All GSCS schools & offices will be closed Dec. 22, 2025 - Jan. 2, 2026, for holiday break. GSCS staff & students return on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.
Register to attend the next GSCS Parent University and learn how to navigate your students' screen time. Scan the QR code to register!
On Dec. 11, GSCS families can log in to learn about resources to help improve their child's English language development.
GSCS December Parent University. Scan the QR code to register.
GSCS will host a job fair on December 16, 2025, at the Flint River Regional Library. Scan the QR code to register!
GSCS Department of Exceptional Students is hosting a Parent Expo on December 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the Griffin Region College & Career Academy.
If you missed the last one in October, Griffin-Spalding County Schools invites grandparents to attend a Town Hall Meeting for grandparents helping their GSCS student grandchildren.
This meeting, hosted by Board of Education Chairman R. Syntel Brown with district leaders, is scheduled for Thursday, December 11, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the parent resource center in the GSCS Central Office "B Building" (facing Taylor Street). The address is 234 E. Taylor Street, Griffin, Georgia 30224. Grandparents will receive updates and learn about helpful resources.
Please use the following link to sign up to attend. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWqzm_B76SxeFH39VH_kiR1V4iIDzua3nbRGvv-3S1I2Dkig/viewform
This meeting, hosted by Board of Education Chairman R. Syntel Brown with district leaders, is scheduled for Thursday, December 11, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the parent resource center in the GSCS Central Office "B Building" (facing Taylor Street). The address is 234 E. Taylor Street, Griffin, Georgia 30224. Grandparents will receive updates and learn about helpful resources.
Please use the following link to sign up to attend. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWqzm_B76SxeFH39VH_kiR1V4iIDzua3nbRGvv-3S1I2Dkig/viewform
Today, Thursday, November 20, 2025, is the 31st National Parent Involvement Day. On this day, we recognize and celebrate the powerful role parents and families play in supporting student success. The GSCS Department of Federal Programs would like to take this opportunity to honor parents, caregivers and families for their dedication and commitment. Let's continue to work together to strengthen our partnership to enhance your scholar's educational journey.
GSCS Schools Make Strong Strides in 2025 CCRPI Performance! The College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) is Georgia’s statewide accountability system used to measure how well schools and districts are preparing students for success at the next grade level, graduation and postsecondary opportunities. The 2025 CCRPI results were released on November 12, 2025. The data reveals that Griffin-Spalding County Schools (GSCS) improved in 12 of the 13 components. READ MORE: https://5il.co/3sfsw
GSCS Interim Superintendent Dr. Donald Warren said, “These gains reflect the hard work of our teachers, leaders, students and families. While we still have work to do, this momentum shows that GSCS is on the path toward sustained improvement and we will continue pushing forward together. These results show what is possible when everyone is aligned and working with purpose. I am incredibly proud of our staff and students, and I know this is only the beginning of what GSCS will achieve.”
GSCS Interim Superintendent Dr. Donald Warren said, “These gains reflect the hard work of our teachers, leaders, students and families. While we still have work to do, this momentum shows that GSCS is on the path toward sustained improvement and we will continue pushing forward together. These results show what is possible when everyone is aligned and working with purpose. I am incredibly proud of our staff and students, and I know this is only the beginning of what GSCS will achieve.”
Spalding High invites 3rd-5th grade students for a fun night of STEM!
All GSCS schools and offices will be closed Nov. 24-28, for Thanksgiving Break. Give thanks with family and friends!
November is Family Engagement Month! As we celebrate Family Engagement Month, GSCS wants to take this opportunity to celebrate you! Whether you’re helping with homework, attending conferences, volunteering or simply making sure your child attends school every day, we thank you. Your engagement helps build a strong foundation for success. We are grateful for the many ways you contribute to our district’s growth and to your child’s educational journey.
Check out our Community Resources webpage, which provides resources for students and families in Griffin -Spalding County: https://www.gscs.org/page/community-resources
#SchoolPsychWeek is an annual opportunity to recognize the important role our school psychologists have in helping our students thrive in school, at home and in life. This year's theme, "Finding Your Path," reflects the ways that school psychologists help students, families and school communities set and achieve their goals. Join us in celebrating the work of our school psychologists and the difference they make every day. Thank you!
Attention Griffin-Spalding Ladies! It is almost time for our annual GSCS Pearls, Pumps and Books, where women leaders from around the community come and read to our elementary students to promote literacy. If you are interested in participating, please use this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/3znzKRiMw8WsQLNV7
Yesterday, the Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting at Fairmont Community Center for the new book vending machine. We are so thankful that so many people turned out to support this continued commitment to improving literacy in Griffin-Spalding! This was a great collaboration between the city, county, chamber, school system, Partners In Education and many other organizations.
GSCS families, please give us your input before October 31.
As this is National School Bus Safety Week, GSCS would like to remind students, parents and drivers to use caution on dark mornings before school. Please see the image with safety tips.
Christine Briggs, Retha Hollis Brown, Robbie Burke, Pamela Calhoun Jackson, Paula Calhoun Sanders, Jan Carriker and Emily Wilson represent the 13th class of Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame inductees. The 2025 class was inducted at the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, October 21. READ MORE: https://5il.co/3rfr6
Don't forget the festival is tomorrow! Annual @Griffin_RCCA + @SoCrescentTech Fall Festival Oct 23 | 5–7 PM
Huge thanks to Premier Sponsor @BankWithUnited!
@AWSCloud @CaterpillarInc @HomeDepot @Delta bringing the fun.
@GriffinSpalding #CTAEDelivers
Huge thanks to Premier Sponsor @BankWithUnited!
@AWSCloud @CaterpillarInc @HomeDepot @Delta bringing the fun.
@GriffinSpalding #CTAEDelivers
