Ashworth Middle School's annual Market Day is in full swing today! These students created and marketed their own products for their social studies project. Students from all grade levels are able to visit, learn about their projects, and purchase items. #TogetherGCS
Gordon County Schools will have an early release day on Friday, December 20th as we wrap up the semester and head into the holiday season! #TogetherGCS
Gordon County Schools will be closed for winter holidays from December 23rd through January 6th. Students will return to school January 7th.
We wish all of our students, families, and staff a joyful and restful holiday season! Merry Christmas!
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Gordon County Schools is proud to announce the nominees for the prestigious Governor's Honors Program (GHP). This highly competitive program recognizes and supports intellectually gifted and artistically talented high school students, offering them a unique and enriching educational experience during a four-week summer instructional program.
The 16 exceptional students from Gordon Central High and Sonoraville High have been selected to represent their schools in the state-level application process for a chance to become semifinalists. If successful, they will move on to the in-person GHP interviews scheduled for February. The Governor’s Honors Program provides an unparalleled opportunity for students to engage in rigorous coursework, collaborate with peers, and learn from distinguished educators in various fields.
GHP, fully funded by the Georgia General Assembly, will take place on the campus of Georgia Southern University this summer. Rising juniors and seniors from both public and private high schools in Georgia are eligible for nomination by their teachers. The program covers a diverse range of major instructional areas, including agricultural research, biotechnology and science, communicative arts, computer science, dance, engineering, mathematics, music, science, social studies, theatre performance, visual arts, and world languages.
Gordon County Schools is proud to present the following nominees:
From Gordon Central High School:
Rand Defoor (Music), Alberto Garcia Melchor (Art), Anna Caroline Parker (Theatre Performance), Austin Zufelt (Communicative Arts), Hailee Church (World Languages), Mia Vicente (Mathematics), and Harrison Hughes (Social Studies).
From Sonoraville High School:
Michael Stevens (Science), Emily Walker (Science), Mckenna Boswell (Communicative Arts), Logan Heimer (Mathematics), Leonardo Parra-Torres (Science), Markirra Carroll (Science), Jenica Weaver (Mathematics), Pamela Aguilar (Communicative Arts), and Angel Organista-Jaimes (Social Studies).
Gordon County Schools takes immense pride in these students’ accomplishments and extends heartfelt congratulations to them, their families, and their educators. We wish them the best of luck as they move forward in the final stages of the GHP selection process.
Let us all celebrate their achievements and continue to support them on their journey of academic and personal excellence!
Sonoraville Elementary 4th grade student Lydia Rigdon contributed to a recently published book! Here she is getting ready to read it for the first time. We love seeing our students become future authors and illustrators, and we're very proud of Lydia for her success! #TogetherGCS
Fairmount Elementary Celebrates Apple Distinguished School Recognition
Fairmount Elementary School celebrated being recognized as an Apple Distinguished School today with an exciting pep rally in the gym! This honor is given to schools that show leadership, creativity, and excellence in education by using Apple technology in their classrooms.
The pep rally was a special event for the students and the community. It included performances by the Sonoraville High School cheerleaders and marching band. Phoenix athletes and video production students also joined the celebration, sharing the importance of this achievement and cheering on the Bulldogs. Sonoraville’s video production students played a key role in filming the submission video that helped Fairmount earn this recognition.
Being named an Apple Distinguished School shows that Fairmount Elementary has created an exciting and successful learning environment that helps students thrive and achieve.
Gordon County Schools would like to thank Dr. Patti Crane and Mike Kole from Apple for presenting the banner and plaque. We also want to recognize the hard work of the students and staff at Fairmount Elementary, as well as the leadership of Principal Rebecca Champion. Thank you to Instructional Technology Coordinator Whitney Prather for guiding the application process and sharing Fairmount’s story.
Congratulations to Fairmount Elementary on this amazing achievement! The whole community is proud of you and excited to see the continued impact of your innovative teaching.
