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
October is National Principals Month! Sending a huge thank you to all the incredible principals who lead with dedication and inspire our students every day. Your impact is invaluable! #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth
Christine Briggs, Retha Hollis Brown, Robbie Burke, Pamela Calhoun Jackson, Paula Calhoun Sanders, Jan Carriker and Emily Wilson will represent the thirteenth class of Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame inductees. The 2025 class will be inducted at the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, October 21, at 6 p.m. in the board room located at 216 S. 6th Street.
All GSCS schools & offices will be closed October 13-17, 2025, for Fall Break.
GSCS celebrates National Custodian Workers Day! Be sure to thank your school custodians for all their hard work!
The Griffin-Spalding Partners in Education (PIE) raised almost $25,000 during its 24th annual golf tournament to benefit the teachers and students of the Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS). Thirty-six teams played in the tournament held at the City Park Golf Course on Friday, September 26. Proceeds from the tournament are used to fund classroom grants, field trip grants and teacher tuition reimbursement scholarships. This year’s first-place team was SRS Inc.; the second-place team was Jackson Road Elementary; and the third-place team was the Griffin Exchange Club. Read more: https://5il.co/3qh4a
SPALDING COUNTY YOUTH BASKETBALL
GIRLS AGES 4-11 & BOYS AGES 4-12
Visit WWW.SPALDINGUNITEDBASKETBALL.COM for more information.
GIRLS AGES 4-11 & BOYS AGES 4-12
Visit WWW.SPALDINGUNITEDBASKETBALL.COM for more information.
GSCS and SCTC are hosting Pathways to Success: Parent Informational Event on Thursday, Oct. 9 @ 5 p.m. Mark your calendars!
Today is National Tradesman Day! Let's celebrate and honor all of the skilled tradespeople for their essential skills and hard work!
2026-2027 & 2027-2028 GSCS School Calendars Survey
Please take a minute to complete the GSCS Thought Exchange Survey, offering your feedback on the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school calendars. The survey is accessible using the QR code on the flier or by clicking on this link: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/735732876/welcome
View the 2026-27 calendar options at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NMXw08dxJjVyyFZY8-7ApyKl7IeZY6JUTbhVm4DYL3Y/edit?tab=t.0
View the 2027-28 calendar options at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KGNzyOILkxEjwjM-DrBDWZ5HYdaERE1YLi-NGRl9hfw/edit?tab=t.0
Please take a minute to complete the GSCS Thought Exchange Survey, offering your feedback on the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school calendars. The survey is accessible using the QR code on the flier or by clicking on this link: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/735732876/welcome
View the 2026-27 calendar options at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NMXw08dxJjVyyFZY8-7ApyKl7IeZY6JUTbhVm4DYL3Y/edit?tab=t.0
View the 2027-28 calendar options at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KGNzyOILkxEjwjM-DrBDWZ5HYdaERE1YLi-NGRl9hfw/edit?tab=t.0
Today is IT Professionals Day! Our schools and students rely on technology for everything from lesson plans to attendance. Today, let's celebrate our IT professionals who keep our computer systems running smoothly and securely. We appreciate the work you do behind the scenes to ensure our students, teachers and schools are always connected!
Congratulations to these three recipients of $1,000 Partners In Education Teacher Tuition Reinbursement Scholarships! Kizzy White (Crescent Elementary), Kamilah Gordon (Moore Elementary) and Mignon Shoats (GSCS Enrichment Center) are working hard to further their education as they educate our students. Thank you for all you do!
