Griffin-Spalding County School System -

This week, GSCS Superintendent Dr. Donald Warren met with his high school student advisory boards at Griffin and Spalding High for Slice's with the Superintendent. Students had the opportunity to give their feedback on school nutrition, curriculum and other elements of their student experience. Thank you to our Partner In Education, Slice's Pizza, for the yummy pizza!

GSCS, GRCCA & Griffin High School are proud to celebrate Jayden Leonard, who earned 2nd place in the state in the Aviation Maintenance competition at the SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership & Skills Conference! Jayden’s dedication, technical skill and passion for aviation truly shine through this outstanding achievement. 👏 Way to represent our district by showcasing excellence in the Aviation Maintenance program! 💙💛
#GRCCA #GHS #GSCS #CareerReady #College@CareerReady #SkillsUSAGeorgia #AviationMaintenance #CTAEdelivers

Recently, students across our district submitted their original pieces for the annual Young Georgia Authors (YGA) Writing Competition. This competition fosters a love of writing, encourages the development of students’ craft and provides an opportunity to celebrate excellence in both the arts and academics. Please join us in congratulating the following scholars for their outstanding work! Their submissions will now advance to the RESA level of competition!

Mark your calendars now for the GSCS Spring Job Fair! Thursday, March 26, from 4-6 p.m. at GRCCA. GSCS is hiring for both classified and certified positions. Use the QR code to register!

GSCS celebrates Black History Month

Happy Valentine's Day from GSCS!

Calling men of Griffin-Spalding! Come read to our elementary students for our 6th Annual Real Men Read event! Help us instill a love for reading in our students! Sign up to read at one of our elementary schools at https://forms.gle/J9HqysFG9pMFXrY78.

GSCS School Clerks were treated to a Clerk and Canvas Appreciation Luncheon today. GSCS Senior Cabinet and Executive Secretaries hosted the luncheon for the school clerks. They had great food and had a great time playing "Friendly Feud" and painting canvases. Thank you, school clerks, for all you do for our students and staff!

GSCS wants to recognize and celebrate our School Resource Officers for National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day on Feb. 15. Watch this video clip of GSCS Superintendent Dr. Donald Warren chatting with Spalding High School Resource Officer Manley. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdfd4B4xsqE. Thank you SRO's for keeping our schools safe!

We need stakeholder input for our district comprehensive needs assessment. Please attend this meeting on Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. to share your thoughts!

GSCS is offering FREE Eyes/Ears/Dental/Nutrition (EED) Screenings! Mark your calendars: February 27 & March 6 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the GSCS South Cafeteria (234 E. Taylor Street)

The 2026 STAR Students and Teachers for GSCS were announced at the Kiwanis Club of Griffin luncheon today. Congratulations to Griffin High School STAR Student Mason Harrell & STAR Teacher Kathy Moore and Spalding High School and District STAR Student Anna Foster and STAR Teacher Andrew Newman! Read more: https://aptg.co/X7_ZbK

This week, middle and high school spring student athletes participated in the Beyond Self Athletes' Assembly, led by Community Partner and Mentor David Johnson. The Beyond Self Athlete Program is meant to grow student leadership skills, build character and improve school culture. Athletes were told they are all Persons Of Influence (POI) and the importance of the 3 R's: Respect Yourself, Respect Others and Take Responsibility. Keynote Speaker Tunji Adebayo inspired student-athletes to develop the skills and attitudes they need to recognize their potential.

All GSCS schools & offices will be closed for Presidents' Day & Winter Break February 16-20, 2026.

GSCS is so proud of these students for being Governors' Honor Program Semifinalists! They will move on to the interviews/auditions the last weekend of this month. Good luck!

Griffin High School recently hosted CTAE Proclamation Day, a special recognition of the impact Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education has on students and the community. Griffin Mayor Doug Holberg presented an official proclamation from the City of Griffin to Griffin-Spalding County Schools, formally recognizing CTAE and its role in preparing students for postsecondary success. The event featured a color guard presentation by Griffin High School JROTC and included remarks from students and teachers who shared firsthand experiences highlighting how CTAE pathways have influenced their academic engagement, career readiness and personal growth. The ceremony served as a meaningful acknowledgment of CTAE’s value and its continued positive impact on students across the district.

February is Black History Month. An annual celebration of African American achievements has been held since 1976. This month, we will celebrate and honor the contributions of Black Americans and their legacies and accomplishments throughout history.

GSCS Spring Sports Media Day is being held tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 3, starting at 4 p.m. Watch live at https://youtube.com/live/hfibE1zj27A?feature=share to see what GHS & SHS spring sport athletes and coaches have to say about their upcoming season!
Schedule:
Tennis - 4 pm
Golf - approx. 4:25 pm
Girls Track and Field - approx. 4:50 pm
Boys Track and Field - approx. 5:15 pm
Baseball - approx. 5:40 pm
Girls Soccer - approx. 6:10 pm
Boys Soccer - approx. 6:25 pm

National School Counseling Week 2026 (#NSCW26) is Feb. 2-6, 2026, to celebrate the unique contributions of school counselors. The theme this year is School Counselors Amplify Student Success. Thank you, GSCS School Counselors, for all you do to amplify the success of our students!