Gordon County Schools -

The last day of school is Friday, May 23rd and it will be an early release day. Please make any necessary arrangements for pickup and transportation. As we wrap up another school year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been part of this journey. Your support, dedication, and hard work have made this year a success. We have grown together, overcome challenges, and created lasting memories. We are proud of all that has been accomplished and grateful for the strong sense of community that makes our schools so special. Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and well-deserved summer break! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS

Summer Feeding for 2025 starts on June 2 and continues through July 24. Families can pick up meals Monday - Thursday from 11 AM - 1 PM at Tolbert Elementary School or Sonoraville High School. Or relax at home, listen for the honking horns and watch for our Gordon County school buses or white vans with the Gordon County Schools logo -- they will deliver meals to neighborhoods all over Gordon County. Please see the flyers for more details, including a list of neighborhoods we will travel to. You can also see the flyers on our website at https://www.gcbe.org/page/summer-feeding-program

Gordon County Schools Congratulates 2024-2025 Retirees! We've asked our retirees to share a picture and their years of experience in GCS to celebrate their retirement. Let's give a big congratulations to Judy Craig, Sonoraville High School graduation coach! Judy has been an educator for 29 years, serving 27 years in Gordon County. She works closely with students and families to help students graduate with a plan after high school. Thank you for serving as an educator for 27 years in the Gordon County Schools system. Enjoy retirement! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS

Gordon County Schools Congratulates 2024-2025 Retirees! We've asked our retirees to share a picture and their years of experience in GCS to celebrate their retirement. Let's give a big congratulations to Jackie Palazzolo, Transition Center graduation coach! Jackie has spent 13 years in Gordon County, 2 years in DeKalb, and 15 years in Calhoun City. She works with students and educators at the Transition Center to help high school students graduate. Thank you for serving as an educator for 13 years in the Gordon County Schools system. Enjoy retirement! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS

Gordon County Schools Congratulates 2024-2025 Retirees! We've asked our retirees to share a picture and their years of experience in GCS to celebrate their retirement. Let's give a big congratulations to Brenda Callahan, Ashworth Middle School special education paraprofessional! Brenda has spent her entire career with Gordon County Schools, making a difference in the lives of her students. Thank you for serving as an educator for 30 years in the Gordon County Schools system. Enjoy retirement! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS

Gordon County Schools Congratulates 2024-2025 Retirees! We've asked our retirees to share a picture and their years of experience in GCS to celebrate their retirement. Let's give a big congratulations to Neal Crawford, Gordon Central High School band director! Neal has taught for 39 years, with 28 years teaching with Gordon County Schools (2 years at Red Bud High School, 26 years at GCHS). Neal has made a difference in the lives of many musicians. Thank you for serving as an educator for 28 years in the Gordon County Schools system. Enjoy retirement! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS

Gordon County Schools Congratulates 2024-2025 Retirees! We've asked our retirees to share a picture and their years of experience in GCS to celebrate their retirement. Let's give a big congratulations to Becky Reynolds, Red Bud Middle School assistant principal! Becky has spent 27 of her 30 years teaching and leading with Gordon County Schools, previously serving as a science teacher and instructional coach. Thank you for serving as an educator for 27 years in the Gordon County Schools system. Enjoy retirement! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS

Gordon County Schools Congratulates 2024-2025 Retirees! We've asked our retirees to share a picture and their years of experience in GCS to celebrate their retirement. Let's give a big congratulations to Tammy Bennett, Tolbert Elementary Pre-K teacher! Tammy has spent her entire teaching career with Gordon County Schools, spending the previous 20+ years in Pre-K. Thank you for serving as an educator for 31 years in the Gordon County Schools system. Enjoy retirement! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS

Gordon County Schools Congratulates 2024-2025 Retirees! We've asked our retirees to share a picture and their years of experience in GCS to celebrate their retirement. Let's give a big congratulations to Dr. Kim Watters, Gordon Central High School choral and theatre director! Kim has spent her entire career with Gordon County Schools, impacting the lives of students and our community through singing, acting, and public speaking. Thank you for serving as an educator for 37 years in the Gordon County Schools system. Enjoy retirement! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS

Gordon County Schools Congratulates 2024-2025 Retirees! We've asked our retirees to share a picture and their years of experience in GCS to celebrate their retirement. Let's give a big congratulations to Lisa Gayton, Red Bud Middle School math teacher! Lisa has spent her entire career with Gordon County Schools, teaching math across the district to support student success. Thank you for serving as an educator for 32 years in the Gordon County Schools system. Enjoy retirement! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS

Gordon County Schools Congratulates 2024-2025 Retirees! We've asked our retirees to share a picture and their years of experience in GCS to celebrate their retirement. Let's give a big congratulations to Billy Shackelford, Gordon Central High School athletic director and PE teacher! Billy has been an educator and coach for 30 years, serving 3 years in Gordon County, 20 years in Cobb, 5 years in Paulding, and 2 years in Whitfield. He is pictured with his wife, Missy, and daughter, Sami. Thank you for serving as an educator in the Gordon County Schools system. Enjoy retirement! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS

Gordon County Schools Congratulates 2024-2025 Retirees! We've asked our retirees to share a picture and their years of experience in GCS to celebrate their retirement. Let's give a big congratulations to Pat Hensley, Red Bud Middle School ELA teacher! Pat has spent her career with Gordon County Schools at Sonoraville Middle and Red Bud Middle. Thank you for serving as an educator for 31 years in the Gordon County Schools system. Enjoy retirement! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS

