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Congratulations to Ms. Harris for being our Mustang on the Move for the week of August 7th - August 11th! #M4L
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GSCS transportation is resuming at 4:30 pm. The severe weather has passed and is now safe for busses. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Spalding County is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 4:30 p.m. Buses have returned students to their schools until the storm passes. It is not safe to operate buses with wind above 40 mph and this storm had winds that reached 60 mph. The weather is moving from west to east and the area of high wind is nearing the east side of the county. Once the wind and weather has subsided we will resume bus transportation and notify parents. Thank you.
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Reminder to all GSCS Families...This Friday, August 18, is an at-home learning day for all students.
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Please help the GHS Band of Gold receive $10,000.00 for the band program! VOTE at https://www.greatbandchallenge.com/. Voting is unlimited, but only one vote per person, per hour, will be accepted. Voting ends tomorrow, Friday, August 11, at 5 PM.
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Congratulations to Ms. Walden for being our Mustang on the Move for the week of August 1st - August 8th!
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Reminder: Friday, August 18, is an at-home learning day for all GSCS students.
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We're thrilled to announce the new app for Griffin-Spalding
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Schools, in your pocket.
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Tomorrow, August 1, is GSCS Day One in the District! Here is a reminder of the new bell schedule. To get your student's bus information, please use E-Link at https://versatransweb04.tylertech.com/GriffinSpalding/elinkrp/login.aspx
*Use your Student ID number for BOTH the username and password
Also, remember that the School Zone cameras operated by the city and county will be active again beginning tomorrow. The cameras will operate one hour before school begins and one hour after school concludes.
See you tomorrow for Day 1!
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The GHS Band of Gold, under the direction of Mr. Daniel Goodmond, entered the 1-800 TruckWreck 3rd Annual Greater Atlanta Band Challenge this summer. Bands submitted a performance video, as well as a brief bio of the program. I am happy to announce that the GHS Band of Gold has been selected as a Top 10 Finalist! Please help the GHS Band of Gold secure one of the top 3 spots in order to receive $10,000.00 for the band program, which is provided by the Witherite Law Group & 1-800 TruckWreck.
You may vote for the GHS Band of Gold using the following link: www.greatbandchallenge.com. Voting is unlimited, but only one vote per person, per hour, will be accepted. Voting began today, Monday, July 31, at 10 AM and will end on Friday, August 11, at 5 PM.
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Hometown Hero for Teachers, Teresa Grubbs
Thank you for a sweet surprise this morning! Please help us support our community partners who do so much for our school!
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Congratulations to our Junior Beta Club Members! Our club was named a 2022-2023 National School of Distinction. We are proud of the hard work and dedication to service that our Beta Club members demonstrated last year. Great Job, Ms. Droegmiller and Beta members!
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Athletes must have a current physical to tryout. If you are in need of the athletic paperwork and physical forms, please contact Coach East at andrew.east@gscs.org.
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Attention GSCS Families: Open House is this afternoon from 3-7 p.m. at all GSCS schools. Come meet your teachers, get school supply list and get needed information on transportation, after-school program, etc. School starts on Tuesday, August 1st!
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A $10 technology fee will be collected by schools to cover damage to student devices. Only new students and students who did not pay last year will be responsible for this fee. To pay online visit: www2.mypaymentsplus.com.
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The GSCS Back to School Celebration brought all 1400+ staff together for a high-energy, inspirational, motivational kick-off to the 2023-24 school year! Student leaders welcomed the staff and were emcees for the event. Staff learned and laughed with Innovative Teaching, Learning and Leadership Consultant and Author George Couros, who was the keynote speaker. Staff were also entertained by the Atlanta Braves Heavy Hitters Drum Line and Educator and Comedian J. Cornelius George. A lot of staff recognition occurred with the naming of the 2023 Classified Employees of the Year, Counselor of the Year and Media Specialist of the Year. The 2023-24 Teachers of the Year were celebrated and the District Teacher of the Year was revealed and surprised with a new car for a year, thanks to the district's partnership with Cronic Nissan! Partners In Education Food Depot, the City of Griffin and Spalding County donated gift cards and gift baskets to 20 lucky staff members. Thank you to all community partners who helped make this event great, especially Oak Hill Church for their generosity, hospitality and support!
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For more 2023-24 Back-to-School Resources and Information, please visit https://www.gscs.org/page/2023-2024-back-to-school-resources-information
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Join us for a Back to School cookout on July 28th from noon-4 p.m.! GSCS Student Support Services will be in attendance to provide information and answer questions. There will also be school supply giveaways, activities, music and more!
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Tuesday, August 1, is Day One in the District! Community Partners in Education are invited to school campuses to welcome back students, parents and staff by opening car doors at carpool lines and waving to bus riders as they are dropped off at bus ramps. Drop-off times (welcome times) are Elementary 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., High School 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and Middle School 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. If Community Partners are interested in participating they should contact Adam Pugh via e-mail adam.pugh@gscs.org.
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