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Thank you Central Georgia EMC for presenting GSCS with $23,700 for community development! Central Georgia EMC presented the checks this morning to GSCS, the development authority and the chamber at the Griffin Welcome Center. Thank you for supporting our community and school system!
Pictured (L-R): GSCS Superintendent Dr. Keith Simmons, Griffin-Spalding Development Authority Executive Director David Luckie, Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce President Michelle Boggus and Central Georgia EMC Key Accounts Executive Brandon Stooksbury
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GSCS was happy to have Henry County School (HCS) leaders visit our schools yesterday to see our Audio Enhancement System and discuss school safety. Pictured (L-R): HCS Director of Security and Safety Johnny Stafford, GSCS School Safety Coordinator Donald Britt, GSCS IT Director Lonny Harper, GSCS Network/Application Specialist Cody Hammond and HCS Supervisor of Safety and Security Kenneth Tucker.
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We enjoyed celebrating our colleagues as they rejoice in new Mustang babies and a new marriage. We are so thankful for our team. @mc_garvin @drforehand @brantleyteacher @juliesteele123
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Our school was proud to celebrate Unity Day yesterday. We stand as a unified Mustang community! @mc_garvin @drforehand @brantleyteacher @juliesteele123
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Don't forget next week is Red Ribbon Week! All week, we will have fun dress up days and remember to be strong, stay healthy, and say no to things that could harm our amazing journey ahead.
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Traversa Ride 360 is now available for parents and students to download on their Apple or Android mobile devices. Simply search the app store for “Traversa Ride 360” to download and register yourself on the app. This technology will replace VersaTrans MyStop.
Traversa Ride 360 is designed so parents and students can access the student’s bus information in the fastest way possible. GPS technology on the bus works with Student Transportation to automatically calculate the timing of a bus route to give the most accurate route data with real-time updates. Parents and students may sign up for notifications to be automatically alerted about changes in a student’s bus status.
Guardian User Guide: https://5il.co/26amj
Guardian User Guide (Spanish): https://5il.co/26qwm
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We enjoyed our visit with Mayor Hollberg and we appreciate him sharing his knowledge of government with our 2nd grade students! @mc_garvin @drforehand @brantleyteacher @juliesteele123
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We enjoyed our visit with Mayor Hollberg and we appreciate him sharing his knowledge of government with our 2nd grade students! @mc_garvin @drforehand @brantleyteacher @juliesteele123
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We love seeing our students and families utilize our memorial "Little Library." Happy reading!
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Kona Ice is back!
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This week is Georgia Pre-K Week! Now in its 13th year, this weeklong annual event celebrates Georgia’s Pre-K Program, which has educated more than 2 million youth since it began over 30 years ago!
GSCS has 22 pre-k classes totaling 456 pre-k students. Throughout the week, GSCS Central Office Administrators, Board of Education Members & Partners In Education will be reading this year's featured book, Cheer: A Book to Celebrate Community by Uncle Ian Aurora, in all of our pre-k classes.
Pre-K Week raises awareness for the importance of quality early childhood education. Georgia’s Pre-K Program launched in 1992 as a small pilot program serving 750 four-year-old children in the state. Now, 31 years later, the lottery-funded program has laid a solid foundation for academic excellence and future success in the lives of more than 2 million children in Georgia.
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Join GSCS this week in celebrating quality early learning for #GaPreKWeek!
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Attention Families: Here are some tips for pedestrian safety. Remember clocks will “fall back” one hour on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
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All GSCS schools will be closed October 9-13, 2023 for Fall break. Stay safe and enjoy the break!
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This month is National Principals Month! Thank you GSCS principals for your visionary leadership and tireless pursuit of success for every staff and student. Celebrate and show your principal how much you appreciate them for all they do! #ThankAPrincipal
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Christmas Toy Shop at the First Baptist Family Life Center
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Today, October 2, is National Custodial Worker Day and we want to recognize, celebrate and thank all of the amazing individuals who keep GSCS clean, maintained and operating smoothly! Our school custodians work hard and often behind the scenes or after hours. However, the results of their efforts are among the most critically important and highly recognizable things seen in our facilities. So, on National Custodial Workers Day, be sure to show your appreciation to the custodians who keep our schools and district clean!
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So proud of our student team and awardees from our 1st Leader in Me Ceremony of 2023-2024! @mc_garvin @drforehand @brantleyteacher @juliesteele123
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Red Ribbon Week is coming up! Here is the schedule for our fun dress up days!
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Please see the graphic below regarding a reduced conflict U-Turned proposed by the Georgia Department of Transportation. This information is provided to keep our stakeholders informed of potential changes relevant to our school operations. @mc_garvin @drforehand
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