Belwood Elementary 1st grade students in Mrs. Hyde’s class were building their understanding of adjectives through reading and discussion.
Mrs. Hyde read a story with students and helped them identify descriptive words and discuss how adjectives add detail and meaning to a story. By connecting grammar skills to reading, students were able to see how authors use words to help readers picture characters, places, and events more clearly.
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Mrs. Hyde read a story with students and helped them identify descriptive words and discuss how adjectives add detail and meaning to a story. By connecting grammar skills to reading, students were able to see how authors use words to help readers picture characters, places, and events more clearly.
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W.L. Swain Elementary kindergarten students in Mrs. Proctor’s class were learning how pictures can help tell a story.
Mrs. Proctor modeled narrative writing by sharing a story about her dad watching as she practiced her golf swing, then drawing what happened. Students used her example to create their own stories and illustrate an important part of their narrative.
This activity helped students connect ideas, sequence events, and begin building strong storytelling skills through both writing and drawing.
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Tolbert Elementary students had a great time in Coach McConnell’s PE class playing a fun "Cross Country" game!
Students worked in teams as they rolled a ball and earned points by getting it into a hoop, landing it on a frisbee, or knocking over a bowling pin. The activity kept everyone moving, competing, and cheering on their teammates as they worked to earn the most points.
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Students worked in teams as they rolled a ball and earned points by getting it into a hoop, landing it on a frisbee, or knocking over a bowling pin. The activity kept everyone moving, competing, and cheering on their teammates as they worked to earn the most points.
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Belwood Elementary 4th grade students in Mrs. Psaila’s class recently worked to strengthen their narrative writing skills.
Mrs. Psaila helped students understand how descriptive language can express emotion, build meaning, and create a more vivid experience for the reader. By choosing stronger words and adding thoughtful details, students practiced bringing their writing to life.
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Mrs. Psaila helped students understand how descriptive language can express emotion, build meaning, and create a more vivid experience for the reader. By choosing stronger words and adding thoughtful details, students practiced bringing their writing to life.
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Businesses and individuals have an exciting opportunity to support Gordon County Schools through the PEACH Education Tax Credit!
This program allows you to direct your Georgia state income tax dollars to our school system instead of sending those funds elsewhere, all through a dollar-for-dollar state income tax credit. That means your contribution can make a real difference for our students while giving you the power to choose where your tax dollars go.
When applying, be sure to select Gordon County Schools or the Gordon County College and Career Academy from the school fundraising partner dropdown so your tax credit supports our students locally.
The PEACH Education Tax Credit is capped at $25 million statewide and applications are approved on a first come, first served basis, so do not wait to apply.
Apply today at https://www.gfpe.org/tax_credit.
For more information, contact Leah Newsom, CEO and Principal of the Gordon County College and Career Academy, at lnewsom@gcbe.org, or Brian Hall, Strategic Initiatives & Communications Director, at brianhall@gcbe.org.
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This program allows you to direct your Georgia state income tax dollars to our school system instead of sending those funds elsewhere, all through a dollar-for-dollar state income tax credit. That means your contribution can make a real difference for our students while giving you the power to choose where your tax dollars go.
When applying, be sure to select Gordon County Schools or the Gordon County College and Career Academy from the school fundraising partner dropdown so your tax credit supports our students locally.
The PEACH Education Tax Credit is capped at $25 million statewide and applications are approved on a first come, first served basis, so do not wait to apply.
Apply today at https://www.gfpe.org/tax_credit.
For more information, contact Leah Newsom, CEO and Principal of the Gordon County College and Career Academy, at lnewsom@gcbe.org, or Brian Hall, Strategic Initiatives & Communications Director, at brianhall@gcbe.org.
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Flex Learning Friday provided a valuable day of professional learning, collaboration, and planning for Gordon County Schools faculty and staff!
