There's only ONE week left to order your 2024-25 Yearbook! The only way to guarantee your yearbook is to purchase it before March 21. You can purchase online (easiest) or see Mr. Bristow at school for cash or check payments. We will only order the amount of yearbooks that have been prepaid! No extras this year! The cost is $65 per yearbook. You can scan the QR code or access the ordering platform at bit.ly/43OI17c
Congratulations to Mrs. Tammy Fuller and her amazing staff in the Gordon Central Cafeteria! They received a perfect 100 on their health inspection today! Thanks for all you do for the students and staff at Gordon Central!
Dear Gordon County Schools Families,
As we approach the end of the school year, we invite you to participate in the Cognia Accreditation Family and Community Survey to share your insights and provide valuable feedback about our school district. Your input is essential in helping us assess our strengths and identify areas for improvement.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by clicking the link below:
https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/277370/p3228
Your feedback plays a vital role in our continuous improvement efforts and helps ensure that we are providing the best possible educational experience for our students. The survey is open until Friday, April 4th, so we encourage you to complete it as soon as possible.
Thank you for your time and support in making Gordon County Schools the best it can be!
Mrs. Albright’s Teaching as a Profession level 2 students have been enjoying their time at Ashworth Middle School. From observing and helping in classrooms to making bulletin boards and helping set up the book fair, they love getting this experience at AMS! #TOGETHERGCS
Mrs. Rainwater's AP Literature class completed hexagonal thinking maps for the story "Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka. Students found connections between themes, characters, quotes, elements of setting, and symbols. They had to have defensible reason for each connection. Once finished with their map, students labeled three of the connections with deeper analysis. A gallery walk and critique of each map culminated the activity.
State Superintendent Richard Woods Visits Red Bud Middle School to Present Math Leaders Banners
State School Superintendent Richard Woods visited Red Bud Middle School to present prestigious Math Leader banners to Ashworth Middle School, Red Bud Middle School, and Gordon Central High School. The recognition highlights these schools' commitment to excellence in mathematics and their outstanding achievements in student growth and proficiency.
Superintendent Woods was welcomed by Gordon County Schools Superintendent Alice Mashburn, along with Board of Education chairperson Charlie Walraven, co-chair Bobby Hall, and Marsha Wilson. Presented with the banners were Red Bud Middle School Principal Chad Moore, Ashworth Middle School Principal Danny Lowrance, and Gordon Central High School Principal Dr. Amy Parker. During his visit, Mr. Woods toured several classrooms at Red Bud Middle School and engaged with 8th-grade students, fielding their questions. RBMS 8th grade students Emma Osmanovic and Ethen Smith led the tour for Mr. Woods, providing insights into their classrooms and learning experiences in the classrooms of Tyler Lyles and Autumn Gibson, Cassie Bartley, and Sandra Cash.
The Math Leader Awards celebrate schools that have demonstrated exceptional student achievement and growth in mathematics under the new K-12 Mathematics Standards:
Ashworth Middle School – Recognized as a High School Outstanding Achievement Math Leader for its excellence in mathematics among 8th-grade students taking high school Algebra 1. The school’s high percentage of students performing at the Proficient Learner level or above showcases its commitment to academic success and numeracy skills.
Red Bud Middle School – Awarded dual honors as both an 8th Grade Gateway Growth and High School Outstanding Achievement Math Leader. This distinction reflects the school’s remarkable student growth in eighth-grade mathematics and high levels of achievement among 8th-grade students taking Algebra 1.
Gordon Central High School – Recognized as a Growth Leader for its significant improvement in mathematics achievement, as measured by the Algebra: Concepts and Connections End-of-Course (EOC) assessment. This award highlights the school's dedication to ensuring all students make measurable progress in their numeracy skills.
The Math Leader Awards for the 2023-2024 school year acknowledge schools that have increased the percentage of students scoring at the Proficient Learner level or above. These awards emphasize the importance of numeracy in key transition years and require greater growth from schools with lower initial achievement levels. Mr. Woods discussed the prestige of this recognition and hoped to visit Gordon County Schools again next year with more achievements of academic success and growth.
The event served as a moment of pride for Gordon County Schools, celebrating the collective efforts of students, teachers, and administrators in advancing math education and ensuring academic success. Congratulations to Ashworth Middle School, Red Bud Middle School, and Gordon Central High School for their well-earned recognition as Math Leader schools.
Through the Partners in Education program at Vargo Orthodontics, Dr. Vargo gives each new patient a $50 donation to show their gratitude to the teacher of their choice. "We are so grateful for Emma and for the ways Coach Rodriguez has impacted her!" Thank you to Vargo Orthodontics for their donation to Gordon Central High School in honor of Mr. Mederic Rodriguez and to Emma Derrick for recognizing Mr. Rodriguez!
Mr. Neal Crawford's final LGPE - GMEA District 7. Straight 1’s on stage and sight reading! Congratulations and Go Warriors!
Gordon Central HOSA competed on Thursday, March 6 and also on Friday, March 7 in Atlanta against seven other regions across Georgia, This statewide HOSA competition draws over 4200 high schoolers to compete against one another in various health competitions. Although we did not place at the state level, we did have one student, Peyton Yarbrough, who placed 9th out of the top 10 in Pharmacy Science! Way to go Peyton!
