Congratulations to Gordon Central High School senior Evan Wood and Sonoraville High School senior Ethan Hurley for being named 2025 PAGE STAR Students! Gordon Central’s Holly Watts and Sonoraville’s Amal Yacoub were named STAR Teachers.
The Student Teacher Achievement Program (STAR) is sponsored, administered, and promoted by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators Foundation (PAGE) and the PAGE Foundation. Since its inception in 1958, the STAR program has honored more than 29,000 students and the teachers they have selected as having the most influence on their academic achievement. To obtain the STAR nomination, graduating high school seniors must have the highest score on a single test date on the SAT and be in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average.
Evan Wood is the son of Jim and Ashley Wood and plans to pursue a career in medicine. He has not yet made his final college decision but has been accepted to Georgia Tech, the University of Georgia, the University of Alabama, and Mississippi State University. He selected Holly Watts as his STAR Teacher because she inspired his love of science.
Ethan Hurley is the son of Bart and Julia Hurley and plans to attend Reinhardt University. Ethan selected Amal Yacoub as his STAR Teacher because of her encouragement and commitment to her students.
Gordon County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Wednesday, January 22. This delay is implemented to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families at this time.
Please adjust your child's morning drop-off time by two hours. Buses will also operate on a two-hour delay behind their usual route times. Elementary schools will begin at 9:30 a.m. Middle and high schools will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Note that buses may run slightly later than the normal schedule to allow for extra precautions to keep students warm and safe. Encourage children to dress warmly as they travel to school. Layering helps keep them safe and warm. Indoor recess activities will take place. We will also provide flexibility with arrival times for all students to ensure safe arrivals.
Weather forecasts indicate a slight chance of precipitation this evening. We are working closely with local agencies to continue monitoring the situation and will notify families promptly through our communication channels if anything changes.
Gordon County Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 21st, 2025.
Due to the latest weather forecast predicted by GEMA for potential precipitation in the northwest Georgia region, all schools in the district will be closed Tuesday. This precaution is to ensure the safety of our students, employees, and families for unpredictable weather.
We will continue to work with local agencies to monitor the weather forecast for the rest of the week. Families will be promptly notified through our communication channels.
Stay warm and safe tomorrow!
Gordon County Schools will run on a regular schedule Tuesday, January 21st, 2025.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for North Georgia over the next several days. Our priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of our students waiting at bus stops and staff assisting with drop-off in the mornings.
Our Transportation Department will send bus riders additional information via Thrillshare. Note that buses may run slightly later than the normal schedule to allow for extra precautions to keep students warm and safe.
Encourage children to dress warmly as they travel to school. Layering helps keep them safe and warm. Indoor recess activities will take place. We will also provide flexibility with arrival times for all students to ensure safe arrivals.
We are working closely with local agencies to monitor the weather forecast for potential snow. If conditions require adjustments such as delays, early dismissals, or closures, we will promptly notify you through our communication channels.
Gordon County Schools is closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Gordon County Schools will be closed Monday, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
District leaders presented schools today with banners celebrating outstanding performance ratings on the Georgia 2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI).
Congratulations to Sonoraville High School for their district level performance in Content Mastery in English Language Arts and Social Studies, English Language Learners Proficiency, Readiness, and Literacy!
District leaders presented schools today with banners celebrating outstanding performance ratings on the Georgia 2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI).
Congratulations to W.L Swain Elementary School for their district level performance in Highest Growth for English Language Arts Content, ELA Progress, and Literacy!
District leaders presented schools today with banners celebrating outstanding performance ratings on the Georgia 2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI).
Congratulations to Sonoraville Elementary School for their district level performance in Content Mastery English Language Arts, Math, and Science, Progress Math, Readiness, and Literacy!
District leaders presented schools today with banners celebrating outstanding performance ratings on the Georgia 2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI).
Congratulations to Red Bud Elementary School for their district level performance in English Language Learners Proficiency and Closing Gaps!
District leaders presented schools today with banners celebrating outstanding performance ratings on the Georgia 2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI).
Congratulations to Red Bud Middle School for their district level performance in Content Mastery Science, Math, ELA & Social Studies, Progress ELA and Math, Closing the Gaps, Readiness, and Literacy!
District leaders presented schools today with banners celebrating outstanding performance ratings on the Georgia 2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI).
Congratulations to Fairmount Elementary School for their district level performance in Progress English Language Arts!
