Kennedy Road Middle School

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

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

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!

Join us for our Literacy Night September 16 at Kennedy Road Middle School time 4:30pm-6:30pm. Turning pages, Sparking Dreams!

September 8-12, 2025, is Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Week! Join us in recognizing Mr. Derek Wilder, Kennedy Road Middle School Athletic Coordinator! Athletic administrators are the leaders who make education-based athletics possible. They work behind the scenes to schedule games, support coaches, ensure safety, and most importantly, create opportunities for student-athletes to grow and succeed. Please join us in thanking our athletic administrators for their dedication, vision, and commitment to building school pride and shaping the student experience.

Cougar Community we are starting Extended Learning for the month of September!! Invited students will be sent home with an invitation today! Extended Learning will be from 4:30 - 5:30pm starting on September 4th and ending on September 13th. Parents will need to provide students transportation. If you have any questions please contact our Extended Learning Coordinators Mr. Knapp or Mr. Jones.

This month, all GSCS schools will help fight hunger in our community by participating in the Manna From Above Food Drive. You can help by sending canned goods to school with your students this month.

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.

All GSCS schools & offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in celebration of Labor Day.

The students of Grade 7 from Ms. Khatoon's class have successfully completed a Compare and Contrast activity on the chart board. This engaging exercise was designed to help students develop a deeper understanding of how to compare and contrast two or more stories or poems. By identifying similarities and differences in themes, characters, settings, and literary elements, students enhanced their analytical thinking and comprehension skills. The activity also encouraged collaborative learning and creative expression.

GSCS Recruitment Fair - August 20, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Southern Crescent. Register today!

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

Today, over 500 GSCS middle and high school student-athletes attended the Beyond Self Athletes' Assembly. The Punchline Pastor taught them many important life lessons, including: "No apologies, just standards;" "You can't reach high places with low standards;" "Learn to say no with confidence" and to "Learn to change yourself before you cheat yourself."

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.

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!

GSCS is excited to offer two upcoming virtual information sessions for families on Monday, August 25, about the Middle School Acceleration Pathway. These sessions will provide an overview of advanced opportunities available to students and help them plan for future success. Topics will include: Gifted/Honors Course Offerings; CTAE Pathways; Fine Arts Capstone Presentations & Academic Capstone Projects. There will be two session options: one in the morning and one in the evening, to accommodate different schedules. Families only need to attend one of the sessions.

Join GSCS for a Middle School Acceleration Pathway Informational Meeting!!!

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.