Here is our newest Legacy Graduates Spotlight: Andrea Parker graduated from GCHS in 2015, and her cousin, Kayden Poole, is a GCHS senior planning to graduate in 2026!
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.)
#ExtraordinarySHS #ExtraordinaryGCS
Here is our newest Legacy Graduates Spotlight: Cindy Brown Knight is a 1995 GCHS graduate, and her daughters, Natalie and Abbie Knight, graduated from SHS in 2021 and 2025.
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
Jacob Chastain's kindergarten class at Fairmount Elementary, Lauren Gulledge's 5th grade class at Red Bud Elementary, 5th grade at Tolbert Elementary, students on the playground at Belwood Elementary, Principal Danny Lowrance with students at Ashworth Middle School, Kristi Payne's English class at Gordon Central High School, Amy Robertson's 6th grade science class at Red Bud Middle School, Selena Cooper's 1st grade class at Sonoraville Elementary, Amal Yacoub's French class at Sonoraville High School, and Lisa Byrd touring her new Pre-K students at W.L. Swain Elementary.
This is going to be an extraordinary year! #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS
The Georgia Department of Education released a press statement today explaining that Georgia student scores increased or held steady in six of the seven math assessments, five of six science and social studies assessments, and two of seven English language arts assessments. The percentage of students reading at or above grade level increased in five of seven grade levels.
Gordon County Schools student scores were above the state average in the percentage of students who scored Developing, Proficient, or Distinguished Learner on the Georgia Milestones in several key areas: 4th–8th grade math, 5th–8th grade ELA, 8th grade science and social studies, Biology, U.S. History, and Algebra I. Lexile reading scores were also above the state average for 4th, 5th, 7th, and 8th grades.
Additionally, Gordon County Schools saw district-wide growth in 3rd–5th grade math, 5th grade science, 6th–8th grade math, 8th grade science and social studies, as well as high school growth in Biology, U.S. History, American Literature, and Algebra I.
"Congratulations to our school system for its growth and achievement. This success reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our students, teachers, and staff. Gordon County Schools is committed to student success and creating an extraordinary learning experience for every student, " Superintendent Alice Mashburn said.
Mrs. Mashburn and the Board of Education look forward to celebrating each individual school's achievements later this year.
Gordon Central High School's tennis courts were resurfaced, and the Ratner Stadium bleachers were restored after pressure washing and painting. Come check out these improvements at this evening's Freshman Orientation! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryGCHS
You can see the full bleacher restoration process by checking out this YouTube video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XISp9vIlE8I
Sonoraville High School's construction lab has a new awning to expand work space for students. Additionally, a new JET air filtration system was installed inside the classroom. We can't wait for students to see and utilize these updates, and we look forward to having families at this evening's Freshman Orientation! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinarySHS
During Open House, you will be asked to complete a family and community survey. This survey is essential in helping give us insight to how you view our schools and provide valuable feedback about our school district as we start the new school year. Your input is essential in helping us assess our strengths and identify areas for improvement.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by following this link: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/277370/p3228
Your feedback plays a vital role in our continuous improvement efforts and helps ensure that we are providing the best possible educational experience for our students. Thank you for your time and support in making Gordon County Schools the best it can be!
This year, we are once again proud to offer nutritious and delicious breakfast and lunch options to all students at no cost. Our cafeteria staff members are passionate about making sure every student has access to the fuel they need to succeed. We encourage all students to take advantage of these healthy meals and join us in the cafeteria each day. Here’s to an extraordinary year ahead! #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS
Attention Parents of Students in Gordon County Schools:
We have bus registration survey forms to fill out for the following students:
* New students enrolling to the school district for the first time
* Families who have recently moved residences within our school district
* 2025-2026 Pre-K student
If your child needs transportation this fall and is new, recently moved, or enrolling into Pre-K, please take a moment to fill out our survey to help the Transportation Department prepare for the upcoming 2025-2027 school year.
It's important that you carefully read and agree to the policies and procedures outlined in the survey regarding bus transportation. Please note that rising Pre-K students have a different survey than Kindergarten - 12th grade students.
Pre-K Families Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/DccfhtLVci
K-12 Families Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/EK89UGR4MH
This registration process helps ensure a smooth and safe transportation experience for all our students. Thank you for being proactive in getting ready for the new school year!
For information regarding bus registration and more, please visit the GCBE transportation page at: https://www.gcbe.org/page/transportation
Join us Monday, August 25th at 9:00 a.m. to learn more about these exciting ways to get involved! This meeting will be held at our Central Office building (7300 Fairmount HWY, Calhoun, GA). Help us make this an extraordinary school year for our students! #ExtraordinaryGCS
The Red Bud Middle School gym floor was refinished this summer and looks amazing. Come check it out this evening at Open House! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryRBMS
Fairmount Elementary received parking lot maintenance and paving repair in several key areas around the facility this summer. We hope you enjoy these improvements when you visit this evening for Open House! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryFES
The entrance to the Sonoraville Elementary and High School campus has been newly paved and improved to enhance safety, traffic flow, and accessibility. We look forward to hosting families this week for Open House! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinarySES #ExtraordinarySHS
Here are the renovations completed at Red Bud Elementary! Improvements include epoxy floors, painting, ceiling tiles and grids, additional flooring, exterior steel cleaned and painted, and lighting upgrades. We can't wait for you to see these renovation changes at Open House! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryRBES
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryTogether
Everyone at Gordon County Schools is excited to welcome families back to our campuses for Open House and Orientation events as we prepare for an extraordinary new school year! Mark your calendars:
✅ Pre-K Orientation
📅 Tuesday, August 5
🕣 8:30 AM
📍 At all six elementary schools
✅ Elementary School Open House
📅 Tuesday, August 5
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
✅ Middle School Open House
📅 Wednesday, August 6
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
✅ High School Freshman & New Student Orientation
📅 Thursday, August 7
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
We look forward to seeing our students and families as we launch another year of learning, growth, and opportunity!
There were a lot of great summer projects that happened in Gordon County Schools! Check out the improved front entrance at Sonoraville High School. We look forward to seeing everyone back to school on Friday, August 8th. #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinarySHS
