UPDATE FROM GORDON EMA- REPAIRS COMPLETE ON CARTER'S DAM:
According to earlier reports, Carter’s Dam was operating in emergency mode due to a gate that was stuck in the open position. Emergency Management has just received information from the Army Corps of Engineers that the problem has been fixed and the gate is now shut.
Due to the flow of water that has already been released continuing downstream we could possibly still see some flooding issues but any of those should be minor in nature.
Gordon County Schools has been made aware of an issue with one of the gates at Carter's Dam that has the potential to cause some flooding in the low-lying areas of our county. While the Army Corps of Engineers is working to resolve the issue, we are monitoring the situation to determine how this might impact afternoon routes. Should this cause the need for changes in transportation for any of our students, we will make contact with families as necessary. As always, we appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to keep all students safe.
In observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, Gordon County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 16.
Classes will resume Tuesday, January 17.
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Gordon County Schools is currently seeking public comment and parental input for the adoption of high school textbooks for Spanish.
Links to an overview of each of the textbooks the World Languages departments have chosen for this adoption and more information about the instructional materials review and adoption process is available on our website at www.gcbe.org/textbookadoption.
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PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TIP OF THE WEEK: Take extra time to encourage your child’s interests.
You may not be particularly invested in your child’s video games or soccer practice, but try to listen and take interest in the activities they value. This can lead to healthy connections.
Visit www.gcbe.org/pfe to learn more about GCS Parent & Family Engagement today.
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🚨🚨DELAYED DISMISSAL ANNOUNCEMENT🚨🚨
Due to inclement weather, Gordon County Schools will be delaying student release today, January 12th, by approximately 30 minutes.
The Afterschool Program (ASP) at our elementary schools will operate as normal.
Please continue to monitor the Gordon County Schools website, all social media handles, and notifications received from the mass notification system for the most up to date information.
Due to inclement weather, Gordon County Schools will be delaying student release today, January 12th, by approximately 30 minutes.
The Afterschool Program (ASP) at our elementary schools will operate as normal.
Please continue to monitor the Gordon County Schools website, all social media handles, and notifications received from the mass notification system for the most up to date information.
Gordon County Schools officials, in collaboration with local safety officials, are closely monitoring weather conditions expected for this afternoon, January 12th, and will continue to do so throughout the day.
Due to safety concerns from the severe threat of inclement weather, we stand ready to delay today’s dismissal to allow students to remain in a safe location rather than on the road in a car or school bus.
Should an official change of schedule (delay, closing, etc.) be warranted, we will notify staff and families via our website, all social media handles, mass notification system and share information with local media outlets.
As the forecast is calling for extremely heavy rain and windy conditions, we would like to emphasize the need for everyone to remain weather aware and cautious during today’s storms.
Are you interested in a career with Gordon County Schools?
Join us at the School Hiring Event hosted by Qualified Staffing, January 13th, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, to learn more about our available positions, benefits, and opportunities!
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Gordon County Schools is currently seeking public comment and parental input for the adoption of high school textbooks for Spanish.
Links to an overview of each of the textbooks the World Languages departments have chosen for this adoption and more information about the instructional materials review and adoption process is available on our website at www.gcbe.org/textbookadoption.
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HONORING FREDA HUNT GLASS: The Gordon County Schools community has suffered an irreplaceable loss. It is with great sadness that we deeply mourn the passing of Freda Hunt Glass.
Having created a lasting legacy as a student, athlete, educator, coach, and community leader, she made an incredible impact on all those who she came into contact with.
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and all those she impacted.
The Red Bud Elementary gymnasium, which was recently named the Freda Hunt Gymnasium in January of 2021 in honor of her lasting legacy, will help to host her family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 2 PM until 4 PM at the Freda Hunt Gymnasium at Red Bud Elementary.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 4 PM at the Freda Hunt Gymnasium at RBES.
Pictures below are from the gymnasium dedication ceremony in January of 2021.
PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION: Gordon County Schools will accept enrollment applications for the 2023-24 Pre-K & Kindergarten classes beginning February 1st
More information can be found online at www.gcbe.org/enrollment and www.gcbe.org/prek
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PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TIP OF THE WEEK: Make your family refrigerator a talking point by having a different family member make a collage of positive quotes each week. The quotes can come from family and friends, or they can research quotes from famous people. You can display the quote on your fridge by using sticky notes or get creative with your own cutout shapes.
Visit www.gcbe.org/pfe to learn more about GCS Parent & Family Engagement today.
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WELCOME BACK: Welcome to a new semester and a new year!
We are excited to see what 2023 has in store for our Gordon County Schools students, staff and community.
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Gordon County Schools will be operating on a normal schedule today and will not be closed or delayed.
Please exercise caution while traveling this morning.
We look forward to seeing all of our students back in our classrooms today!
Good Evening,
In the interest of safety for our students, staff and community during the impending inclement weather, Gordon County Schools will be cancelling all home games, practices, and extracurricular activities.
For additional updates, follow Gordon County Schools social media pages and website.
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TOMORROW: Gordon County Schools teachers and staff are excited to welcome our students back tomorrow, Wednesday, January 4th!
View the academic calendar for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year at https://www.gcbe.org/22-23academiccalendar
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SYSTEM LEADERSHIP MEETING: Last week, the Gordon County Schools system leadership team members joined together for our monthly leadership meeting.
Leaders from across Gordon County Schools joined together to enjoy fellowship, discuss end of semester celebrations at each school, and welcomed some very special guests! Thank you to Joni Harbin, Director of Communications for the Gordon Chamber, and Santa Claus for joining us!!
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SSAC ACHIEVEMENT: Check out the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council members posing with the Leading Edge Award trophy presented by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) earlier this month!
Gordon County Schools (GCS) was recently selected as a recipient of the Leading Edge Award for the innovative Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council and the significant positive impact the program has had on the culture, climate, and organizational efficacy of the GCS system.
Learn more about the award and the positive changes these leaders have helped to facilitate across Gordon County Schools by visiting www.gcbe.org/news
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SSAC: Friday, December 9th, was the second meeting of the 2022-2023 Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. Mendy Goble, Executive Director of Finance with Gordon County Schools, met with the students to discuss how public schools, programs, and events are funded. Students also met with GCS Communications Coordinator, Kendra Pannell, to explore communication methods and strategies used in Gordon County Schools.
SSAC members then traveled to the Voluntary Action Center (VAC). Stacy Long, Executive Director of the VAC, shared the mission of the VAC with students and discussed the different services and programs they offer to members of the Gordon County community. SSAC students then spent the afternoon volunteering at the VAC by helping in the community kitchen and organizing food and clothing donations!
Thank you to our program sponsor North Georgia National Bank for supporting our programs and for providing a Chick-Fil-A lunch and fantastic holiday gift to our council members!
We are thankful to have such fantastic student leaders here in Gordon County Schools!
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