Last evening GSCS held a town hall meeting to open a conversation about students’ cell phone use in school. Do cell phones compliment students' educational experience or create conflict? Schools across the state and nation have implemented policies regarding cell phones. Click this link to watch a video of an example of one option. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRQa8X5ORek
There is no proposal in GSCS, at this time, we simply would like to gather feedback from staff, students, parents and community members on this subject. Use the following link or scan the QR code in the image to take the survey. https://tejoin.com/scroll/624212205
Please complete the survey questions and answer the primary question in the Thought Exchange then please rate at least ten of the thoughts that others have shared. If the thought is something you believe has merit and should be further discussed rate it a four or a five. If the idea is not something that resonates as needing additional conversation rate it lower (1,2,3). Thank you in advance for your valuable feedback.
Reminder: Town Hall meeting regarding cell phones in the classroom this evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Griffin Auditorium - 324 East Taylor St. Griffin, GA 30224.
This evening 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. don't miss the Fall Festival at GRCCA - 221 Spalding Drive Griffin, GA 30224. Get candy, meet local businesses, and learn about free college dual enrollment opportunities. Enjoy a live band, food trucks, and prizes for the best costumes.
GHS would like to extend a special shout out to all of the bus drivers who transport our scholars to and from school safely everyday. GHS "popped by" to tell our bus drivers thanks for all of they do providing popcorn for each bus driver. #WeAreGriffin
Shout out to our MTSS specialist, Ms. Blount, and her student helpers who shared snacks from our snack cart with our I-Ready scholars. Thank you to Bimbo Bakeries and Jyrone for their snack donations. #EverythingfortheG
PBIS' GHS Departments Spooky Pumpkin decorating and carving contest provided a fun and creative activity that gave teachers in each department the opportunity to participate in and have fun. Thank you to Carver Road Baptist Church for providing the pumpkins for this event. #WeAreGriffin
Our GHS Cadets have joined forces with Habitat for Humanity to build houses for local citizens through their Homeownership Program! Way to go Bears!
Use the link below to access the October special edition "Community Communicator" newsletter with important GSCS announcements. Thank you
https://conta.cc/4fkSDgN
Tuesday, November 5, is an at-home learning day for all GSCS students.
🏆 Shoutout to Our Top Schools! 📚 Congratulations to the top schools in our 100,000 Book Challenge and Lexile Growth Initiative! Leading the way in both book totals and reading growth are:
🏅 Top Elementary School 🏅 Top Middle School 🏅 Top High School
These schools have read the most books while helping students improve their Lexile levels. Your dedication to literacy is inspiring! Keep it up! 📖✨ #100kBooks #LexileGrowth #SchoolPride #ReadingExcellence #DistrictLeaders
As we move toward winter and the days get shorter, please help us keep our children safe on dark mornings. Many of our students walk to school and stand at bus stops. Please drive slowly and use these safety tips to help protect our students. Thank You.
Holly Betz, Evelyn Jones, Nancy Kitchens, Stan Mangham, Ray Nash and Jane Stelling will represent the 12th class of Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame inductees! The 2024 class will be inducted at the board of education meeting on Tuesday, October 22, at 6 p.m. in the board room at 216 S. 6th Street. Congratulations to these exemplary educators!
The Griffin High School Bears Football team has been in some close games, but has not won a football contest on the scoreboard yet this season. However, a recent letter from a referee stated that these young men from GHS are "winning everyday". Please take a moment to read the words of this football official and join us in being proud of the way our Griffin Bears are representing our school and our community.
The letter reads, "My name is James Brown and I currently serve as the President of the Columbus Football Association. I most recently served as your referee (white hat), in last night's football game against Northside of Columbus. Even though you did not come away from last night's game with a victory on the field, it appears that the student athletes (young men) that you coach are winning everyday.
I have been officiating for about 19 years now in high school and about 4 years in college (SIAC), and I don't believe I have ever officiated a football game where the student-athletes were so respectful and displayed such great sportsmanship for the entire contest. Before the game began, while your team was heading back to the locker room, I believe it was #11, that had the courtesy to ask myself and my umpire if we were having a good day. He appeared to also display a heart symbol with his hands as he ran past us. All night your players continued to show great sportsmanship by helping the opposing team up off the ground, patting them on the back/ head and verbally congratulating them on good plays. None of your young men addressed myself or the officiating crew in a disrespectful manner, to my knowledge, the entire night. I have officiated in close to a thousand games in my career, thus far, and I have never walked away from a game being more proud of a team in my life. Sometimes messages are sent when there is something negative to talk about, but I wanted to acknowledge the positivity that your football team displayed! It appears that you and your staff are a making great impact on these young men's lives for their future."
GHS Principal Naja Douglas said, "We are all very proud of our football team, coaching staff and partners. This letter from a referee is wonderful and I appreciate him taking the time to share these encouraging and affirming words, but this is not surprising. I see these student athletes every day and they model the strong character, referenced in this letter, in school. They lead by example."
Griffin High Athletic Director Travis Smith said "We have a very young team but they are very dedicated. About 80% of our team are freshman and sophomores. The wins will come as they continue to grow but they've got the most important part, strong character and appropriate priorities. I am thankful for Coach Fedd's leadership along with the coaching staff. He is dedicated to discipline and accountability but he also loves those young men and tells them daily. The coaches set expectations for the classroom, the football field and the community, and share with the players that they believe in them. We are rebuilding this program brick by brick and we have a strong foundation. We are also thankful for strong partners like David Johnson and his Beyond Self mentors and Daryle Smith of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)."
District athletic director Bill Stikes said, " Sportsmanship and character are focuses of GSCS athletics. Sports is a tool to build young men a women of character with strong work ethic that will become successful adults. We are proud to be building winners for life. I am proud of GHS football for modeling the positive behavior that we expect of all student athletes from all GSCS schools."
If you or anyone you know is interesting in learning more about being a vendor for Griffin Spalding County School System, RSVP and attend this event on October 29. Learn about how to become a vendor or supplier, the bid process, the payment process and more
If you or anyone you know is interesting in learning more about being a vendor for Griffin Spalding County School System, RSVP and attend this event on October 29. Learn about how to become a vendor or supplier, the bid process, the payment process and more.
GSCS High School Advisory Board also had Slice's with Superintendent Simmons
this week. Great conversations on student scheduling. These🧠scholars are going places! 🎓 Thank you Slice's Pizzeria of Griffin!
GHS had the honor of hosting some incredible business partners this week for our 1st Annual Partners in Education breakfast! Thank you to everyone who came and helped make this event a great success! We are Griffin! Go Bears!
Good morning GHS,
We will begin Fall Benchmark testing after Fall break. Please view the attachment for information regarding upcoming assessments!
We want your thoughts! Attend the GSCS Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Griffin Auditorium to discuss cell phones in schools.
Student Leadership Opportunity
The Griffin-Spalding Board of Education values the input and perspectives of students and is accepting application for scholar representation to the board. If selected, a scholar representative would serve for one quarter. Application packets may be obtained from your high school principal and applications must be turned in to the principal's office by noon on November 4, 2024. The Board of Education believes that this opportunity will
● Amplify scholar voices
● Enhance communication between the Board and the scholars it serves
● Enhance collaboration between the Board and the scholars it serves
● Teach scholars the importance of civic involvement
● Expose scholars to Board of Education functions, preparing them for possible future civic service
● Report to scholars about the work of the school system and the Board of Education
Please consider this opportunity,
Thank you.
