Sonoraville High School senior Braxen McMahan and Head Coach Denver Pate visited WJTH Radio today to share more about Braxen’s incredible performance and his selection as the AJC Varsity/Georgia High School Football Daily State Player of the Week.
It was a great opportunity to highlight Braxen’s accomplishments and the team culture Coach Pate has created in Phoenix Nation.
Don’t forget, Sonoraville High School’s season finale has been moved to Thursday night at the Furnace as the Phoenix take on Rockmart. Come out and support SHS as they close out the regular season!
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Fairmount Elementary 2nd grade students in Ms. Dobson’s class practiced persuasive writing by thinking about the best place to take a vacation and explaining why.
Students shared their ideas, gave reasons to support their choices, and worked hard to turn those thoughts into persuasive writing. Activities like this help students strengthen their writing skills while learning how to clearly explain and support an opinion.
Great work, Bulldogs!
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Students shared their ideas, gave reasons to support their choices, and worked hard to turn those thoughts into persuasive writing. Activities like this help students strengthen their writing skills while learning how to clearly explain and support an opinion.
Great work, Bulldogs!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #FairmountElementary
W.L. Swain Elementary students worked on fitness, cardio, and proper jump-rope technique during P.E. with Coach Spencer Angland.
Before students got started, Coach Angland used examples and class discussion to help them understand how cardiovascular exercise strengthens the body and why proper form and technique are important. Students then put those lessons into practice as they worked on their jump-rope skills.
It was a great combination of learning, movement, and building healthy habits!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #WLSwainElementary
Before students got started, Coach Angland used examples and class discussion to help them understand how cardiovascular exercise strengthens the body and why proper form and technique are important. Students then put those lessons into practice as they worked on their jump-rope skills.
It was a great combination of learning, movement, and building healthy habits!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #WLSwainElementary
Friday, November 6, 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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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.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Reminder: Week 2 of our "We Did It!" Family Challenge is here! As part of Family Engagement Month, we are encouraging families to spend time together, stay active, and have fun with our Week 2 Challenge: Get Moving!
This week's challenge is all about being active together as a family. Take a family walk, play outside, ride bikes, visit a park, or come up with your own family exercise challenge. It doesn't have to be complicated! The goal is to spend quality time together while building healthy habits and making memories.
Enter for a Chance to Win a Family Engagement Prize Basket!
Once your family completes the challenge, take a selfie with a homemade "We Did It!" sign and submit your entry through our website or email Kerri Chatman at kchatman@gcbe.org.
Be sure to include the following information with your entry:
- Student's name
- School
- A short description of what your family did and how you got moving together
Each Gordon County Schools school will select a winner through a random drawing from the entries received.
Family engagement doesn't always mean attending an event or participating in a school activity. Sometimes, it's as simple as spending time together, encouraging one another, and having fun. We hope our families will use this week's challenge as an opportunity to connect and enjoy being active together.
Healthy families build stronger communities!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
It's time to get moving, Gordon County Schools families!
Week 2 of our "We Did It!" Family Challenge begins Monday, November 2nd! As part of Family Engagement Month, we are encouraging families to spend time together, stay active, and have fun with our Week 2 Challenge: Get Moving!
Next week's challenge is all about being active together as a family. Take a family walk, play outside, ride bikes, visit a park, or come up with your own family exercise challenge. It doesn't have to be complicated! The goal is to spend quality time together while building healthy habits and making memories.
Enter for a Chance to Win a Family Engagement Prize Basket!
Once your family completes the challenge, take a selfie with a homemade "We Did It!" sign and submit your entry through our website or email Kerri Chatman at kchatman@gcbe.org.
Be sure to include the following information with your entry:
- Student's name
- School
- A short description of what your family did and how you got moving together
Each Gordon County Schools school will select a winner through a random drawing from the entries received.
