All GSCS schools will be closed for President's Day & Winter Break
February, 19-23, 2024.
Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. Thank you to all of our school resource officers for keeping our students, staff, schools and community safe!
We love our amazing school nurses led by School Nursing Services Supervisor Melissa Dingler, RN. Today was one more example of their continual preparation to provide excellent care for our students. Today, Jon Ramsey, President and Co-Founder of Georgia Asthma Coalition and author of Georgia Senate Bill 126, trained GSCS Nurses in emergency use of albuterol and epinephrine in the school setting. Senate Bill 126 allows schools to stock albuterol and epinephrine to be uses in perceived respiratory or allergic emergencies. He also provided stock albuterol and respiratory care supplies for our district. Thank you school nurses!
Show the LOVE!
Our teachers and staff are committed to serving Griffin-Spalding County students. Sometimes, we may forget to show our gratitude or appreciation. On Valentine’s Day, we're encouraging fellow employees, parents, students and community members to show love to each other using Let's Talk! Consider giving a dedicated teacher some praise, recognizing a passionate administrator or shouting out any staff member who has impacted you in any way!
Click this link:
https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/dialogue.aspx?k=PKXF91R9B7LT@WTXY2NLT@MDLT@DY8N3Y3LT@LDLT@NDLT
There's no substitute for kind words and encouragement!
GSCS seeks Gifted Advisory Council members. Members will meet from March to May to identify areas of strengths and areas of improvement to help guide future practices.
Apply from Feb. 12-26 at:
https://forms.gle/B3S75yr5eDMGGSMy7
GSCS 5K Run/Walk - Saturday, March 23, 2024
Register at https://gofan.co/event/1310884?schoolId=GA5048 or https://gofan.co/event/1310884
Middle School Advisory Council enjoyed food, fun & feedback today at Slices with the Superintendent! Thank you to our PIE Slice's Pizzeria of Griffin!
Tomorrow, Saturday February 10, 2024 is the Kiwanis Griffin Pancake Day Event. All you can eat pancakes and sausage for $8 online at https://www.kiwanisofgriffin.com/shop/ Kiwanis Fairgrounds - 1025 South Hill Street Griffin, GA 30224. Provides college scholarships!
This week is National School Counseling Week (#NSCW24)! This is a great time to recognize our school counselors and highlight their tremendous impact on helping our students achieve school success and plan for their future.
Thank you, school counselors, for actively helping students examine their abilities, strengths, interests and talents. Thank you for partnering with parents and teachers to help students realize their potential and set healthy, realistic and optimistic aspirations for themselves. School counselors are an integral part of our schools and district. Thank you for all that you do!
Save the Date for 2024-25 GSCS Pre-K Registration: February 27-March 11, 2024
In @GriffinSpalding #CTAEDelivers programs that are relatable to STEM careers in @GeorgiaCTAE like Allied Health, Sports Medicine, Carpentry, Programming Apps and Games, just to name a few!
We Honor Black History February and always.
February is also #CTEMonth! GSCS has some incredible instructors who make a difference in our students' lives each day! What is CTE or CTAE?
January is #NationalMentoringMonth and GSCS is thankful for mentors. Thank you, Dora, for serving and making a difference! If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact Kathy Rhodes - Kathy@spaldingcollaborative.com.
JOB FAIR for Griffin-Spalding County School teachers and paraprofessionals. When: This Saturday 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Where: GSCS Central Office across from football stadium - 277 East Poplar Street Griffin, GA 30223.
Friday, January 26, is an at-home learning day for all GSCS students.
The Rotary Clubs of Atlanta Southern Crescent, Griffin Daybreak & Henry County met with GSCS school counselors, social workers and central office employees to raise awareness of the problem of human trafficking in our community. All GSCS middle and high schools were provided with human trafficking resources.
Attention 6th Grade Parents ... This Saturday, January 20, will be the final opportunity to register your 6th grade student for the Washington D.C. trip. Parents or guardians may come this Saturday anytime between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to the Sheriff's Office (401 Justice Boulevard Griffin, GA). The trip is $650 and a $250 deposit will be due at the time of registration. Please contact Kay Perdue with questions (678-544-8144).
Dear GSCS,
School operations will be as normal tomorrow, January 17. All staff and students report at regular times. Wear layers as it will be very cold. Use your Traversa Ride 360 app (free) to track your bus. Student numbers are used for both the app login AND password.
Griffin -Spalding County Schools are open for regularly scheduled school hours for all staff and students today (Tuesday, January 16, 2024).
