Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Natalie Knight, Sydney Phillippe, Katelyn Poole, Baylea Richards, and Emily Weems at Red Bud Elementary School! We are thrilled to have these passionate educators join our team and know they will make a positive impact on our students and school community. Welcome to RBES! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryRBES
Please help us welcome Cameron Born, Sheryl Caycho, Ciera DeFrench, Danny Garrett, Abigail Gowan, Marcus Gowan, Mackenzi Hice, Thomas Jordan, Addison Rusciano, and Joshua Wiggins to Gordon Central High School! We are excited to have these talented individuals join the Warrior family and look forward to all they will contribute to our students and school community. Welcome to GC! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryGCHS
Please join us in welcoming Cara Davis and Taylor Dobson to Fairmount Elementary School! We are excited to have them as part of our team and know they will bring great energy and dedication to our students and school community. Welcome to FES! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryFES
Please help us welcome Heather Stodghill to the Gordon County Schools College and Career Academy of Design and Advanced Manufacturing! We are thrilled to have her join our team and look forward to the expertise and enthusiasm she brings to support our students and programs. Welcome to the CCA! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryCCA
Please join us in welcoming Megan Bramlett, Kailey Eskine, and Cassie Henderson to Belwood Elementary School! We are so excited to have these outstanding educators join our team and know they will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Welcome to BES! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryBES
Please help us welcome Chaney Jones, Kendall Jones, and Angela Walker to Ashworth Middle School! We are excited to have them join our team and look forward to the positive impact they will make on our students and school community. Welcome to AMS! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryAMS
Gordon County Schools is proud to welcome both new and veteran teachers to our district during New Teacher Orientation today. We are excited to have these extraordinary educators join our team and bring their talents to our classrooms. Their dedication and passion for teaching will have a lasting impact on our students and community. Welcome to Gordon County Schools! #ExtraordinaryGCS
📣 Back-to-School Reminder!
Everyone at Gordon County Schools is excited to welcome families back to our campuses for Open House and Orientation events as we prepare for an extraordinary new school year! Mark your calendars:
✅ Pre-K Orientation
📅 Tuesday, August 5
🕣 8:30 AM
📍 At all six elementary schools
✅ Elementary School Open House
📅 Tuesday, August 5
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
✅ Middle School Open House
📅 Wednesday, August 6
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
✅ High School Freshman & New Student Orientation
📅 Thursday, August 7
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
We look forward to seeing our students and families as we launch another year of learning, growth, and opportunity!
Leadership from across Gordon County Schools recently took part in a district-wide safety training, receiving important updates from Tim Reeves with GEMA, Courtney Taylor from Gordon County Emergency Management, and Captain Jack Jenkins with the Gordon County Sheriff's Department.
Safety remains a top priority for Gordon County Schools. Over the past two years, all GCS schools have been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education for their commitment to safety. In March, SHS, GCHS, AMS, RBMS, WLS, and SES were honored through the Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness program.
Each summer, our schools work closely with local law enforcement and emergency personnel to conduct safety trainings, ensuring we are prepared to protect and serve our students and staff. #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryTogether
Safety remains a top priority for Gordon County Schools. Over the past two years, all GCS schools have been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education for their commitment to safety. In March, SHS, GCHS, AMS, RBMS, WLS, and SES were honored through the Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness program.
Each summer, our schools work closely with local law enforcement and emergency personnel to conduct safety trainings, ensuring we are prepared to protect and serve our students and staff. #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryTogether
Custodians from Gordon County Schools participated in professional learning aimed at enhancing their knowledge and skills in key areas of school safety and maintenance. We deeply appreciate and love our custodians for their hard work, dedication, and the care they show each and every day. Their efforts make a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful for all they do.
The training covered essential topics including Chemical Right to Know/HazCom Certification, bloodborne pathogens, general safety protocols, and cleaning best practices. This initiative reflects the district’s commitment to providing a safe, clean, and healthy environment for students, staff, and the community, while also supporting custodial staff in their continued professional growth.
Let's continue to be Extraordinary, Gordon County! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryTogether
The training covered essential topics including Chemical Right to Know/HazCom Certification, bloodborne pathogens, general safety protocols, and cleaning best practices. This initiative reflects the district’s commitment to providing a safe, clean, and healthy environment for students, staff, and the community, while also supporting custodial staff in their continued professional growth.
Let's continue to be Extraordinary, Gordon County! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryTogether
Don't forget that you can check out the Gordon County Schools supply list for all 10 schools in one convenient location! Be sure to visit the GCS website for this and all your back-to-school information.
Supplies List: https://www.gcbe.org/page/supplies
Back-to-School Guide: https://www.gcbe.org/page/school-guide
Supplies List: https://www.gcbe.org/page/supplies
Back-to-School Guide: https://www.gcbe.org/page/school-guide
📣 Back-to-School Reminder!
