Is your teenager ready to learn how to drive? Our Driver's Ed Program classes are beginning soon at Gordon County Schools! Enrollment is available now. We have several available program dates this summer:
June 2026
Location: Sonoraville High School
Dates: June 8-11
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
July 2026
Location: Gordon Central High School
Dates: July 6-9
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
To enroll in the Driver's Education Program, fill out the form provided either online or by printing and submitting a copy of the application.
Online program application: https://forms.gle/Enwf2UvgUKobNrXn7
Printable program application: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1898720/Gordon_County_Schools_Driver_Education_Application.pdf
For the full list of information regarding our Driver's Education Program, please visit the Gordon County Schools website at: https://www.gcbe.org/page/driver-s-ed
June 2026
Location: Sonoraville High School
Dates: June 8-11
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
July 2026
Location: Gordon Central High School
Dates: July 6-9
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
To enroll in the Driver's Education Program, fill out the form provided either online or by printing and submitting a copy of the application.
Online program application: https://forms.gle/Enwf2UvgUKobNrXn7
Printable program application: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1898720/Gordon_County_Schools_Driver_Education_Application.pdf
For the full list of information regarding our Driver's Education Program, please visit the Gordon County Schools website at: https://www.gcbe.org/page/driver-s-ed
Today, Gordon County Schools pauses to recognize Memorial Day and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
We are grateful for their sacrifice, courage, and commitment to protecting the freedoms we hold dear. As we spend time with family and community, may we also take time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Their legacy of service will never be forgotten.
We are grateful for their sacrifice, courage, and commitment to protecting the freedoms we hold dear. As we spend time with family and community, may we also take time to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Their legacy of service will never be forgotten.
Congratulations to the Gordon Central High School Class of 2026!
Last night’s graduation ceremony marked the beginning of a new journey for these students as they move forward into postsecondary education, careers, military service, and other exciting opportunities.
Thank you to the Gordon Central Chorale, led by chorus director Sheryl Caycho, for sharing their talents during the ceremony. Student Body President Peyton Schwartz welcomed families and friends with his greeting speech. Salutatorian Seth Kolterman and Valedictorian Keira Bryson reflected on their school experiences and offered words of encouragement to their classmates, and Senior Class President Lily Perez closed the ceremony with her farewell speech.
Gordon Central High School Principal Dr. Amy Parker shared heartfelt words with the Class of 2026, reflecting on the special connection she has with this group after watching many of them grow up alongside her own graduating daughter. Superintendent Alice Mashburn accepted the recommendation for graduation and congratulated the Class of 2026 for their achievements.
Congratulations, Warrior graduates! Gordon County Schools is proud of you and excited to see all that you will accomplish.
Last night’s graduation ceremony marked the beginning of a new journey for these students as they move forward into postsecondary education, careers, military service, and other exciting opportunities.
Thank you to the Gordon Central Chorale, led by chorus director Sheryl Caycho, for sharing their talents during the ceremony. Student Body President Peyton Schwartz welcomed families and friends with his greeting speech. Salutatorian Seth Kolterman and Valedictorian Keira Bryson reflected on their school experiences and offered words of encouragement to their classmates, and Senior Class President Lily Perez closed the ceremony with her farewell speech.
Gordon Central High School Principal Dr. Amy Parker shared heartfelt words with the Class of 2026, reflecting on the special connection she has with this group after watching many of them grow up alongside her own graduating daughter. Superintendent Alice Mashburn accepted the recommendation for graduation and congratulated the Class of 2026 for their achievements.
Congratulations, Warrior graduates! Gordon County Schools is proud of you and excited to see all that you will accomplish.
Happy Last Day of School, Gordon County Schools!
Congratulations to our students, teachers, staff, and families on completing another EXTRAORDINARY school year! We are proud of the hard work, growth, and accomplishments that have taken place across our district.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year a success. We hope our students and staff enjoy a safe, restful, and fun summer break.
#ExtraordinaryGCS
Congratulations to our students, teachers, staff, and families on completing another EXTRAORDINARY school year! We are proud of the hard work, growth, and accomplishments that have taken place across our district.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year a success. We hope our students and staff enjoy a safe, restful, and fun summer break.
