parents and families play in supporting student success. The GSCS Department of Federal Programs would like to take this opportunity to honor parents, caregivers and families for their dedication and commitment. Let's continue to work together to strengthen our partnership to enhance your scholar's educational journey.

GSCS Schools Make Strong Strides in 2025 CCRPI Performance! The College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) is Georgia’s statewide accountability system used to measure how well schools and districts are preparing students for success at the next grade level, graduation and postsecondary opportunities. The 2025 CCRPI results were released on November 12, 2025. The data reveals that Griffin-Spalding County Schools (GSCS) improved in 12 of the 13 components. READ MORE: https://5il.co/3sfsw

GSCS Interim Superintendent Dr. Donald Warren said, “These gains reflect the hard work of our teachers, leaders, students and families. While we still have work to do, this momentum shows that GSCS is on the path toward sustained improvement and we will continue pushing forward together. These results show what is possible when everyone is aligned and working with purpose. I am incredibly proud of our staff and students, and I know this is only the beginning of what GSCS will achieve.”

Today, over 400 Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) Student Athletes attended the seasonal Beyond Self Athletes Assembly, an event dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders. Students heard an inspiring keynote address from U.S. Army Veteran and Olympic Gold Medalist Melvin Pender. Also, during the assembly, through a partnership with AT&T and Beyond Self, 50 new laptops were given out to deserving student-athletes from the fall sports season, providing critical technology access to families in the community.

Some student athletes who received a new laptop were nominated by their coach for demonstrating the three R’s: Respect yourself, Respect others and take Responsibility. Others received a laptop for completing the captain’s workshop and serving as Key People of Influence for the winter season. Then, a lucky few were chosen after answering questions correctly about the program and the keynote speaker.
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Spalding High invites 3rd-5th grade students for a fun night of STEM!

All GSCS schools and offices will be closed Nov. 24-28, for Thanksgiving Break. Give thanks with family and friends!

Nurse Bridges at Kennedy Road Middle School is leading a weekly Healthcare Club for students interested in pursuing careers in the field. So far, they have made "boo-boo bags" for teachers, cultured bacteria from common surfaces, donned and doffed PPE and learned the importance of proper handwashing with Glo-Germs. Thank you, Nurse Bridges, for sharing your compassion for healthcare to inspire future generations!

Congratulations to the Carver Road Middle School Football Team for being league champions, the 2025 Georgia REACH Scholarship Recipients and Rehoboth Road Middle School for being this month's Board Spotlight School! All were recognized at the board of education meeting last evening.

At last night's board of education meeting, Robbie Burke (accepted by his wife Dawn Burke) was recognized and inducted into the 2025 GSCS Educator Hall of Fame. GSCS is proud to acknowledge Robbie Burke for his outstanding and significant contributions to students, staff, parents and the community during his employment. Congratulations to the Burke family!

GSCS Classified Job Fair - Wednesday, Nov. 19. Join our team!