We’re incredibly proud of the ongoing commitment to learning and excellence shown by our amazing Gordon County Schools faculty and staff! Let’s celebrate recent achievements in advanced degrees, certifications, and endorsements across our schools.
From earning master's degrees to gaining specialized endorsements and certifications, our extraordinary educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.
Join us in congratulating these individuals for their hard work and dedication!
#CelebratingGrowthGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
From earning master's degrees to gaining specialized endorsements and certifications, our extraordinary educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.
Join us in congratulating these individuals for their hard work and dedication!
#CelebratingGrowthGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
The College Board has recently honored 5 exceptional students from Sonoraville High School for their outstanding achievements as Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars during the 2024-25 school year. This outstanding accomplishment is a testament to the dedication and academic excellence of these students and their schools.
The students who earned the distinction of AP Scholar from Sonoraville High School are as follows:
1. Kaleb King - AP Scholar with Honor
2. Sadie Sahadeo - AP Scholar
3. Madelyn Scroggs - AP Scholar with Honor
4. Miley Silva - AP Scholar with Honor
5. Emily Walker - AP Scholar
• AP Scholar achievements are categorized into different levels of recognition:
• AP Scholar: Awarded to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
• AP Scholar with Honor: Granted to students who achieve an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, with scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
• AP Scholar with Distinction: Conferred upon students who maintain an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, with scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
• AP International Diploma: Presented to students who exhibit exceptional achievement across various disciplines, subject to eligibility requirements.
These exemplary students have not only demonstrated academic prowess but have also exemplified the values of hard work and dedication, which will undoubtedly serve them well in their future endeavors.
We commend these scholars on their outstanding achievements and wish them continued success in their educational pursuits. #ExtraordinarySHS #ExtraordinaryGCS
The students who earned the distinction of AP Scholar from Sonoraville High School are as follows:
1. Kaleb King - AP Scholar with Honor
2. Sadie Sahadeo - AP Scholar
3. Madelyn Scroggs - AP Scholar with Honor
4. Miley Silva - AP Scholar with Honor
5. Emily Walker - AP Scholar
• AP Scholar achievements are categorized into different levels of recognition:
• AP Scholar: Awarded to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
• AP Scholar with Honor: Granted to students who achieve an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, with scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
• AP Scholar with Distinction: Conferred upon students who maintain an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, with scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
• AP International Diploma: Presented to students who exhibit exceptional achievement across various disciplines, subject to eligibility requirements.
These exemplary students have not only demonstrated academic prowess but have also exemplified the values of hard work and dedication, which will undoubtedly serve them well in their future endeavors.
We commend these scholars on their outstanding achievements and wish them continued success in their educational pursuits. #ExtraordinarySHS #ExtraordinaryGCS
The College Board has recently honored 15 exceptional students from Gordon Central High School for their outstanding achievements as Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars during the 2024-25 school year. This outstanding accomplishment is a testament to the dedication and academic excellence of these students and their schools.
The current students who earned the distinction of AP Scholar from Gordon Central High School are as follows:
1. Elizabeth Brichaux-Barahona - AP Scholar
2. Keira Bryson - AP Scholar with Honor
3. William (Rand) DeFoor - AP Scholar
4. Harrison Hughes - AP Scholar with Distinction
5. Seth Kolterman - AP Scholar
6. Riley McEntire - AP Scholar
7. Anna Caroline Parker - AP Scholar with Distinction
8. Lily Perez - AP Scholar
9. Anthony Pham - AP Scholar
10. Randy Vicente - AP Scholar with Honor
Gordon Central High School’s 2005 graduates who earned AP Scholar distinction are:
1. Gwyndolyn Black - AP Scholar
2. Sadie Holmes - AP Scholar
3. Madilyn Payne - AP Scholar with Honor
4. Samantha Ruiz Reyes - AP Scholar
5. Evan Wood - AP Scholar
• AP Scholar achievements are categorized into different levels of recognition:
• AP Scholar: Awarded to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
• AP Scholar with Honor: Granted to students who achieve an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, with scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
• AP Scholar with Distinction: Conferred upon students who maintain an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, with scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
• AP International Diploma: Presented to students who exhibit exceptional achievement across various disciplines, subject to eligibility requirements.
These exemplary students have not only demonstrated academic prowess but have also exemplified the values of hard work and dedication, which will undoubtedly serve them well in their future endeavors.
