Friday night football is here!
Sonoraville High School hosts Union County for Homecoming at The Furnace, while Gordon Central High School travels to take on Chattooga. Both games kick off at 7:30 p.m.
Good luck to the Phoenix and Warriors tonight!
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Sonoraville High School hosts Union County for Homecoming at The Furnace, while Gordon Central High School travels to take on Chattooga. Both games kick off at 7:30 p.m.
Good luck to the Phoenix and Warriors tonight!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #SonoravilleHigh #GordonCentralHigh
Gordon Central High School agriculture students in Mrs. Wheat’s class took their learning into the greenhouse today as they worked on seeding plants.
Students were willing to get their hands dirty as they practiced important skills connected to plant growth, agriculture, and greenhouse management. This hands on experience gave them the opportunity to apply what they are learning in class while building confidence through real world work.
These Warriors definitely have a green thumb!
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Students were willing to get their hands dirty as they practiced important skills connected to plant growth, agriculture, and greenhouse management. This hands on experience gave them the opportunity to apply what they are learning in class while building confidence through real world work.
These Warriors definitely have a green thumb!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #GordonCentralHigh
W.L. Swain Elementary kindergarten students had a special visit to Gordon Central High School today, where they worked alongside high school students in Mrs. Albright’s Teaching as a Profession classes.
Our future Warriors visited several classrooms, including those of Ms. Mills, Mrs. Hice, and Mrs. Lee, and participated in fun, hands on activities throughout the day. Pictured here, students were having a great time learning in Mrs. Lee’s Healthcare class.
We always love seeing our older students connect with younger learners and share their knowledge, encouragement, and school spirit. Experiences like this bring our schools together as one community and give students of all ages opportunities to learn from one another.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #WLSwainElementary #GordonCentralHigh #GCCCA
Red Bud Middle School 6th grade students in Mrs. Liker’s ELA class started the day with a synonym warmup that showed off some impressive vocabulary.
Students were able to identify several synonyms for different words and discuss how word choice can change meaning and strengthen their writing. The activity also helped prepare them for their next lesson on theme by giving them more language to describe ideas and messages in a text.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudMiddle
Students were able to identify several synonyms for different words and discuss how word choice can change meaning and strengthen their writing. The activity also helped prepare them for their next lesson on theme by giving them more language to describe ideas and messages in a text.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudMiddle
Red Bud Elementary media specialist Mrs. Silvers creates a welcoming library environment where students can explore books, build a love for reading, and enjoy literacy together.
During their visit, students also reviewed this month’s character word, Friendship, and talked about what it means to be a good friend to others.
We also appreciate the school spirit shown by 5th grade teacher Hope Peterka for today’s spirit day. She is ready for Homecoming and cheering on our Cardinals and the Phoenix tonight!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudElementary
During their visit, students also reviewed this month’s character word, Friendship, and talked about what it means to be a good friend to others.
We also appreciate the school spirit shown by 5th grade teacher Hope Peterka for today’s spirit day. She is ready for Homecoming and cheering on our Cardinals and the Phoenix tonight!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudElementary
Tolbert Elementary students in Mrs. Belinda Smith’s REACH class were combining creativity with self reflection through a fun Selfie Sculpture project.
Students created physical representations of themselves while thinking about what makes them unique. As part of the project, they reflected on the type of learner they are, how they handle stress, areas where they may need support, and the interests and qualities that help define who they are.
The project gave students a creative way to better understand themselves while also sharing their personalities, strengths, and experiences with others.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #TolbertElementary
Students created physical representations of themselves while thinking about what makes them unique. As part of the project, they reflected on the type of learner they are, how they handle stress, areas where they may need support, and the interests and qualities that help define who they are.
The project gave students a creative way to better understand themselves while also sharing their personalities, strengths, and experiences with others.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #TolbertElementary
Belwood Elementary 2nd grade students in Ms. Henderson’s class were learning how to choose strong topics for persuasive writing.