Family engagement doesn't always mean attending an event or participating in a school activity. Sometimes, it's as simple as spending time together, encouraging one another, and having fun. We hope our families will use this week's challenge as an opportunity to connect and enjoy being active together.
Healthy families build stronger communities!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Week 2 of our "We Did It!" Family Challenge begins Monday, November 2nd! As part of Family Engagement Month, we are encouraging families to spend time together, stay active, and have fun with our Week 2 Challenge: Get Moving!
Next week's challenge is all about being active together as a family. Take a family walk, play outside, ride bikes, visit a park, or come up with your own family exercise challenge. It doesn't have to be complicated! The goal is to spend quality time together while building healthy habits and making memories.
Enter for a Chance to Win a Family Engagement Prize Basket!
Once your family completes the challenge, take a selfie with a homemade "We Did It!" sign and submit your entry through our website or email Kerri Chatman at kchatman@gcbe.org.
Be sure to include the following information with your entry:
- Student's name
- School
- A short description of what your family did and how you got moving together
Each Gordon County Schools school will select a winner through a random drawing from the entries received.
Family engagement doesn't always mean attending an event or participating in a school activity. Sometimes, it's as simple as spending time together, encouraging one another, and having fun. We hope our families will use this week's challenge as an opportunity to connect and enjoy being active together.
Healthy families build stronger communities!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
W.L. Swain Elementary has been Designated an Apple Distinguished School
Gordon County Schools is pleased to announce that W.L. Swain Elementary School has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2026-2029 program term. Schools apply and are selected for this distinction based on their commitment to continuous innovation in education and using Apple products to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning.
Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of leadership and educational excellence, with a clear vision for how technology-rich environments support learning goals. In Apple Distinguished Schools, forward-thinking leaders and their communities work to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning, and they have documented results of academic accomplishments.
Schools all over the world are using iPad and Mac to transform learning. As teachers incorporate technology into their lessons, they empower students to lead, learn, and thrive, to discover new opportunities, and to make their world a better place.
Gordon County Schools is pleased to announce that W.L. Swain Elementary School has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for the 2026-2029 program term. Schools apply and are selected for this distinction based on their commitment to continuous innovation in education and using Apple products to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning.
Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of leadership and educational excellence, with a clear vision for how technology-rich environments support learning goals. In Apple Distinguished Schools, forward-thinking leaders and their communities work to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning, and they have documented results of academic accomplishments.
Schools all over the world are using iPad and Mac to transform learning. As teachers incorporate technology into their lessons, they empower students to lead, learn, and thrive, to discover new opportunities, and to make their world a better place.
Gordon County Schools is partnering with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank to host a Community Food Distribution for eligible Georgia residents.
The event will be held Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Gordon County Schools Central Office, located at 7300 Fairmount Highway SE in Calhoun.
Eligible residents can receive a variety of groceries. Eligibility is determined by income and household size. Families are encouraged to arrive early, as supplies are expected to run out.
For updates, text “GAFOOD” to 423-622-1800. You can also follow the event by visiting this page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2175035089718981/#
We appreciate the Chattanooga Area Food Bank for partnering with Gordon County Schools to help support families in our community.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
The event will be held Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Gordon County Schools Central Office, located at 7300 Fairmount Highway SE in Calhoun.
Eligible residents can receive a variety of groceries. Eligibility is determined by income and household size. Families are encouraged to arrive early, as supplies are expected to run out.
For updates, text “GAFOOD” to 423-622-1800. You can also follow the event by visiting this page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2175035089718981/#
We appreciate the Chattanooga Area Food Bank for partnering with Gordon County Schools to help support families in our community.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Sonoraville High School senior Braxen McMahan has made school history as the first Phoenix football player to be named the AJC Varsity/Georgia High School Football Daily State Player of the Week!