#ExtraordinaryGCS
Check out Gordon Central High School's Class of 2026 Graduation Livestream! The ceremony begins at 7:00 PM tonight. Go Warriors!
https://www.youtube.com/live/1lrgwk0-02M
For all livestream information, please visit our website: https://www.gcbe.org/page/graduation-livestream
https://www.youtube.com/live/1lrgwk0-02M
For all livestream information, please visit our website: https://www.gcbe.org/page/graduation-livestream
Congratulations to the Sonoraville High School Class of 2026!
Last night’s graduation ceremony marked the beginning of a new journey for these students as they move forward into postsecondary education, careers, military service, and other exciting opportunities.
Thank you to the Phoenix Singers, led by chorus director Hannah Nelson, for sharing their talents during the ceremony. Senior Class Vice President Jasper Knight led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Student Body President Mckenna Boswell welcomed families and friends with her greeting speech. Salutatorian Morgan Guyton and Valedictorian Rushi Patel reflected on their school experiences and offered words of encouragement to their classmates, while Senior Class President Alexandra Reyes closed the ceremony with her farewell speech.
Sonoraville High School Principal Amy Stewart spoke from the heart as she recognized the potential, determination, and bright futures of these graduates. Superintendent Alice Mashburn accepted the recommendation for graduation and congratulated the Class of 2026 for their achievements.
Congratulations, Phoenix graduates! Gordon County Schools is proud of you and excited to see all that you will accomplish.
Last night’s graduation ceremony marked the beginning of a new journey for these students as they move forward into postsecondary education, careers, military service, and other exciting opportunities.
Thank you to the Phoenix Singers, led by chorus director Hannah Nelson, for sharing their talents during the ceremony. Senior Class Vice President Jasper Knight led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Student Body President Mckenna Boswell welcomed families and friends with her greeting speech. Salutatorian Morgan Guyton and Valedictorian Rushi Patel reflected on their school experiences and offered words of encouragement to their classmates, while Senior Class President Alexandra Reyes closed the ceremony with her farewell speech.
Sonoraville High School Principal Amy Stewart spoke from the heart as she recognized the potential, determination, and bright futures of these graduates. Superintendent Alice Mashburn accepted the recommendation for graduation and congratulated the Class of 2026 for their achievements.
Congratulations, Phoenix graduates! Gordon County Schools is proud of you and excited to see all that you will accomplish.
Tolbert Elementary teacher Emily Rossberg, named last year as the 2025-2026 District Teacher of the Year, finished her term as TOTY by being celebrated by the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Membership Director Kim Gallman visited Emily to present her with a check and flowers to recognize her achievements.
Gordon County Schools Executive Director of Finance Mendy Goble, who also servers as co-chair of the Chamber's Education & Work Force Development Committee, also congratulated Mrs. Rossberg alongside Dr. Rebecca Owen.
Gordon County Schools Executive Director of Finance Mendy Goble, who also servers as co-chair of the Chamber's Education & Work Force Development Committee, also congratulated Mrs. Rossberg alongside Dr. Rebecca Owen.
Summer Feeding for 2026 is starting soon! We are happy and ready to serve children in Gordon County, ages 0-18 (up to age 21 for special needs). We start Monday, June 1, serving and delivering meals all over the county from 11am to 1pm, and at our two Pick-Up Locations: Tolbert Elementary and Sonoraville High School. If you have any questions, please call the School Nutrition Office at 706-625-0786.
Gordon County Schools is excited to share our 2026 Summer Camps for students across the district! We offer a wide variety of summer camps across our school campuses, including basketball, baseball, cheerleading, football, majorettes, softball, STEAM, tennis, theatre, volleyball, wrestling, and more! These camps offer a wide range of engaging experiences for students to learn, explore, and stay active throughout the summer.
Registration information can be found by scanning the QR code in the graphic or by visiting http://www.gcbe.org/bulletinboard. Be sure to check out all available camp options and secure your spot, and we will continue adding more camps as their dates become available.
We look forward to a fun and exciting summer of learning and activities!