We commend these scholars on their outstanding achievements and wish them continued success in their educational pursuits. #ExtraordinaryGCHS #ExtraordinaryGCS
The current students who earned the distinction of AP Scholar from Gordon Central High School are as follows:
1. Elizabeth Brichaux-Barahona - AP Scholar
2. Keira Bryson - AP Scholar with Honor
3. William (Rand) DeFoor - AP Scholar
4. Harrison Hughes - AP Scholar with Distinction
5. Seth Kolterman - AP Scholar
6. Riley McEntire - AP Scholar
7. Anna Caroline Parker - AP Scholar with Distinction
8. Lily Perez - AP Scholar
9. Anthony Pham - AP Scholar
10. Randy Vicente - AP Scholar with Honor
Gordon Central High School’s 2005 graduates who earned AP Scholar distinction are:
1. Gwyndolyn Black - AP Scholar
2. Sadie Holmes - AP Scholar
3. Madilyn Payne - AP Scholar with Honor
4. Samantha Ruiz Reyes - AP Scholar
5. Evan Wood - AP Scholar
• AP Scholar achievements are categorized into different levels of recognition:
• AP Scholar: Awarded to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
• AP Scholar with Honor: Granted to students who achieve an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, with scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
• AP Scholar with Distinction: Conferred upon students who maintain an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, with scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
• AP International Diploma: Presented to students who exhibit exceptional achievement across various disciplines, subject to eligibility requirements.
These exemplary students have not only demonstrated academic prowess but have also exemplified the values of hard work and dedication, which will undoubtedly serve them well in their future endeavors.
We commend these scholars on their outstanding achievements and wish them continued success in their educational pursuits. #ExtraordinaryGCHS #ExtraordinaryGCS
We are incredibly proud of our Legacy Graduates, whose dedication and achievements reflect the very best of our extraordinary school system. They carry forward a legacy of success that inspires future generations to reach even higher!
Here is our newest Legacy Graduates Spotlight: Chas Cochran graduated from GCHS in 2005 and his son, Cam Cochran, will be graduating this year at GCHS with the class of 2026. Cam plays trumpet in the band just like his late father did, and Chas would be very proud of his Warrior graduating this year.
Would you like your family to be a part of this spotlight? We’re looking to spotlight families with multiple generations of Gordon County Schools graduates. If your family has a legacy of graduating from GCS—parents, grandparents, or children—we want to hear your story!
Submit a photo and a short description of your family's connection to Gordon County Schools, including the names of graduates and their graduation years if available. Follow this survey link and let’s celebrate your LEGACY! https://forms.gle/DzSiqpUgDSJXj27a9
#LegacyGraduatesGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
(Please Note: A Google Account is required to upload picture files. If you do not have a Google Account but would still like to participate, please share the names of the graduates and their graduation years, along with pictures, to brianhall@gcbe.org.)
Here is our newest Legacy Graduates Spotlight: Chas Cochran graduated from GCHS in 2005 and his son, Cam Cochran, will be graduating this year at GCHS with the class of 2026. Cam plays trumpet in the band just like his late father did, and Chas would be very proud of his Warrior graduating this year.
Would you like your family to be a part of this spotlight? We’re looking to spotlight families with multiple generations of Gordon County Schools graduates. If your family has a legacy of graduating from GCS—parents, grandparents, or children—we want to hear your story!
Submit a photo and a short description of your family's connection to Gordon County Schools, including the names of graduates and their graduation years if available. Follow this survey link and let’s celebrate your LEGACY! https://forms.gle/DzSiqpUgDSJXj27a9
#LegacyGraduatesGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
(Please Note: A Google Account is required to upload picture files. If you do not have a Google Account but would still like to participate, please share the names of the graduates and their graduation years, along with pictures, to brianhall@gcbe.org.)
Ashworth Middle School computer science teacher Matt Wiley had his students working on some really cool projects today! Students were creating clues about a country or major city for others to be able to solve within 20 yes or no questions. This ranged from multiple facts about their location, such as geographic location, landmarks, climates, culture, and more!