Everyone at Gordon County Schools is excited to welcome families back to our campuses for Open House and Orientation events as we prepare for a great new school year! Mark your calendars:
✅ Pre-K Orientation
📅 Tuesday, August 5
🕣 8:30 AM
📍 At all six elementary schools
✅ Elementary School Open House
📅 Tuesday, August 5
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
✅ Middle School Open House
📅 Wednesday, August 6
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
✅ High School Freshman & New Student Orientation
📅 Thursday, August 7
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
We look forward to seeing our students and families as we launch another year of learning, growth, and opportunity!
Everyone at Gordon County Schools is excited to welcome families back to our campuses for Open House and Orientation events as we prepare for a great new school year! Mark your calendars:
✅ Pre-K Orientation
📅 Tuesday, August 5
🕣 8:30 AM
📍 At all six elementary schools
✅ Elementary School Open House
📅 Tuesday, August 5
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
✅ Middle School Open House
📅 Wednesday, August 6
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
✅ High School Freshman & New Student Orientation
📅 Thursday, August 7
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
We look forward to seeing our students and families as we launch another year of learning, growth, and opportunity!
Attention Parents of Students in Gordon County Schools:
Bus registration is open! We have survey forms to fill out for the following students:
* New students enrolling to the school district for the first time
* Families who have recently moved residences within our school district
* 2025-2026 Pre-K student
If your child needs transportation this fall and is new, recently moved, or enrolling into Pre-K, please take a moment to fill out our survey to help the Transportation Department prepare for the upcoming 2025-2027 school year.
It's important that you carefully read and agree to the policies and procedures outlined in the survey regarding bus transportation. Please note that rising Pre-K students have a different survey than Kindergarten - 12th grade students.
Pre-K Families Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/DccfhtLVci
K-12 Families Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/EK89UGR4MH
This registration process helps ensure a smooth and safe transportation experience for all our students. Thank you for being proactive in getting ready for the new school year!
This is the last week for the Summer Feeding Program! We appreciated being able to feed so many people this summer.
Gordon County Schools utilizes My Ride K-12, a parent communication app, for transportation operations and parent information. My Ride K-12 is integrated with our transportation software for families to access estimated times of arrival or departure for buses.
My Ride K-12 is designed so you can access your student’s bus schedules efficiently. GPS technology on the bus works with the district’s software to automatically calculate the timing of a bus route to give you the most accurate ETAs with real-time updates and route changes.
My Ride K-12 is available for you to download on your Apple or Android mobile device. Our flyer provides step-by-step registration instructions, and you can access the app to download in a variety of ways. Scan the QR code on the flyer, follow the hyperlinks below, or search your app store for “My Ride K-12” to download and register your family on the app.
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-ride-k-12/id6443848115
Google Play: https://tinyurl.com/myridek-12
At the recent American Legion Auxiliary Department of Georgia Convention in Duluth, three outstanding Gordon County Schools students were honored for their exceptional work in patriotic-themed contests.
Ashworth Middle School student Bella-Kate Caudle and Sonoraville Elementary student Lydia Grace Rigdon were each recognized for earning first place in District Seven for their Americanism essays. They received certificates of appreciation from Krisann Alexander, Americanism Chairperson for the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Georgia.
In addition, Kinza Ali of Red Bud Middle School was recognized for a remarkable Poppy Poster entry. Her poster will advance to the national competition and will also be shared with Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation.
Gordon County Schools is proud of these students for their creativity, patriotism, and commitment to honoring our nation’s veterans.
Ashworth Middle School student Bella-Kate Caudle and Sonoraville Elementary student Lydia Grace Rigdon were each recognized for earning first place in District Seven for their Americanism essays. They received certificates of appreciation from Krisann Alexander, Americanism Chairperson for the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Georgia.
In addition, Kinza Ali of Red Bud Middle School was recognized for a remarkable Poppy Poster entry. Her poster will advance to the national competition and will also be shared with Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation.
Gordon County Schools is proud of these students for their creativity, patriotism, and commitment to honoring our nation’s veterans.
We are thrilled to share that the Gordon County Schools Nutrition Department has been awarded the 2024 Turnip the Beet Gold Award by the Georgia Department of Education. This prestigious honor was given to only nine programs across the entire state and celebrates the exceptional quality of our summer feeding program.
This recognition reflects the incredible effort, dedication, and heart that go into making our summer meals program a success. We are beyond proud of the work being done every day to serve hundreds of thousands of meals to children and families throughout our community. From early mornings to long, hot days, our team continues to show up with one goal—to make sure our students are well-fed, healthy, and ready to thrive.
A huge thank you goes to our Director of School Nutrition, Nicole Head, whose strong leadership, care for students, and unwavering commitment have made this achievement possible. We are also deeply grateful to the entire summer feeding staff for their hard work and passion in providing high-quality, nutritious meals during the summer months.
This recognition reflects the incredible effort, dedication, and heart that go into making our summer meals program a success. We are beyond proud of the work being done every day to serve hundreds of thousands of meals to children and families throughout our community. From early mornings to long, hot days, our team continues to show up with one goal—to make sure our students are well-fed, healthy, and ready to thrive.
