All GSCS athletic and extracurricular activities for this weekend, Jan. 31- Feb. 1, are cancelled due to the threat of potential winter weather.
Help Shape the Future of CTAE! GSCS is reviewing Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) curriculum options for the 26–27 school year, and we want to hear from you. Families and community members are encouraged to review the materials and provide feedback to help us select high-quality, standards-aligned resources for our students. Visit our website to review the options and share your thoughts. https://sites.google.com/gscs.org/ctaecurriculumreview/home
GSCS February Parent University is all about Elementary Math. Join us on Thursday, February 5, at 5 p.m. Scan the QR code to register.
January is mentorship month. GSCS recognized our amazing mentors at the recent board of education meeting. Thank you mentors! Your service and influence are so very important. For anyone interested in mentoring a student contact Kathy Rhodes with the Spalding Collaborative - kathy@spaldingcollaborative.com
January 28, 2026
Dear GSCS Students, Families and Staff,
Some rumors, flyers and social media posts have been circulating regarding an effort to stage a walkout at one or more of our high school campuses. This is not a safe course of action. While Griffin-Spalding County Schools (GSCS) believes in First Amendment rights and personal expression in a peaceful way, we cannot allow a walkout. Our top priority is the safety and security of our students. If students exit the school building, it will disrupt instructional time, and we will not be able to ensure their safety.
Students who wish to express their views on national issues should do so in a way that does not compromise their safety, impact the instructional day or interrupt school operations. Disruption of school operations is against the student code of conduct and may result in disciplinary consequences. Also, any class time missed will not be excused. We acknowledge the value of civic engagement but recommend emailing or calling your congressman or finding other ways to express your beliefs outside of school hours and off school property. Our high school administrative teams are happy to work with student leaders to help them find safe and responsible ways to express themselves.
Parents, please discuss this matter with your students. Parents, students and staff, thank you for helping us maintain safe learning environments in our schools.
Sincerely,
Dr. Donald Warren
GSCS Superintendent
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Dear GSCS Students, Families and Staff,
Some rumors, flyers and social media posts have been circulating regarding an effort to stage a walkout at one or more of our high school campuses. This is not a safe course of action. While Griffin-Spalding County Schools (GSCS) believes in First Amendment rights and personal expression in a peaceful way, we cannot allow a walkout. Our top priority is the safety and security of our students. If students exit the school building, it will disrupt instructional time, and we will not be able to ensure their safety.
Students who wish to express their views on national issues should do so in a way that does not compromise their safety, impact the instructional day or interrupt school operations. Disruption of school operations is against the student code of conduct and may result in disciplinary consequences. Also, any class time missed will not be excused. We acknowledge the value of civic engagement but recommend emailing or calling your congressman or finding other ways to express your beliefs outside of school hours and off school property. Our high school administrative teams are happy to work with student leaders to help them find safe and responsible ways to express themselves.
Parents, please discuss this matter with your students. Parents, students and staff, thank you for helping us maintain safe learning environments in our schools.
Sincerely,
Dr. Donald Warren
GSCS Superintendent
Read More at - https://aptg.co/Pp1_hN
GSCS is hosting a Job Fair on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9-11 a.m. at 277 E. Poplar Street. Scan the QR code to register.
Griffin-Spalding County Schools (GSCS) will resume normal operations tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27. Morning temperatures will be in the teens, so be sure to dress students warmly and limit time outside. Parents may use the transportation app to track their student's bus (using their student ID to login - same as computer and lunch number). Visit www.gscs.org/page/transportation to download the "My Ride K-12 App" link.
GSCS continues to work closely with Spalding County EMA to monitor the weather conditions. The latest forecast indicates that ice accumulation is possible in Griffin-Spalding County. Out of an abundance of caution, no staff or students should report to school/work on Monday, January 26. A decision regarding Tuesday will be made on Monday. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Please use caution and stay safe.
GSCS continues to work closely with Spalding County EMA to monitor weekend weather. Out of an abundance of caution, there will be no GSCS extracurricular activities after 5 p.m. Saturday or any time Sunday. Any decisions regarding school on Monday will be made later in the weekend.
GSCS is working closely with Spalding County EMA and weather services to monitor conditions related to a weather system that is expected to bring cold temperatures, precipitation and possible ice to our area over the weekend. We will continue to monitor this situation and will provide any updates regarding school operations for Monday via our parent communication system (phone message, text, e-mail, app), social media outlets and the district website at www.gscs.org. Thank you, stay weather aware and safe.