#ExtraordinaryGCS
Registration information can be found by scanning the QR code in the graphic or by visiting http://www.gcbe.org/bulletinboard. Be sure to check out all available camp options and secure your spot, and we will continue adding more camps as their dates become available.
We look forward to a fun and exciting summer of learning and activities!
#ExtraordinaryGCS
Today, Gordon County Schools honored our 2026 retirees during a special retirement reception.
Superintendent Alice Mashburn, Human Resources Director Allen Bowen, and Board Chairperson Charlie Walraven shared heartfelt words of appreciation for the incredible service, dedication, and lasting impact these individuals have had on our school system. They also reminded our retirees that they will always be part of the Gordon County Schools family and are always welcome back to help our schools continue to be successful.
We are deeply grateful for the many years of commitment these retirees have given to our students, staff, families, and community. Their influence will continue to be felt for years to come!
Congratulations to the 2026 Gordon County Schools retirees:
Grant Anderson
Valerie Bohannon
Debra Brock
Stacy Calvert
Donald Casey
Sandra Cash
Sherry Childers
Tammy Cochran
Dwight Craig
Joy Dodd
Melissa Dodd
C. Jane Farist
Jennifer Farist
Kim Foster
Moss Fountain
Julia Graves
Judy Hill
Rachel Latta
Cynthia Miller
Amy Parker
Jill Peacock
Renae Petty
Karen Potts
Stephen Randazzo
Ginger Reeves
Sharon Seabolt
Teresa Smith
Romaine Spieker
Pam Stewart
George Trudell
Marsha Walden
Betty White Fouts
Dixie Wyatt
Carmen Valentin
Connie VanHouten
Superintendent Alice Mashburn, Human Resources Director Allen Bowen, and Board Chairperson Charlie Walraven shared heartfelt words of appreciation for the incredible service, dedication, and lasting impact these individuals have had on our school system. They also reminded our retirees that they will always be part of the Gordon County Schools family and are always welcome back to help our schools continue to be successful.
We are deeply grateful for the many years of commitment these retirees have given to our students, staff, families, and community. Their influence will continue to be felt for years to come!
Congratulations to the 2026 Gordon County Schools retirees:
Grant Anderson
Valerie Bohannon
Debra Brock
Stacy Calvert
Donald Casey
Sandra Cash
Sherry Childers
Tammy Cochran
Dwight Craig
Joy Dodd
Melissa Dodd
C. Jane Farist
Jennifer Farist
Kim Foster
Moss Fountain
Julia Graves
Judy Hill
Rachel Latta
Cynthia Miller
Amy Parker
Jill Peacock
Renae Petty
Karen Potts
Stephen Randazzo
Ginger Reeves
Sharon Seabolt
Teresa Smith
Romaine Spieker
Pam Stewart
George Trudell
Marsha Walden
Betty White Fouts
Dixie Wyatt
Carmen Valentin
Connie VanHouten
Congratulations to our 2026 Gordon County Schools retirees! We’ve asked our retirees to share a picture and their years of service with GCS as we celebrate their retirement.
Judy Hill is retiring from Red Bud Elementary after spending 17 years with Gordon County Schools. She is retiring as a nutrition assistant in the school’s cafeteria.
We are grateful for your years of service, dedication, and commitment to our students, families, schools, and community. Each of you has made a lasting impact on Gordon County Schools, and your influence will continue to be felt for years to come.
Thank you for the countless lessons taught, lives touched, and memories made throughout your careers. We wish you all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter!
Your legacy is EXTRAORDINARY! #ExtraordinaryGCS
Judy Hill is retiring from Red Bud Elementary after spending 17 years with Gordon County Schools. She is retiring as a nutrition assistant in the school’s cafeteria.
We are grateful for your years of service, dedication, and commitment to our students, families, schools, and community. Each of you has made a lasting impact on Gordon County Schools, and your influence will continue to be felt for years to come.
Thank you for the countless lessons taught, lives touched, and memories made throughout your careers. We wish you all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter!
Your legacy is EXTRAORDINARY! #ExtraordinaryGCS
Congratulations to our 2026 Gordon County Schools retirees! We’ve asked our retirees to share a picture and their years of service with GCS as we celebrate their retirement.