Students were also learning about A.I. and how accurate it can be discovering locations with just a few clues. The students were having a great time working together and getting ready to present! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryAMS
Students were also learning about A.I. and how accurate it can be discovering locations with just a few clues. The students were having a great time working together and getting ready to present! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryAMS
REACH class started today at Red Bud Elementary, and REACH teacher Ashley Davis had her 4th grade students excited to learn! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryRBES
Fairmount Elementary loves its cafeteria staff! Thank you to manager Kasey Stone and everyone who helps make nutritious meals for our students each and every day. #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryFES
Red Bud Middle School 8th grade math teacher Tyler Lyles had his students working in teams today to work on distribution and combining like terms. They were very engaged and had fun quickly trying to simply math expressions. #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryRBMS
We’re incredibly proud of the ongoing commitment to learning and excellence shown by our amazing Gordon County Schools faculty and staff! Let’s celebrate recent achievements in advanced degrees, certifications, and endorsements across our schools.
From earning master's degrees to gaining specialized endorsements and certifications, our extraordinary educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.
Join us in congratulating these individuals for their hard work and dedication! #CelebratingGrowthGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
From earning master's degrees to gaining specialized endorsements and certifications, our extraordinary educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.
Join us in congratulating these individuals for their hard work and dedication! #CelebratingGrowthGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
We are incredibly proud of our Legacy Graduates, whose dedication and achievements reflect the very best of our extraordinary school system. They carry forward a legacy of success that inspires future generations to reach even higher!
Here is our newest Legacy Graduates Spotlight: Parents Jerry and JoNann Gaines began teaching in Gordon County Schools in 1968 and 1978, respectively. Their son, Jon Gaines, graduated from GCHS in 1993. His daughter, Kaylan Gaines Baker, graduated from GCHS in 2021, and his son, Nico, graduated from GCHS in 2023. His other children, Sarah, JoNann, and Luke, are currently at AMS and plan to also be future GCHS graduates!
Would you like your family to be a part of this spotlight? We’re looking to spotlight families with multiple generations of Gordon County Schools graduates. If your family has a legacy of graduating from GCS—parents, grandparents, or children—we want to hear your story!
Submit a photo and a short description of your family's connection to Gordon County Schools, including the names of graduates and their graduation years if available. Follow this survey link and let’s celebrate your LEGACY! https://forms.gle/DzSiqpUgDSJXj27a9
#LegacyGraduatesGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
(Please Note: A Google Account is required to upload picture files. If you do not have a Google Account but would still like to participate, please share the names of the graduates and their graduation years, along with pictures, to brianhall@gcbe.org.)
Here is our newest Legacy Graduates Spotlight: Parents Jerry and JoNann Gaines began teaching in Gordon County Schools in 1968 and 1978, respectively. Their son, Jon Gaines, graduated from GCHS in 1993. His daughter, Kaylan Gaines Baker, graduated from GCHS in 2021, and his son, Nico, graduated from GCHS in 2023. His other children, Sarah, JoNann, and Luke, are currently at AMS and plan to also be future GCHS graduates!
Would you like your family to be a part of this spotlight? We’re looking to spotlight families with multiple generations of Gordon County Schools graduates. If your family has a legacy of graduating from GCS—parents, grandparents, or children—we want to hear your story!
Submit a photo and a short description of your family's connection to Gordon County Schools, including the names of graduates and their graduation years if available. Follow this survey link and let’s celebrate your LEGACY! https://forms.gle/DzSiqpUgDSJXj27a9
#LegacyGraduatesGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
(Please Note: A Google Account is required to upload picture files. If you do not have a Google Account but would still like to participate, please share the names of the graduates and their graduation years, along with pictures, to brianhall@gcbe.org.)
We’re incredibly proud of the ongoing commitment to learning and excellence shown by our amazing Gordon County Schools faculty and staff! Let’s celebrate recent achievements in advanced degrees, certifications, and endorsements across our schools.
From earning master's degrees to gaining specialized endorsements and certifications, our extraordinary educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.
Join us in congratulating these individuals for their hard work and dedication! #CelebratingGrowthGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
From earning master's degrees to gaining specialized endorsements and certifications, our extraordinary educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.
Join us in congratulating these individuals for their hard work and dedication! #CelebratingGrowthGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
We are incredibly proud of our Legacy Graduates, whose dedication and achievements reflect the very best of our extraordinary school system. They carry forward a legacy of success that inspires future generations to reach even higher!
Here is our newest Legacy Graduates Spotlight: Kesha Gubaci Gwin and Karena Gubaci, sisters, graduated from GCHS in 2003 and 2005.
