Griffin High School will host our last monthly Parent-Teacher Conference Day of the semester on Tuesday, November 18th, from 3:30–4:30 p.m. in the GHS Commons.
Please take a moment to check your scholar’s current grades to ensure they are on track to pass all classes. If your scholar has any failing grades or if you have questions for individual teachers, please schedule a conference using the registration link below.
Register for a conference:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJa_KQUlJKX-y2wqKW0Zsn2fj7oJJ4_u5xgsVoJxPDAk8fSg/viewform?usp=pp_url
If you have any questions or need assistance with scheduling, please contact Dr. Dedrey Elam, GHS Parent Liaison, at 770-229-3752 ext. 27121 or dedrey.elam@gscs.org. We look forward to partnering with you to support your scholar’s success.
Please take a moment to check your scholar’s current grades to ensure they are on track to pass all classes. If your scholar has any failing grades or if you have questions for individual teachers, please schedule a conference using the registration link below.
Register for a conference:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJa_KQUlJKX-y2wqKW0Zsn2fj7oJJ4_u5xgsVoJxPDAk8fSg/viewform?usp=pp_url
If you have any questions or need assistance with scheduling, please contact Dr. Dedrey Elam, GHS Parent Liaison, at 770-229-3752 ext. 27121 or dedrey.elam@gscs.org. We look forward to partnering with you to support your scholar’s success.
Happy Veterans Day! This morning, GHS Army JROTC Bear Battalion hosted a Veterans Day Celebration. The program consisted of performances by the GHS Band of Gold and Chorus, Bear Battalion roll call and cadet creed, the history of Veterans Day, Veterans and POW/MIA recognitions and remarks from Guest Speaker Major (Ret) General Montague Winfield. Major Winfield wanted the GHS Bear Battalion to remember three things: “I am, I can and I will.”
Major Winfield is a native of Petersburg, Virginia. He retired from the military after 31 years and later retired as an Emergency Management Executive from the civilian federal workforce after 12 years of service. His top civilian award is the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service. His military decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal, two Defense Superior Service Medals and three Legions of Merit. He is also Ranger, French Commando, Airborne and Air Assault qualified.
Major Winfield is a native of Petersburg, Virginia. He retired from the military after 31 years and later retired as an Emergency Management Executive from the civilian federal workforce after 12 years of service. His top civilian award is the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service. His military decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal, two Defense Superior Service Medals and three Legions of Merit. He is also Ranger, French Commando, Airborne and Air Assault qualified.
Apply to #College Day at #GHS! Students meet with representatives, fill out their common application, and some even received ON THE SPOT acceptance!
Great things are happening at #GHS EVERY DAY! 💛💚📚🎓
Great things are happening at #GHS EVERY DAY! 💛💚📚🎓
November is Family Engagement Month! As we celebrate Family Engagement Month, GSCS wants to take this opportunity to celebrate you! Whether you’re helping with homework, attending conferences, volunteering or simply making sure your child attends school every day, we thank you. Your engagement helps build a strong foundation for success. We are grateful for the many ways you contribute to our district’s growth and to your child’s educational journey.
#DES teachers engage in Professional Learning to better serve their students!
#GHS #AIMhigher
Analyze, Improve, Move with us! 💚💛
#GHS #AIMhigher
Analyze, Improve, Move with us! 💚💛
GHS Teachers engage in fun and effective Professional Learning to improve student achievement. At #GHS we #AIM higher.
Analyze
Improve
Move
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Analyze
Improve
Move
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Use the link below to watch the National Veterans Day Parade featuring the Griffin High School Band of Gold - live stream begins at noon. https://www.facebook.com/share/19oVMLAqpq/?mibextid=wwXIfr
GSCS and Butts County Schools' Exceptional Students had an awesome day at the Special Olympics Track & Field Event today at Spalding High School! Students kicked off the event with a parade, then competed in track and field events and played developmental games. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so fun and special for our students! Shout out to the SHS Blue Jag Funk Marching Band, chorus and student volunteers!
Check out our Community Resources webpage, which provides resources for students and families in Griffin -Spalding County: https://www.gscs.org/page/community-resources
Today, City of Griffin Economic Development Director Jeremy Stratton spoke with GHS personal finance and economics students about how economic development impacts them. Students worked in groups to brainstorm and develop a plan for the land occupied by the current airport. Some of the developments that these students want to see include new restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with our students!
