GHS will hold its first Garden Club meeting on 9/26/24 at 3:30 PM in the GHS Commons. Come discover the joys of gardening, learn new techniques, and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts. Taylor Delay, FFA Advisor for GRCCA will be your gardening club facilitator.
Happy National Tradesman Day! Thank you to the men and women whose skills and hard work keep our schools and buses running strong!
We had a GREAT Turnout for our Peach State Tour this week at GHS! Thank you to everyone who supported and attended the event! #All4TG
Some rumors and social media posts have been circulating throughout our state regarding efforts to try to coordinate potential school walkouts. We recognize that school safety is a most important and relevant topic, but school walkouts are not safe or appropriate. Our Superintendent does not support this behavior! Educators and students are not legislators (for the most part). If the intent is to share or show interest to legislators, students should do so through the appropriate channels without interrupting or disrupting the same learning environment they are trying to advocate for. Should AZK, GHS, or SHS students participate in disrupting the learning environment, by "walking out", these students will not be allowed to return to campus and disciplinary consequences will be rendered. Parents should also refrain from inundating the schools with calls to release their students during this specific timeframe.
IT professionals rise to the challenge each and every day to navigate monumental and ever-changing technology. They show the world what resilience looks like and that there’s virtually nothing they can’t handle. Thank you GSCS IT Professionals for always finding a way to get IT done!
Thank you GSCS Fine Arts Teachers for inspiring creativity, imagination & expression in our students every day! Your dedication helps shape young minds & brings the joy of art, music & performance to life! #NATIONALARTSINEDUCATIONWEEK
Ms. Wilson's class celebrating World Literacy Day with a student made poster on the lawn! #All4theG
Ms. Hamby's class completing a chemical water testing lab! Great things are happening at Griffin High! #All4theG
Dear GSCS,
We have been working with local and state law enforcement since early this morning regarding rumors and social media posts. Their investigations have indicated that there is no credible threat in our community based on the information at this time. All schools are safe and operating per normal operating procedures. Parents should expect to see an increased law enforcement presence in and around schools out of an abundance of caution.
Thank you,
Good Morning GHS Bear Community!
We will be doing monthly newsletters this year and below you can see all the great things that happened in August and the upcoming events for September! #EverythingfortheG
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Here are some upcoming September dates and recognitions.
Voter Registration is underway at GHS! If you missed your chance today, we will be registering voters next Thursday during all lunch periods! Congratulations to the students who registered today! Remember you must be at least 17 1/2 years old to register.
Dear GSCS,
In light of the recent tragedy at Apalachee High School, our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected. Locally, we want to assure everyone that support is readily available for any student or staff member who needs to talk through their feelings as they relate to today's school shooting. As such, Griffin-Spalding Schools' social workers, mental health clinicians, and school counselors will be on hand tomorrow to provide guidance and comfort. Additionally, a counselor from our Employee Assistance Program will be available to offer support to any employee(s) who needs support. More than ever, we remain diligent in our efforts to maintain safe and supportive learning environments for our students and employees. However we can, as best we can, WE will get through this challenging time together.
Be kind. Be well. Take good care.
Keith L. Simmons. Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Griffin-Spalding County
Attention: GSCS Job Fair Coming Soon! Join Griffin-Spalding County Schools on Sept. 19, 2024, from 3:15 to 5:15 PM, to explore exciting career opportunities, meet school leaders & more!
Scholars and parents, are you interested in being a member of our GHS School Council? If so, please contact our school principal, Mrs. Naja Douglas at 770-229-3752 or at naja.douglas@gscs.org.
GHS will be hosting the Peach State Tour September 17th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in our school gym presented by Augusta University, Georgia State University, UGA, and Georgia Tech. We will also have the Georgia Student Finance Commission on hand to provide information about college funding. We are inviting all 11th and 12th grade students to register for this event to receive admission information. Registration can be completed at https://www.peachstatetour.org/. For more information, please call or email Dr. Dedrey Elam at 770-229-3752 ext. 27121 or at dedrey.elam@gscs.org.
All GSCS schools & offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day.
This year GSCS fall athletes are participating in the Beyond Self Athlete Program, a student development program, led by Community Partner and Mentor David Johnson, meant to grow student leadership skills, build character and improve school culture. To kick off the program, all middle and high school student-athletes attended the Beyond Self Athlete's Assembly today in the Griffin Auditorium. Athletes were told they are all Persons Of Influence (POI) and the importance of the 3 R's: Respect Yourself, Respect Others and Take Responsibility. Key Note Speaker Marlin Lynch III (Pastor Mo) shared the importance of discovering their purpose and making positive life choices. Words of wisdom from Pastor Mo included:
"Learn to say No"
"Your self-worth is not a group decision"
"Some people are not your friends, they are just people you know"
"Don't let your ice cream melt while you are counting someone else's sprinkles"
***Attention GHS Seniors***
The next date to schedule your Senior Portrait is Saturday, September 14th. Tickets will be taken at GHS.
To book an appointment, visit www.cady.com.
