Attention GSCS 2026-27 Pre-K Families: Acceptance letters are being mailed out this week.
about 17 hours ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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We’re excited to share this important update with our families and community! The attached letter includes information about Spring Break and important attendance reminders as we head into the final stretch of the school year. Please take a moment to read through it, and thank you for your continued support! #WalkTheWalk

about 22 hours ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
The attached letter includes important information for families regarding Spring Break and student attendance. If you need this information in an alternative format or require assistance, please contact our school office and we will be happy to help.

Today is the last day to complete our Spring Survey!! Please make sure you are taking time to complete this so we can work towards a plan for next year and our goals to better help you and our students!
Click below, or scan our QR code!

Spring Survey

about 23 hours ago, Sara Burford
spring survey

It is almost time for 2026-27 GSCS Kindergarten Registration! Registration begins on Monday, April 13, for students who are 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2026.
Online Registration: https://campus.spalding.k12.ga.us/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-app-type
Registration Requirements: https://aptg.co/TTXyN7
Registration Requirements (Spanish): https://aptg.co/Vt2XBr

1 day ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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BIG congratulations to Ms. Alicia Stratton, our 2026–2027 Teacher of the Year!! She inspires, encourages, and makes a difference every day—and we couldn’t be more proud! #WalkTheWalk #TeacherLeader #202627TOTY
5 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
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GSCS Needs your input! Join us for a virtual stakeholder meeting on Monday, 3/30 at 10 am. Use the QR code to register.

5 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
stakeholder meeting
GSCS Schools & Offices will be closed for Spring Break on April 6-10, 2026.
5 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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Our students and staff have been working so hard for months to bring this musical to life—and now it’s showtime! From learning lines and songs to building sets and practicing choreography, so much heart and dedication has gone into every single detail. We would LOVE to see our families and community come out to support them and celebrate all of their hard work. Let’s fill the seats, cheer them on, and make it a weekend they’ll never forget! Thank you for always supporting our students and helping them shine! #WalkTheWalk #BreakALeg #TheatreLife
6 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
flyer for musical, The Little Mermaid, Jr. $10/adult, $5/students, Friday, April 3 at 6pm; Saturday, April 4, 2pm at Griffin Auditorium
Tonight is the night!! Game Night is officially here at CRES. From 5-6:30pm we are going to be playing some fun literacy or math games. This is a chance to get family involved in what is going on in your child's classroom. I will be sat up to hand your yummy dinner out ONLY if you pre-registered! Can't wait to see everyone there!


7 days ago, Sara Burford
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3rd-5th grade Parents,
Students will participate in a GMAS practice test on Wednesday, March 25. This practice helps prepare them for the upcoming Georgia Milestones Assessment. Please ensure your child is at school and on time that day. Thank you for your support!
9 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Buy your tickets NOW at https://PIEComedyShow.eventbrite.com for an unforgettable night of laughs THIS THURSDAY at the Comedy Show! Join us in person for non-stop chuckles and good vibes. Whether you're coming with friends, having a date night or flying solo, this event promises hilarious moments that'll leave your cheeks hurting. Don’t miss out on the fun — it’s the perfect way to unwind and enjoy some top-notch comedy live! This show features five professional stand-up comedians who have performed at The Punch Line, The Apollo, on HBO, Kevin Hart's Hart of the City Show and more. All proceeds benefit Partners In Education and will be used to provide grants and scholarships to teachers and students.
9 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
comedy show flyer
Congratulations to Mrs. Matthews and Mrs. Jones for winning the Sunshine Club’s St. Patrick’s Day treasure hunt. They tracked down the winning leprechauns… who might look just a little familiar! Thanks for joining in the fun and bringing some extra luck (and laughs) to our day. Thanks to Sunshine Club for coordinating the shenanigans! #WalkTheWalk #StPaddysDay
10 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
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Lucky little learners at work! 🍀 Our PreK friends had a magical St. Paddy’s Day full of hands-on fun! They planted shamrocks and built clever leprechaun traps—just in case one tried to sneak through their classrooms! No leprechauns caught… yet but lots of giggles, creativity, and a little bit of mischief filled the day! #WalkTheWalk #StPadddysDay
10 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
collage of PK students with leprechaun traps and shamrock plants
This is the same info that came home with students with one change for days/times! Game Night is on Wednesday so that is our late day at the book fair. We hope to see you there! #WalkTheWalk #BookFair #ReadersAreLeaders
13 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Book Fair dates/times in Spanish
Book Fair dates/time
Info about book fair
Info about book fair in Spanish
Dairy Queen is a GSCS district-wide partner. Tomorrow, March 19 is their national event "Free Cone Day". Simply go to your nearest DQ and ask for a free cone (with your meal or by itself). Thanks for supporting our students Griffin DQ.
14 days ago, Adam Pugh
DQ Ice Cream Cone

