Attention Families: Here are some tips for pedestrian safety. Remember clocks will “fall back” one hour on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
All GSCS schools will be closed October 9-13, 2023 for Fall break. Stay safe and enjoy the break!
Homegrown Educator Spotlight: Thank you, Dr. Lynn Akin and Mr. Chad Pruitt, for your commitment to our scholars and to our community. You are greatly appreciated!
Today, six GSCS eighth-grade students were named as the 2023 recipients of a $10,000 REACH Georgia Scholarship! These students were surprised in their classroom by GSCS Superintendent Simmons, district leadership and their school leadership. The scholarships will be presented at a special signing ceremony at the Kiwanis Club of Griffin on November 1. Congratulations to Hailey Wells at Rehoboth Road Middle, Madison Cutter and Jayden Leonard at Kennedy Road Middle, Elijah Gray and Sayla Smith at Carver Road Middle and Trinity Pitts Gray at Cowan Road Middle School!
This month is National Principals Month! Thank you GSCS principals for your visionary leadership and tireless pursuit of success for every staff and student. Celebrate and show your principal how much you appreciate them for all they do! #ThankAPrincipal
Today, October 2, is National Custodial Worker Day and we want to recognize, celebrate and thank all of the amazing individuals who keep GSCS clean, maintained and operating smoothly! Our school custodians work hard and often behind the scenes or after hours. However, the results of their efforts are among the most critically important and highly recognizable things seen in our facilities. So, on National Custodial Workers Day, be sure to show your appreciation to the custodians who keep our schools and district clean!
Happy #MotivationMonday from GSCS!
GSCS is combining with Pike and Butts Counties for an in-person Scholarship Saturday event. Find out about HOPE, NCAA eligibility, local scholarships, where to look for scholarships and more. We only have 250 slots available. Register with QR code or at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1aAa4w7N9FqgS3MKOEGhik8HZSL9WCq_vedZSmyj4Lz_jOA/viewform
Reminder: This Friday, Sept. 22, is an at-home learning day for all GSCS students.
At the Sept. 19, board of education meeting Karen Goodman, Johnny Goodrum, June Lisle & Robin Samples were inducted into the Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame! They represent the 11th class of inductees. Congrats to these exemplary educators! Read the full story: https://5il.co/258pw
GSCS Job Fair Tuesday, September 26, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the GSCS South Cafeteria (277 E. Poplar St.) Register to attend using the QR code or at https://forms.gle/GVdrbyQ9PBHZ9feS6.
Happy IT Professionals Day! It is time to honor and celebrate the people who work behind the scenes to keep our district running: IT professionals! Thank you GSCS Technology Professionals for being our unsung heroes on a daily basis. Give a SHOUT OUT to your technology hero!
FOUR TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE 2023 GRIFFIN-SPALDING EDUCATOR HALL OF FAME Karen Goodman, Johnny Goodrum, June Lisle and Robin Samples will represent the eleventh class of Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame inductees. The 2023 class will be inducted at the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 6 p.m. Watch live at: https://youtube.com/live/tZwRLmtywz4?feature=share
On September 15, let's show our appreciation for all of the hardworking tradesmen out there on National Tradesmen Day! This special day gives us a chance to recognize and honor all of the men and women whose skills and hard work keep GSCS running strong. Thank you for all you do!
GSCS is monitoring the weather this afternoon. We are expecting some rain and thunderstorms this afternoon, but none are predicted to be severe and there are no operational changes at this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and update you if changes are needed.
The Griffin High Vs. Spalding High Football Game is Saturday, September 30 at 2 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. For stadium and tailgating rules, parking map, ticket information, etc. visit https://www.gscs.org/page/griffin-spalding-football-game-information.
It's #NationalArtsIn EducationWeek! Let's celebrate and thank all of our GSCS Fine Arts Teachers for all they do!
National Arts in Education Week is a national celebration recognizing the transformative power of the arts in education. Designated by Congress in 2010, the celebration is meant to bring attention to this cause for elected officials and educational decision-makers nationwide and to support equitable access to the arts for all students.
Arts education, comprising a rich array of disciplines including dance, music, theatre, media arts, literature, design, and visual arts, is a core academic subject and an essential element of a complete and balanced education for all students.
Attention GSCS Families: Student Immunization Deadline is Friday, Sept. 22.
We will forever honor, respect and remember the victims, rescuers and heroes who lost their lives on September 11.
The Griffin-Spalding County School System will host a job fair for classified positions on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the South Cafeteria located at 277 Poplar Street. Register to attend using the QR code on the image or at https://forms.gle/UUS5qqQQqDmug12K6