Would you like your family to be a part of this spotlight? We’re looking to spotlight families with multiple generations of Gordon County Schools graduates. If your family has a legacy of graduating from GCS—parents, grandparents, or children—we want to hear your story!
Submit a photo and a short description of your family's connection to Gordon County Schools, including the names of graduates and their graduation years if available. Follow this survey link and let’s celebrate your LEGACY! https://forms.gle/DzSiqpUgDSJXj27a9
#LegacyGraduatesGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
(Please Note: A Google Account is required to upload picture files. If you do not have a Google Account but would still like to participate, please share the names of the graduates and their graduation years, along with pictures, to brianhall@gcbe.org.)
We’re incredibly proud of the ongoing commitment to learning and excellence shown by our amazing Gordon County Schools faculty and staff! Let’s celebrate recent achievements in advanced degrees, certifications, and endorsements across our schools.
From earning master's degrees to gaining specialized endorsements and certifications, our extraordinary educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.
Join us in congratulating these individuals for their hard work and dedication! #CelebratingGrowthGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
From earning master's degrees to gaining specialized endorsements and certifications, our extraordinary educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.
Join us in congratulating these individuals for their hard work and dedication! #CelebratingGrowthGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
We are incredibly proud of our Legacy Graduates, whose dedication and achievements reflect the very best of our extraordinary school system. They carry forward a legacy of success that inspires future generations to reach even higher!
Here is our newest Legacy Graduates Spotlight: Chad Hayes graduated from GCHS in 2001, and his sister, Kristie Wilson, graduated from GCHS in 1992.
Would you like your family to be a part of this spotlight? We’re looking to spotlight families with multiple generations of Gordon County Schools graduates. If your family has a legacy of graduating from GCS—parents, grandparents, or children—we want to hear your story!
Submit a photo and a short description of your family's connection to Gordon County Schools, including the names of graduates and their graduation years if available. Follow this survey link and let’s celebrate your LEGACY! https://forms.gle/DzSiqpUgDSJXj27a9
#LegacyGraduatesGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
(Please Note: A Google Account is required to upload picture files. If you do not have a Google Account but would still like to participate, please share the names of the graduates and their graduation years, along with pictures, to brianhall@gcbe.org.)
We’re incredibly proud of the ongoing commitment to learning and excellence shown by our amazing Gordon County Schools faculty and staff! Let’s celebrate recent achievements in advanced degrees, certifications, and endorsements across our schools.
From earning master's degrees to gaining specialized endorsements and certifications, our extraordinary educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.
Join us in congratulating these individuals for their hard work and dedication! #CelebratingGrowthGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
From earning master's degrees to gaining specialized endorsements and certifications, our extraordinary educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.
Join us in congratulating these individuals for their hard work and dedication! #CelebratingGrowthGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
We are incredibly proud of our Legacy Graduates, whose dedication and achievements reflect the very best of our extraordinary school system. They carry forward a legacy of success that inspires future generations to reach even higher!
Here is our newest Legacy Graduates Spotlight: Sherry Talley is a 1993 graduate of Gordon Central High School, and her daughters, Brooke and Brianna Talley, graduated from SHS in 2017 and 2023.
Would you like your family to be a part of this spotlight? We’re looking to spotlight families with multiple generations of Gordon County Schools graduates. If your family has a legacy of graduating from GCS—parents, grandparents, or children—we want to hear your story!
Submit a photo and a short description of your family's connection to Gordon County Schools, including the names of graduates and their graduation years if available. Follow this survey link and let’s celebrate your LEGACY! https://forms.gle/DzSiqpUgDSJXj27a9
#LegacyGraduatesGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
(Please Note: A Google Account is required to upload picture files. If you do not have a Google Account but would still like to participate, please share the names of the graduates and their graduation years, along with pictures, to brianhall@gcbe.org.)
Here is our newest Legacy Graduates Spotlight: Sherry Talley is a 1993 graduate of Gordon Central High School, and her daughters, Brooke and Brianna Talley, graduated from SHS in 2017 and 2023.
Would you like your family to be a part of this spotlight? We’re looking to spotlight families with multiple generations of Gordon County Schools graduates. If your family has a legacy of graduating from GCS—parents, grandparents, or children—we want to hear your story!
Submit a photo and a short description of your family's connection to Gordon County Schools, including the names of graduates and their graduation years if available. Follow this survey link and let’s celebrate your LEGACY! https://forms.gle/DzSiqpUgDSJXj27a9
#LegacyGraduatesGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
(Please Note: A Google Account is required to upload picture files. If you do not have a Google Account but would still like to participate, please share the names of the graduates and their graduation years, along with pictures, to brianhall@gcbe.org.)
NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
The Gordon County Board of Education has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 6.98 percent.
All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this tax increase to be held at the Gordon County Schools Central Office, 7300 Fairmount Highway, Calhoun, GA on August 26, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Times and places of additional public hearings on this tax increase are at the Gordon County Schools Central Office, 7300 Fairmount Highway, Calhoun, GA on September 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
This tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 15.65 mills, an increase of 1.021 mills. Without this tentative tax increase, the millage rate will be no more than 14.629 mills. The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $200,000 is approximately $80.86 and the proposed tax increase for nonhomestead property with a fair market value of $200,000 is approximately $81.68.
The Gordon County Board of Education has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 6.98 percent.
All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this tax increase to be held at the Gordon County Schools Central Office, 7300 Fairmount Highway, Calhoun, GA on August 26, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Times and places of additional public hearings on this tax increase are at the Gordon County Schools Central Office, 7300 Fairmount Highway, Calhoun, GA on September 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
This tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 15.65 mills, an increase of 1.021 mills. Without this tentative tax increase, the millage rate will be no more than 14.629 mills. The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $200,000 is approximately $80.86 and the proposed tax increase for nonhomestead property with a fair market value of $200,000 is approximately $81.68.
PRESS RELEASE ANNOUNCING PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
August 16, 2025
The Gordon County Board of Education today announces its intention to increase the 2025 property taxes it will levy this year by 6.98 percent over the rollback millage rate.
The Gordon County Board of Education is proposing to reduce the property tax millage rate from the 2024 rate of 16.364 to 15.650. This proposal reflects our ongoing commitment to the responsible and efficient use of taxpayer resources. We are grateful for the continued support of our community as we work to provide high-quality education for all students.
When the total digest of taxable property is prepared, Georgia law requires that a rollback millage rate must be computed that will produce the same total revenue on the current year’s digest that last year’s millage rate would have produced had no reassessments occurred.
The budget adopted by the Gordon County Board of Education requires a millage rate higher than the rollback millage rate; therefore, before the Gordon County Board of Education may set a final millage rate, Georgia law requires three public hearings to be held to allow the public an opportunity to express their opinions on the increase.
All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax increase to be held at the Gordon County Schools Central Office, 7300 Fairmount Highway, Calhoun, GA on August 26, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and on September 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
August 16, 2025
The Gordon County Board of Education today announces its intention to increase the 2025 property taxes it will levy this year by 6.98 percent over the rollback millage rate.
The Gordon County Board of Education is proposing to reduce the property tax millage rate from the 2024 rate of 16.364 to 15.650. This proposal reflects our ongoing commitment to the responsible and efficient use of taxpayer resources. We are grateful for the continued support of our community as we work to provide high-quality education for all students.
When the total digest of taxable property is prepared, Georgia law requires that a rollback millage rate must be computed that will produce the same total revenue on the current year’s digest that last year’s millage rate would have produced had no reassessments occurred.
The budget adopted by the Gordon County Board of Education requires a millage rate higher than the rollback millage rate; therefore, before the Gordon County Board of Education may set a final millage rate, Georgia law requires three public hearings to be held to allow the public an opportunity to express their opinions on the increase.
All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearings on this tax increase to be held at the Gordon County Schools Central Office, 7300 Fairmount Highway, Calhoun, GA on August 26, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and on September 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
We’re incredibly proud of the ongoing commitment to learning and excellence shown by our amazing Gordon County Schools faculty and staff! Let’s celebrate recent achievements in advanced degrees, certifications, and endorsements across our schools.
From earning master's degrees to gaining specialized endorsements and certifications, our extraordinary educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.
Join us in congratulating these individuals for their hard work and dedication! #CelebratingGrowthGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
From earning master's degrees to gaining specialized endorsements and certifications, our extraordinary educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.
Join us in congratulating these individuals for their hard work and dedication! #CelebratingGrowthGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
Sonoraville High School video production teacher Brandon Hufstetler had his class setting up their broadcasting equipment and completing projects. We're looking forward to another successful SkillsUSA year! Also, the Phoenix football players were able to stop for a second to pose for a picture. Be sure to root for your Phoenix football team in tonight's opener! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinarySHS
