Attention GSCS Families: The 1st day of school is this Monday, August 3! For more important back to school information, please visit https://www.gscs.org/page/2026-2027-back-to-school-resources-information. We look forward to seeing you all on Day One! Reminders: Elementary opens at 7 a.m. with 1st bell at 7:45 a.m. and dismissal at 2:30 p.m.; Middle School opens at 8:30 a.m. with 1st bell at 9 a.m. and dismissal at 4 p.m.; High School opens at 7:45 a.m. with 1st bell at 8:45 a.m. and dismissal at 3:15 p.m.
Important news for all GSCS Families (pre-K-12th grade) concerning electronic communication devices. GSCS wants to ensure a focused, respectful and safe learning environment for all students.
Today’s GSCS Back to School Celebration brought all 1400+ staff together for a motivational kick-off to the 2026-27 school year!
Student leaders welcomed the staff and were emcees for the event. Three GSCS Transportation staff (who have worked for GSCS for a combined 146 years!) kicked off the morning with song. Staff were inspired, moved and motivated by Educator, Author, CEO, and Professional Leadership Coach Jimmy Casas, who was the keynote speaker. A lot of staff recognition occurred with the naming of the 2026 Classified Employees of the Year, Counselor of the Year and Media Specialist of the Year. The 2026-27 Teachers of the Year were celebrated and the District Teacher of the Year, Jane Burke (SHS), was revealed and surprised with a check and free Chick-Fil-A for a year! Thank you to our Partners In Education Chick-Fil-A, Food Depot, Brightmoor, Marukan Vinegar and First Baptist Church who helped make this event great, especially Oak Hill Church for their generosity, hospitality and support! It is “Game On” for this school year!
Student leaders welcomed the staff and were emcees for the event. Three GSCS Transportation staff (who have worked for GSCS for a combined 146 years!) kicked off the morning with song. Staff were inspired, moved and motivated by Educator, Author, CEO, and Professional Leadership Coach Jimmy Casas, who was the keynote speaker. A lot of staff recognition occurred with the naming of the 2026 Classified Employees of the Year, Counselor of the Year and Media Specialist of the Year. The 2026-27 Teachers of the Year were celebrated and the District Teacher of the Year, Jane Burke (SHS), was revealed and surprised with a check and free Chick-Fil-A for a year! Thank you to our Partners In Education Chick-Fil-A, Food Depot, Brightmoor, Marukan Vinegar and First Baptist Church who helped make this event great, especially Oak Hill Church for their generosity, hospitality and support! It is “Game On” for this school year!
It's almost back to school time! Mark your calendars! For more 2026-27 back to school info. & resources visit: https://www.gscs.org/page/2026-2027-back-to-school-resources-information
Get ready to roll for the 2026-27 school year! Attend one of these 3 events to get your students' bus information.
Join Griffin Spalding School District and Waterford.org to explore fun ways to support science skills for grades K-5 at home! We’ll have hands-on science experiments that will be enjoyable for the whole family, while sharing resources and tools designed to boost your child’s science knowledge at home. Light refreshments will be provided. Please register using this link to save your spot: https://forms.gle/vP5wwf8VzvQgrqTG6
We can’t wait to see you on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 5:00 pm!
We can’t wait to see you on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 5:00 pm!
Become a reading tutor through Read United. We need volunteers. If you are interested, please attend the training on June 3.
Yesterday, 3 avid GSCS readers were recognized for their commendable commitment to reading for pleasure! Al Barlow (Crescent Elementary), Addyson Crook (Kennedy Road Middle) & Nathaniel Duffey (Griffin High) received Acer Chromebook tablets courtesy of the GSCS Instructional Technology Department. Students are encouraged to utilize Accelerated Reader and Beanstack to track their reading progress. Accelerated Reader awards points to students based on their performance on reading quizzes. Beanstack tracks the number of minutes that a student reads and logs their progress. GSCS IT stresses the importance of developing students as readers and is very proud of their achievements and desire to be lifelong literate learners!
Registration for the Rising Kindergarten Summer Transition Program will be held on Tuesday, May 19th, & Wednesday, May 20th, from 4- 6 pm. in the GSCS Parent Service Center, 234 East Taylor Street, Griffin, GA. This program is FREE and designed to help rising kindergarteners with literacy, math, and social skills.
The GSCS Rising Kindergarten Summer Transition Program is an amazing opportunity to help prepare students for kindergarten! Space is limited. For more information, contact GSCS Pre-K Director
Dr. Chris Bearden at chris.bearden@gscs.org or 770-229-3710 Ext. 103.
Attention parents of students with disabilities. Please complete this online survey to make your voice heard. You may complete the survey online in English and Spanish at: https://survey.gadoe.org/SPEDParentSurvey
Today, we celebrate our amazing school nurses! 💙🩺 Thank you for the care, compassion, and calm you bring to our schools every day. From comforting students to supporting staff and promoting healthy learning environments, you are a vital part of our school community. We are so grateful for all that you do to keep our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn. Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day! #SchoolNurseAppreciation #ThankYouNurses
This week, help us celebrate our incredible educators who make a difference every day! 🍎✨
Thank you to our teachers for your hard work, passion, and commitment to our students. Because of you, our students will graduate college and career-ready.
We are grateful for all that you do—today and every day. 💙 #TeacherAppreciation #ThankATeacher #ThankAGATeacher
Thank you to our teachers for your hard work, passion, and commitment to our students. Because of you, our students will graduate college and career-ready.
We are grateful for all that you do—today and every day. 💙 #TeacherAppreciation #ThankATeacher #ThankAGATeacher
The May Parent & Family Engagement Newsletter is live. Visit Facebook and your email for the link.
May 1st is School Lunch Hero Day! Join us along with schools across the country in recognizing the vital role these team members play every day—nourishing students, supporting learning, and making a difference for every child who walks through the cafeteria doors. Thank you, GSCS Nutrition Staff, for all that you do!
Today is National School Principals’ Day! School principals play a vital role in shaping the educational environment for students, teachers, and communities. Principals manage everything from supporting teachers and engaging with students to handling administrative responsibilities and fostering a positive school culture. Thank you, GSCS Principals, for your hard work, dedication and leadership!
It's Kindergarten Registration Time! Register NOW for the 2026-27 school year. Students must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2026.
Online Registration: https://campus.spalding.k12.ga.us/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-app-type
Registration Requirements: https://aptg.co/TTXyN7
Registration Requirements (Spanish): https://aptg.co/Vt2XBr
Online Registration: https://campus.spalding.k12.ga.us/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-app-type
Registration Requirements: https://aptg.co/TTXyN7
Registration Requirements (Spanish): https://aptg.co/Vt2XBr
Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Let's honor and celebrate our school bus drivers, who ensure the safe transportation of students to and from school. Thank you, GSCS Bus Drivers, for taking care of our precious cargo! Be sure to thank your bus driver! #THANKYOUBUSDRIVERS
GSCS May Parent University: Grade Level Transition - Thursday, May 7, at 5 p.m. in the GSCS Parent Resource Center. RSVP: https://forms.gle/w5ResdgpXUZvxgeQ9
DON'T FORGET! The GSCS Job Fair is this Saturday, May 2, from 9:30-11 a.m. in the South Cafeteria. Use the QR code to register!
