GSCS Federal Programs is excited to announce the 2025-26 Parent University. The university will offer a series of workshops and resources to help parents support their children's educational success and development. To learn more about the parent university, visit https://www.gscs.org/page/2025-26-gscs-online-parent-university.
All GSCS schools & offices will be closed October 13-17, 2025, for Fall Break.
Parents. if you have not already done so, please take a minute to take our Fall Parent Survey. The survey will close at the end of the month! Your voice is needed! Thank you! English Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDQ9B3R Spanish Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MM76X6F
Today for #GaPreKWeek, all GSCS pre-k students had guest readers come and read this year’s featured book, “Every Amazing Story” by Coy Bowles (from the Zac Brown Band) and Malcolm Mitchell (a former NFL player and literacy advocate). The book encourages children to see themselves as creative storytellers and celebrate their individuality.
GSCS has 22 pre-k classrooms serving over 400 students.
GSCS Pre-K Director Dr. Chris Bearden said, “GSCS Pre-K is excited to have these community leaders share the love of literacy with our pre-k scholars! We look forward to #GaPreKWeek each year to celebrate and showcase the hard work and dedication of our pre-k staff.”
Now in its 15th year, Georgia Pre-K Week raises awareness for the importance of quality early childhood education. Georgia’s Pre-K Program began 30 years ago, in 1992, and has grown from serving 750 children in its first year to approximately 73,000 annually.
GSCS has 22 pre-k classrooms serving over 400 students.
GSCS Pre-K Director Dr. Chris Bearden said, “GSCS Pre-K is excited to have these community leaders share the love of literacy with our pre-k scholars! We look forward to #GaPreKWeek each year to celebrate and showcase the hard work and dedication of our pre-k staff.”
Now in its 15th year, Georgia Pre-K Week raises awareness for the importance of quality early childhood education. Georgia’s Pre-K Program began 30 years ago, in 1992, and has grown from serving 750 children in its first year to approximately 73,000 annually.
GSCS celebrates National Custodian Workers Day! Be sure to thank your school custodians for all their hard work!
The 2025-26 GSCS Teachers of the Year were recognized at the Kiwanis Club of Griffin luncheon on Sept. 24. GSCS District Teacher of the Year Jodi McGavin shared her educational journey and story. Thank you, Kiwanis Club of Griffin, for celebrating these exceptional educators!
The countdown is on—Georgia Pre-K Week 2025 is almost here! This year marks the 15th anniversary! Join GSCS in celebrating early learning, literacy and the incredible role Pre-K plays in shaping Georgia’s future. #GAPreKWeek
Get Your Game on with Math!
Parents, please join us on your student's field day at the parent engagement station to learn about how you can help your students at home with math through games. The station will be available on Thursday October 9, 2025 and Friday October 10, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. We hope to see you there!
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!
Missed our Annual Title 1 Meeting? Check out the presentation. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Brantley at jennifer.brantley@gscs.org ot at 770-229-3755.
Presentation Link
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!
Field Day is Coming Soon!
October 9- K- 2nd Grade 9:00 AM
October 10- 3rd-5th Grade 9:00 AM
Wear your Grade Level Color and Get Ready for Fun!
K- Red
1st-Blue
2nd- Green
3rd -Blue
4th- Green
5th- Red
Parents, please complete the RSVP if you are planning to attend.
https://forms.gle/TvHkf7KfBHgFXB6t9
Attention MRE Families!
Join us Thursday September 18, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 for Curriculum and Literacy Night. Learn about what your student will learn this year and how you can help your child with literacy at home. Complete your season pass to get a special sports snack and a chance to win free tickets to the Fall Festival for your family. We hope to see you there!
Join us Thursday September 18, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 for Curriculum and Literacy Night. Learn about what your student will learn this year and how you can help your child with literacy at home. Complete your season pass to get a special sports snack and a chance to win free tickets to the Fall Festival for your family. We hope to see you there!
Attention Mustang Families:
Join us for our Family Literacy Night on September 18th. It will be apart of our District Curriculum Night from 4:30-6:30 in the MRE Cafeteria. We hope to see you there!
Join us for our Family Literacy Night on September 18th. It will be apart of our District Curriculum Night from 4:30-6:30 in the MRE Cafeteria. We hope to see you there!
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.
