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
Reminder for GSCS Families: 1st Nine Weeks Mid-term Progress Reports will be issued tomorrow, Sept. 7.
Today, at the Superintendent Advisory Meeting, GSCS Teachers of the Year are enjoying tea from our new Partner In Education Downtown Nutrition! Thank you for supporting our staff!
GSCS has continued to monitor the weather and has been participating, throughout the day, in briefings and updates with the Spalding County Emergency Management Agency and National Weather Service. At this time, we do not anticipate any local severe weather related to Hurricane Idalia. The forecasts do expect light rain or drizzle to continue throughout off and on throughout much of the evening. No operational changes are expected. All GSCS events (sports, etc.) will proceed as scheduled. We will continue to monitor the weather and update you if this changes. Thank you
Happy Labor Day! All GSCS schools & offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023.
We are expecting inclement weather tomorrow (Wednesday). Hurricane Idalia is expected to bring moderate to heavy rain at times. Please use the My Stop app to track your bus so students don't have to spend an extended time outside in the elements. See attached image for app directions.
Happy #MotivationMonday from GSCS!
It was an exciting morning! The GHS Gym was booming! The GHS Band of Gold, under the direction of Daniel Goodmond, received their Greater Atlanta Band Challenge $10,000 check this morning. Thank you Witherite Law Group and 1800TruckWreck, Hot 107.9 and Majic 107.5 for providing this amazing opportunity! Thank you to the Griffin-Spalding community for voting the GHS Band of Gold to the top!
Community Member Cheryl Walker contacted the Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) with a desire to give back and help students. Walker was put in contact with GSCS Social Worker Keisha McGill who helped identify students with back to school needs. On August 23, at special ceremonies held at Cowan Road Elementary and Moreland Road Elementary, Walker presented gift cards and presents to nine families totaling 22 GSCS students.
“I come from a large family of love and am always looking for a way to bless others. I was sitting at my desk a few weeks ago and thought about it being back to school time. All of the sudden I had a strong feeling come over me to help some students. I shared my idea with my colleagues and together we were able to provide resources to over 20 students,” said Cheryl Walker.
Walker is a senior commercial sales manager at First American whose territory spans from Atlanta to the Florida line. She has over 24 years of experience in the finance industry.
GSCS Social Worker Keisha McGill stated, “I am elated that Mrs. Walker is so generous and chose to help our families. It takes a village to raise a child. This is a blessing for our families. We are so thankful for community support.”
Middle School Athletics Changes Due to Heat: GSCS is expecting severe heat Tuesday-Thursday this week that is expected to exceed the WBGT allowed by our district regulations for outdoor extracurricular activities. Per our regulation, additional precautions start with a measure WBGT of 82. With a WBGT higher than 87, football players are restricted from wearing full pads, and over 92 no outdoor workouts can take place.
To combat these anticipated high temperatures, the following schedule adjustments have been made:
The annual GSCS Middle School football jamboree will be hosted by Rehoboth Road Middle School at Griffin's Memorial Stadium (310 E. Poplar Street, Griffin GA) on Saturday, August 19.
Tickets and concessions are cash-only.
GSCS operates under a "clear bag" policy for all athletic events and spectators may be subject to a security screening.
Griffin-Spalding Partners In Education is holding its 22nd Annual Partners In Education Golf Tournament on Friday, September 29, at the Griffin City Park Golf Course. All proceeds benefit the students and teachers of GSCS by providing field trip/classroom grants and teacher scholarships. Please consider sponsoring/participating. We would love your support!
Sponsorship Form: https://5il.co/21hdh
Questions? Email laura.beaber@gscs.org
More info. on PIE visit www.gspie.org
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