GSCS Families,
This is a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, November 3, is an at-home learning day for all GSCS students.
Thank you!
Thank you to Marukan Vinegar for donating $10,000 to Griffin-Spalding Partners In Education! This money will help fund a REACH Scholarship, classroom/field trip grants, teacher tuition reimbursement scholarships and other support for our students and staff. Pictured (L-R): Marukan Vinegar Brewery Director Teddy Blalock and GSCS Superintendent Dr. Keith L. Simmons.
HOW TO REDUCE YOUTH VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY? YOUR THOUGHTS ARE NEEDED!
Participate using the QR code or this link: https://tejoin.com/scroll/715016980
Our schools, neighborhoods and community play an integral role in shaping the future of our students, and together we have the power to foster positive change.
Youth violence is something that affects us all; many of you have been impacted by violence. It is not confined within the walls of our schools; it has ripple effects throughout our community and vice versa.
We want to gain deeper insights into the areas and ideas to reduce violence in our community. We value your input and are using ThoughtExchange so everyone has a chance to share their perspectives.
Please share your thoughts and then rate at least 20-30 of the thoughts that others have shared. Your participation is confidential, so no one will know who shared or rated which thoughts. Please be polite and respectful as you share and rate thoughts. Thoughts that are rude or hurtful may be removed from the conversation.
GSCS Department of Exceptional Students had an exceptionally fun day at the 2nd Annual Frisbee/Disc Golf Inclusive Sports Event! Students participated in developmental games, frisbee activities, Halloween art & disc golf. Thank you to Griffin High School athletes and volunteers for helping!
GSCS is in the planning phases for an Early Learning Program or Center. It is our vision to offer free and/or affordable preschool learning opportunities for three-year-olds within our district. We are assessing our employee and community needs, determining a location and planning the next steps. Please take a few moments to complete the survey with the QR code or at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PREK3Interest.
If you have questions or comments, please use our customer service platform Let'sTalk at https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embed.aspx?L=PGXN11R9B7LT
Thank you Central Georgia EMC for presenting GSCS with $23,700 for community development! Central Georgia EMC presented the checks this morning to GSCS, the development authority and the chamber at the Griffin Welcome Center. Thank you for supporting our community and school system!
Pictured (L-R): GSCS Superintendent Dr. Keith Simmons, Griffin-Spalding Development Authority Executive Director David Luckie, Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce President Michelle Boggus and Central Georgia EMC Key Accounts Executive Brandon Stooksbury
This week was National School Lunch Week! GSCS knows the importance of a healthy school lunch and its impact inside and outside the classroom! Thank you GSCS Nutrition staff for the excellent meals this week and every day! #NSLW23
GSCS was happy to have Henry County School (HCS) leaders visit our schools yesterday to see our Audio Enhancement System and discuss school safety. Pictured (L-R): HCS Director of Security and Safety Johnny Stafford, GSCS School Safety Coordinator Donald Britt, GSCS IT Director Lonny Harper, GSCS Network/Application Specialist Cody Hammond and HCS Supervisor of Safety and Security Kenneth Tucker.
Happy #ThrowbackThursday! Our classrooms may look different today but we are always learning and growing! GHS 1987
Picture day is this Wednesday! Pre-order your pictures today at the link below by using your GSCS Student ID number.
https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/?utm_source=print&utm_medium=PPFlyers&utm_campaign=F23&utm_id=UC#/
Traversa Ride 360 is now available for parents and students to download on their Apple or Android mobile devices. Simply search the app store for “Traversa Ride 360” to download and register yourself on the app. This technology will replace VersaTrans MyStop.
Traversa Ride 360 is designed so parents and students can access the student’s bus information in the fastest way possible. GPS technology on the bus works with Student Transportation to automatically calculate the timing of a bus route to give the most accurate route data with real-time updates. Parents and students may sign up for notifications to be automatically alerted about changes in a student’s bus status.
Guardian User Guide: https://5il.co/26amj
Guardian User Guide (Spanish): https://5il.co/26qwm
SCHOLARSHIP SATURDAY LOCATION CHANGE:
The great news is there is so much interest in Scholarship Saturday, we are taking our show on the road to Gordon State College. More families will learn about Scholarship opportunities and meet local scholarship sponsors. Register today. College is within reach for all our students.
Attention Families: Here are some tips for pedestrian safety. Remember clocks will “fall back” one hour on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
All GSCS schools will be closed October 9-13, 2023 for Fall break. Stay safe and enjoy the break!
This month is National Principals Month! Thank you GSCS principals for your visionary leadership and tireless pursuit of success for every staff and student. Celebrate and show your principal how much you appreciate them for all they do! #ThankAPrincipal
Today, October 2, is National Custodial Worker Day and we want to recognize, celebrate and thank all of the amazing individuals who keep GSCS clean, maintained and operating smoothly! Our school custodians work hard and often behind the scenes or after hours. However, the results of their efforts are among the most critically important and highly recognizable things seen in our facilities. So, on National Custodial Workers Day, be sure to show your appreciation to the custodians who keep our schools and district clean!
In light of the recent tragedy in our community, grief counselors will be available in the media center on Monday. Additionally, all students can access the alongside app on the student health services page of our website, griffinhighschool.org. The well-being of our students is our utmost concern. For any concerns, please contact the school at770-229-3752.
The GHS fine Arts department will highlight theatrical performances and live music at the Fall Festival on October 5. Get your tickets through Gofan here or on the bottom tab of our griffinhighschool.org Welcome to GHS page.
https://gofan.co/event/1135313?schoolId=GA5048
#finearts #theater #livemusic #artseducation
GSCS is combining with Pike and Butts Counties for an in-person Scholarship Saturday event. Find out about HOPE, NCAA eligibility, local scholarships, where to look for scholarships and more. We only have 250 slots available. Register with QR code or at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1aAa4w7N9FqgS3MKOEGhik8HZSL9WCq_vedZSmyj4Lz_jOA/viewform
Reminder: This Friday, Sept. 22, is an at-home learning day for all GSCS students.
