It's looking very festive in our high schools! Check out some of these awesome Christmas trees put up by student groups and faculty members from Gordon Central and Sonoraville High School!
Friday was "Sing for Toys" at Walmart as the VAC invited elementary school choruses to perform for the community. Our chorus students from Belwood Elementary, Fairmount Elementary, and Sonoraville Elementary did an amazing job! Here are some pictures of our FES students.
Friday was "Sing for Toys" at Walmart as the VAC invited elementary school choruses to perform for the community. Our chorus students from Belwood Elementary, Fairmount Elementary, and Sonoraville Elementary did an amazing job! Here are some pictures of our BES students.
Gordon County Schools Celebrate Record Gains in Georgia's 2024 CCRPI Results
Gordon County Schools is proud to report significant improvements across multiple metrics in Georgia's 2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI). These achievements highlight the district’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and student growth at every grade level.
The CCRPI measures progress in five critical areas: Content Mastery, Progress, Closing Gaps, Readiness, and Graduation Rate. This year, GCS demonstrated remarkable growth across several categories, reinforcing its dedication to creating well-rounded opportunities for students.
The district showed strong gains in Content Mastery, with improvements in English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies across all grade levels and high school science achieving notable growth. Additionally, the district excelled in the Progress component, with increased performance in ELA and mathematics for elementary, middle, and high school students. Middle and high schools also made significant strides in supporting English Language Learners (ELL), as evidenced by enhanced proficiency rates.
Readiness scores for middle and high schools saw meaningful increases, reflecting the district’s success in preparing students for college, careers, and life beyond the classroom. Elementary and middle schools also recorded district-wide improvements in literacy, underscoring the strength of GCS’s foundational education programs. The district’s Graduation Rate reached an impressive 96.8%, far exceeding the state average.
“We are incredibly proud of our students and educators for their hard work and dedication reflected in this year's CCRPI results,” said Mrs. Alice Mashburn, Superintendent of Gordon County Schools. “These scores highlight our commitment to academic achievement, growth, and preparing students for lifelong success."
Gordon County Schools proudly recognizes and celebrates the achievements of its four extraordinary 2024-2025 Georgia REACH Scholars: Jasmine Castillo, Sarai Moran Anguiano, Naythan Alvarez, and Wildon Garcia-Corado. These remarkable students were honored today for their commitment to academic excellence and their determination to build a brighter future.
The REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia Scholarship Program is a needs-based mentorship and scholarship initiative designed to ensure that academically promising students have the support they need to succeed in college and beyond. By becoming REACH Scholars, students pledge to uphold high academic standards, maintain excellent behavior, and work closely with mentors and graduation coaches as they prepare for post-secondary education. Upon completing the program, each scholar receives a scholarship to help make their college dreams a reality.
The ceremony also recognized the vital role families, educators, and mentors play in shaping the future of these young leaders. Graduation coaches Jamey Angland from Gordon Central High School and Judy Craig from Sonoraville High School will work closely with the scholars, guiding them through this transformative journey throughout high school.
Congratulations to Jasmine, Sarai, Naythan, and Wildon on this incredible achievement. We are confident that their dedication, supported by the REACH program and our community, will lead them to a future filled with limitless possibilities.
Sonoraville Elementary 3rd grade teacher Cailyn Breeden had students competing against each other in a math game! The students were very eager to share their answers and participate. #TogetherGCS
Red Bud Elementary kindergarten teacher Kerri Shirley had a very engaging lesson this morning with students. They were eager to participate and share rhyming words aloud. Great job! #TogetherGCS
It was a little chilly this morning, and we'd love to give a shoutout to our faculty, staff, and SROs who help with morning car and bus duty! There's nothing better than a friendly face in the morning greeting students arriving at school, and that was evident this morning at Fairmount Elementary.
