Please read the letter concerning 2025-26 GSCS Illness Guidelines for students. Thank you!
25 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
letter with following info: Dear Parents/Guardians: If your child gets sick, it is often most appropriate to keep him/her home from school. A child who is sick will not be able to perform well in school and is likely to spread the illness to other children and staff. Please make arrangements for childcare ahead of time so you will not be caught without a place for your child to stay if he/she is ill. Our guidelines state that you should not send your child to school if he/she has: 1. Fever (>100.4 degrees) in the past 24 hours 2. Vomiting in the past 24 hours 3. Diarrhea in the past 24 hours 4. Chills/Body Aches 5. Severe Sore throat 6. Strep Throat (must have been taking an antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school). 7. Bad cold, with a very runny nose or bad cough, especially if it has kept the child awake at night. If your child becomes ill at school and the teacher or school nurse feels the child is too sick to benefit from school or is contagious to other children, you will be called to come and take him/her home from school. If your daytime or emergency phone number changes during the year, please notify your child’s teacher immediately. These guidelines are meant to serve the best interests of all the children in our program. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school nurse. Sincerely, GSCS Nursing Services

Happy first day of September! We have officially made it past the first month of school. There are a lot of exciting events coming up this month! Please check out our SMORE newsletter to get all the details!

Please click here: SMORE September Newsletter

"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." -F. Scott Fitzgerald

about 9 hours ago, Sara Burford
CRES
GSCS is excited to share that our Fall Fling 5K and Bazaar will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025! Register to participate in the 5K or just plan to come shop from our employee vendors. The event proceeds will benefit staff and teacher appreciation initiatives throughout the district.
3 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Fall Fling flyer
What a great way to wrap up our first month of school—Chick-fil-A biscuits and juice, courtesy of Mr. Hawkins and Ms. Reid! Thank you for starting our morning with such a thoughtful treat! #WalkTheWalk #ColtsCan #FueledByCFAandJuice
3 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
man putting juice at cart
woman at cart with Chick-fil-A biscuit
man pouring juice for
teachers in doors getting biscuits from cart
several teachers receiving biscuits from carts
several teachers receiving juice from carts

Please Complete the Fall Parent Survey! This is a great way to get involved in your child's education and have us continue to grow!

English Survey Link 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDQ9B3R

Spanish Survey Link 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MM76X6F


3 days ago, Sara Burford
All GSCS schools & offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in celebration of Labor Day.
4 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
happy labor day
At Cowan Road Elementary, our staff has committed to "Walk the Walk" of Leader in Me traits! We are connecting with students and having fun through our vibrant kicks. It's a great day to be a Colt!

#ColtsCan #WalkTheWalk
10 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
collage of teachers and shoes
collage of teachers and shoes
collage of teachers and shoes
collage of teachers and shoes
collage of teachers and shoes
We hope you'll join us for Grits with Grands on Saturday, September 6 from 8-10a.m. in the cafeteria! #WalkTheWalk #Community
12 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
flyer for Grits with Grands: Join us to celebrate our students and their grand adults at Grits with Grands! Saturday, Sept 6, 8-10am in the cafeteria at Cowan Road Elementary; includes image of bowl of grits and silhouette of adults walking with child
Ms. Brasher's 1st grade and Ms. Griggs' 2nd grade classes took on the role of innovators earlier this week. Their task was to create a maze out of lego. Once their maze was completed, they used a marble to test it out. #WalkTheWalk #ColtsCanInnovate #STEAM
12 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
kids working with lego at tables, building mazes
kids working with lego at tables, building mazes
kids working with lego at tables, building mazes
kids working with lego at tables, building mazes
kids working with lego at tables, building mazes
kids working with lego at tables, building mazes
kids working with lego at tables, building mazes
kids working with lego at tables, building mazes
kids working with lego at tables, building mazes
kids working with lego at tables, building mazes
Ms. Jharia's class had some visitors help with testing today. Her students worked hard and gave it their best. #WalkTheWalk #ColtsCanShowGrowth
13 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
woman and students at table
Woman and 2 students at table
student working
Mrs. Hill's 3rd grade class "read the room" for math problems posted. They located each word problem, determined what they needed to find, and calculated answers. #WalkTheWalk #ColtsCanCalculate
13 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
kids working with problems on wall
kids standing and working
girl standing and working
kids standing and working
Are you interested in becoming a reading tutor with GSCS? Attend the United Way Reading Program Training on Friday, August 22, 2025,10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Register using the QR code.
13 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
books
GSCS Recruitment Fair - August 20, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Southern Crescent. Register today!
14 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
recruitment far -Aug. 20
Attention GSCS Families: Check out these important student health reminders and resources.
2025-26 GSCS Immunization Non-Compliant Letter: https://5il.co/3nn8k
2025-26 GSCS Student Health Guidelines Letter: https://5il.co/3nn8w
19 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
immunization deadline
sick student guidelines
GSCS is producing its first-ever district-wide musical! Auditions are open to all GSCS students in grades K–12. Auditions will be held this Saturday, August 16th. For more information, contact jennifer.wilson@gscs.org.
21 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
colorful trees
Carver Road Baptist always takes care of us! This time, they provided us with beautiful flowers in the office. #PIE
21 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
flowers in vase on office counter
First grade classes became "noun hounds" today, hunting through the halls for nouns and deciding if each word was a person, place, or thing! #ColtsCan #LeadersAreLearning
24 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
class in hall wearing "noun hound" ears
class in hall wearing "noun hound" ears
class in hall wearing "noun hound" ears
student holding clipboard
student holding clipboard
students holding clipboards
students holding clipboards
students holding clipboards
students holding clipboards, writing at walls
GSCS is excited to announce the District Literacy Kickoff, launching a new year of learning with a strong focus on reading! As part of our RISE (Read Inspire Succeed Everyday) reading initiative, student-athletes from across the district have showcased books to inspire younger readers and promote the importance of literacy both on and off the field. Join us as we celebrate a community-wide commitment to building strong readers and lifelong learners!
24 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
football players with books
football players with books
football players with books
football players with books
football players with books
football players with books
football players with books
A generous donation of classroom goodies was made to one of our teachers! We put every teacher’s name into a drawing, and we’re excited to announce that Ms. Cheryl Jones is the lucky winner! 👏

Thank you to our amazing community for supporting our staff and students—it truly makes a difference!
26 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
man and woman at classroom door with school supplies
On July 28 & 29, GSCS teamed up with Wellstar EMS, Spalding County Fire, Spalding EMA, and Griffin-Fire Rescue to provide Cardiac Emergency Response training for teams from every school/campus in the district. Each team member received their CPR/AED certification and an invaluable experience in scenario-based drills. We aim to equip staff with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond decisively in emergency situations. Special thanks to Adam Marat, Glenn Polk, and Matthew Perry for their instrumental roles in these sessions.
27 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
staff doing CPR on dummy
staff doing CPR on dummy
staff doing CPR on dummy
staff doing CPR on dummy
staff doing CPR on dummy
staff doing CPR on dummy
staff doing CPR on dummy
staff smiling
staff doing CPR on dummy