Thank you GSCS School Psychologists for inspiring, encouraging & supporting our students every day! Happy National School Psychologist Week! #NSPW24
7 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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On November 3-5, nine Spalding High School (SHS) Students participated in the 80th Annual Georgia Youth Assembly which is a three-day mock legislature in which students travel to the state Capitol to learn the ins and outs of the legislative process and what it’s like to be a lawmaker. Approximately 1000 bills were submitted from Georgia high school students and the top 100 were taken to the floor of the House or Senate for full debate and vote. SHS Students submitted three bills and all three were selected to the top 100 to go to the floor at the state Capitol. Read the full news release: https://5il.co/30pkw
7 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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student presenting
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The Georgia Department of Education is recognizing schools with exceptional achievement or growth in mathematics as Math Leaders. Schools are recognized for achievement or growth in the percentage of students scoring at the Proficient Learner level or above in mathematics. Congratulations to Jackson Road Elementary, Carver Road Middle & Griffin High for being named first-ever Math Leader Schools! Great work!
7 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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GSCS will host a job fair on Tuesday, November 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the South Cafeteria at 277 E. Poplar Street, directly across from the football stadium.
7 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Job Fair Nov. 12 3-5p.m. 277 E. poplar St.
Griffin-Spalding County Schools offers comprehensive special education services to eligible students ages three through 21 years. For more information concerning eligibility criteria and referral procedures, please call (770) 229-3700 ext. 10493.
7 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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Dear GSCS, This is a reminder that tomorrow, November 5, 2024, is an at home learning day for students and it is a teacher workday. No students should report to GSCS campuses tomorrow. The following link provides a tutorial of how students access their work from home. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_0PAarGYIE
7 months ago, Adam Pugh
GSCS At Home Learning Day
The 23rd Annual Partners In Education Golf Tournament is this Friday, Nov. 1. All of our golf teams are full and we are looking forward to a great fundraiser! At the tournament, we will be drawing for some prizes. If you want to get in on the fun and support PIE, purchase some drawing tickets! You do not have to be present to win. Just scan the QR codes on the image to purchase either one ticket for $5.00 or five tickets for $20.00. Winners will be called on Friday afternoon from the tournament.
7 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Drawing Prizes
GSCS Athletics is hosting a Winter Sports Media Day starting at 4 pm on Wednesday, November 6 in the GSCS Board Room. Coaches and student-athletes from Griffin High and Spalding High will be present to answer questions about their upcoming seasons. You are invited to attend the event or view the live-stream at: https://www.youtube.com/@griffinspaldingcountyschoo9085/streams Tentative Schedule: Rifle - 4 pm Swim - approx. 4:25 pm Wrestling - approx. 4:50 pm Flag Football - approx. 5:15 pm Girls Basketball - approx. 5:40 pm Boys Basketball - approx. 6:10 pm
7 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
winter sports
GSCS staff, students and parents please share your feedback regarding cell phones in schools by taking a Thought Exchange survey. Use the QR code or link provided to participate. Thank you. https://tejoin.com/scroll/624212205
7 months ago, Adam Pugh
cell phone in hand
Last evening GSCS held a town hall meeting to open a conversation about students’ cell phone use in school. Do cell phones compliment students' educational experience or create conflict? Schools across the state and nation have implemented policies regarding cell phones. Click this link to watch a video of an example of one option. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRQa8X5ORek There is no proposal in GSCS, at this time, we simply would like to gather feedback from staff, students, parents and community members on this subject. Use the following link or scan the QR code in the image to take the survey. https://tejoin.com/scroll/624212205 Please complete the survey questions and answer the primary question in the Thought Exchange then please rate at least ten of the thoughts that others have shared. If the thought is something you believe has merit and should be further discussed rate it a four or a five. If the idea is not something that resonates as needing additional conversation rate it lower (1,2,3). Thank you in advance for your valuable feedback.
7 months ago, Adam Pugh
cell phone in hand
GSCS Executive Assistants Twanya Frazier, Kim Ray and Sharon Mainiero did "health checks" around central office today - meaning they delivered Halloween candy to staff members!
7 months ago, Adam Pugh
Health Check
GSCS Federal Programs Department hosted a Parent Resource Center Dedication Night. The parent resource center (234 East Taylor St.) offers computers with internet access, educational resources for parents, and a book vending machine to help build student's libraries.
