Today we celebrate the incredible individuals who nourish our students every day: our school lunch heroes! Their dedication ensures every child receives a healthy meal with care and kindness. Thank you for making a difference in our schools and in the lives of our students.
Happy School Lunch Hero Day!
We invite you to share your memories and stories about your favorite school lunch heroes. Let’s celebrate the impact they make each and every day.
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Today, Gordon Central High School celebrated six outstanding seniors during the Georgia Future Educators Signing Day ceremony. Led by Teaching as a Profession instructor Mrs. Kodi Albright, this special event honored students who have committed to pursuing careers in education, including fields such as special education, elementary education, and speech/language pathology.
GCHS alumnus and current teacher Mederic Rodriguez, along with Assistant Superintendent Sket Angland, shared inspiring remarks about the impact and importance of becoming an educator.
Congratulations to Vanessa Aparicio, Kinsley Caudle, Madelyn Goble, Jessica Gutierrez, Jayme Morgan, and Trinity Nguyen. Thank you for dedicating yourselves to the future of education. We are proud of you and excited to see the difference you will make.
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Today we celebrate School Principals' Day and recognize the outstanding leaders who guide our schools with dedication, vision, and heart. Thank you to all Gordon County Schools principals for the countless ways you support students, staff, and families each and every day.
Be sure to wish your child's school principal a great day today! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS
Fairmount Elementary teacher Mrs. Waters had her students doing a lot of fun activities during station rotations today. Great job! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS
Mrs. Potter and Mrs. Schwartz's class at Red Bud Elementary worked on fun STEAM building activities in class today!
Sonoraville Elementary teacher Riley Rule's 2nd grade class worked on sequencing today. Great job! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS
It was another great day of testing in Gordon County Schools! Belwood students were able to enjoy the great weather outside for recess after finishing up today. Way to go, everyone! ELA continues tomorrow. #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS
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!
Next week, Gordon County Schools will celebrate School Nutrition Hero Week, leading up to School Nutrition Hero Day on Friday, May 2. We are proud to recognize and honor our incredible school nutrition professionals for their dedication to providing healthy, high-quality meals to students every day. Their hard work and commitment to student well-being make a lasting impact in our schools and across the community. Here is a School Nutrition Hero Certificate that can be printed and awarded to any of our outstanding school nutrition staff members throughout the week as a token of appreciation for their service. If you have a school nutrition staff member you’d like to recognize as a hero, share it in an email to brianhall@gcbe.org with their name, photo, and a short description of why they’re a standout. We will be sure to include them in a social media post! Thank you to all of our school nutrition heroes for everything you do to support Gordon County students! #TogetherGCS
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.
