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.”
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.”
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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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!
🎭 Here is a sneak peek into GSCS Seussical The Musical! Get your tickets for this weekend! The talent is BIG! Great job, scholars!
Get your tickets on GOFAN @ https://gofan.co/event/4432920?schoolId=GA13198
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!
GSCS is proud to announce our district’s Governor’s Honors nominees! Congratulations to these exceptional students as they begin the Governor’s Honors process this month.
Happy Veterans Day! This morning, GHS Army JROTC Bear Battalion hosted a Veterans Day Celebration. The program consisted of performances by the GHS Band of Gold and Chorus, Bear Battalion roll call and cadet creed, the history of Veterans Day, Veterans and POW/MIA recognitions and remarks from Guest Speaker Major (Ret) General Montague Winfield. Major Winfield wanted the GHS Bear Battalion to remember three things: “I am, I can and I will.”
Major Winfield is a native of Petersburg, Virginia. He retired from the military after 31 years and later retired as an Emergency Management Executive from the civilian federal workforce after 12 years of service. His top civilian award is the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service. His military decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal, two Defense Superior Service Medals and three Legions of Merit. He is also Ranger, French Commando, Airborne and Air Assault qualified.
Major Winfield is a native of Petersburg, Virginia. He retired from the military after 31 years and later retired as an Emergency Management Executive from the civilian federal workforce after 12 years of service. His top civilian award is the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service. His military decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal, two Defense Superior Service Medals and three Legions of Merit. He is also Ranger, French Commando, Airborne and Air Assault qualified.
November is Family Engagement Month! As we celebrate Family Engagement Month, GSCS wants to take this opportunity to celebrate you! Whether you’re helping with homework, attending conferences, volunteering or simply making sure your child attends school every day, we thank you. Your engagement helps build a strong foundation for success. We are grateful for the many ways you contribute to our district’s growth and to your child’s educational journey.
Use the link below to watch the National Veterans Day Parade featuring the Griffin High School Band of Gold - live stream begins at noon. https://www.facebook.com/share/19oVMLAqpq/?mibextid=wwXIfr
GSCS and Butts County Schools' Exceptional Students had an awesome day at the Special Olympics Track & Field Event today at Spalding High School! Students kicked off the event with a parade, then competed in track and field events and played developmental games. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so fun and special for our students! Shout out to the SHS Blue Jag Funk Marching Band, chorus and student volunteers!
Check out our Community Resources webpage, which provides resources for students and families in Griffin -Spalding County: https://www.gscs.org/page/community-resources
Today, City of Griffin Economic Development Director Jeremy Stratton spoke with GHS personal finance and economics students about how economic development impacts them. Students worked in groups to brainstorm and develop a plan for the land occupied by the current airport. Some of the developments that these students want to see include new restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with our students!
Today, during a special signing day ceremony, five GSCS eighth-grade students were named recipients of a $10,000 REACH Georgia Scholarship. Congratulations to Cyron Anthony (Carver Road Middle School), Kyndell Bullock (Rehoboth Road Middle School), Carter Greer (Kennedy Road Middle School), Emily Montoya (Cowan Road Middle School) and Sofia Vargas (Carver Road Middle School)! READ MORE: https://5il.co/3s0so
