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Gordon Central High School's chorus director Dr. Kim Watters has everyone working hard preparing for her last spring musical, The Music Man. Even Mr. Bristow, Mr. Rodriguez, and Mr. Albright are part of the show! Opening night is Thursday at 7PM. Thank you Dr. Watters for a brilliant career changing lives and making a difference in Gordon County Schools. #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools

W.L. Swain Elementary Pre-K teacher Mrs. West had a fun activity with her class discussing senses and popcorn. Great job! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools

Tolbert Elementary's STEAM teacher, Joey Marycz, had his 3rd grade students creatively exploring different stations after working so hard on their End-of-Grade Milestones testing. Continue to do your best tomorrow, Warriors! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools

Sonoraville High School construction teacher Bo Dooley's students were working on building projects today. They were also able to proudly hang up their industry certification banner. Way to go! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools

Ashworth Middle School 8th grade students took a moment to get some fresh air after working so hard on End of Grade Milestones testing! Best of luck tomorrow. Continue to work hard and do your best, Warriors! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools

May is close, and as always, your wonderful lunch ladies are at your service for our last month of the school year. Come join them for breakfast and lunch every day. We'll celebrate National BBQ Day on May 16, and serve up some sweet blueberries throughout the month to celebrate our Harvest of the Month.

Congratulations to Gordon Central's Alberto Garcia-Melchor for placing 1st in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Georgia's 11th Congressional district! Alberto met with Congressman Barry Loudermilk and was presented with the first-place award. His artwork will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol! The exhibit in Washington will also include artwork from other contest winners nationwide.

Congratulations to Makena Blalock, a senior at Sonoraville High School, for being recognized for her service as the Georgia State FFA Secretary for the 2024-2025 school year at the FFA State Convention today!

We'd like to give another big shoutout to our bus drivers! Every day, our bus drivers go above and beyond to ensure students get to and from school safely and on time. They are often the first friendly face students see in the morning and the last in the afternoon—setting the tone for the school day and helping end it on a positive note. We appreciate your patience, dedication, and the care you show for our students and families. Thank you for being such an important part of the Gordon County Schools team!

There is an ESOL meeting for families next Thursday, May 1st at 5:30. This is for all Gordon County middle and high schools. Scan the QR code to RSVP by April 28th. The focus of this meeting is to prevent summer learning loss, understand grading policies, high school credits, state testing scores, and a questions and answers session. Snacks will be provided with interpreters there to help with your questions and concerns. Habrá una reunión de ESOL para familias el próximo jueves, 1 de mayo a las 5:30 p.m. Esta reunión es para todas las escuelas intermedias y secundarias del condado de Gordon. Escanee el código QR para confirmar su asistencia antes del 28 de abril. El enfoque de esta reunión es prevenir la pérdida de aprendizaje durante el verano, comprender las políticas de calificaciones, los créditos de la escuela secundaria, los resultados de las pruebas estatales, y participar en una sesión de preguntas y respuestas. Se ofrecerán refrigerios y habrá intérpretes disponibles para ayudarle con sus preguntas e inquietudes.

Congratulations to the Red Bud Middle School Phoenix varsity baseball team for their region championship! They did a spirit walk through the hallways this afternoon in celebration of this huge achievement. Go Phoenix! #GreaterThings #TogetherGCS

Emily Rossberg Named Gordon County Schools District Teacher of the Year Gordon County Schools is proud to announce that Emily Rossberg, 3rd grade teacher at Tolbert Elementary School, has been named the 2025-2026 Gordon County Schools District Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made during a special recognition ceremony held this morning at Tolbert Elementary, where Superintendent Alice Mashburn surprised Mrs. Rossberg with the honor in front of the school’s faculty and staff. Mrs. Rossberg brings 15 years of teaching experience to the classroom. She is currently in her second year at Tolbert Elementary, having previously spent 13 years in West Yellowstone, Montana. During her time in Montana, she taught both second and fourth grade and held several leadership roles, including Head Activities Director, assistant girls’ basketball coach, assistant volleyball coach, and director of the school’s positive behavior program. Since joining Tolbert Elementary, Mrs. Rossberg has continued to demonstrate exceptional dedication to both her students and school community. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she serves as the PTO treasurer and is an active member of the Tolbert Elementary Literacy Council. Her commitment to fostering academic growth and promoting a positive school culture has made her a valued educator within the school. Gordon County Schools congratulates Mrs. Rossberg on this well-deserved recognition and thanks her for her continued service, leadership, and dedication to educational excellence.

