Public Notice

Out of concern for the health and welfare of our students, Gordon County Schools has adopted a specific protocol for addressing the nationwide epidemic that is currently plaguing schools around the country.  Vaping and e-cigarettes pose a significant health risk to our students; therefore, Gordon County middle and high schools have implemented a protocol for disciplining students who violate the code of conduct as it relates to vaping and e-cigarettes. 

Consequences can include a counseling and education about the dangers of vaping, as well as a combination of ISS, OSS and up to and including a tribunal hearing. In addition to these consequences, any vaping paraphernalia found in connection with the offense will be confiscated and not returned.

Consequences will apply to any student in grades 6-12 who is in intentional or unintentional possession of any vaping paraphernalia during any school-sanctioned activity or on any Gordon County school campus during or outside of normal school hours. While elementary students are not subject to the 6-12 code of conduct, any violation of this code by an elementary-aged student will be treated as a serious violation and disciplined as such by school administration.  We also remind our visitors that all of our campuses are smoke-free environments and ask no vaping or e-cigarettes be used while visiting our schools or school-sanctioned events. 

We appreciate your assistance in implementing this new protocol and your understanding in enforcing these consequences in an effort to ensure the welfare of all of our students.