GSCS April Parent University - April 16. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/53jFN7pEY1yJM4rX7 or scan the QR code.

7 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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On March 31, the Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) Board of Education approved the superintendent’s recommendation to appoint Theresa Lubin as the 2026-27 principal of Cowan Road Middle School (CRMS). Read more: https://aptg.co/9vk6Ts
9 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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On March 31, the Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) Board of Education approved the superintendent’s recommendation to appoint Dr. Rodney McBride as the 2026-27 principal of Spalding High School (SHS). Read more: https://aptg.co/St20Gd
9 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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Attention GSCS 2026-27 Pre-K Families: Acceptance letters are being mailed out this week.
10 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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It is almost time for 2026-27 GSCS Kindergarten Registration! Registration begins on Monday, April 13, for students who are 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2026.
Online Registration: https://campus.spalding.k12.ga.us/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-app-type
Registration Requirements: https://aptg.co/TTXyN7
Registration Requirements (Spanish): https://aptg.co/Vt2XBr

11 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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GSCS Family Engagement hosts Bilingual Bingo Night for English Learner Families. Join us on April 23rd for a fun evening!
14 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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bingo flyer

GSCS Needs your input! Join us for a virtual stakeholder meeting on Monday, 3/30 at 10 am. Use the QR code to register.

14 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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GSCS Schools & Offices will be closed for Spring Break on April 6-10, 2026.
14 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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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.com
15 days ago, Adam Pugh
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GHS and SHS basketball field trip
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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.

16 days ago, Adam Pugh
Fox 5 team with Kaitlyn Hailey
Interview with Fox 5
Interview
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Interview with Fox 5
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.
18 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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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.

21 days ago, Adam Pugh
Poet Zoe Henley
Futral Road Drama Team
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.
21 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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Warren swearing in
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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.
22 days ago, Adam Pugh
DQ Ice Cream Cone

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!

23 days ago, Adam Pugh
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4H students
GSCS Board of Education
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4H Coordinator Elizabeth McGregor
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.
24 days ago, Adam Pugh
Math Masters
Congrats to the Math Winners

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.

25 days ago, Adam Pugh
School Start Time delayed 2 hours
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.
25 days ago, Adam Pugh
Weather Delay - 2 Hours
Why should you never talk to Pi? Because they will just go on and on forever! Happy Pi Day!
27 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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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
28 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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