McMahan earned the statewide honor following an incredible performance in Sonoraville’s 43-32 victory over LaFayette on October 23. He finished the night with five receptions for 132 yards and a touchdown, blocked a field goal, recovered a fumble, and recorded three interceptions. Braxen sealed the victory with his final interception, returning it for a touchdown and shutting the door on any comeback.
The performance came against a strong LaFayette team that entered the game with only one loss. The State Player of the Week honor is determined each week as scouts and head coaches review game film and identify outstanding individual performances in competitive match-ups. From more than 400 high school football teams across Georgia and thousands of players competing each week, Braxen was selected for this statewide recognition.
The award was presented at Sonoraville High School by Ted Langford of AJC Varsity/GHSF Daily and Philip Pulliam of Alfa Insurance. Head Coach Denver Pate praised Braxen’s speed, versatility, and ability to impact the game in so many ways, noting that what he can do on offense, defense, and special teams makes him an extraordinary athlete. Langford also noted that Braxen has been clocked as the fifth-fastest high school football player in Georgia. His teammates and the Red Bud Phoenix football team were in attendance.
Congratulations to Braxen on this historic accomplishment and an unforgettable performance for the Phoenix!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #SonoravilleHigh
McMahan earned the statewide honor following an incredible performance in Sonoraville’s 43-32 victory over LaFayette on October 23. He finished the night with five receptions for 132 yards and a touchdown, blocked a field goal, recovered a fumble, and recorded three interceptions. Braxen sealed the victory with his final interception, returning it for a touchdown and shutting the door on any comeback.
The performance came against a strong LaFayette team that entered the game with only one loss. The State Player of the Week honor is determined each week as scouts and head coaches review game film and identify outstanding individual performances in competitive match-ups. From more than 400 high school football teams across Georgia and thousands of players competing each week, Braxen was selected for this statewide recognition.
The award was presented at Sonoraville High School by Ted Langford of AJC Varsity/GHSF Daily and Philip Pulliam of Alfa Insurance. Head Coach Denver Pate praised Braxen’s speed, versatility, and ability to impact the game in so many ways, noting that what he can do on offense, defense, and special teams makes him an extraordinary athlete. Langford also noted that Braxen has been clocked as the fifth-fastest high school football player in Georgia. His teammates and the Red Bud Phoenix football team were in attendance.
Congratulations to Braxen on this historic accomplishment and an unforgettable performance for the Phoenix!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #SonoravilleHigh
November is next week, and our menus are full of warm, nourishing meals. All of our schools will serve our popular Thanksgiving meal with favorites like turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potato souffle, and more. The date for the Thanksgiving meal differs from school to school, so check with your cafeteria staff to find out when you can enjoy it!
Gordon Central High School and Sonoraville High School are showing off even more school spirit with brand-new wraps on their athletic buses!
The new designs give both programs a bold look while helping represent each school wherever our teams travel. Whether students are heading to games, competitions, or other events, these buses now make a strong statement of Warrior and Phoenix pride on the road.
A special thank you to our Gordon County Schools Transportation Department for working with BSN to help bring these designs to life. We appreciate the time and coordination that went into creating something that celebrates our schools, supports our athletic programs, and gives our students another reason to be proud of where they come from.
We are excited to see these buses representing Gordon County Schools across the region!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #GordonCentralHigh #SonoravilleHigh
The new designs give both programs a bold look while helping represent each school wherever our teams travel. Whether students are heading to games, competitions, or other events, these buses now make a strong statement of Warrior and Phoenix pride on the road.
A special thank you to our Gordon County Schools Transportation Department for working with BSN to help bring these designs to life. We appreciate the time and coordination that went into creating something that celebrates our schools, supports our athletic programs, and gives our students another reason to be proud of where they come from.
We are excited to see these buses representing Gordon County Schools across the region!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #GordonCentralHigh #SonoravilleHigh
The Lady Phoenix softball team is loaded up and ready to win it all again!
