May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and well-being and provide resources and information to support individuals and communities that may need it. Get Ready for Mental Health Action Day on Thursday, May 16, 2024, and Wear GREEN! Mental Health Action Day encourages everyone to take action for themselves, their loved ones, or their community. #MentalHealthMatters #GoGreen
If you have concerns about your or someone else's mental health, please get in touch with a medical professional or call 988 for a free, confidential conversation.
These 3 first graders were recognized for being all-around amazing students. Their teacher, Mrs. Mann says these are boys who work hard, get along with others, are leaders, and just all-around awesome every single day!
They were recognized on the morning announcements this morning and asked to lead the pledge.
#ColtsCan #ExcelAndLead #AwesomeFirsties
Carver Road Baptist Church always takes such amazing care of us. This week for Teacher Appreciation, they have brought goodie bags to each staff member, home-baked cookies on another day, grilled burgers and hot dogs on Wednesday, and prepared an amazing pancake bar this morning! Thank you so much to Carver Road Baptist. #ColtsCan #PIE #CommunityCares #CarverRoadBC
This morning GSCS IT detected attempted suspicious activity from accounts outside our network. As a preventative precaution, the IT department has reset all student passwords. School Administrators will work with teachers to make students aware of their new passwords. This may impact software applications such as SAVAS, I-Ready, Edgenuity and HMH (today only). No data has been accessed. The GSCS network has not been compromised. This is a preventative measure. All staff accounts are secured via two-factor authentication and do not require a password reset. The safety measures put in place by GSCS IT in the past year helped to minimize this type of outside activity.
Thank you,
Dear Griffin-Spalding Parents and Staff,
GSCS is aware of potential inclement weather in the state of Georgia. We are in contact with meteorologists and are actively monitoring the weather. Processes are in place to ensure safety. We will keep you updated (via GSCS App, e-mail, text message, etc) if weather changes impact school operations.
Congratulations to the GSCS students who received scholarships today from Kiwanis Club of Griffin. Funds for these scholarships are raised via the pancake breakfast, disc golf tournament and three scholarship endowments. Scholarships awarded today totaled more than $16,000.00. Students and their colleges are: Miles Stansberry (UGA), Bethany Williamson (UGA), Jeremiah Norris (Kennesaw St.), Ayla Spencer (SCAD), Abigail Banks (Brewton-Parker), Brittain Gill (GA Southern), Ellie Foster (GA Southern). Great job students! Thank you Kiwanis! Photos include Kiwanis Club President Doug Hardwick and Scholarship Committee Chairperson Amy Dunham.
What important life skills and experiences do our students need to prepare them for success in learning and life? Please share your thoughts with us by participating in this ThoughtExchange. It will only take two minutes. Scan the QR Code or visit https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/200516278/welcome. Thank you!
Today's school nurse is so much more than the stereotype of ice, lice and band-aids! School nurses are essential for healthy kids, healthy schools and healthy communities! Thank you GSCS School Nurses for all you do!
GSCS Nurses: Esther Harris, LPN; Stephanie Williams, LPN; Libby Reeves, RN; Melissa Blanton, LPN; Paige Tatum, LPN; Stacey Ard, LPN; Stephanie Berndt, RN; Judy Engel, RN; Charley Biggins, LPN; Tonya Sharpton, RN; Michele Cobb, LPN; Amanda Islieb, RN; Jackie O'Neal, LPN; Lasjuana "Ty" Johnson, LPN; Ashley Goins, LPN; Jameelah Uqdah, LPN; Octavie Sims(substitute) & Candice Atwater, LPN
GSCS Nursing Supervisor Melissa Dingler, RN
Dental Program Staff Cindy Carrillo & Dani Etheridge
Our elite 4th grade student leaders were selected to take part in the first ever “4th grade Leadership Conference” held at Cowan Middle last week, organized by the District Counseling Dept & 4th grade teachers. Great job representing our school and learning new leadership and ressponsibility skills. #ColtsCan #StudentLeaders
Please see these helpful testing tips and important information about the GSCS 2024-25 Open House.
GSCS Senior Cabinet hosted an appreciation breakfast for all GSCS nutrition staff in celebration of today being School Lunch Hero Day. We are thankful for our nutrition staff who are heroes for our students every day!
Students enjoyed fun in the sun yesterday at the GSCS Department of Exceptional Students Inclusive Arts Event at the City Park!
Ms. Roth's 3rd grade class played a game to practice and review for the upcoming state testing. Students were engaged and working hard! #ColtsCan #Learn #Practice #Engage
May 3rd is School Lunch Hero Day! Show some love to all of our amazing school nutrition superheroes! Thank you for all you do every day for our students!
We celebrated Autism Awareness earlier this week wearing blue, completing artwork, and Ms. Jharia's class served us all lemonade! #ColtsCan #Recognition #AutismAwareness
Griffin-Spalding Partners In Education (PIE) awarded scholarships for $1,000 each to seven GSCS teachers who are currently seeking additional certification or advanced degrees related to their teaching/educational field. Congratulations to these recipients!
April Kisner – Jackson Road Elementary
Brandi Baylor – Carver Road Middle
April Garner – Rehoboth Road Middle
Chanice Barlow – Anne Street Elementary
Kierra Rojas – Anne Street Elementary
Cheyanne Pullum – Orrs Elementary
Sarah McDevitt – Cowan Road Elementary
This Friday, May 3, is a GSCS Professional Learning Day (No Students).
Sharing a HUGE thank you to Griffin Office Depot/Office Max! They support us every quarter with donation checks.
Ever wonder about when businesses ask you to round up to support a cause? This is an example of people donating to support our schools!
#ColtsCan #CommunitySupport #BigCheck
May 1 is National School Principal Day! Let's acknowledge, celebrate & thank these educational school leaders who support and guide our teachers and students daily. We appreciate your hard work and commitment. Thank you!
The GSCS Nutrition Program was recognized among the best of the best in the state by receiving the prestigious Georgia School Nutrition Association (GSNA) Gold Scroll Award. The Gold Scroll Award is the highest honor a school nutrition program in Georgia can receive. Congratulations GSCS Nutrition Department! Way to go! Read more: https://5il.co/2jud9
