We hope that our students, staff, and families have remained safe during this recent period of severe weather. The safety and well-being of our school community remain our top priority, and we appreciate the patience and cooperation shown by our families and employees.
Pre-K Registration Period: February 2nd - March 6th
Pre-K Lottery: March 27th
Kindergarten Registration: Begins February 3rd
Pre-K registration for Gordon County Schools opens February 2nd and closes March 6th. The Pre-K Lottery will take place March 27th. Children must be four years old on or before September 1st. Children who are five years old by September 1st may attend Pre-K if they have not previously attended a Georgia Pre-K.
For detailed information about Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration, follow the links below or scan the QR Code from the graphics. You may also call your child's in-district school for more information about kindergarten enrollment.
- Pre-K Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/prek-program
- Kindergarten Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment
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Due to the latest weather forecast from GEMA indicating the potential for severe weather in the northwest Georgia region, Gordon County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.
This precautionary measure is being taken to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families amid potentially hazardous and unpredictable winter weather conditions. Gordon County Schools will continue to assess conditions in coordination with local and state partners.
Updated information regarding Tuesday’s school day will be provided as weather conditions are monitored tomorrow. Families should be prepared for the possibility of additional school closure dates and are encouraged to remain informed by our official district communication channels, including phone calls, text messages, social media, and the Gordon County Schools website.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support as the safety of our school community remains our highest priority.
Each honoree consistently goes above and beyond to support students, build strong relationships, and contribute positively to their school communities. Their dedication, care, and leadership are evident each day, and their influence helps strengthen and inspire those around them.
The 10 school-level Teachers of the Year will now advance to the next phase of the selection process, where Gordon County Schools will identify its District Teacher of the Year finalists. The District Teacher of the Year will then represent Gordon County Schools at the state level.
Congratulations to these amazing teachers:
Ashworth Middle School - Savanna Haynes
Belwood Elementary - Julie Psaila
Fairmount Elementary - Mandy Futch
Gordon Central High School - Kodi Albright
Red Bud Elementary - Ashley Davis
Red Bud Middle School - Kristen Matherly
Sonoraville Elementary - Tiffany Stamey
Sonoraville High School - Jane Farist
Tolbert Elementary - Erin Dodd
W.L. Swain Elementary - Erin Proctor
Weather conditions expected this weekend and early next week could impact school operations, and Gordon County Schools wants families and staff to be aware that there may be potential school closures and/or delays.
District leaders are working with local and state agencies to watch conditions closely and make decisions soon with the safety of students and employees as the top priority. Updates will be shared through phone calls, text messages, social media, and our school and district websites.
Thank you for your continued understanding and support as we prioritize safety for our school community.
We are incredibly proud of all the students who competed after earning first place in their respective school spelling bees. Winning at the school level is a significant achievement, and we commend each participant for his or her hard work and preparation. The competition began with eight outstanding elementary and middle school students and featured more than 50 spelled words before narrowing to our two finalists, Aaliya and Izac.
A special thank-you to Mrs. Beth Herod, Director of Early Learning and Elementary Education, along with everyone who helped, for hosting this event. It was wonderful to see school leaders and families in attendance, cheering on these bright and talented students!
Spelling Bee District Competitors:
Aaliya Silvers, Ashworth Middle School
Jay Timms, Belwood Elementary
Ansley Wallace, Fairmount Elementary
Izac Turgeon, Red Bud Elementary
Desmond Green, Red Bud Middle School
Jaycee Delgado-Gonzales, Sonoraville Elementary
Brittlynn Ray, Tolbert Elementary
Leland Hamby, W.L. Swain Elementary
Decodable books are specially designed reading materials for beginning readers. They include only the letter sound patterns and high frequency words students have already been taught, allowing them to practice decoding skills, build confidence, and strengthen reading accuracy using familiar and systematic text.
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C.H.A.M.P.S. stands for Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety. More than 400 5th grade students across all six elementary schools participate in this program, which covers a wide range of topics that matter to students, including alcohol, bullying, choices and consequences, internet safety and social media, prescription and illicit drug abuse, tobacco, stress, avoiding violence, and more.
We appreciate the continued partnership with the Gordon County Sheriff’s Department and the important role this program plays in helping students make safe and healthy decisions.
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Great job building students' vocabulary and word knowledge!
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The station rotations allowed students to strengthen their reading skills in an engaging and supportive way.
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The collaborative conversations helped reinforce fraction concepts and strengthen student understanding.
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Beginning this year, the Technology Winners’ Cup is awarded to the elementary school with the highest average scores on locally submitted technology projects for the Gordon County Schools Technology Competition. The trophy will stay at Belwood until next year’s competition, where they will have to defend it against our other 9 schools.
Thank you to the school sponsors, teachers, mentors, and volunteers who have helped our students excel in STEM projects. They couldn’t do it without the support of our community and educators!
Congratulations to the winners of the 2025–2026 Gordon County Schools Technology Competition!