Ashworth Middle School is looking festive this week! AMS is celebrating each day with holiday fun. Check out their page for more information like announcements and their calendar of events! #TogetherAMS #TogetherGCS
Belwood Elementary assistant principal Matt Fox was dressed up in pajamas today for staff holiday activities at BES! PE teacher McCarty Forte had students working on their basketball handle skills in the gym. #TogetherGCS
W.L. Swain Elementary STEAM teacher Brooke Stone had great activities in her class for her students today! It was great seeing all of their creativity on display. #TogetherGCS
Tolbert Elementary music teacher Katie Hartel collaborated with STEAM teacher Joey Marycz for students to design and create Christmas stage scenery and props. The students were having a blast with this project! #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherGCS
Students at Red Bud Elementary were working on holiday projects today in the media center with media specialist Amy Silvers. #TogetherGCS
It's festive at Red Bud Middle School! Students were warming up and getting ready to have fun in PE today. #GreaterThings #TogetherGCS
Sonoraville Elementary chorus teacher Joy Dodd had her students performing today for Pre-K and kindergarten students. Great job! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
Check out the festive trees and decorations at Central Office! We hope everyone has a great week as we approach winter holidays and Christmas break.
At last night's Board of Education meeting, BOE Post 2 member Jason Hendrix was celebrated for his 8 years of service. Sonoraville High School construction teacher Bo Dooley was recognized for receiving the prestigious Construction Ready Leadership in Education Champion Award.
It's looking very festive in our high schools! Check out some of these awesome Christmas trees put up by student groups and faculty members from Gordon Central and Sonoraville High School!
Friday was "Sing for Toys" at Walmart as the VAC invited elementary school choruses to perform for the community. Our chorus students from Belwood Elementary, Fairmount Elementary, and Sonoraville Elementary did an amazing job! Here are some pictures of our FES students.
Friday was "Sing for Toys" at Walmart as the VAC invited elementary school choruses to perform for the community. Our chorus students from Belwood Elementary, Fairmount Elementary, and Sonoraville Elementary did an amazing job! Here are some pictures of our BES students.
Gordon County Schools Celebrate Record Gains in Georgia's 2024 CCRPI Results
Gordon County Schools is proud to report significant improvements across multiple metrics in Georgia's 2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI). These achievements highlight the district’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and student growth at every grade level.
The CCRPI measures progress in five critical areas: Content Mastery, Progress, Closing Gaps, Readiness, and Graduation Rate. This year, GCS demonstrated remarkable growth across several categories, reinforcing its dedication to creating well-rounded opportunities for students.
The district showed strong gains in Content Mastery, with improvements in English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies across all grade levels and high school science achieving notable growth. Additionally, the district excelled in the Progress component, with increased performance in ELA and mathematics for elementary, middle, and high school students. Middle and high schools also made significant strides in supporting English Language Learners (ELL), as evidenced by enhanced proficiency rates.
Readiness scores for middle and high schools saw meaningful increases, reflecting the district’s success in preparing students for college, careers, and life beyond the classroom. Elementary and middle schools also recorded district-wide improvements in literacy, underscoring the strength of GCS’s foundational education programs. The district’s Graduation Rate reached an impressive 96.8%, far exceeding the state average.
“We are incredibly proud of our students and educators for their hard work and dedication reflected in this year's CCRPI results,” said Mrs. Alice Mashburn, Superintendent of Gordon County Schools. “These scores highlight our commitment to academic achievement, growth, and preparing students for lifelong success."
Gordon County Schools proudly recognizes and celebrates the achievements of its four extraordinary 2024-2025 Georgia REACH Scholars: Jasmine Castillo, Sarai Moran Anguiano, Naythan Alvarez, and Wildon Garcia-Corado. These remarkable students were honored today for their commitment to academic excellence and their determination to build a brighter future.
The REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia Scholarship Program is a needs-based mentorship and scholarship initiative designed to ensure that academically promising students have the support they need to succeed in college and beyond. By becoming REACH Scholars, students pledge to uphold high academic standards, maintain excellent behavior, and work closely with mentors and graduation coaches as they prepare for post-secondary education. Upon completing the program, each scholar receives a scholarship to help make their college dreams a reality.
The ceremony also recognized the vital role families, educators, and mentors play in shaping the future of these young leaders. Graduation coaches Jamey Angland from Gordon Central High School and Judy Craig from Sonoraville High School will work closely with the scholars, guiding them through this transformative journey throughout high school.
Congratulations to Jasmine, Sarai, Naythan, and Wildon on this incredible achievement. We are confident that their dedication, supported by the REACH program and our community, will lead them to a future filled with limitless possibilities.