Belwood Elementary students and faculty members helped send off the Sonoraville High School Lady Phoenix softball team as they traveled to the state playoffs to defend their state championship title in the Elite 8 tournament.
SHS celebrated the team before they loaded up and headed out, and the Lady Phoenix then drove by other schools across the district where students and staff cheered them on along the way.
We love seeing our schools come together to support one another. Good luck to the Lady Phoenix as they compete for another state title!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #BelwoodElementary #SonoravilleHigh
Belwood Elementary students and faculty members helped send off the Sonoraville High School Lady Phoenix softball team as they traveled to the state playoffs to defend their state championship title in the Elite 8 tournament.
SHS celebrated the team before they loaded up and headed out, and the Lady Phoenix then drove by other schools across the district where students and staff cheered them on along the way.
We love seeing our schools come together to support one another. Good luck to the Lady Phoenix as they compete for another state title!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #BelwoodElementary #SonoravilleHigh
Fairmount Elementary students were wrapping up lunch and showing off their costumes for My Hero Day as part of Red Ribbon Week!
Red Ribbon Week is a time for schools to encourage students to make healthy choices, stay drug-free, and understand how positive decisions can help them build a strong future. Fun dress-up days like My Hero Day give students a chance to celebrate that message while showing plenty of school spirit.
We love seeing our students having fun while supporting an important message. Go Bulldogs!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #FairmountElementary
Red Ribbon Week is a time for schools to encourage students to make healthy choices, stay drug-free, and understand how positive decisions can help them build a strong future. Fun dress-up days like My Hero Day give students a chance to celebrate that message while showing plenty of school spirit.
We love seeing our students having fun while supporting an important message. Go Bulldogs!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #FairmountElementary
Red Bud Elementary 5th grade students had plenty of energy and fun in P.E. with Coach Baxter and Coach Patterson!
Students started class with dancing and stretches before jumping into a fun version of tag that was perfect for this time of year. It was a great way to stay active, work together, and enjoy some movement with classmates.
Red Ribbon Week spirit was also on full display for My Hero Day. See if you can spot some of our Cardinals dressed as their favorite heroes!
Go Cardinals!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudElementary
Students started class with dancing and stretches before jumping into a fun version of tag that was perfect for this time of year. It was a great way to stay active, work together, and enjoy some movement with classmates.
Red Ribbon Week spirit was also on full display for My Hero Day. See if you can spot some of our Cardinals dressed as their favorite heroes!
Go Cardinals!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudElementary
Red Bud Middle School 6th grade students in Mr. Henson’s social studies class connected classroom learning with the world around them as they reviewed current events and discussed what is happening in history today.
Students shared the topics that interested them most and reflected on what they learned for their ticket out the door. The class also discussed National Civics Day, observed on October 27 as a day to emphasize civic education, informed participation, and understanding the responsibilities citizens have in their communities and government. Today connects to the publication of the first Federalist Paper on October 27, 1787, an important moment in the public discussion surrounding the U.S. Constitution.
Students also joined in the Red Ribbon Week fun by dressing up for My Hero Day. It was a great day of learning, reflection, and school spirit at RBMS!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudMiddle
Students shared the topics that interested them most and reflected on what they learned for their ticket out the door. The class also discussed National Civics Day, observed on October 27 as a day to emphasize civic education, informed participation, and understanding the responsibilities citizens have in their communities and government. Today connects to the publication of the first Federalist Paper on October 27, 1787, an important moment in the public discussion surrounding the U.S. Constitution.
Students also joined in the Red Ribbon Week fun by dressing up for My Hero Day. It was a great day of learning, reflection, and school spirit at RBMS!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudMiddle
The Atrium Health Floyd Mobile Mammography bus has been visiting Gordon County Schools campuses throughout the month of October, providing convenient screening opportunities for our faculty and staff.
Today, the mobile unit is visiting the Gordon Central High School campus, giving employees another opportunity to take advantage of these important preventive health screenings.