Attention GCHS Class of 2025:
There will be a senior meeting on March 18 at 10:15 AM for all seniors. We will be discussing important topics, including spring activities and graduation details. Information will be posted on our website for parents following the meeting. Please mark your calendars and be sure to attend this important meeting!
Today was the first round of Homeroom March Madness at Gordon Central. Students represented their homerooms and competed in rousing games of rock, paper, scissors to earn their team a space in the next round. Upcoming is the cup stacking challenge on Friday.
#TOGETHERGCHS
Region Literary Event Results
Congratulations to the Gordon Central Literary Team – 2025 REGION CHAMPIONS! 🏆
An incredible performance by all, with multiple first-place finishes advancing to STATE on March 22!
🏆 1st Place – Advancing to State!
• Dramatic Interpretation – Jamirrah Thomas
• Duo Interpretation – Amy Lopez & Sami Ruiz
• Argumentative Essay – Seth Kolterman
• Girls Solo – Brooklynne Mulkey
• Trio – Sadie Holmes, Riley McEntire, Anna Caroline Parker
• Quartet – Seth Kolterman, Asher Lee, Parker Dyer, Yessen Zamora
🥈 2nd Place
• International Extemporaneous Speaking – Madelyn Goble
• Boys Solo – Toccoa Long
🥉 3rd Place
• Humorous Interpretation – Noah Bell
• Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking – Harrison Hughes
🏅 4th Place
• Literary Analysis – Evan Wood
Congratulations to the entire team for bringing home the Region Championship and representing Gordon Central with excellence! State qualifiers compete on March 22 in Bremen– Go Warriors!
There are less than three weeks left to order your 2024-2025 yearbook. The only way to guarantee your yearbook is to purchase it before March 21. You can purchase online (easiest) or see Mr. Bristow at school for cash or check payments. We will only order the amount of yearbooks that have been prepaid! No extras this year! The cost is $65 per yearbook. You can scan the QR code or access the ordering platform at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob?isAdvertisementOnly=False&jobNumber=15319425
Visit our website and select the "Class of 2025 Info" tab to stay up to date on end-of-year activities for seniors.
AP exam fee balances are due by Thursday, March 6th. You can pay with cash or a check made payable to GCHS in the Media Center or you can pay online through the "Student Fees/Pay Online" tab on our school website. Remember if you missed ordering an exam for fall semester, year-long or exam only, you can still order an exam by paying the exam fee and the $40 late fee payment. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Pruitt in the Media Center. You can also contact her at (706) 629-7391 ext. 4739 or via email at spruitt@gcbe.org.
There are only three weeks left to order your 2024-2025 yearbook. The only way to guarantee your yearbook is to purchase it before March 21. You can purchase online (easiest) or see Mr. Bristow at school for cash or check payments. We will only order the amount of yearbooks that have been prepaid! No extras this year!
The cost is $65 per yearbook. You can scan the QR code or access the ordering platform at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob?isAdvertisementOnly=False&jobNumber=15319425
Attention seniors- Please see Mrs. Albright if you have been accepted to attend college to pursue a career in education. We are looking forward to celebrating you this spring at our Future Georgia Educator Signing Day!
AP exam fee balances are due by Thursday, March 6th. You can pay with cash or a check made payable to GCHS in the Media Center or you can pay online through the "Student Fees/Pay Online" tab on our school website. Remember if you missed ordering an exam for fall semester, year-long or exam only, you can still order an exam by paying the exam fee and the $40 late fee payment. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Pruitt in the Media Center. You can also contact her at (706) 629-7391 ext. 4739 or via email at spruitt@gcbe.org.
Logan Daniel from Advent Health came to speak today to Mrs. Amber Lee's Healthcare classes. He told the students about the EMT/Paramedic program/career. He also talked about the amount of schooling and training necessary to obtain a license in this field, as well as the pay and work schedules. He brought an ambulance and allowed students inside to tour the truck and equipment!
Gordon Central High School is proud to announce that John Albright has been named the Gordon Central High School 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. Albright, a dedicated educator who began teaching at Gordon Central in the fall of 1999, has spent over two decades making a profound impact on students and the school community.
“John Albright is an amazing teacher who has made a tremendous impact on the young people who have come through Gordon Central over the last 25+ years,” said one of his nominations. “I have watched him make connections with students both in his AP and regular classes daily.”
Albright, who has served in the Social Studies department for the entirety of his tenure at GC, is also the lead gifted teacher and has coached multiple sports. His ability to engage and connect with students has earned him widespread admiration from both students and staff. “The work he does communicating with both students and parents has helped keep families informed, and he finds a way daily to keep his students interested in social studies."
Beyond his classroom role, you will also frequently see John and his wife Kodi, who also teaches at Gordon Central, at extracurricular events supporting their students. They are also the co-advisers for the Student Government Association. His dedication to both his students’ academic success and personal growth is a hallmark of his teaching philosophy.
Albright’s influence extends to his colleagues as well. “As a colleague, John has helped me tremendously in designing my own class and the way I teach my students. He helped me in figuring out how to teach classes I never expected to teach, and he supplied me with materials that made my life so much easier: Great mentor,” said a fellow teacher.
Known for his impeccable attendance and strong rapport with students, Albright has become a trusted figure at Gordon Central. “He never misses a day of work and has a great rapport with students. He represents GC and the entire field of education well,” one nominator added.
John Albright’s dedication to his students, colleagues, and community exemplifies the values of excellence in education. Gordon Central High School is proud to recognize him as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year.