Today, we proudly celebrate National Speech Pathologist Day by recognizing the dedicated speech-language pathologists in Gordon County Schools. Their expertise and commitment help students overcome communication challenges, build confidence, and reach their full potential. Thank you for making a lasting impact in our schools and community. #TogetherGCS

Summer enrollment is open for Gordon County Schools beginning June 16th through July 17th. If you plan to enroll your child at Ashworth Middle, Belwood Elementary, Gordon Central High, Swain Elementary, or Tolbert Elementary, please visit the front office at Gordon Central High School to enroll (335 Warrior Path, Calhoun, GA 30701). If you plan to enroll your child at Fairmount Elementary, Red Bud Elementary, Red Bud Middle, Sonoraville Elementary, or Sonoraville High, please visit the front office at Sonoraville High School to enroll (7340 Fairmount Hwy SE, Calhoun, GA 30701). Office hours for enrollment are Monday through Thursday, Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration times are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 30th through July 2nd. Registration is closed July 3rd and 4th. After July 17th, families will need to submit paperwork at the school where they would like to enroll their child. Visit https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment to access, print, and fill out the registration packet in its entirety prior to arriving. Packets are available at registration locations if you are unable to pre-register.

🎓 Congratulations to the incredible Class of 2025 at Sonoraville High School and Gordon Central High School! Your hard work, resilience, and achievements have led you to this unforgettable milestone, and we couldn’t be prouder. Sonoraville’s graduation ceremony will be held on May 21 at the Dalton Convention Center, while Gordon Central’s will take place on May 22 at the Rome Forum. These are moments you’ll remember forever, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you. Whether you’re joining us in person or watching from home, you can find all the details about the ceremonies and our livestream of both events at the link below: https://www.gcbe.org/o/gcs/page/graduation-information This is just the beginning. Congratulations, Class of 2025—your future is limitless!

Sonoraville Elementary 5th grade teacher Tiffany Stamey has her students working hard on their end-of-year Wax Museum projects! Learning is still going strong these last two weeks as student projects portray the life of historical figures and leaders during the 1920s, the Great Depression, World War I and World War II. They presented their Wax Museum today in the cafeteria! Great work, SES! #TogetherGCS

Tolbert Elementary would like to give a big shoutout to Kenneth Rymer of Chattanooga's Coca Cola for their yearly donation of Powerade for field day. 5th grade students helped unload these drinks to keep everyone hydrated for a fun day outside next week! #TogetherGCS

Congratulations to the C.H.A.M.P.S. 5th grade graduates at Fairmount Elementary! The C.H.A.M.P.S. (Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety) program in Gordon County Schools is a partnership between the Gordon County Sheriff's Department and our elementary schools, serving to help empower our youth with valuable life skills and knowledge to make informed choices and contribute positively to their communities. Lieutenant Brian Brannon congratulated these 5th graders who participated in the program. Thank you Lt. Brannon and the GCSD for educating and empowering our students and community through our law enforcement partnerships.

Congratulations to the C.H.A.M.P.S. 5th grade graduates at Tolbert Elementary! The C.H.A.M.P.S. (Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety) program in Gordon County Schools is a partnership between the Gordon County Sheriff's Department and our elementary schools, serving to help empower our youth with valuable life skills and knowledge to make informed choices and contribute positively to their communities. Lieutenant Brian Brannon congratulated these 5th graders who participated in the program. Thank you Lt. Brannon and the GCSD for educating and empowering our students and community through our law enforcement partnerships.

Congratulations to our May Board of Education Recognitions! Pamela Aguilar (SHS), Harrison Hughes (GCHS), and Anna Caroline Parker (GCHS), Governor’s Honors Program Finalists Alberto Garcia-Melchor, 1st in the 2025 State Congressional Art Competition Alicia Smith, 7th Grade Young Georgia Authors State Winner Emily Rossberg, 2025-2026 Gordon County Schools Teacher of the Year Congratulations to Pamela Aguilar from Sonoraville High School, Harrison Hughes from Gordon Central High School, and Anna Caroline Parker from Gordon Central High School for being named as finalists for the Governor’s Honors Program. GHP is a four-week residential summer program for gifted and talented high school students hosted at Georgia Southern University. It provides an enriching academic experience for students who demonstrate exceptional skill, creativity, and passion in their areas of interest. The selection process is rigorous, with nominations, interviews, and evaluations. Great job to these juniors! Congratulations to Gordon Central High School student Alberto Garcia-Melchor for placing 1st in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Georgia’s 11th Congressional district. His submitted artwork will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, where artwork from contest winners across the nation will be on display. Congratulations to Ashworth Middle School student Alicia Smith for being named Georgia's 7th grade Young Georgia Author state winner from Ashworth Middle School. Her poem, titled “And I Began to Hate,” was a very powerful take on modern technology and society. For a literary work to be named a state grade level winner, it must win at the school level, then district, then region, and finally across the state. This is a huge accomplishment and we're very proud of her for her writing! Congratulations to Emily Rossberg, District Teacher of the Year! Emily is a 3rd grade teacher at Tolbert Elementary who is in her second year of teaching at TES. She has fifteen years of teaching experience, where she spent the previous 13 years in West Yellowstone, teaching multiple grade levels and taking on several leadership and coaching roles. She was an absolute joy to watch during finalist judging, and the judges noted her joyful classroom environment and how every student felt confident to share and present out loud. She is an amazing teacher, and we are very proud of her for representing our school district.