Students discussed their thoughts and opinions on a variety of topics to help generate ideas and determine which subjects they felt most strongly about. By starting with topics that interest them, students can better develop reasons, examples, and arguments to support their writing.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #BelwoodElementary
Students discussed their thoughts and opinions on a variety of topics to help generate ideas and determine which subjects they felt most strongly about. By starting with topics that interest them, students can better develop reasons, examples, and arguments to support their writing.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #BelwoodElementary
Sonoraville Elementary 2nd grade students in Mrs. Alli Smith’s class were building their persuasive writing skills by learning how to turn ideas into a rough draft.
Mrs. Smith modeled the writing process with students as they shared ideas and worked together to create a draft on an anchor chart. The class discussed how the first goal of a rough draft is to get thoughts, reasons, and arguments on paper before worrying about making everything perfect.
It was a great example of students learning that strong writing begins with sharing ideas and building from them. Mrs. Smith was also showing plenty of Phoenix spirit as SES celebrated Homecoming Week!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #SonoravilleElementary
Mrs. Smith modeled the writing process with students as they shared ideas and worked together to create a draft on an anchor chart. The class discussed how the first goal of a rough draft is to get thoughts, reasons, and arguments on paper before worrying about making everything perfect.
It was a great example of students learning that strong writing begins with sharing ideas and building from them. Mrs. Smith was also showing plenty of Phoenix spirit as SES celebrated Homecoming Week!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #SonoravilleElementary
Today, Gordon County Schools celebrates National Custodian Day and the dedicated team members who keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming!
Their hard work often happens behind the scenes, but the difference they make is seen throughout every school and facility. We are grateful for their service, attention to detail, and commitment to our students and staff.
Thank you to all of our custodians for everything you do!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Their hard work often happens behind the scenes, but the difference they make is seen throughout every school and facility. We are grateful for their service, attention to detail, and commitment to our students and staff.
Thank you to all of our custodians for everything you do!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Ashworth Middle School students are thinking like scientists as they explore the evidence behind Alfred Wegener’s theory of continental drift! Coach Reece’s 6th grade students examined fossils, rock formations, climate evidence, and other clues before evaluating how each piece of evidence supports the idea of Pangaea.
This activity gave students a great opportunity to analyze information, make connections, and support their conclusions with evidence. #AshworthMiddle #GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
This activity gave students a great opportunity to analyze information, make connections, and support their conclusions with evidence. #AshworthMiddle #GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
October is National Principals Month, and Gordon County Schools is proud to recognize the dedicated leaders who serve our schools each day.
At Gordon County Schools, our principals are an important part of how we help students to Grow, Connect, and Succeed. Their leadership and service make a lasting difference in their schools and throughout our district.
Principals play a vital role in creating the culture, direction, and support systems that help schools thrive. They lead instruction, support teachers and staff, build relationships with students and families, solve problems, celebrate successes, and help ensure that every student has the opportunity to achieve.
During National Principals Month, we thank each of our principals for the countless hours they devote to their students, staff, families, and communities. We are grateful for the leadership they provide and proud to celebrate the important work they do.
We'll be sharing some more insights about these principals throughout the month of October, so be sure to look for these posts and let's celebrate our leaders!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
At Gordon County Schools, our principals are an important part of how we help students to Grow, Connect, and Succeed. Their leadership and service make a lasting difference in their schools and throughout our district.
Principals play a vital role in creating the culture, direction, and support systems that help schools thrive. They lead instruction, support teachers and staff, build relationships with students and families, solve problems, celebrate successes, and help ensure that every student has the opportunity to achieve.
During National Principals Month, we thank each of our principals for the countless hours they devote to their students, staff, families, and communities. We are grateful for the leadership they provide and proud to celebrate the important work they do.
We'll be sharing some more insights about these principals throughout the month of October, so be sure to look for these posts and let's celebrate our leaders!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Gordon County Talent Connect brought students from Gordon Central High School, Sonoraville High School, and Calhoun High School together at the Gordon County College and Career Academy for a day focused on career readiness and preparing for life after graduation.
