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.
Student leaders participated in the first Peer Court session of the school year at the GRCCA courtroom.
This week GSCS Superintendent Dr. Keith Simmons had his first Slices with the Superintendent of the school year with his student advisory councils from Spalding High & Griffin High. Students shared how the school year is going, asked questions, gave excellent feedback and enjoyed pizza thanks to our Partner In Education Slices Pizzeria Griffin.
Cadet Landon Rogers, our Cadet Battalion Commander, received a $1000.00 scholarship and a medal from the Vietnam Veterans of America State Council for being selected their Top Cadet. Griffin High School #CTAEDelievers
GSCS CTAE also had a meet & greet with Alex, the new AI-generated talking patient robot, that will be used for students in our healthcare pathways. Because healthcare business partners gave feedback that students needed more experience learning soft skills, these robots were purchased through a grant (1 for GHS & 1 for SHS). Alex has numerous patient scenarios such as an allergic reaction, respiratory issues, insomnia, car accident, etc. for students to practice interacting with patients. Alex records and videos these interactions and students earn points. Alex is the first full-body Patient Communication Simulator that sees, listens, talks and even breathes. This is very exciting for our healthcare students!
It was a big day for GSCS CTAE! A ribbon-cutting was held to show off the new Atlas Greenhouse at GRCCA funded by a grant through the state. Now, our horticulture & animal science pathway students can learn with a hands-on approach. Students will sell the plants they grow to earn money to support the district's FFA Chapter in regional, state & national competitions.
Griffin High School is proud to announce Cadet Landon Rogers, our Cadet Battalion Commander, received a $1000.00 scholarship and a medal from the Vietnam Veterans of America State Council for being selected their Top Cadet. Congratulations Landon!
The deadline for all students entering the 11th grade to receive their meningococcal vaccine is October 4th unless it's before their 16th birthday. Students who are still non-compliant after that date will be withdrawn from school. Please contact the school nurse if you have any questions or need additional information.
