57 students recently represented Gordon County Schools in the Northwest Georgia Regional Technology Competition. They joined students from surrounding schools to share technology projects in many different categories. Gordon County sent students from eight schools, and all students were local technology competition winners in their project category and grade level.
This was the largest team that Gordon County has ever sent to the regional competition, and all students used their creative, collaborative, and critical thinking skills to develop unique and innovative projects that make our district proud.
Special thanks to the following Gordon County Schools staff who assisted with the local or regional technology competitions: Kalee Bennett, Jackie Brown, Rachel Carter, Brandi Evans, Taylor Fain, Adam Fite, Leigh-Ann Hunt, Chuck Langston, Danny Lowrance, Bryson McGuire, Chad Moore, Caroline Stephens, and Melissa Vincent.
Red Bud Middle School 6th grade English Language Arts teacher Dwight Craig worked on parts of speech with students today in class. #GreaterThings #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
Fairmount Elementary media specialist Kimberly Clements loves reading to our kindergarten Bulldogs! Her library is a great place to foster literacy and enjoying books. #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
Red Bud Elementary's reading interventionist Sara Hare does amazing work helping these Cardinals grow and succeed in literacy! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
Ashworth Middle School 7th grade social studies teacher Coach Jim Wood had students engaged in a lesson on deforestation and desertification. Great job! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
Gordon Central High School automotive teacher Johnny Henson has his EV (electric vehicle) frame ready for some work! This package was purchased with an EV grant GC's automotive program received in 2023. It allows students to work on, build, and disassemble a vehicle.
Tolbert Elementary 3rd grade teacher Kelly Macks reviewed sentence types with students and celebrated together getting answers right. Great job! #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
W.L. Swain Elementary 3rd grade teacher Christina Armstrong worked with her students on a reading activity together. #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
Join us for lots of food fun in February! Monday, February 3rd is National Tater Tot Day, and we will celebrate with delicious tots, naturally! Friday, February 14th is Valentine's Day -- we'll celebrate with a limited edition, once-a-year-only flavor of Sidekick: Strawberries & Cream. Don't miss any of the fun or the food!
📣 Gordon County Schools Pre-K Registration 🍎
📅 Registration Period: February 3rd - March 14th
🎉 Pre-K Lottery: March 28th
📣 Gordon County Schools Kindergarten Registration 🍎
📅 Registration Period: Begins February 3rd
Pre-K registration for Gordon County Schools opens February 3rd. Parents and guardians, mark your calendars as the registration window closes on March 14th.
🔍 Lottery Information:
Don't miss the chance to secure a spot for your little one in our Bright From the Start Pre-K programs at each of our six elementary schools. The Pre-K Lottery will take place on March 14th.
The goal of every Georgia Pre-K classroom is to provide our four-year-olds with the experiences that they need to prepare for kindergarten. In 1993, Gordon County Schools had the foresight to be instrumental in establishing one of the first Pre-K sites in the state of Georgia. Currently, Gordon County Schools has sixteen Pre-K classrooms.
Children must be four years old on or before September 1. Children who are five years old by September 1, may attend Pre-K if they have not previously attended a Georgia Pre-K.
📌 How to Get More Information:
For detailed information about Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration, simply follow the links provided 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 us in shaping a bright future for our little learners! 🌟
Join the Maintenance Team at Gordon County Schools!
Are you looking for a rewarding career in a supportive and community-focused environment? Gordon County Schools is hiring skilled professionals to join our Maintenance Department!
Open Positions:
Painter/General Maintenance
Responsibilities include painting, minor repairs, and ensuring our facilities look their best!
Electrician/General Maintenance
Handle electrical repairs and installations while assisting with general maintenance tasks.
Classified Maintenance Positions
Contribute to the upkeep and functionality of our schools through various maintenance and repair duties.
What We Offer:
Competitive pay and benefits
Opportunities for professional growth
A supportive work environment
The chance to make a difference in the lives of students and staff
Apply Today!
Join the team that helps our schools shine. For more information and to apply, visit our website: https://gcbe.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Let’s build a brighter future together—one school at a time!