Students in grades 3–12 from across the district showcased their creativity and innovation by submitting original technology projects. Students competed individually or in pairs/teams across grade bands (3–4, 5–6, 7–8, 9–10, 11–12) in categories such as 3D Modeling, Animation, Game Design, Programming, Robotics, Video Production, Web & Mobile Apps, and more.
This year’s competition doubled in participation, with 200+ students, 138 projects, and representation from every campus. From those entries, 38 winning projects by 60 students were selected to advance to the Northwest Georgia Technology Competition on January 30 at Georgia Highlands College!
Regional Qualifiers by School:
Belwood Elementary
3rd: Harper Fox, Nora Greeson, Olivia Nasco, Nora Osborne, Lizzy Richards
4th: Nolan Ensley, Isaiah Milian
5th: Avril Brown, Audrey Psaila
Sponsoring Teacher: Tim Gilreath
Fairmount Elementary
5th: Elien Hess, John Thompson
Sponsoring Teacher: Kelly DeFrench
Red Bud Elementary
3rd: Keegan Hall
5th: Nora Gulledge, Ella Priest
Sponsoring Teacher: Ashley Davis
Sonoraville Elementary
4th: Layla Fowler, Michael Eifler, Whit Mashburn, Millie VanMeter
Sponsoring Teachers: Dr. Jennifer Farist, Jessica Hughes
Swain Elementary
4th: Anthony Nguyen
Sponsoring Teacher: Monica Nacey
Tolbert Elementary
4th: Lukas Hernandez, Rebekah Sanchez
5th: Olivia Hawkins, Olivia Hernandez, Amerie Tipton
Sponsoring Teachers: Katie Edwards, Belinda Smith
Ashworth Middle
6th: Peyton Bodiford, Gracelyn Manis
Sponsoring Teacher: Matt Wiley
Red Bud Middle
6th: Levi Cochran, Koltyn Earl, Connor Gazerro, Rayce Johnston, Abigail Patel, Ryder Quarles, Isaac Salmeron
7th: Carly Bailey, Allison Charette, Rylee Cook, Preston Greeson, Jacobi Johnston, Peter Obi, Grayson Tumlin
8th: Laney Kate Bennett, Elliott Cooper, Elijah Dacus, Dalton Evans, Desmond Green, Parker Holland, Landon Holmes, Kolton Hudec, Oliver Monica, Adelyn Murphy, Rebecca Naum, Rosslyn Rodriguez, Jacoby Weaver
Sponsoring Teacher: Carrie Greeson-Parish
Gordon Central High / College & Career Academy
9th: Noah Childers, Zillionaire Li Ou
11th: Daniela Macias Sanchez
12th: Baxley Burnette, William Parish, Tristan Zufelt
Sponsoring Teachers: Mackenzi Hice, Heather Stodghill
Sonoraville High / College & Career Academy
9th: Corbyn Morgan
Sponsoring Teacher: Heather Stodghill
Best of luck to all students representing Gordon County Schools at the regional competition! We’re proud of you!
Congratulations to our two district STAR students, Gordon Central High School's Seth Kolterman and Sonoraville High School’s Morgan Guyton!
Gordon Central High School's 2026 STAR Student is Seth Kolterman. Seth is the son of Vicky Latimer and Tim Kolterman and plans to attend the Air Force Academy. He selected Gordon Central High School English teacher Shannon Rainwater as his STAR Teacher because she taught him how to think critically about literary works and to write efficiently for competitions. Seth appreciates the impact Mrs. Rainwater has had on him with understanding literature.
Sonoraville High School’s 2026 STAR Student is Morgan Guyton. Morgan is the daughter of Alan and Jackie Guyton and plans to attend the University of Georgia to major in English. She selected Sonoraville High School science teacher Samantha Watson as her STAR Teacher because of Mrs. Watson’s passion for science, ability to teach hard concepts, and dedication to her students. Morgan loves how Mrs. Watson builds relationships while teaching with rigor.
The Student Teacher Achievement Program (STAR) is sponsored, administered, and promoted by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators Foundation (PAGE) and the PAGE Foundation. Since its inception in 1958, the STAR program has honored more than 29,000 students and the teachers they have selected as having the most influence on their academic achievement. To obtain the STAR nomination, graduating high school seniors must have the highest score on a single test date on the SAT and be in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average.
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Pre-K Registration Period: February 2nd - March 6th
Pre-K Lottery: March 27th
Kindergarten Registration: Begins February 3rd
Pre-K registration for Gordon County Schools opens February 2nd and closes March 6th. The Pre-K Lottery will take place March 27th. Children must be four years old on or before September 1st. Children who are five years old by September 1st may attend Pre-K if they have not previously attended a Georgia Pre-K.
For detailed information about Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration, follow the links below or scan the QR Code from the graphics. You may also call your child's in-district school for more information about kindergarten enrollment.
- Pre-K Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/prek-program
- Kindergarten Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment
Join our EXTRAORDINARY school system, where we are committed to student success!
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This show opens tomorrow, January 16th, and runs through Sunday.
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We wish the best of luck to both of our high schools as they compete at the state SkillsUSA competition later this year. We are proud of the dedication and effort our students continue to show, as well as their state championship accomplishments!
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