District leaders presented schools today with banners celebrating outstanding performance ratings on the Georgia 2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI).
Congratulations to Ashworth Middle School for their district level performance in English Language Learner Proficiency and Readiness!
Congratulations again to Sonoraville Elementary School for being named a 2024 Title I Distinguished School by the Georgia Department of Education. This recognition places SES among the top 5% of Title I elementary schools in the state for its exceptional performance in English language arts and math.
SES was recognized at last night's Board of Education meeting. On behalf of Sonoraville Elementary, Principal Kelly Rampy and Assistant Principal Nicole Burgess were there to accept the recognition.
Congratulations to these educational leaders for their school’s continued academic excellence!
Congratulations to the Gordon County Schools Board of Education for once again being recognized as an Exemplary Board by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA).
This award honors achievement and the pursuit of higher standards in the local governance of public schools and is the highest distinction a Board of Education can receive.
During their regularly scheduled January meeting, the Gordon County Schools Board of Education approved several key leadership changes across the district.
Dr. Rebecca Owen has been officially named the principal of Tolbert Elementary School after serving as interim principal since November 2024. Dr. Owen previously served as assistant principal at Ashworth Middle School and brings extensive experience to her new role. Her background includes work as an Academic Coach and Instructional Specialist at Rome Middle School, along with 11 years of teaching at Ashworth Middle. Dr. Owen earned her Doctor of Education degree from the University of West Georgia in 2019.
Monica Holt, the current principal of Belwood Elementary, will transition to the role of district MTSS, ESOL, and Family Engagement Coordinator in June 2025. Mrs. Holt, a native of Gordon County and an alumnus of Fairmount High School, has served the district since 1994 in a variety of leadership roles. She is in her fourth year as principal of Belwood Elementary, where she has fostered an academically enriching and nurturing environment. In her new role, Mrs. Holt will oversee initiatives designed to support the diverse needs of students and families, ensuring equity, inclusion, and meaningful engagement throughout the district.
Rebekah Gilreath has been officially named the assistant principal of Ashworth Middle School after serving in an interim capacity since November 2024. A proud product of Gordon County Schools, Mrs. Gilreath has dedicated 19 years to the district. Her experience includes 12 years as an English Language Arts teacher at Ashworth Middle, followed by roles as Literacy Coach and Instructional Lead Teacher at Red Bud Middle School. Her commitment to the community and her expertise in literacy and instruction make her a valuable asset in her new role.
Melissa Vincent has been named the assistant principal of Tolbert Elementary as of December 2024, joining Dr. Owen in leading the school. Mrs. Vincent brings years of experience from her time at Red Bud Elementary, where she served as Lead Special Education Teacher and Instructional Lead Teacher. Her efforts in advancing math and literacy performance and her dedication to student success highlight her readiness to contribute to Tolbert Elementary’s growth.
Amy Kinkead has been named the new Instructional Lead Teacher at Red Bud Elementary. Mrs. Kinkead holds an Educational Specialist degree in Teacher Leadership from Georgia College and State University. A member of the Red Bud community for eight years, she previously served as the Lead Special Education Teacher. With over two decades of teaching experience spanning elementary, middle, high school, and college levels, Mrs. Kinkead is well-equipped to inspire excellence and lead instructional initiatives at Red Bud Elementary.
Gordon County Schools congratulates these dedicated leaders on their new roles and looks forward to the positive impact they will continue to have on students, staff, and families.
Due to road conditions from inclement weather, Gordon County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Monday, January 13. This delay is implemented to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families Monday morning.
Please adjust your child's morning drop-off time by two hours. Buses will also operate on a two-hour delay behind their usual route times. Elementary schools will begin at 9:30 a.m. Middle and high schools will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Due to the current Winter Storm Watch and the forecast of potential snow, ice, and high winds, all Gordon County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 10th, to prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and community.
Students will bring home any missing assignments, including work for their reading logs, spelling, vocabulary, or other classwork, to complete if they have not already done so at school. We encourage families to use this time to help students stay on track with their learning.
We will continue to monitor weather and road conditions closely and will update families promptly about any further changes to school operations. Thank you for your continued support. Please stay safe and warm!
Fairmount Elementary 5th grade Reading/ELA teacher Molli Price reviewed literary elements and had a great class discussion this morning with her students. #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
Red Bud Middle School agriculture teacher Morgan Robinson taught students about FFA officers and their roles in today's lesson. Great job! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GreaterThings