Throughout the day, employees participated in a variety of district learning opportunities designed to strengthen instruction and support student success. Brenda Moss of Northwest Georgia RESA led math training with kindergarten and 1st grade teachers. STEAM teachers, media specialists, music teachers, and physical education teachers collaborated across the district in sessions led by Joey Marycz, Katie Edwards, Jayme Crowley, and Corey Baxter.
Elementary academic coaches led 2nd through 5th grade ELA and math pacing work, while Monica Holt provided professional development for English Language Learning. Special education teachers participated in training and new teacher meetings with ESS Director Kristina Lee, gifted REACH teachers met to collaborate on projects, and lead teachers worked together on pacing for English and mathematics instruction.
It was a very busy and productive day as our faculty and staff learned together, shared ideas, and continued preparing to provide strong learning experiences for students across Gordon County Schools. We look forward to seeing students return Monday!
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Throughout the day, employees participated in a variety of district learning opportunities designed to strengthen instruction and support student success. Brenda Moss of Northwest Georgia RESA led math training with kindergarten and 1st grade teachers. STEAM teachers, media specialists, music teachers, and physical education teachers collaborated across the district in sessions led by Joey Marycz, Katie Edwards, Jayme Crowley, and Corey Baxter.
Elementary academic coaches led 2nd through 5th grade ELA and math pacing work, while Monica Holt provided professional development for English Language Learning. Special education teachers participated in training and new teacher meetings with ESS Director Kristina Lee, gifted REACH teachers met to collaborate on projects, and lead teachers worked together on pacing for English and mathematics instruction.
It was a very busy and productive day as our faculty and staff learned together, shared ideas, and continued preparing to provide strong learning experiences for students across Gordon County Schools. We look forward to seeing students return Monday!
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Sonoraville High School Lady Phoenix softball head coach Chad Hayes is going for career win #300 tonight as SHS travels to Murray County. Some of the players were willing to stop for a moment to take a photo before loading up for the game.
The Lady Phoenix defeated Murray County 7 -1 earlier this season and will look to keep their winning streak going after recent shutout victories over Ringgold and LaFayette at home.
First pitch is set for 5:30 PM. Good luck to Coach Hayes and the Lady Phoenix as the defending state champions chase another big milestone!
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The Lady Phoenix defeated Murray County 7 -1 earlier this season and will look to keep their winning streak going after recent shutout victories over Ringgold and LaFayette at home.
First pitch is set for 5:30 PM. Good luck to Coach Hayes and the Lady Phoenix as the defending state champions chase another big milestone!
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Sonoraville Elementary 1st grade students in Mrs. Bailey’s class were building their understanding of adjectives and how they are used to describe nouns.
Students practiced identifying describing words and connecting them to the people, places, things, and ideas they describe. This work helps students strengthen both their reading comprehension and writing skills by adding more detail and meaning to their language.
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Students practiced identifying describing words and connecting them to the people, places, things, and ideas they describe. This work helps students strengthen both their reading comprehension and writing skills by adding more detail and meaning to their language.
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We love highlighting our student teachers! Fairmount Elementary 3rd grade students in Mrs. Waters’ math class were working on adding three digit numbers today with student teacher Ms. Mattie Gunter.
Ms. Gunter is student teaching at FES this year while attending Shorter University, where she is majoring in Elementary and Special Education. She is also supporting students through Fairmount Elementary’s After School Program.
We are excited to have Ms. Gunter as part of the Bulldog Family as she continues learning, growing, and making a difference with students at FES!
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Ms. Gunter is student teaching at FES this year while attending Shorter University, where she is majoring in Elementary and Special Education. She is also supporting students through Fairmount Elementary’s After School Program.
We are excited to have Ms. Gunter as part of the Bulldog Family as she continues learning, growing, and making a difference with students at FES!
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Gordon Central High School students in Michelle Algarin’s Spanish class combined creativity and language learning through a superhero project. Students created their own superheroes and described their traits, characteristics, and abilities in Spanish. This project gives students the opportunity to practice vocabulary and communication skills in a fun and meaningful way. These students have some great art skills!
