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
Red Bud Middle School students in Kimberly Fields’ art class were experimenting with painting techniques as they prepared for an upcoming mixed media project.
Students practiced using black paint and began exploring how it can be combined with colored pencil or marker to create contrast, texture, and visual interest. This activity gave students a chance to build confidence with new materials while thinking creatively about how different media can work together.
We are excited to see how their final projects come together!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudMiddle
Students practiced using black paint and began exploring how it can be combined with colored pencil or marker to create contrast, texture, and visual interest. This activity gave students a chance to build confidence with new materials while thinking creatively about how different media can work together.
We are excited to see how their final projects come together!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudMiddle
Fairmount Elementary 1st and 2nd grade students in Kelly DeFrench’s REACH class combined math and creativity as they worked with polygons.
Students used different shapes to create imaginative artwork while building their understanding of polygon attributes and how shapes can be combined in new ways. Activities like this give students the opportunity to apply academic skills through creativity and hands-on learning.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #RedBudElementary
Gordon Central High School drumline and pit percussion students were hard at work outside today preparing their music for Friday night’s halftime show. We are excited to see all of their hard work come together for the Blue Wave Marching Band!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #GordonCentralHigh
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #GordonCentralHigh
The Gordon County Schools Board of Education will hold a called board meeting on Monday, September 28, at 7:30 AM.
The meeting will be held in the Bobby Hall Board Room at the Gordon County Board of Education and Central Office, 7300 Fairmount Highway SE, Calhoun, GA 30701.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
The meeting will be held in the Bobby Hall Board Room at the Gordon County Board of Education and Central Office, 7300 Fairmount Highway SE, Calhoun, GA 30701.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Gordon County Schools is proud to announce that Sonoraville Elementary School and Tolbert Elementary School have both been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as 2026 Title I Reward Schools.
This statewide recognition identifies both schools among the top 5% of Title I schools in Georgia making the most progress in improving the academic performance of all students.
Title I Reward Schools are identified by comparing content mastery scores from the two most recent years of reported statewide assessment data. Earning this distinction reflects the continued focus on academic growth, effective instruction, and strong leadership at both Sonoraville Elementary and Tolbert Elementary.
In announcing the recognition, Shaun Owen, Deputy Superintendent of the Georgia Department of Education Office of Federal Programs, shared that the honor reflects the commitment and hard work of educators, students, and families. He also noted that being included on the list is a remarkable achievement that highlights effective teaching and strong leadership.
The 2026 Title I Reward School designation celebrates the dedication of the students, teachers, staff, administrators, and families at Sonoraville Elementary and Tolbert Elementary and their continued commitment to student success.
Gordon County Schools congratulates both school communities on this outstanding statewide recognition!
This statewide recognition identifies both schools among the top 5% of Title I schools in Georgia making the most progress in improving the academic performance of all students.
Title I Reward Schools are identified by comparing content mastery scores from the two most recent years of reported statewide assessment data. Earning this distinction reflects the continued focus on academic growth, effective instruction, and strong leadership at both Sonoraville Elementary and Tolbert Elementary.
In announcing the recognition, Shaun Owen, Deputy Superintendent of the Georgia Department of Education Office of Federal Programs, shared that the honor reflects the commitment and hard work of educators, students, and families. He also noted that being included on the list is a remarkable achievement that highlights effective teaching and strong leadership.
The 2026 Title I Reward School designation celebrates the dedication of the students, teachers, staff, administrators, and families at Sonoraville Elementary and Tolbert Elementary and their continued commitment to student success.
Gordon County Schools congratulates both school communities on this outstanding statewide recognition!
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.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #BelwoodElementary
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.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #BelwoodElementary
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.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #WLSwainElementary
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.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #TolbertElementary
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.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #TolbertElementary
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.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #BelwoodElementary
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.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #BelwoodElementary