Spalding County 4H Director Elizabeth McGregor came to the board of education meeting last evening to recognized the first place winners in the annual 4H Cloverleaf District Project Achievement event. 55 students from Spalding County participated (the largest delegation at the event) and 17 students won first place. It was fitting to recognize these students on Saint Patrick's Day as everyone was wearing 4H green. GSCS is thankful for the partnership with 4H and UGA Extension. The first place winners were: Lukas Askew - Futral Road - Fresh Water Fish and Shellfish; Brennan Butler - Futral Road Elementary- Paleontology; Cornelius Daniel - Futral Road Elementary - Arts; Rhylan Evans - Cowan Road Elementary - Team Sports; Kiana Garcia - Jackson Road Elementary - Rabbits; Tristan Jones - Jackson Road Elementary - Environmental Science; Liam Miller - Crescent Elementary - Forestry/ Wood Science; Connie Mosqueda - Carver Road Middle - Performing Arts/ Dance; JB Nemyer - Trinity Christian - Science; Cooper Normand - Futral Road Elementary - Target Sports; Alexis Pritts - Moreland Road Elementary - Creative Stitchery; Jaliyah Smith - Jordan Hill Elementary - Public Speaking; GiGi Stonica - Trinity Christian - Arts; Taylor Tolen - Crescent - Communications; O'Nyah Walters - Crescent - Interior Design; Erin Williams - Jackson Road Elementary - Marine and Coastal Ecology; Rylee Winebrenner - Crescent Elementary - Human Development. CONGRATULATIONS STUDENTS!

14 days ago, Adam Pugh
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4H students
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4H Coordinator Elizabeth McGregor
The Griffin RESA Elementary Math Competition was held Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The following schools represented GSCS: Crescent Elementary, Futral Road Elementary, Cowan Road Elementary, and Orrs Elementary. We are so proud of all our amazing mathematicians. Congratulations to Orrs Elementary School's math team for taking 3rd place in Division 1 which was made up of 8 schools. The Orrs' team was composed of Kenneth Hester, Camden Lewis, Luis Madrigal, Arden Snead, and Paul Wilson. Thank you to their coach, Mr. Tramell Kinne.
15 days ago, Adam Pugh
Math Masters
Congrats to the Math Winners
THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING! https://bit.ly/COESbookfair

Get ready to shop, read, and support our students!
Our Scholastic Book Fair will be here March 23–27, and there are several easy ways to get involved before it starts:
✨ Set up an eWallet so your child can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently. You can also share the eWallet link with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and family friends so they can easily add money for your child to shop.
❤️ Donate to Share the Fair to help make sure every student can afford a book, even if their family cannot. We would also love for you to share this link with family, friends, or community members who may want to help our students by donating.
🛍️ Shop online if you can’t make it in person.

Book Fair Hours:
📅 Mon–Wed: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎲 Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM (open late during Family Game Night!)
📚 Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Every purchase helps put more books into the hands of our students. Let’s make this the best Book Fair yet!

¡LA FERIA DEL LIBRO YA VIENE! 🎉📚 https://bit.ly/COESbookfair
¡Prepárense para comprar, leer y apoyar a nuestros estudiantes!

Nuestra Feria del Libro de Scholastic será del 23 al 27 de marzo, y hay varias formas fáciles de participar antes de que comience:
✨ Cree una eWallet (billetera digital) para que su hijo(a) pueda comprar sin efectivo, sin preocupaciones y de manera independiente. También puede compartir el enlace de la eWallet con abuelos, tías, tíos y otros familiares para que puedan agregar dinero fácilmente para que su hijo(a) compre libros.
❤️ Done a Share the Fair para ayudar a que todos los estudiantes puedan comprar un libro, incluso aquellos cuyas familias no pueden costearlo. También le invitamos a compartir este enlace con familiares, amigos o miembros de la comunidad que quieran apoyar a nuestros estudiantes con una donación.
🛍️ Compre en línea si no puede asistir en persona.

Horario de la Feria del Libro:
📅 Lunes – Miércoles: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎲 Jueves: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM (¡abierto hasta tarde durante la Noche Familiar de Juegos!)
📚 Viernes: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Cada compra ayuda a poner más libros en las manos de nuestros estudiantes. ¡Hagamos que esta sea la mejor Feria del Libro!
16 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Share the Fair - anyone can contribute
eWallet de la Feria Del Libro 0 la forma de pago mas sencilla para los ninos!
Book Fair eWallet - easy way for kids to pay!

Thank you to the families who have already signed up for our Game Night dinner! We’re excited to see you there.

Game Night is a great opportunity to learn fun literacy and math games that you can take home and play with your child. These activities help make learning exciting while spending quality time together as a family.

Be sure to register by 2:30 PM today if you would like pizza so we can make sure there is enough for everyone!

Please Click Here to Register

16 days ago, Sara Burford
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Due to potential inclement weather, GSCS will delay the start of school by two hours for staff and students tomorrow. Everything is pushed back two hours from the normal scheduled time. Please continue to check the GSCS app, social media and/or website for updates.
17 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
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