We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment, and we're sure the Bulldog community appreciates it! #TogetherGCS
Students were working hard today in Jessica Childers and paraprofessional Charity Schild's class! Mrs. Schild was working with students in a small group. #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherGCS
It's looking festive at W.L. Swain Elementary! Students were having a great time in the cafeteria for lunch. Thank you to the cafeteria staff who put so much effort and love into what they do! #TogetherGCS
Tolbert Elementary 4th grade teacher Cathy Musacchio had her students working together in small groups today! They were actively engaged in conversation about their learning. Great job! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
Today is National Special Education Day! Let's honor our students, families, and educators who make special education a cornerstone of our schools. At Gordon County Schools, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed. #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
Happy Thanksgiving, Gordon County! #TogetherGCS
Gordon County Schools has received a grant of $4,000 from the Calhoun-Gordon Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia (http://www.communityfoundationnwga.org) for our Helping Hands Ending Hunger Initiative!
Gordon County Schools has partnered with Helping Hands Ending Hunger to provide Gordon County families and students with nutritious food outside of the regular school day. In addition to providing breakfast and lunch at no cost to families in 2024-2025, 8 of our Gordon County Schools are helping those in need of meal choices at home through the Helping Hands Initiative.
Helping Hands Ending Hunger is made possible in part by this grant from the Calhoun-Gordon Community Foundation. Let's help end hunger TOGETHER! #TogetherGCS
Gordon County Schools District Family Engagement and Belwood Elementary Principal hosted The Family Dinner Project for Mrs. Chloe Bishop’s second grade class on Tuesday, November 19th.
The Family Dinner Project champions family dinner as an opportunity for family members to connect with each other through food, fun, and conversations that matter. Pictured are the winners of our family night game baskets. Dinner was provided by New Town Baptist Church.
Thank you to everyone who came out and participated, and we appreciate our partnership with New Town Baptist Church! We cannot have these great events without the support of our amazing community.
#TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
Today, on #SubstituteEducatorsDay, we want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible substitute teachers! Your dedication, flexibility, and support ensure that learning never skips a beat in Gordon County Schools. You are true heroes in education! #TogetherGCS
Happy Thanksgiving Break, Gordon County Schools Families! We are so thankful for our incredible students, staff, and families. Enjoy your time with family and friends, and we look forward to seeing everyone back recharged and ready to learn on December 2nd! #TogetherGCS
We will jump right into December when we come back to school after Thanksgiving Break, so here are your school cafeteria menus. Happy Thanksgiving to all our students, teachers, GCS employees and all their families. We look forward to serving you a hot breakfast bright and early on Monday, December 2nd.
The second quarterly meeting of our Wellness Committee is coming up on Monday, December 9th. Any interested members of our Gordon County community -- parents, guardians, community partners, or simply a citizen who would like to know about our wellness activities across the district -- all are welcome to join us on Microsoft Teams for this online meeting.
Congratulations to Bo Dooley of Sonoraville High School Construction and SkillsUSA for being selected to receive the prestigious Construction Ready Leadership in Education Champion Award! This well-deserved recognition honors Bo’s outstanding contributions to advancing the construction industry in Georgia and his dedication to preparing students for successful careers after high school.
Under Bo’s leadership, the SkillsUSA program has transformed countless students into career-ready professionals through a robust program of work that includes masonry, construction, electrical, plumbing, blueprint reading, and team collaboration. His commitment to excellence has developed multiple state champions over the years, and this year is no exception.
A special congratulations to the following first-place winners:
Hudson Kinman – 1st Place in Masonry
Chapel Parr – 1st Place in Carpentry
Clay Worley – 1st Place in Electrical
These accomplishments showcase the high caliber of instruction and mentorship Bo provides, as well as the incredible talent and hard work of his students. We are excited to celebrate his achievements at the 5th Annual Construction Ready Champions’ Awards Breakfast on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 7:30 AM at the Cobb Galleria.
Congratulations again, Bo, on this incredible honor! You continue to build a strong foundation for your students and the future of the construction industry.
