Starting June 3, 2024, we will be relocating for summer. For information, visit https://www.gcbe.org/o/gchs/article/1624628.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 11 am GRADUATION PRACTICE AT Dalton Trade Center
Graduating seniors should plan to be at the lower level of the DTC by 11 am in cap and gown.
If transportation for practice is needed, please be at the school by 10 am. The shuttle will leave promptly at 10:15.
THIS PRACTICE IS MANDATORY. The senior group picture will be made during practice. For this photo, seniors should wear their cap and gown, as well as the shirt/pants/shoes they plan to wear for the graduation ceremony. Seniors should bring a change of clothes to wear after the group picture, as practice could last until 2 pm.
Reminders for students who have received notice that they will be getting an award at honors day on Monday, May 20:
Our 10 am program at Trinity Baptist Church will honor students in grades 9-11. These students will be considered present at school by default for attendance purposes. Students are not required to ride the shuttle bus to the church on Monday morning and may choose to drive themselves or ride with their guardians (arrive 9-9:15 am for line-ups). However, students who are riding the bus will depart Gordon Central no later than 8:45 a.m., and students who ride the bus from GCHS must be signed out by parents/guardians if not riding the bus back to the school.
Students who are driving should park behind the church in the gravel lot or in the lower part of the main parking lot to allow parking spaces closer to the main entrance for families and guests.
Seniors will be honored that evening. The event begins at 7, and students should arrive at Trinity by 6 pm.
The 2024 Gordon County Schools Summer Feeding Program starts June 3rd through July 18th! This program serves our community by providing no-cost, healthy meals and snacks to children ages 0-18. Food will be offered Monday through Thursday each week, and Thursdays will include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday meals. Please note that all sites will be closed July 4th and 5th.
Food pickup locations are at Tolbert Elementary and Sonoraville High School from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gordon County Schools will also have vans and buses delivering meals to our Mobile Locations marked with yard signs that read, "This is a Gordon County Summer Feeding Site." Listen for the honking horns as notification of arrival and please be patient as times will vary by each location. After the first week, we will announce more exact times for the Mobile Locations as our feeding staff workers learn and finalize their routes.
Check out the flyer for more information! The Gordon County Schools Nutrition Department, partnered with our Transportation Department, looks forward to serving families with nutritious meal options at no cost during the summer months.
Summer school registration is now open for Gordon County Schools high school students in need of credit recovery. Summer school dates are June 10-13, June 17-20, and June 24-27. There is no fee associated with summer school; breakfast and lunch are provided.
Students must attend each day and can earn ONE recovery credit from these offered courses: 9th Grade Literature, 10th Grade Literature, World History, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Physics, and Environmental Science.
The registration deadline is May 31st. Don't miss out on credit recovery to stay on track to graduate! To register, please follow the QR code or access the registration form here: https://forms.gle/RxLrJmb9vk8Udxu68
For more information, please contact your child's high school:
Gordon Central High School: 706-629-7391
Sonoraville High School: 706-602-0320
🎉 Join Us for the Class of 2024 Drive-Thru Parade! 🎉
We’re thrilled to invite you to the upcoming Class of 2024 Drive-Thru Parade! This special event celebrates our graduating seniors as they drive through the campuses of Gordon Central and Ashworth one last time as students. Here are the details:
📅 Date: Friday, May 10th
⏰ Time: 6:30 pm
📍 Location: Gordon Central High School
What to Expect:
Senior Student Parade: Watch as our graduates proudly drive through our Ashworth and Gordon Central campuses. Bring your banners, balloons, family, and extended family to line Warrior Path and show your support for our soon-to-be graduates!
Parking: When you arrive, our friendly staff will direct you to park by the stadium. Please be in position by 6:25 pm to catch all the excitement.
Friday Night Lights: After the parade, we’re hosting Friday Night Lights exclusively for our seniors. We’ll check their names upon entry, ensuring that only Class of 2024 students join the festivities. Food, games, and fireworks await!
We can’t wait to see you at the Drive-Thru Parade!
Teachers at Gordon Central were provided tours of the construction addition and provided breakfast by Parrish Construction during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Attention rising seniors: LifeTouch will be on campus May 14-16 for senior pictures for the senior section of the 2024-2025 yearbook. For more information and to sign up for an appointment, please visit https://5il.co/2khnx.
ATTENTION SENIORS:
It's SENIOR WEEK for the CLASS OF 2024!
The week starts with Mirror Monday Throwback Day- dress up as a throwback to your first day of school. Don't forget to check out the remaining dress-up days for the week.