Gordon County Schools has partnered with the Georgia Education Workers’ Compensation Trust for 30 years and are pleased to accept a check from GEWCT Safety Coordinator Mr. Denny Picket for more than a $58,000 dividend this year and always supporting our system.
GEWCT has been providing superior workers’ compensation insurance coverage for school systems across Georgia since 1991. Due to the financial strength of GEWCT through conservative underwriting and aggressive claims handling, the Trustees of GEWCT are pleased to declare a dividend for all qualifying fund members. To qualify for the dividend, a member must have contributed to the surplus with a loss ratio of 70% for the fund year the dividend is being paid. The dividends will be paid as premium credits on the compensation policy and will be applied to the invoice. GEWCT is honored to work with nearly 70 school systems in the Trust and look forward to providing exceptional service in the years ahead.
Pictured: Angel Dawson, GCS Benefits & Workers' Compensation Supervisor, Alice Mashburn, GCS Superintendent, Denny Pickett, GEWCT, and Allen Bowen, GCS Human Resources Director.
Congratulations to Gordon Central High School senior Evan Wood and Sonoraville High School senior Ethan Hurley for being named 2025 PAGE STAR Students! Gordon Central’s Holly Watts and Sonoraville’s Amal Yacoub were named STAR Teachers.
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.
Evan Wood is the son of Jim and Ashley Wood and plans to pursue a career in medicine. He has not yet made his final college decision but has been accepted to Georgia Tech, the University of Georgia, the University of Alabama, and Mississippi State University. He selected Holly Watts as his STAR Teacher because she inspired his love of science.
Ethan Hurley is the son of Bart and Julia Hurley and plans to attend Reinhardt University. Ethan selected Amal Yacoub as his STAR Teacher because of her encouragement and commitment to her students.
Gordon County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Wednesday, January 22. This delay is implemented to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families at this time.
Please adjust your child's morning drop-off time by two hours. Buses will also operate on a two-hour delay behind their usual route times. Elementary schools will begin at 9:30 a.m. Middle and high schools will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Note that buses may run slightly later than the normal schedule to allow for extra precautions to keep students warm and safe. Encourage children to dress warmly as they travel to school. Layering helps keep them safe and warm. Indoor recess activities will take place. We will also provide flexibility with arrival times for all students to ensure safe arrivals.
Weather forecasts indicate a slight chance of precipitation this evening. We are working closely with local agencies to continue monitoring the situation and will notify families promptly through our communication channels if anything changes.
Gordon County Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 21st, 2025.
Due to the latest weather forecast predicted by GEMA for potential precipitation in the northwest Georgia region, all schools in the district will be closed Tuesday. This precaution is to ensure the safety of our students, employees, and families for unpredictable weather.
We will continue to work with local agencies to monitor the weather forecast for the rest of the week. Families will be promptly notified through our communication channels.
Stay warm and safe tomorrow!
Gordon County Schools will run on a regular schedule Tuesday, January 21st, 2025.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for North Georgia over the next several days. Our priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of our students waiting at bus stops and staff assisting with drop-off in the mornings.
Our Transportation Department will send bus riders additional information via Thrillshare. Note that buses may run slightly later than the normal schedule to allow for extra precautions to keep students warm and safe.
Encourage children to dress warmly as they travel to school. Layering helps keep them safe and warm. Indoor recess activities will take place. We will also provide flexibility with arrival times for all students to ensure safe arrivals.
We are working closely with local agencies to monitor the weather forecast for potential snow. If conditions require adjustments such as delays, early dismissals, or closures, we will promptly notify you through our communication channels.
Gordon County Schools is closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Gordon County Schools will be closed Monday, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
District leaders presented schools today with banners celebrating outstanding performance ratings on the Georgia 2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI).
Congratulations to Sonoraville High School for their district level performance in Content Mastery in English Language Arts and Social Studies, English Language Learners Proficiency, Readiness, and Literacy!
District leaders presented schools today with banners celebrating outstanding performance ratings on the Georgia 2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI).
Congratulations to W.L Swain Elementary School for their district level performance in Highest Growth for English Language Arts Content, ELA Progress, and Literacy!