Dixie Wyatt is retiring from Ashworth Middle School after spending all 20 years of her education career with Gordon County Schools. She started both of the original middle school agriculture programs in Gordon County.
We are grateful for your years of service, dedication, and commitment to our students, families, schools, and community. Each of you has made a lasting impact on Gordon County Schools, and your influence will continue to be felt for years to come.
Thank you for the countless lessons taught, lives touched, and memories made throughout your careers. We wish you all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter!
Your legacy is EXTRAORDINARY! #ExtraordinaryGCS
The Gordon County Schools Board of Education will hold a called meeting on Wednesday, May 27, at 5:15 p.m. The primary purpose of this meeting will be to approve personnel for the 2026-2027 school year.
Congratulations to our extraordinary Class of 2026 seniors at Sonoraville High School and Gordon Central High School!
This milestone is a reflection of your dedication, perseverance, and accomplishments throughout your educational journey. Gordon County Schools is proud to celebrate this important achievement with you, your families, and our community.
Sonoraville High School’s graduation ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 20, at the Dalton Convention Center, and Gordon Central High School’s graduation ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 21, at the Rome Forum. Both ceremonies begin at 7PM.
Whether you plan to attend in person or watch from home, ceremony details and livestream information for both events are available at this link: https://www.gcbe.org/o/gcs/page/graduation-information
Connect directly to our livestream here: https://www.gcbe.org/livestream
Congratulations, seniors! We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited for all that lies ahead.
#ExtraordinaryGCS
This milestone is a reflection of your dedication, perseverance, and accomplishments throughout your educational journey. Gordon County Schools is proud to celebrate this important achievement with you, your families, and our community.
Sonoraville High School’s graduation ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 20, at the Dalton Convention Center, and Gordon Central High School’s graduation ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 21, at the Rome Forum. Both ceremonies begin at 7PM.
Whether you plan to attend in person or watch from home, ceremony details and livestream information for both events are available at this link: https://www.gcbe.org/o/gcs/page/graduation-information
Connect directly to our livestream here: https://www.gcbe.org/livestream
Congratulations, seniors! We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited for all that lies ahead.
#ExtraordinaryGCS
Congratulations to our 2026 Gordon County Schools retirees! We’ve asked our retirees to share a picture and their years of service with GCS as we celebrate their retirement.
Dr. Amy Parker is retiring from Gordon Central High School as the school’s principal. She has spent all 29 years of her career in education with Gordon County Schools.
We are grateful for your years of service, dedication, and commitment to our students, families, schools, and community. Each of you has made a lasting impact on Gordon County Schools, and your influence will continue to be felt for years to come.
Thank you for the countless lessons taught, lives touched, and memories made throughout your careers. We wish you all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter!
Your legacy is EXTRAORDINARY! #ExtraordinaryGCS
Dr. Amy Parker is retiring from Gordon Central High School as the school’s principal. She has spent all 29 years of her career in education with Gordon County Schools.
We are grateful for your years of service, dedication, and commitment to our students, families, schools, and community. Each of you has made a lasting impact on Gordon County Schools, and your influence will continue to be felt for years to come.
Thank you for the countless lessons taught, lives touched, and memories made throughout your careers. We wish you all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter!
Your legacy is EXTRAORDINARY! #ExtraordinaryGCS
Happy Speech Pathologist Day! We are grateful for our speech-language pathologists who support student communication, confidence, and success each day. Thank you for the impact you make in the lives of our students! #ExtraordinaryGCS
In between the two high schools completing their Graduation Walk today, BES kindergarten teacher Mrs. "Boo" Pierce read a fun book to her class as they discussed what types of sentences were being used by the author. The students had a fun time sharing answers and cheering on the Class of 2026 today!
#ExtraordinaryBES #ExtraordinaryGCS
#ExtraordinaryBES #ExtraordinaryGCS
The Class of 2026 from Sonoraville High School and Gordon Central High School visited their feeder schools today for the Graduation Walk, a special tradition that gives seniors the opportunity to walk their former hallways one more time before graduation.
Students were cheered on by students, staff, and teachers as they celebrated this exciting milestone. Many seniors were able to hug and reconnect with former teachers, creating meaningful moments that remind us how much educators can impact the lives of their students.