To end the week, plan to hang out with your classmates at Ratner Stadium for Friday Night Lights, and remind friends and family about the senior parade on Friday at 6:30. Details on parking and route will be released later in the week.
Let's make this a week full of great memories for our graduating WARRIORS!
Gordon Central High School's Teaching as a Profession teacher, Mrs. Kodi Albright, visited Belwood Elementary's PAL program with her students in Mrs. Jessica Childers' classroom today.
Mrs. Albright's students prepared lessons to work with the 3-4 year old students on counting, number identification, and many other activities. These students have worked on created number cards, thematic counting books, sensory bags to practice number-writing, and lesson plans connecting these activities with standards and best teaching practices.
Students will return later in the week to work on reading activities with their little partners!
Thank you to the Calhoun-Gordon County Retired Educators Association for their donation to allow these day trips for Gordon Central students, and Mrs. Albright is very appreciative of Mrs. Childers and Belwood Elementary for allowing her students to have such a great learning opportunity.
GCHS Summer Camps 2024 (see each flyer for more information)
Gordon Central High School and Kaitlyn Brooks, GCHS
Art Teacher, are thrilled to announce that 10th grader Alberto Garcia-Melchor has won the prestigious "People's Choice Award" for the Congressional Art Competition! 🏆🎉
The Congressional Art Show, open to all high school students in our District (14th Congressional District), showcases incredible talent from our community. Alberto's exceptional artwork has captured the hearts of many, earning him this well-deserved honor. 🖌💙
Let's extend our warmest congratulations to Alberto for his outstanding achievement! #GoWarriors
🎉🚗 Calling all Gordon Central Senior Warriors of 2024! 🚗🎉
Get ready to continue your senior celebration in style because it's time to rev up for an unforgettable experience just for YOU! 🎓✨
📅 Mark your calendars for May 10th as we kick off the ultimate Senior Class tribute with a spectacular CAR PARADE along Warrior Path! Start brainstorming those car decorations NOW because we want to see your creativity shine! 🌟
But wait, the excitement doesn't stop there! After the parade, we're diving headfirst and heading down to the "Pit" and into the 2nd Annual FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS Extravaganza! 🏈🎉 Get ready for a sizzling cookout, thrilling games, and jaw-dropping fireworks at the stadium. It's a night you won't want to miss! 🔥🎆
Let's make memories to last a lifetime as we honor YOUR incredible achievements, Class of 2024!
Spread the word, start planning, and get ready to shine bright! See you on May 10th! 🎓🚗✨ #SeniorCelebration #WarriorPride #Classof2024
Upcoming Events
🎓 Calling all Gordon Central Class of 2024 Seniors, Gateway Seniors, and Work Based Learning Seniors! 🎓 Mark your calendars for our Senior Class Meeting on April 30th at 11:15 AM. 🗓️ Attendance is mandatory as we'll be sharing crucial updates about upcoming Senior events, appropriate attire, dress-up days, and more. Don't miss out on important information! See you there! #GordonCentralSeniors #ClassOf2024 #SeniorMeeting
Important Senior Information - March 19, 2024
Gordon County Schools is on an early release schedule Wednesday, March 13th and Thursday, March 14th for Parent Conferences. We hope families were able to schedule time to meet with teachers to discuss your child's progress this year. If not, you are encouraged to stay in contact with your school and connect with teachers to find time to discuss academic achievement and future goals.
Friday, March 15th is an At-Home Learning Day. We hope that your child or children are able to explore learning opportunities that day and catch up on assignments, projects, and materials as we approach End-of-Course and End-of-Grade Milestones testing.
Congratulations to Gordon Central High School's 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Sherry Sullivan!
Sophomores- Josten's will be on campus during lunch and until 5 pm on Tuesday, March 5 to take ring orders. There will also be a makeup day on March 12. For more information, visit GC's ring page on Josten's website at https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1039988/Gordon-Central-High-School/Class-Jewelry/2002080214030844323/CATALOG_JRD/
Congratulations to Gordon Central High School for being recognized by Superintendent Richard Woods and the Georgia Department of Education as a 2024 AP Honor School.
Advanced Placement (AP) courses require hard work by both teachers and students, and the award recognizes this commitment. GCHS is on the AP Challenge School list for schools with enrollments of 900 or fewer students and exams administered in English, mathematics, science, and social studies with a minimum expected participation rate met.
Gordon Central is also recognized on the AP Access and Support List for schools with at least 30% of AP exams taken by students who identified as African American and/or Hispanic (minimum of 16 students) and 30% of all AP exams earning scores of 3 or higher. At least 25 exams must be administered.