Talent Connect gives students the opportunity to learn directly from local business and community professionals while developing practical skills they can use as they enter college, careers, and the workforce. During the visit, students learned about the importance of building a strong resume and how to effectively showcase their talents, abilities, accomplishments, and work experience.
Thank you to Becky Hale from the Shaw Industries Human Resources Department for serving as the guest speaker and sharing valuable insight with students. We also appreciate Gordon County Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Rachel Holbert and Elizabeth Cash for working directly with students to help them develop resumes they can continue using and improving as they pursue real-world opportunities.
We are grateful for the leadership of Gordon County College and Career Academy Principal Leah Newsom and Work-Based Learning advisors Andrea Walraven and Daniel Worley for continuing to create meaningful experiences that help students connect what they learn in school with the skills they will need for their future.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Talent Connect gives students the opportunity to learn directly from local business and community professionals while developing practical skills they can use as they enter college, careers, and the workforce. During the visit, students learned about the importance of building a strong resume and how to effectively showcase their talents, abilities, accomplishments, and work experience.
Thank you to Becky Hale from the Shaw Industries Human Resources Department for serving as the guest speaker and sharing valuable insight with students. We also appreciate Gordon County Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Rachel Holbert and Elizabeth Cash for working directly with students to help them develop resumes they can continue using and improving as they pursue real-world opportunities.
We are grateful for the leadership of Gordon County College and Career Academy Principal Leah Newsom and Work-Based Learning advisors Andrea Walraven and Daniel Worley for continuing to create meaningful experiences that help students connect what they learn in school with the skills they will need for their future.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Fairmount Elementary kindergarten students in Lisa Howard’s class were actively engaged during a read aloud as they practiced asking questions and discussing the story together.
Students were encouraged to share answers, ask questions, and clarify meaning throughout the book. The lesson supported their learning goal of recognizing when they do not understand part of a story and knowing how to ask questions to build understanding.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #FairmountElementary
Students were encouraged to share answers, ask questions, and clarify meaning throughout the book. The lesson supported their learning goal of recognizing when they do not understand part of a story and knowing how to ask questions to build understanding.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #FairmountElementary
Sonoraville High School students in Mrs. Lori Holland’s Early Childhood Education class were exploring how children learn and how educators use that knowledge to support student success.
Mrs. Holland, who also serves as the FCCLA sponsor, reviewed multiple intelligences, educational learning theories, and influential behaviorists in preparation for their project. Students had meaningful discussions about how they believe they learn best, helping them make real-world connections to the ways teachers plan instruction and support different learners.
Students in the Early Childhood Education pathway also gain valuable first hand experience by partnering with schools such as Sonoraville Elementary, giving them opportunities to observe and work in educational settings as they learn more about careers in teaching.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #SonoravilleHigh
Mrs. Holland, who also serves as the FCCLA sponsor, reviewed multiple intelligences, educational learning theories, and influential behaviorists in preparation for their project. Students had meaningful discussions about how they believe they learn best, helping them make real-world connections to the ways teachers plan instruction and support different learners.
Students in the Early Childhood Education pathway also gain valuable first hand experience by partnering with schools such as Sonoraville Elementary, giving them opportunities to observe and work in educational settings as they learn more about careers in teaching.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #SonoravilleHigh
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 for our upcoming November and December sessions.
November 2026
Location: Gordon Central High School
Dates: November 9 - 12 and November 16 - 19 (Monday through Thursday both weeks)
Time: 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
December 2026
Location: Sonoraville High School
Dates: December 7 - 10 and December 14 - 17 (Monday through THursday both weeks)
Time: 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
To enroll in the Driver's Education Program, fill out the application online or print and submit a copy.
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
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
November 2026
Location: Gordon Central High School
Dates: November 9 - 12 and November 16 - 19 (Monday through Thursday both weeks)
Time: 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
December 2026
Location: Sonoraville High School
Dates: December 7 - 10 and December 14 - 17 (Monday through THursday both weeks)
Time: 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
To enroll in the Driver's Education Program, fill out the application online or print and submit a copy.