A huge thank you goes to our Director of School Nutrition, Nicole Head, whose strong leadership, care for students, and unwavering commitment have made this achievement possible. We are also deeply grateful to the entire summer feeding staff for their hard work and passion in providing high-quality, nutritious meals during the summer months.
At the July 14 meeting of the Gordon County Schools Board of Education, we proudly recognized two outstanding departments and leaders whose work continues to make a meaningful impact on our students and community.
School Nutrition Department — 2024 Turnip the Beet Gold Award
We were honored to celebrate our School Nutrition Department for being named a 2024 Turnip the Beet Gold Award recipient by the Georgia Department of Education. This prestigious recognition was awarded to only nine programs across the state and highlights the exceptional quality of our summer feeding program. Our meals continue to be nutritious, appealing, and supportive of student well-being.
A major contributor to the continued success of our nutrition program is the strong leadership and genuine care shown by Mrs. Nicole Head, Director of School Nutrition. Her commitment to serving students with high-quality meals and ensuring they are well-nourished plays a key role in supporting their overall health and readiness to learn.
Transportation Department — NWGA RESA Transportation Director of the Year
We also recognized Mr. Tim Watkins, Director of Transportation, for being named the Northwest Georgia RESA Transportation Director of the Year. Since stepping into the role in 2019, Mr. Watkins has led the department with innovation and a strong focus on improving communication and bus routes. He is highly committed to the safety of our students and works diligently to ensure they travel to and from school securely each day. His hands-on leadership, including stepping in to drive routes when needed, reflects his deep dedication to serving our students and families.
We are truly thankful for Mr. Watkins and the way he serves both our students and the broader community with professionalism, care, and integrity.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Head and Mr. Watkins for these outstanding accomplishments and for representing Gordon County Schools with excellence.
School Nutrition Department — 2024 Turnip the Beet Gold Award
We were honored to celebrate our School Nutrition Department for being named a 2024 Turnip the Beet Gold Award recipient by the Georgia Department of Education. This prestigious recognition was awarded to only nine programs across the state and highlights the exceptional quality of our summer feeding program. Our meals continue to be nutritious, appealing, and supportive of student well-being.
A major contributor to the continued success of our nutrition program is the strong leadership and genuine care shown by Mrs. Nicole Head, Director of School Nutrition. Her commitment to serving students with high-quality meals and ensuring they are well-nourished plays a key role in supporting their overall health and readiness to learn.
Transportation Department — NWGA RESA Transportation Director of the Year
We also recognized Mr. Tim Watkins, Director of Transportation, for being named the Northwest Georgia RESA Transportation Director of the Year. Since stepping into the role in 2019, Mr. Watkins has led the department with innovation and a strong focus on improving communication and bus routes. He is highly committed to the safety of our students and works diligently to ensure they travel to and from school securely each day. His hands-on leadership, including stepping in to drive routes when needed, reflects his deep dedication to serving our students and families.
We are truly thankful for Mr. Watkins and the way he serves both our students and the broader community with professionalism, care, and integrity.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Head and Mr. Watkins for these outstanding accomplishments and for representing Gordon County Schools with excellence.
Gordon County Schools is proud to continue providing free breakfast and lunch to all students for the 2025–2026 school year. Making sure students are well-nourished is essential for learning, and we remain committed to offering nutritious meals every school day at no cost.
This is made possible through our continued participation in the Community Eligibility Provision, which is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Because of this provision, families no longer need to complete meal applications, which reduces paperwork and administrative costs.
Healthy school meals play an important role in helping students succeed. They are especially important for students who may face food insecurity. Research shows that access to free meals at school improves overall health, helps reduce obesity, and supports stronger academic performance. By offering meals to all students, we remove barriers and reduce any stigma related to receiving school meals.
📣 Back-to-School Reminder!
Gordon County Schools are excited to welcome families back to our campuses for Open House and Orientation events as we prepare for a great new school year! Mark your calendars:
✅ Pre-K Orientation
📅 Tuesday, August 5
🕣 8:30 AM
📍 At all six elementary schools
✅ Elementary School Open House
📅 Tuesday, August 5
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
✅ Middle School Open House
📅 Wednesday, August 6
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
✅ High School Freshman & New Student Orientation
📅 Thursday, August 7
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
We look forward to seeing our students and families as we launch another year of learning, growth, and opportunity!
Gordon County Schools are excited to welcome families back to our campuses for Open House and Orientation events as we prepare for a great new school year! Mark your calendars:
✅ Pre-K Orientation
📅 Tuesday, August 5
🕣 8:30 AM
📍 At all six elementary schools
✅ Elementary School Open House
📅 Tuesday, August 5
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
✅ Middle School Open House
📅 Wednesday, August 6
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
✅ High School Freshman & New Student Orientation
📅 Thursday, August 7
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
We look forward to seeing our students and families as we launch another year of learning, growth, and opportunity!