Pictured are both high schools walking through Belwood Elementary.
Graduation is next week, seniors. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinarySHS #ExtraordinaryGCHS
Students were cheered on by students, staff, and teachers as they celebrated this exciting milestone. Many seniors were able to hug and reconnect with former teachers, creating meaningful moments that remind us how much educators can impact the lives of their students.
Pictured are both high schools walking through Belwood Elementary.
Graduation is next week, seniors. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinarySHS #ExtraordinaryGCHS
Belwood Elementary held its C.H.A.M.P.S. graduation today, celebrating students for completing this important program focused on making safe, healthy, and positive choices.
Led by Lieutenant Brian Brannon of the Gordon County Sheriff’s Department, the ceremony also included remarks from Major Ritchie Harris and Deputy Erik Ochoa, who shared the importance of the program and the impact it has on students across Gordon County Schools. Principal Matt Fox thanked families for the values they have shared with students at home to support the program and our partners at the Sheriff's Department for building on that foundation of making great choices for the future.
C.H.A.M.P.S. stands for Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety. The program was developed by the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association and is designed to help fifth grade students build valuable life skills, make informed decisions, and contribute positively to their schools and communities. Gordon County Schools launched the program in partnership with the Gordon County Sheriff’s Department, and it continues to support students through lessons on topics such as internet safety, social media, bullying, vaping, alcohol, drug awareness, peer pressure, choices and consequences, and personal safety.
We are proud of our Belwood Elementary students for their hard work and grateful to Gordon County Sheriff Mitch Ralston and the Gordon County Sheriff’s Department for investing in our students through this meaningful program.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryBES
Led by Lieutenant Brian Brannon of the Gordon County Sheriff’s Department, the ceremony also included remarks from Major Ritchie Harris and Deputy Erik Ochoa, who shared the importance of the program and the impact it has on students across Gordon County Schools. Principal Matt Fox thanked families for the values they have shared with students at home to support the program and our partners at the Sheriff's Department for building on that foundation of making great choices for the future.
C.H.A.M.P.S. stands for Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety. The program was developed by the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association and is designed to help fifth grade students build valuable life skills, make informed decisions, and contribute positively to their schools and communities. Gordon County Schools launched the program in partnership with the Gordon County Sheriff’s Department, and it continues to support students through lessons on topics such as internet safety, social media, bullying, vaping, alcohol, drug awareness, peer pressure, choices and consequences, and personal safety.
We are proud of our Belwood Elementary students for their hard work and grateful to Gordon County Sheriff Mitch Ralston and the Gordon County Sheriff’s Department for investing in our students through this meaningful program.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryBES
Congratulations to our extraordinary Class of 2026 seniors at Sonoraville High School and Gordon Central High School!
This milestone is a reflection of your dedication, perseverance, and accomplishments throughout your educational journey. Gordon County Schools is proud to celebrate this important achievement with you, your families, and our community.
Sonoraville High School’s graduation ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 20, at the Dalton Convention Center, and Gordon Central High School’s graduation ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 21, at the Rome Forum. Both ceremonies begin at 7PM.
Whether you plan to attend in person or watch from home, ceremony details and livestream information for both events are available at this link: https://www.gcbe.org/o/gcs/page/graduation-information
Connect directly to our livestream here: https://www.gcbe.org/livestream
Congratulations, seniors! We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited for all that lies ahead.
#ExtraordinaryGCS
This milestone is a reflection of your dedication, perseverance, and accomplishments throughout your educational journey. Gordon County Schools is proud to celebrate this important achievement with you, your families, and our community.
Sonoraville High School’s graduation ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 20, at the Dalton Convention Center, and Gordon Central High School’s graduation ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 21, at the Rome Forum. Both ceremonies begin at 7PM.
Whether you plan to attend in person or watch from home, ceremony details and livestream information for both events are available at this link: https://www.gcbe.org/o/gcs/page/graduation-information
Connect directly to our livestream here: https://www.gcbe.org/livestream
Congratulations, seniors! We are proud of all you have accomplished and excited for all that lies ahead.
#ExtraordinaryGCS
