Happy New Year from GSCS! Remember, staff and students return on Monday, January 5!
GSCS families and community: Thomaston Milk Company would like to bless Spalding County families with free milk before the holidays. They will be in the Orrs Elementary parking lot, 1553 Flynn Street, on Monday, December 22, 2025, from 10 AM – 12 PM, while supplies last, distributing ½ pints of regular and chocolate milk. This distribution is a donation on behalf of Thomaston Milk Company. We appreciate their support of our community.
Please complete the ThoughtExchange at the link below to provide input for the questions that will be asked of the superintendent finalists at the town hall meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 6 p.m in the Griffin Auditorium. The town hall event will also be live-streamed. Thought Exchange Link: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/474844673/welcome
Today, all GSCS School Principal Secretaries were celebrated at a Jingle & Mingle Heart of the School Christmas Luncheon. They were all recognized for their dedication, hard work and joy that they bring to their schools. Thank you, school principal secretaries! Happy Holidays!
Always excited to share all of the exciting and incredible things that our CTAE students are doing in @GriffinSpalding #CTAEDelievers https://bit.ly/CTAEnews
GSCS held its 5th Annual GSCS Holiday Art Contest, for high school students this year, sponsored by United Bank. First, second and third-place winners received cash prizes. The first-place winners' artwork is featured on the district's Christmas card. Special thanks to United Bank for sponsoring this year's contest! Congratulations to this year's winners:
1st Place – Maria Belen Valero Pena, Spalding High School
2nd Place – Raychul Wilson, Spalding High School
3rd Place – Aubrey King, Griffin High School
1st Place – Maria Belen Valero Pena, Spalding High School
2nd Place – Raychul Wilson, Spalding High School
3rd Place – Aubrey King, Griffin High School
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All GSCS schools & offices will be closed Dec. 22, 2025 - Jan. 2, 2026, for holiday break. GSCS staff & students return on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.
Register to attend the next GSCS Parent University and learn how to navigate your students' screen time. Scan the QR code to register!
On Dec. 11, GSCS families can log in to learn about resources to help improve their child's English language development.
GSCS December Parent University. Scan the QR code to register.
GSCS will host a job fair on December 16, 2025, at the Flint River Regional Library. Scan the QR code to register!
GSCS Department of Exceptional Students is hosting a Parent Expo on December 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the Griffin Region College & Career Academy.
If you missed the last one in October, Griffin-Spalding County Schools invites grandparents to attend a Town Hall Meeting for grandparents helping their GSCS student grandchildren.
This meeting, hosted by Board of Education Chairman R. Syntel Brown with district leaders, is scheduled for Thursday, December 11, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the parent resource center in the GSCS Central Office "B Building" (facing Taylor Street). The address is 234 E. Taylor Street, Griffin, Georgia 30224. Grandparents will receive updates and learn about helpful resources.
Please use the following link to sign up to attend. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWqzm_B76SxeFH39VH_kiR1V4iIDzua3nbRGvv-3S1I2Dkig/viewform
This meeting, hosted by Board of Education Chairman R. Syntel Brown with district leaders, is scheduled for Thursday, December 11, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the parent resource center in the GSCS Central Office "B Building" (facing Taylor Street). The address is 234 E. Taylor Street, Griffin, Georgia 30224. Grandparents will receive updates and learn about helpful resources.
Please use the following link to sign up to attend. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWqzm_B76SxeFH39VH_kiR1V4iIDzua3nbRGvv-3S1I2Dkig/viewform
Today, Thursday, November 20, 2025, is the 31st National Parent Involvement Day. On this day, we recognize and celebrate the powerful role parents and families play in supporting student success. The GSCS Department of Federal Programs would like to take this opportunity to honor parents, caregivers and families for their dedication and commitment. Let's continue to work together to strengthen our partnership to enhance your scholar's educational journey.