Gordon County Schools is proud to congratulate Alicia Smith, a 7th grade student at Ashworth Middle School, for being named the 7th grade state winner in the Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition. Alicia’s powerful poem, “And I Began to Hate,” stood out among all submissions across Georgia. Her original work was selected as the 7th grade school winner at AMS, advanced as the district winner for Gordon County Schools, and continued on to win at the regional level for Northwest GA RESA—ultimately earning the top honor at the state level. Alicia was congratulated today by Assistant Superintendent Sket Angland and Director of Early Learning and Elementary Education Beth Herod. The Ashworth Middle School administration team also celebrated this huge achievement with her. Thank you to Principal Danny Lowrance and Assistant Principals Rebekah Gilreath and Dr. Steffan Larson for supporting Alicia and her creative writing. The purpose of the Young Georgia Authors (YGA) writing competition is to encourage students to develop enthusiasm for and expertise in their writing, to provide a context to celebrate their writing successes, and to recognize student achievement in arts and academics. Submissions are judged on ideas, organization, cohesiveness, and language. Congratulations to Alicia on this outstanding achievement. Your written voice and creativity make us proud! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS

Today, Gordon County Schools proudly celebrates Administrative Professionals Day and honors the incredible individuals who keep our schools running smoothly every single day. From managing front offices to supporting staff, students, and families, our administrative professionals are the heart of our schools. Your hard work, dedication, and attention to detail do not go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do to support our mission and create a welcoming environment for all. We appreciate you today and every day. #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS

Happy National Volunteer Recognition Week! This week, we’re celebrating the HEART of Gordon County Schools — our incredible volunteers! Whether you're sorting food with Helping Hands Ending Hunger, reading to students, supporting events and athletics, or lending a hand in countless other ways, you make a lasting impact. Your time, compassion, and dedication inspire us every day. Thank you for showing up, giving back, and making our schools stronger and our community brighter. We couldn't do it without you! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools

Friday, May 2nd is an At-Home Learning Day. We hope that your child or children are able to explore learning opportunities that day and catch up on assignments, projects, and materials as we approach the end of the school year. #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools

Looking for an exciting and enriching way to keep your child engaged this summer? Gordon County Schools is proud to offer a variety of summer camp programs designed to spark creativity, build new skills, and keep students active and social. From STEM and arts to sports, there's something for every child to enjoy. Our camps are led by experienced educators in a safe and supportive environment. Whether your child wants to explore new interests or stay sharp over the break, our camps are the perfect opportunity to have fun this summer! Visit https://www.gcbe.org/page/virtual-community-bulletin-board for more information and to sign up. You can also use the QR code on our flyer. Please note that the page will continue to be updated as we receive more flyers and registration information. For questions and concerns, please contact the following individuals: Gordon Central High School: Mrs. Carmen Massengill, cmassengill@gcbe.org, 706-629-7391 Sonoraville High School: Mr. Brent Mashburn, bmashburn@gcbe.org, 706-602-0320 Let’s make this a summer to remember with Gordon County Schools! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools

The following individuals were recognized at last night's GCS Board of Education Meeting: Gordon County Schools would like to congratulate and recognize the following Sonoraville High School and Gordon Central High School students who won state championships at this year’s GHSA State Literary Competition. Both teams of students were winners of their class’s Duo Dramatic Interpretation. From Sonoraville High School, congratulations to Ethan Smith and Blake Carey, along with their coach and chorus teacher Mrs. Hannah Nelson. From Gordon Central High School, congratulations to Amy Lopez and Sami Ruiz. Their coaches were Dr. Kim Watters and Mr. Richard Bristow. Amy and Sami are pictured with GCHS principal Dr. Amy Parker.

Congratulations to Mrs. Ashley Brookshire for being named the new assistant principal at Sonoraville High School! Announced at this evening's Board of Education meeting, Mrs. Brookshire brings a deep commitment to SHS, where she has served as an English teacher since beginning her career as a Phoenix in 2008. Over the years, she has taken on leadership roles, including serving as English Department Lead, and has been recognized as the SHS STAR Teacher in 2019, 2021, and 2023. In 2023, she was also honored as Sonoraville High School’s Teacher of the Year. Additionally, she completed the GLISI Leadership Academy for Gordon County Schools, further preparing her for this next step. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement and look forward to the continued impact Mrs. Brookshire will have in her new role. Go Phoenix!