Every school day matters! When students attend school regularly, they have more opportunities to learn, build relationships, participate in activities, and reach their full potential.
This September, let’s work together to make every day count. Families, teachers, staff, and our entire community all play an important role in supporting good attendance.
🎯 Be Present. Be Powerful. Be Your Best!
Together, we can make attendance a priority and help every student stay on the path to success. 💙
#AttendanceAwarenessMonth #StudentSuccess #SchoolAttendance
Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS) is so very thankful for all of our Partners in Education. So many businesses and organizations help provide opportunities and experiences for our students and teachers. Our district partners that each contribute in excess of $10,000 in value to help students are Brightmoor, Chick-fil-A, Dairy Queen, First National Bank, Georgia Banking Company, Marco's Pizza, Piedmont Fayette Hospital and United Bank. Thank you! Many others support the REACH and similar scholarships, individual schools, fine arts, athletics, and more. Some, like Norcom, provide school supplies. Some take part in the Partners in Education Fundraiser Golf Tournament (Sept 25 this year). Others serve as mentors and reading tutors for students. Community churches host events, volunteer at schools and pray for our students and staff. Thank you Griffin and Spalding for supporting our future through public education. We need you and we appreciate you!
Today middle and high school fall Griffin-Spalding County Schools Athletics participated in the Beyond Self Athlete's Assembly, led by Community Partner and Mentor David Johnson. The Beyond Self Athlete Program is meant to grow student leadership skills, build character and improve school culture. 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. Keynote Speaker Tunji Adebayo Jr. inspired student-athletes to develop the skills and attitudes they need to recognize their potential. He taught the students that everyone is unique and can achieve greatness.
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To improve campus safety and streamline visitor check-in, GSCS has implemented the Centegix Visitu Visitor Management Kiosk at all of its schools. Please review the visitor check in procedure.
2026 Griffin-Spalding County School System Educator Hall of Fame nominations are open Aug 5 – Sept. 11, 2026. Don't miss out on nominating an exemplary GSCS educator! Nomination forms are available at this link https://forms.gle/2d3HDkW9uaPDAUh5A. The 2026 class will be inducted during a special ceremony on October 27 at the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education meeting.
Educators should be nominated for his/her outstanding and significant contributions to students, staff, parents and the community during their employment at GSCS. Nominees must have been employed at GSCS for a minimum of 10 years and be retired for at least five years.
Pep Band Camp is open to currently enrolled band students, as well as students who may be interested in learning more about band.
Use this link to sign up bit.ly/bandcamp26, or if you have questions, please email Mr. Garner - branden.garner@gscs.org
Families, be sure to take advantage of summer meal opportunities for students in your home. Meals will be available at select school locations on specific dates, so please check the serving schedule to see when and where meals will be offered. This is a great way to help students stay fueled and ready for a fun, healthy summer!
The GSCS Rising Kindergarten Summer Transition Program is an amazing opportunity to help prepare students for kindergarten! Space is limited. For more information, contact GSCS Pre-K Director
Dr. Chris Bearden at chris.bearden@gscs.org or 770-229-3710 Ext. 103.