7 months ago, Adam Pugh
Barbara Alston
GSCS Cabinet Leaders with Superintendent
Dr. Ridley and friend at Book Vending Machine
Parent Resource Center Ribbon Cutting
Parent Resources Center Ribbon Cutting
GSCS Family
GSCS Family
If you or anyone you know is interested in learning more about being a Griffin Spalding County School System vendor, RSVP and attend this event on November 13. Learn about how to become a vendor or supplier, the bid process, the payment process and more
7 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Vendor Workshop Nov. 13
Reminder: Town Hall meeting regarding cell phones in the classroom this evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Griffin Auditorium - 324 East Taylor St. Griffin, GA 30224.
7 months ago, Adam Pugh
Town Hall
This evening 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. don't miss the Fall Festival at GRCCA - 221 Spalding Drive Griffin, GA 30224. Get candy, meet local businesses, and learn about free college dual enrollment opportunities. Enjoy a live band, food trucks, and prizes for the best costumes.
7 months ago, Adam Pugh
GRCCA Fall Festival
October 24, 2024 Griffin-Spalding County School System and Ferst Readers of Spalding County collaborated to ensure that local students and families participate in Jumpstart’s (19th annual) Read for the Record event. Read for the Record is the world’s largest shared reading experience, sponsored each fall by Jumpstart, a national early education organization. Over two million readers and thousands of classrooms, libraries and community members came together to read the same book on the same day to celebrate early literacy. This year’s selected book was Piper Chen Sings, a book written by Grammy Award-Winning Hamilton star Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran Piper Chen Sings (Random House Studio) is a story about a young girl who loved to express herself through singing but was struck with self-doubt and nervousness when asked to perform a solo in front of an audience. Piper shared that she felt “like butterflies were having a dance party” in her belly; she didn’t feel she could sing in front of others. She learned that butterflies meant “something exciting was ahead” and that recognizing and welcoming that anxious feeling would help it pass. Good advice encouraged Piper, who found her voice on stage. GSCS Superintendent Dr. Keith Simmons recorded a reading of the book and committed to setting aside time during the first school period of the day throughout the county for Read for the Record. Ferst Readers of Spalding County, GSCS DES and local speech-language pathologist Sonia Fields donated copies of Piper Chen Sings to GSCS classrooms, local preschools and doctor’s offices. Last year, Griffin-Spalding County Schools (GSCS) earned a “District of the Year” award, recognizing that the district hosted an outstanding celebration – led by Sonia Fields. Participation in the event has grown each year with more than 4,500 participants this year. GSCS is committed to improving literacy in Griffin-Spalding. The system's RISE Initiative (Reading Improvement for Student Excellence) uses many tools, resources, competitions and partnerships to grow the ability to read and love of reading.
8 months ago, Adam Pugh
Photos from Jumpstart's Read for the Record
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GSCS Reading
Jumpstart's Read for the Record Photos
Reading Piper Chen Sings
GSCS Readers
Use the link below to access the October special edition "Community Communicator" newsletter with important GSCS announcements. Thank you https://conta.cc/4fkSDgN
8 months ago, Adam Pugh
GSCS Announcements
Tuesday, November 5, is an at-home learning day for all GSCS students.
8 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
at home learning day
🏆 Shoutout to Our Top Schools! 📚 Congratulations to the top schools in our 100,000 Book Challenge and Lexile Growth Initiative! Leading the way in both book totals and reading growth are: 🏅 Top Elementary School 🏅 Top Middle School 🏅 Top High School These schools have read the most books while helping students improve their Lexile levels. Your dedication to literacy is inspiring! Keep it up! 📖✨ #100kBooks #LexileGrowth #SchoolPride #ReadingExcellence #DistrictLeaders
8 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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Holly Betz, Evelyn Jones, Nancy Kitchens, Stan Mangham, Ray Nash and Jane Stelling will represent the 12th class of Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame inductees! The 2024 class will be inducted at the board of education meeting on Tuesday, October 22, at 6 p.m. in the board room at 216 S. 6th Street. Congratulations to these exemplary educators!
8 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Headshots of 6 educators