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
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Get ready, because October in our school cafeterias is going to be busy and FUN! National Taco Day on October 6th, National Chocolate Day on October 28th, a special Halloween treat on October 30th, and the biggest fun of all: National School Lunch Week when we return from Fall Break, October 19th- 23rd. It will be a Cafeteria Circus, and we're celebrating with delicious Big Top meals and treats. You're gonna love it!
Gordon County Schools is proud to announce the graduation rate for the Class of 2026, with 95.7% of students earning their diplomas. Sonoraville High School reported a graduation rate of 95.9%, and Gordon Central High School reported a graduation rate of 95.3%. The College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) graduation rate measures the percentage of students who graduate from high school with a regular diploma in four or five years.
Gordon County Schools’ four-year graduation rate of 96% exceeded Georgia’s 2026 state average of 88.5%, surpassing it by 7.5 percentage points. This milestone is based on the most recent report released by the Georgia Department of Education, which calculates graduation rates using a four-year cohort method in compliance with federal law.
The four-year cohort method follows a group of students from the start of ninth grade, adjusting for transfers in and out over the following three years. The graduation rate is then determined by dividing the number of students who graduate with a regular high school diploma by the total number of students in the adjusted cohort. For more than a decade, Gordon County Schools has consistently exceeded state averages.
“Congratulations to the Class of 2026,” Superintendent Alice Mashburn said. "This achievement reflects the hard work of our students and the support of their families, teachers, staff, and community. We are proud of our graduates and excited for their future success.”
Gordon County Schools remains focused on preparing every student for success through strong instruction, dedicated educators, and meaningful support from families and the community. These graduation rates reflect the continued efforts of students and staff across the district to help every graduate reach this important milestone and prepare for what comes next.
Gordon County Schools’ four-year graduation rate of 96% exceeded Georgia’s 2026 state average of 88.5%, surpassing it by 7.5 percentage points. This milestone is based on the most recent report released by the Georgia Department of Education, which calculates graduation rates using a four-year cohort method in compliance with federal law.
The four-year cohort method follows a group of students from the start of ninth grade, adjusting for transfers in and out over the following three years. The graduation rate is then determined by dividing the number of students who graduate with a regular high school diploma by the total number of students in the adjusted cohort. For more than a decade, Gordon County Schools has consistently exceeded state averages.
“Congratulations to the Class of 2026,” Superintendent Alice Mashburn said. "This achievement reflects the hard work of our students and the support of their families, teachers, staff, and community. We are proud of our graduates and excited for their future success.”
Gordon County Schools remains focused on preparing every student for success through strong instruction, dedicated educators, and meaningful support from families and the community. These graduation rates reflect the continued efforts of students and staff across the district to help every graduate reach this important milestone and prepare for what comes next.
Sonoraville High School SkillsUSA students are preparing for competition through a realistic, hands-on experience! Bo Dooley’s construction team participated in a mock regional event using official competition timing and judging criteria.
Thank you to SHS graduate Zane Stewart, assistant project manager with Momon Construction, for being there today to support these future skilled professionals and share in their preparation for competition! #SonoravilleHigh #GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Friday Night Lights are at home tonight for both Gordon County Schools high school football teams! Sonoraville hosts Coahulla Creek at The Furnace, while Gordon Central welcomes Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe to Ratner Stadium. Both games kick off at 7:30 PM, so come out, fill the stands, and support our Phoenix and Warriors!
#SonoravilleHigh #GordonCentralHigh #GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
#SonoravilleHigh #GordonCentralHigh #GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Congratulations again to Sonoraville Elementary and Tolbert Elementary for being named 2026 Title I Reward Schools!
This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of their students, teachers, staff, and families. We are proud to celebrate these outstanding accomplishments and the continued commitment to student success at both elementary schools.
We look forward to recognizing SES and TES at the October 19 Board of Education meeting!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #SonoravilleElementary #TolbertElementary
This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of their students, teachers, staff, and families. We are proud to celebrate these outstanding accomplishments and the continued commitment to student success at both elementary schools.
We look forward to recognizing SES and TES at the October 19 Board of Education meeting!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #SonoravilleElementary #TolbertElementary
