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Fairmount Elementary is grateful for the generosity shown today in support of its Helping Hands Ending Hunger program!

Donations were provided by Morning Star Lodge, Machine Craft, Pine Hall Brick, and Hometown Creations for a grand total of $2,500. These organizations came together to support FES and help make a meaningful difference for students and families in the Fairmount community, and they have pledged to continue helping raise even more.

Helping Hands Ending Hunger, also known as HHEH, is a program that helps fight childhood hunger by providing food support for students and families in need. Through this effort, schools and communities work together to show compassion, serve others, and help make sure students have the support they need beyond the school day.

Thank you to these community partners for supporting Fairmount Elementary and the important work of HHEH. Go Bulldogs!

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Red Bud Elementary 2nd grade students in Mr. Maldonado’s class were hard at work in small groups today.

Students rotated through multiple tasks as they practiced identifying subjects and verbs in sentences, using apostrophes, and building vocabulary. These activities helped students strengthen important reading and writing skills while working together and staying engaged.

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Red Bud Middle School 7th grade students in Mr. Waters’ science class were building a stronger understanding of the compounds of life.

Mr. Waters reviewed important vocabulary with students as they discussed cells, particles, osmosis, and other key concepts. By strengthening their understanding of these terms, students are better prepared to connect scientific vocabulary to how living things function.

It was a great example of students developing the background knowledge needed for deeper learning in science.

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Sonoraville High School students in Mr. Schuster’s U.S. History class were engaged in a lesson about George Washington, our first President of the United States.

Students shared thoughtful responses about Washington running unopposed, not being affiliated with a political party, and helping create important precedents for future presidents. Through the discussion, students explored how Washington’s leadership helped shape the role of the presidency and the early direction of our nation.

It was a great day of learning, discussion, and historical thinking at SHS.

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Sonoraville Elementary students were building reading skills through a great teachable moment in Mr. Weikum’s 5th grade class.

As students worked on making inferences in their reading, Mr. Weikum helped break down the phonics of words to support their understanding of new vocabulary. These moments help students connect decoding, word meaning, and comprehension as they grow as readers.

It was a great example of thoughtful instruction helping students build confidence and understanding.

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The Gordon Central High School Media Center is a great place for Warriors to discover a new book and make time for reading! We appreciate Sheri Pruitt and all of our school district media specialists for creating welcoming spaces that encourage students to read, learn, and explore.

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Belwood Elementary students are connecting history to the growth and development of the United States! Mrs. Smith’s 5th grade students explored the Chisholm Trail while discussing cattle drives and their importance during the years following the Civil War.

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W.L. Swain Elementary students are strengthening their writing skills through the research process! Mrs. Greeson’s 5th graders are revising and editing their papers about inventors, focusing on strong hooks, clear topics, and well developed thesis statements that prepare readers for what is ahead.

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Ashworth Middle School students are learning how strong writers bring their stories to life! Mrs. King’s 6th grade English Language Arts students worked together to explore how descriptive language, sensory details, and imagery can help readers experience a story rather than simply read it.

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Coach Wood is helping Ashworth Middle School students build a deeper understanding of the world around them! In his 7th grade social studies classroom, students are creating anchor charts to better understand maps. Coach also created a fun drawing to show students how citizen power shapes different forms of government.
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Gordon Central High School’s Sheryl Caycho is ready for another exciting year of music and performances! As a teacher and Director of Choral and Performing Arts, she continues to create opportunities for Warriors to develop their talents, build confidence, and shine on stage. We look forward to seeing what GCHS Performing Arts has in store this year!
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Reminder: Gordon County Schools will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and restful holiday weekend, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, September 8.

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Interested in becoming a substitute teacher with Gordon County Schools? Qualified Staffing is hosting a Substitute Teacher Job Fair for individuals interested in supporting our students, teachers, and schools.

- Monday, September 14
- 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Gordon County Schools Central Office
- 7300 Fairmount Hwy SE, Calhoun, GA 30701

Come learn more about substitute teaching opportunities and how you can make a difference in our classrooms!

For more information, contact Qualified Staffing at (706) 624-0086 or visit http://www.q-staffing.com.

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The Gordon County Board of Education does hereby announce that the millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at the Central Office, 7300 Fairmount Highway, on September 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 48-5-32 does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year's tax digest and levy, along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past five years.

September is National School Attendance Awareness Month, and every school day matters!

Consistent attendance helps students stay connected to their teachers, classmates, and learning. Each day in school is another opportunity to build skills, strengthen relationships, and make progress toward success.

Thank you to our families, students, teachers, and staff for working together to make attendance a priority throughout Gordon County Schools.

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Gordon County Schools will be holding a meeting for private and home school children with disabilities on September 21, 2026, at 3:30 PM.

The consultation process is required by the IDEA 2004 to discuss services and support offered by Gordon County Schools.

At the meeting, we will discuss child find processes and how parents, teachers, and private school officials will be informed of the child find process and procedures; determine the proportionate share of federal funds available to serve parentally placed private/home school children with disabilities, including how that amount is calculated; and discuss equitable services to students with disabilities who attend private/home schools located in the LEA (the school system).

We will discuss how, where, and by whom special education and related services will be provided, including a discussion of the types of services (direct, alternative, education and related services will be provided, including a discussion of the types of services (direct, alternative).

Location:

Gordon County School Special Education Office
7300 Fairmount Hwy SE
Calhoun, GA 30701
Room # 5

We hope you will be able to join us for this consultation/discussion process. Please RSVP to 706-629-4474 or email kwilson@gcbe.org.

You can make an impact in Gordon County Schools!

We’re inviting community members to join us for Volunteer Training and learn how you can support our students through opportunities like reading with students and our Lunch Buddies program.

📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m.
📍 Central Office Board Room
(7300 Fairmount HWY SE, Calhoun, GA 30701)

Whether you’re helping a student build confidence as a reader or simply sharing a smile and conversation at lunch, your time and kindness can make a meaningful difference.

Let's help every student Grow, Connect, Succeed!

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Red Bud Elementary 3rd grade students in Mrs. Carden’s class worked together with partners to compare and contrast two stories. When they finished, they continued exploring the authors in Epic on their iPads.

Students used a Venn diagram to organize their thinking as they looked closely at characters, setting, plot, and events. This activity helped students build reading comprehension skills while practicing how to explain similarities and differences between texts.

It was a great example of collaboration, critical thinking, and strong literacy work at RBES.

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