CCRPI System Single Scores Announced by State DOE - GSCS Improving
GSCS held its annual spelling bee on January 16, 2026. After 16 spelling and vocabulary rounds, Carver Road Middle School Student Zoe Hatchett won with the word “silhouette.” The district runner-up is Crescent Elementary School Student Lucien Felth.
The annual spelling bee is open to grades 3-8. Each GSCS elementary and middle school held a competition in the Fall to select one student to advance to the district level (and one alternate who participates in the district bee only if the winner is unavailable).
The Griffin-Spalding Chapter of the Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) awarded the winner and the runner-up with trophies and gift cards.
Zoe Hatchett will compete against students from seven other counties in the GAE Regional Spelling Bee on February 28, 2026, in Conyers, GA.
READ MORE: https://aptg.co/JnqqLZ
The annual spelling bee is open to grades 3-8. Each GSCS elementary and middle school held a competition in the Fall to select one student to advance to the district level (and one alternate who participates in the district bee only if the winner is unavailable).
The Griffin-Spalding Chapter of the Georgia Association of Educators (GAE) awarded the winner and the runner-up with trophies and gift cards.
Zoe Hatchett will compete against students from seven other counties in the GAE Regional Spelling Bee on February 28, 2026, in Conyers, GA.
READ MORE: https://aptg.co/JnqqLZ
GSCS continues to celebrate #MentoringMonth by spotlighting some of our amazing mentors who are truly making a difference. Thank you, Clinton K., and all of our GSCS Mentors! Become a Mentor today! Contact: kathy@spaldingcollaborative.com or 404-316-2704.
Drop by GRCCA tomorrow between 4 -6 p.m. to meet and speak with the new GSCS Superintendent, Dr. Donald Warren.
Spalding High School is hosting a STEM Night on February 6 for students in grades 3-5. Register by this Friday, Jan. 23. Scan the QR code!
Meet and Greet with New Superintendent Dr. Donald Warren - Thursday, January 22
Meet and Greet Details: All stakeholders and community members are invited to meet the new GSCS Superintendent Dr. Donald Warren. This drop-in event will take place on Thursday, January 22, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the meeting space at GRCCA located at 221 Spalding Drive. Griffin, GA 30223.
Meet and Greet Details: All stakeholders and community members are invited to meet the new GSCS Superintendent Dr. Donald Warren. This drop-in event will take place on Thursday, January 22, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the meeting space at GRCCA located at 221 Spalding Drive. Griffin, GA 30223.
See the special edition GSCS Community Community E-Newsletter - use this link https://conta.cc/49C4CoL
January is #NationalMentoringMonth, and GSCS wants to spotlight some of our amazing mentors! Thank you, Joanne, for building special relationships with our students! Shaping one young person's story can transform countless others. #MentorshipMatters If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please get in touch with Kathy Rhodes at Kathy@spaldingcollaborative.com.
Jonathan McGavin Named GSCS Director of Student Services. On December 9, the Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) Board of Education approved the interim superintendent’s recommendation to appoint Jonathan McGavin as the GSCS Director of Student Services.
McGavin has been with GSCS for 19 years. He served as the principal of Beaverbrook Elementary since June of 2022 and as assistant principal of Jordan Hill Elementary for the previous four years. Before his administrator roles, he served as an educator at Beaverbrook, Orrs and Futral Road Elementary Schools from 2006 to 2018. McGavin has served as an administrator on the tribunal panel for the last five years and is a member of the Georgia Department of Education Attendance Advisory Council. READ MORE: https://aptg.co/1NCRQC
McGavin has been with GSCS for 19 years. He served as the principal of Beaverbrook Elementary since June of 2022 and as assistant principal of Jordan Hill Elementary for the previous four years. Before his administrator roles, he served as an educator at Beaverbrook, Orrs and Futral Road Elementary Schools from 2006 to 2018. McGavin has served as an administrator on the tribunal panel for the last five years and is a member of the Georgia Department of Education Attendance Advisory Council. READ MORE: https://aptg.co/1NCRQC
January is #NationalMentoringMonth, GSCS wants to spotlight a few of our mentors to recognize them and express our heartfelt gratitude for the profound impact they have on our students. Thank you, Melinda O., for serving so many of our students and families. You are truly making a difference! If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact Kathy Rhodes at Kathy@spaldingcollaborative.com.