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Ashworth Middle School 8th grade students in Coach Ashley’s science class worked on identifying balanced and unbalanced equations. By comparing atoms on both sides of an equation, students practiced identifying what makes an equation balanced.
They did a great job working through these formulas!
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They did a great job working through these formulas!
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Red Bud Middle School 8th grade students in Cassie Bartley’s math class were strengthening their understanding of functions through the Function of the Day.
Students worked on graphing the function, solving problems, and discussing key features and observations along the way. This activity helped students think critically about patterns, relationships, and how functions can be represented and analyzed.
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Students worked on graphing the function, solving problems, and discussing key features and observations along the way. This activity helped students think critically about patterns, relationships, and how functions can be represented and analyzed.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudMiddle
Red Bud Elementary students in Mrs. Davis’s REACH class were putting creativity and problem solving to work as they developed characters for a multi tiered game they are creating for a class project.
Students began designing their own characters, identified personality traits, and thought through challenges each character might face. They then used those details to help shape different levels for the game.
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Students began designing their own characters, identified personality traits, and thought through challenges each character might face. They then used those details to help shape different levels for the game.
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Gordon Central High School Teaching as a Profession students in Mrs. Albright’s class had the opportunity to visit Ashworth Middle School and work alongside teachers and students in the classroom.
These future educators gained valuable hands-on experience in a real school setting. Experiences like this help students better understand this future career path.
The group was even willing to pose for a picture, and AMS PE teacher Coach Moore joined in on the fun for one of them!
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These future educators gained valuable hands-on experience in a real school setting. Experiences like this help students better understand this future career path.
The group was even willing to pose for a picture, and AMS PE teacher Coach Moore joined in on the fun for one of them!
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Fairmount Elementary School is being recognized as a 2025–2026 John Hancock Proficiency Ribbon recipient!
This recognition from the Georgia Department of Education is awarded to schools where at least 90% of participating students demonstrate the ability to write their names in cursive. Under the instruction of 3rd grade ELA/reading teachers Alyssa Byrd and Katy Waters, Fairmount Elementary students developed strong cursive writing skills last year and reached this impressive milestone.
Congratulations to our students and teachers on this achievement!
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This recognition from the Georgia Department of Education is awarded to schools where at least 90% of participating students demonstrate the ability to write their names in cursive. Under the instruction of 3rd grade ELA/reading teachers Alyssa Byrd and Katy Waters, Fairmount Elementary students developed strong cursive writing skills last year and reached this impressive milestone.
Congratulations to our students and teachers on this achievement!
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Today, Gordon County Schools is proud to recognize National IT Professionals Day and our dedicated Technology Department team members who keep technology working across our district.
From supporting classrooms and devices to maintaining networks, systems, security, and day-to-day technology needs, our IT professionals play an important role in helping students and staff stay connected and ready to learn.
Thank you for your knowledge, problem solving, and continued support of our schools!
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From supporting classrooms and devices to maintaining networks, systems, security, and day-to-day technology needs, our IT professionals play an important role in helping students and staff stay connected and ready to learn.
Thank you for your knowledge, problem solving, and continued support of our schools!
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Gordon County Schools proudly celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!
From September 15 through October 15, we recognize and celebrate the history, culture, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
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From September 15 through October 15, we recognize and celebrate the history, culture, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
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Reminder: Friday, September 18, is Flex Learning Friday for Gordon County Schools.
Schools will be closed, and students will complete learning activities from home. Families are encouraged to review any information shared by their child’s school or teacher.
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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.
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.
W.L. Swain Elementary students in Mrs. Stone’s STEAM class enjoyed a fun, hands on creative activity using Play-Doh.
Students had the opportunity to build, design, and use their imaginations. Activities like this help students explore new ideas while learning through hands on experiences.
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Students had the opportunity to build, design, and use their imaginations. Activities like this help students explore new ideas while learning through hands on experiences.
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