From all of us here at Griffin High School, we would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope everyone has a great break and we can't wait to see your smile faces in 2025!
The Griffin-Spalding Partners In Education (PIE) awarded 34 classroom and field trip grants to GSCS educators totaling $30,000. On December 17 and 19, PIE representatives visited 12 schools to surprise the 2024 PIE Grant winners.
Classroom grant proposals awarded ranged from $300 for books to improve student literacy rates, to $1,000 for band equipment. Other classroom grants funded include costume design for a musical, art supplies, math supplies, a pottery wheel, a 3D printer and more.
The field trip grant proposals awarded were all around $1,000 and included trip destinations to a student author conference, college tours, Six Flags, High Museum of Art, Kennedy Space Center, Center for Puppetry Arts and more.
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GHS Final Exams start today! Let's finish the semester strong Bears!
All GSCS schools & offices will be closed Dec. 23, 2024 - Jan. 3, 2025, for the holiday break. GSCS staff return on Jan. 6, 2025, for professional learning & planning. Students return on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.
Former GHS students held a panel discussion for our 9th grade AVID students Friday during IF. AVID students prepared questions in advance and the former students shared their college experience and advice on navigating college. Everything 4theG!
There is still time: For any scholars interested in the Dual Enrollment/AP Course meeting taking place Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Griffin High School; please use the following link to sign-up for the meeting. The meeting starts at 5:00pm.
www.grcca.org
GHS Culinary Arts students are learning how to set a table, fold napkins, and table etiquette! Everything for the G!
We had a wonderful time as a staff at GHS yesterday with our Hot Cocoa Bar! It is Great to be a Bear!
The December board of education meeting was full of great recognitions! Congratulations to December Board Spotlight School Crescent Elementary, SHS students who attended the 80th Annual Georgia Youth Assembly, Winner of the District Christmas Card Contest
Vivica Montano from Kennedy Road Middle School, GSCS Communications Department for receiving five GSPRA Awards and Anne Street Elementary, Orrs Elementary, Griffin High and Spalding High School for being named GADOE PBIS Distinguished Schools!
GHS is a GADOE PBIS Distinguished School and will be recognized at the December 3rd Board Meeting! Go Bears!
Attention High School Students and Families: Mark your calendars for Scholarship Saturday!
Have a great break Grizzlies! Attached you will find the exam schedule for December!
Check out the November Edition of the GSCS Community Communicator E-Newsletter: https://conta.cc/3ZiZimt
At GHS....Greek Life is and remains STRONG!!
Today, we want to express our gratitude to all of our substitute teachers for their important role in education. Thank you for being there when we need you!
FINAL Immunization Deadline is Tomorrow, November 22! All Pre-K, Kindergarten, 7th or 11th grade students without updated immunization records will be sent home tomorrow, November 22, until updated records are received. Acceptable records include an updated Form 3231, a Medical Waiver (good for one year), a notarized Religious Waiver, or an appointment card. Please contact your school nurse with any questions or concerns.
Thank you to the people who drive the buses, clean the buildings, prepare the meals and many, many more. We appreciate the important work you do for our students every day! #EducationSupportProfessionalsDay
Exciting News from our Garden Club at Griffin High in partnership with FFA
The Griffin High School Garden Club wants to feed a family for Thanksgiving. They are collecting the rest of this week and are well on their way to meeting their goal. Great work! #CTAEDelievers
Yesterday, GSCS Superintendent Dr. Simmons had his first Teacher Advisory Council meeting of this school year with all of the 2024-25 School-Level Teachers of the Year. They had great food and conversations about this year's successes so far and the desired successes for the remainder of the year. Wings & Wisdom!