🎉💚💛 Happy National Family Engagement Month! 💛💚🎉
At Griffin High School, we’re celebrating the heart of our success, our families! 💚💛✨
Your encouragement, involvement, and partnership help our scholars dream bigger, reach higher, and soar to success every day. From attending conferences and events to cheering from the stands, you make a lasting difference in the lives of our students. 💫 This month, we honor YOU, our GHS parents, guardians, and caregivers, for being the foundation of student achievement and the spirit behind our #GriffinPride. Stay connected through the Parent Resource Center and Infinite Campus Parent Portal, and continue to #AIMHigher with us all month long!
At Griffin High School, we’re celebrating the heart of our success, our families! 💚💛✨
Your encouragement, involvement, and partnership help our scholars dream bigger, reach higher, and soar to success every day. From attending conferences and events to cheering from the stands, you make a lasting difference in the lives of our students. 💫 This month, we honor YOU, our GHS parents, guardians, and caregivers, for being the foundation of student achievement and the spirit behind our #GriffinPride. Stay connected through the Parent Resource Center and Infinite Campus Parent Portal, and continue to #AIMHigher with us all month long!
#SchoolPsychWeek is an annual opportunity to recognize the important role our school psychologists have in helping our students thrive in school, at home and in life. This year's theme, "Finding Your Path," reflects the ways that school psychologists help students, families and school communities set and achieve their goals. Join us in celebrating the work of our school psychologists and the difference they make every day. Thank you!
GSCS Athletics is hosting a Winter Sports Media Day starting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, in the GSCS Board Room. Coaches and student-athletes from GHS and SHS will be present to answer questions about their upcoming seasons.
You are invited to attend the event or view the live-stream at: https://youtube.com/live/C9LFA1zRHAw?feature=share
Tentative Schedule:
Rifle - 4 p.m.
Swim - approx. 4:25 p.m.
Wrestling - approx. 4:50 p.m.
Girls Basketball - approx. 5:20 p.m.
Boys Basketball - approx. 6:00 p.m.
You are invited to attend the event or view the live-stream at: https://youtube.com/live/C9LFA1zRHAw?feature=share
Tentative Schedule:
Rifle - 4 p.m.
Swim - approx. 4:25 p.m.
Wrestling - approx. 4:50 p.m.
Girls Basketball - approx. 5:20 p.m.
Boys Basketball - approx. 6:00 p.m.
Parents, students, and #GHS Community: Please join us in congratulating the female Raider team as they advance to the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! 👏😃🎉
Come out and support the team Nov 8 at Georgia Military College 💚💛
#AIM
Come out and support the team Nov 8 at Georgia Military College 💚💛
#AIM
Yesterday, the Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting at Fairmont Community Center for the new book vending machine. We are so thankful that so many people turned out to support this continued commitment to improving literacy in Griffin-Spalding! This was a great collaboration between the city, county, chamber, school system, Partners In Education and many other organizations.
What an incredible night at the @GriffinSpalding @Griffin_RCCA & @SoCrescentTech Fall Festival!
Students showcased their pathways, local businesses connected with future talent, and our community showed up strong.
Huge thanks to our Premier Sponsor, @UnitedBankGA, for making it all possible! 💙
@GSCS_CTAE #CTAEDelivers #CommunityStrong
Students showcased their pathways, local businesses connected with future talent, and our community showed up strong.
Huge thanks to our Premier Sponsor, @UnitedBankGA, for making it all possible! 💙
@GSCS_CTAE #CTAEDelivers #CommunityStrong
GSCS families, please give us your input before October 31.
Today, 1-800-TRUCKWRECK and Witherite Law Group awarded $15,000 to the Griffin High School Band of Gold for their participation in the 2025 Great Atlanta Band Challenge. GHS came in 2nd in this year’s competition with 3,517 votes. This 5th annual challenge provides funding to high school bands to help them with various program costs like equipment, instruments and travel. Amy Witherite presented the check to GHS Band Director Daniel Goodmond this afternoon at the GHS pep rally. Congratulations to GHS and the Band of Gold! Go BEARS!
Check out GSCS_CTAE CTAE Newsletter @GriffinSpalding. Our Fall Festival in partnership w/ @SoCrescentTech and with the support of our Premier Sponsor @UnitedBankGA. @GriffinHS band and @CarverRoadMS Dance Team were amazing! @Homedepot @AWSCloud @CaterpillarInc really showed out!
As this is National School Bus Safety Week, GSCS would like to remind students, parents and drivers to use caution on dark mornings before school. Please see the image with safety tips.