We appreciate Atrium Health Floyd and all of our community health partners for the services they provide and for helping make preventive care more accessible to our employees.
Thank you for continuing to support the health and well-being of our Gordon County Schools family!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #GordonCentralHigh
Today, the mobile unit is visiting the Gordon Central High School campus, giving employees another opportunity to take advantage of these important preventive health screenings.
We appreciate Atrium Health Floyd and all of our community health partners for the services they provide and for helping make preventive care more accessible to our employees.
Thank you for continuing to support the health and well-being of our Gordon County Schools family!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #GordonCentralHigh
Ashworth Middle School students, like students across Gordon County Schools, are celebrating Red Ribbon Week with fun dress-up days that reinforce the importance of making healthy choices and staying drug-free.
This 6th grade AMS Warrior showed off some superhero spirit today while joining in the celebration. Our 6th grade students also entered middle school with an important foundation from completing the C.H.A.M.P.S. program as 5th graders.
C.H.A.M.P.S., which stands for Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety, helps students learn about making responsible choices, avoiding drugs and tobacco, handling peer pressure, staying safe, and understanding the consequences of their decisions.
Red Ribbon Week is a great opportunity to continue reinforcing those lessons and encouraging students to make choices that support a healthy and successful future.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #AshworthMiddle
This 6th grade AMS Warrior showed off some superhero spirit today while joining in the celebration. Our 6th grade students also entered middle school with an important foundation from completing the C.H.A.M.P.S. program as 5th graders.
C.H.A.M.P.S., which stands for Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety, helps students learn about making responsible choices, avoiding drugs and tobacco, handling peer pressure, staying safe, and understanding the consequences of their decisions.
Red Ribbon Week is a great opportunity to continue reinforcing those lessons and encouraging students to make choices that support a healthy and successful future.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #AshworthMiddle
Belwood Elementary 2nd grade students in Mrs. Mejia’s class were in full swing celebrating Red Ribbon Week in their pajamas while building their understanding of fairy tales.
Students explored the genre by thinking of a fairy tale like a recipe and identifying the different “ingredients” they should expect to find in the story. As they read together, students discussed elements that help make fairy tales unique.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #BelwoodElementary
Students explored the genre by thinking of a fairy tale like a recipe and identifying the different “ingredients” they should expect to find in the story. As they read together, students discussed elements that help make fairy tales unique.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #BelwoodElementary
Tolbert Elementary 3rd grade students in Mrs. Macks’ class were strengthening their multiplication skills with a focused review on multiplying by 10s.
Students volunteered to share what they noticed about patterns when multiplying by 10 and explained their thinking to the class. They then created multiplication flash cards to help reinforce their facts and continue practicing.
It was a great math lesson filled with discussion, pattern recognition, and active learning at TES!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #TolbertElementary
Students volunteered to share what they noticed about patterns when multiplying by 10 and explained their thinking to the class. They then created multiplication flash cards to help reinforce their facts and continue practicing.
It was a great math lesson filled with discussion, pattern recognition, and active learning at TES!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #TolbertElementary
Gordon County Schools is celebrating Red Ribbon Week!
Throughout the week, our schools are encouraging students to make healthy choices, stay drug-free, and understand the importance of making decisions that support their future. There are a lot of great dress-up days as well, so we hope your family participates.
Red Ribbon Week is also a great opportunity for families, schools, and communities to work together to reinforce positive habits, strong character, and healthy lifestyles.
We are proud of our students and staff for supporting this important message across Gordon County Schools.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Throughout the week, our schools are encouraging students to make healthy choices, stay drug-free, and understand the importance of making decisions that support their future. There are a lot of great dress-up days as well, so we hope your family participates.
Red Ribbon Week is also a great opportunity for families, schools, and communities to work together to reinforce positive habits, strong character, and healthy lifestyles.
We are proud of our students and staff for supporting this important message across Gordon County Schools.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