GSCS Schools Make Strong Strides in 2025 CCRPI Performance! The College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) is Georgia’s statewide accountability system used to measure how well schools and districts are preparing students for success at the next grade level, graduation and postsecondary opportunities. The 2025 CCRPI results were released on November 12, 2025. The data reveals that Griffin-Spalding County Schools (GSCS) improved in 12 of the 13 components. READ MORE: https://5il.co/3sfsw
GSCS Interim Superintendent Dr. Donald Warren said, “These gains reflect the hard work of our teachers, leaders, students and families. While we still have work to do, this momentum shows that GSCS is on the path toward sustained improvement and we will continue pushing forward together. These results show what is possible when everyone is aligned and working with purpose. I am incredibly proud of our staff and students, and I know this is only the beginning of what GSCS will achieve.”
GSCS Interim Superintendent Dr. Donald Warren said, “These gains reflect the hard work of our teachers, leaders, students and families. While we still have work to do, this momentum shows that GSCS is on the path toward sustained improvement and we will continue pushing forward together. These results show what is possible when everyone is aligned and working with purpose. I am incredibly proud of our staff and students, and I know this is only the beginning of what GSCS will achieve.”
Today, over 400 Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) Student Athletes attended the seasonal Beyond Self Athletes Assembly, an event dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders. Students heard an inspiring keynote address from U.S. Army Veteran and Olympic Gold Medalist Melvin Pender. Also, during the assembly, through a partnership with AT&T and Beyond Self, 50 new laptops were given out to deserving student-athletes from the fall sports season, providing critical technology access to families in the community.
Some student athletes who received a new laptop were nominated by their coach for demonstrating the three R’s: Respect yourself, Respect others and take Responsibility. Others received a laptop for completing the captain’s workshop and serving as Key People of Influence for the winter season. Then, a lucky few were chosen after answering questions correctly about the program and the keynote speaker.
Read More: https://5il.co/3sfd8
Some student athletes who received a new laptop were nominated by their coach for demonstrating the three R’s: Respect yourself, Respect others and take Responsibility. Others received a laptop for completing the captain’s workshop and serving as Key People of Influence for the winter season. Then, a lucky few were chosen after answering questions correctly about the program and the keynote speaker.
Read More: https://5il.co/3sfd8
All GSCS schools and offices will be closed Nov. 24-28, for Thanksgiving Break. Give thanks with family and friends!
FREE IS GOOD… and so is FREE COLLEGE TUITION! 🎓
Did you know high school students can earn up to 30 hours of FREE college tuition while still in high school? Join us for a Dual Enrollment Registration Event at Spalding High School!
📅 When: Thursday, November 20 at 5:00
📍 Where: Spalding High School
At this event, you’ll learn about:
✅ Career Programs
✅ High School Career Pathways
✅ Dual Enrollment opportunities
💡 Who’s Invited: Current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders interested in Dual Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. Remember, students must attend with a parent or guardian.
➡️ Click HERE to RSVP Today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdK1X2RuUlCvUZ-e6WywDNHB5E8MVnEpwupp-iEXvpqncux8g/viewform?usp=dialog
#GSCS #GRCCA #DualEnrollment #FreeCollege #CareerReady #FutureIsBright #MGA #SCTCTigers #GoSCTC #GSCHighlandersForward
Did you know high school students can earn up to 30 hours of FREE college tuition while still in high school? Join us for a Dual Enrollment Registration Event at Spalding High School!
📅 When: Thursday, November 20 at 5:00
📍 Where: Spalding High School
At this event, you’ll learn about:
✅ Career Programs
✅ High School Career Pathways
✅ Dual Enrollment opportunities
💡 Who’s Invited: Current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders interested in Dual Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. Remember, students must attend with a parent or guardian.
➡️ Click HERE to RSVP Today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdK1X2RuUlCvUZ-e6WywDNHB5E8MVnEpwupp-iEXvpqncux8g/viewform?usp=dialog
#GSCS #GRCCA #DualEnrollment #FreeCollege #CareerReady #FutureIsBright #MGA #SCTCTigers #GoSCTC #GSCHighlandersForward
GSCS is proud to announce our district’s Governor’s Honors nominees! Congratulations to these exceptional students as they begin the Governor’s Honors process this month.
