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
#SchoolPsychWeek is an annual opportunity to recognize the important role our school psychologists have in helping our students thrive in school, at home and in life. This year's theme, "Finding Your Path," reflects the ways that school psychologists help students, families and school communities set and achieve their goals. Join us in celebrating the work of our school psychologists and the difference they make every day. Thank you!
GSCS Athletics is hosting a Winter Sports Media Day starting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, in the GSCS Board Room. Coaches and student-athletes from GHS and SHS will be present to answer questions about their upcoming seasons.
You are invited to attend the event or view the live-stream at: https://youtube.com/live/C9LFA1zRHAw?feature=share
Tentative Schedule:
Rifle - 4 p.m.
Swim - approx. 4:25 p.m.
Wrestling - approx. 4:50 p.m.
Girls Basketball - approx. 5:20 p.m.
Boys Basketball - approx. 6:00 p.m.
You are invited to attend the event or view the live-stream at: https://youtube.com/live/C9LFA1zRHAw?feature=share
Tentative Schedule:
Rifle - 4 p.m.
Swim - approx. 4:25 p.m.
Wrestling - approx. 4:50 p.m.
Girls Basketball - approx. 5:20 p.m.
Boys Basketball - approx. 6:00 p.m.
Vote for GSCS in the Chick-fil-A Scarecrow Contest!
Attention Griffin-Spalding Ladies! It is almost time for our annual GSCS Pearls, Pumps and Books, where women leaders from around the community come and read to our elementary students to promote literacy. If you are interested in participating, please use this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/3znzKRiMw8WsQLNV7
GSCS, with Partner In Education Georgia Banking Company, are giving out candy for the Griffin Downtown Trick or Treat!
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 2.
The GSCS Federal Programs Department hosted the first District Parent Advisory Council meeting of the 2025-2026 school year on October 28th. The council meets three times a year with the District Family and Community Engagement Specialist to provide input and feedback on district policies. These meetings provide a great opportunity for collaboration between parents and the school system. We invite more parents to join the District Parent Advisory Council. If you are interested in being involved, please contact Dr. LaJuana Love at lajuana.love@gscs.org.
Thank you, Central Georgia EMC, for presenting GSCS with $23,700 for community development! Central Georgia EMC presented the checks this morning to GSCS, the Griffin-Spalding County Development Authority and the Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce at the Griffin Welcome Center. Thank you for supporting our community and school system!
Pictured (L-R): Central Georgia EMC Key Accounts Executive Brandon Stooksbury, Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce President Janie Clark, Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce CEO Cindy Jones, GSCS Executive Director of Communications & Partnerships Adam Pugh, Griffin-Spalding County Development Authority Representative Kim Grist, Central Georgia EMC Board of Directors D.T. Hamil and Central Georgia EMC Director of Engineering Tim Poole
Pictured (L-R): Central Georgia EMC Key Accounts Executive Brandon Stooksbury, Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce President Janie Clark, Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce CEO Cindy Jones, GSCS Executive Director of Communications & Partnerships Adam Pugh, Griffin-Spalding County Development Authority Representative Kim Grist, Central Georgia EMC Board of Directors D.T. Hamil and Central Georgia EMC Director of Engineering Tim Poole
Yesterday, the Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting at Fairmont Community Center for the new book vending machine. We are so thankful that so many people turned out to support this continued commitment to improving literacy in Griffin-Spalding! This was a great collaboration between the city, county, chamber, school system, Partners In Education and many other organizations.
Rehoboth Road Middle School students had an incredible opportunity to visit Southern Crescent Technical College this week for a hands-on introduction to technical education and career pathways. Students explored multiple programs, met instructors and experienced real-world applications of classroom learning. Feedback from both students and teachers has been overwhelmingly positive, with many already expressing new interest in future career options. GSCS appreciates the SCTC staff for organizing such an engaging day and looks forward to the possibility of expanding this experience to all middle schools next year.
This morning, Board of Education Chairman R. Syntel Brown hosted a Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Town Hall meeting at GSCS Central Office. District leaders provided helpful information and resources.
Congratulations to our 2025 recipients of a $10,000 REACH Georgia Scholarship: Carver Road Middle Students Sofia Vargas and Cyron Anthony, Cowan Road Middle Student Emily Montoya, Kennedy Road Middle Student Carter Greer and Rehoboth Road Middle Student Kyndell Bullock! These students were surprised in their classroom by GSCS Interim Superintendent Dr. Donald Warren, district leadership and their school leadership. The scholarships will be presented at a special signing ceremony at the Kiwanis Club of Griffin on November 5.
Each scholar who completes all program requirements will receive the $10,000 when they graduate to be used towards the cost of attending a two or four-year REACH Georgia program-eligible institution of their choosing. Local investments were made for each scholarship by Brightmoor Hospice, Chick-fil-A of Griffin, Marukan Vinegar, Kiwanis Club of Griffin & Rotary Club of Griffin.
Each scholar who completes all program requirements will receive the $10,000 when they graduate to be used towards the cost of attending a two or four-year REACH Georgia program-eligible institution of their choosing. Local investments were made for each scholarship by Brightmoor Hospice, Chick-fil-A of Griffin, Marukan Vinegar, Kiwanis Club of Griffin & Rotary Club of Griffin.
