ICYMI: 🇺🇸Last Friday, our Gordon County Schools came together to honor and celebrate Veterans Day, expressing gratitude for the brave veterans in our community.
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35 students from Gordon Central High School & Sonoraville High School Construction programs to visit GNTC’s Construction Management & Electrical Systems Technology programs located on the Gordon County Campus. The tour was set up to share information about the programs, potential careers and some time on construction equipment and VR Goggles for safety training on job sites.
We are so thankful to our community partners for opportunities like this for our students! Thank you, GNTC Construction Management & Building Science!
Yesterday was Apply-to-College Day at Gordon Central High School, where seniors received support from Graduation Coach Jamey Angland, Assistant Superintendent Sket Angland, and Work-Based Learning instructor Daniel Worley as they navigated the college application process.
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Tolbert Elementary lit up with laughter and warmth as third-grade students and their families gathered for the Family Dinner Project last night!
Hosted by Gordon County Schools Parent & Family Engagement, attendees spent the evening enjoying a delicious spaghetti dinner from Sugar Valley Baptist Church, engaging in family conversations, and a few spirited rounds of bingo.
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In celebration of National STEM/STEAM Day last week, we celebrated a fantastic community partnership with Shaw Industries!
Shaw generously donated $500 to Tolbert Elementary, bolstering their STEAM program and empowering students to explore the exciting realms of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
Thank you, Shaw Industries Group, Inc., for investing in our future innovators!
🇺🇸 Honoring our local heroes at Fairmount Elementary School, Sonoraville Elementary School, and Sonoraville High School!
Today, these schools celebrated Veterans Day with heartfelt parades, celebrating the brave veterans from our community.
Thank you, veterans, for your service and sacrifice!
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CELEBRATING NATIONAL HOSA WEEK: Yesterday, in honor of National HOSA week, students enrolled in the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) program from Sonoraville High School paid a visit to second grade students at Sonoraville Elementary.
The SHS HOSA students taught about the importance of hand-washing, bringing the lesson to life with an engaging activity - simulating germs and demonstrating the proper way to wash hands to prevent the spread.
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SWEET 16: Exciting news! The Sonoraville High School Competition Cheerleading team is heading to the STATE COMPETITION this weekend.
Join the Phoenix this Thursday night from 6:00 to 7:00 in the main gym to catch their last run-through and to celebrate Senior Night!
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The Gordon County Schools Wellness Committee welcomes participation from our parents, guardians, and community partners.
Parent and Family Engagement Month Contest - Week 1 is Here! 👨👩👧👦🎉
We're thrilled to kick off our annual competition, and you won't want to miss out on the fun and fantastic prizes we have in store!
Here's what's in store for Week 1:
Activity 1: A well-worded question is a quick way to connect after a long day. Try a conversation starter to get things started. Go around the table and let each person answer this question: If today were a food, what food would it be?
Activity 2: Take turns asking “Would you rather…..?” questions. You can make up your own, but here are a couple to get you started:
-…...be able to fly or be invisible?
-…..live without social media or the internet?
Activity 3: Have an Ingredient Race! Pick one of the ingredients from your meal and put in the center of the table. Give everyone a piece of paper and pencil and take 2 minutes to write down as many dinners that use that ingredient as possible. Whoever comes up with the most dinners wins!
Activity 4: If you could work at any job in the world, what would your job be and where would you want to work?
Activity 5: Arts & Crafts can help make dinner time fun in creative ways. Try creating your own placemats. All it takes is some blank paper and crayons or markers. Use your imagination and discuss your drawings as you eat.
Don't forget to submit your completed activities via social media or email to kpannell@gcbe.org for a chance to win! You can earn up to 15 entries throughout November. Plus, there's a bonus activity waiting for you on our website at www.gcbe.org/pfemonth
Let the fun and family bonding begin!
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NATIONAL CHAMPION: Sonoraville High School student and FFA Vice President Makena Blalock is representing us proudly at this year's National FFA Convention in Indiana as a National Delegate - AND she's bringing home a NATIONAL WIN!
Makena earned a national championship title today for her outstanding agriscience project in Division 3 of the Social Systems category of the National Agriscience Fair!
Way to go, Makena!
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We recently had a blast with our Partner in Education, Shaw Industries Group, Inc., as they teamed up with the Pre-K and Kindergarten students at Belwood Elementary School!
Together, they delved into the magical world of books and carved pumpkins, creating unforgettable memories and spreading the joy of learning!
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The November Gordon County Schools Connection Newsletter is here! 📣
We are excited to share another edition of the Gordon County Schools Connection: A Monthly Community Newsletter. Our November issue is packed with exciting updates, including Veterans Day celebrations, remarkable student achievements, Parent & Family Engagement Month, and a whole lot more. This is a read you won't want to miss!
Dive into the action-packed content here: https://5il.co/28cys
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Yesterday was an inspiring day at Gordon County Schools as peer leaders from across the school system came together for Sources of Strength training.
They're ready to empower their peers with strength, hope, and support, making our school community even stronger! 💪
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November is here, and so are some truly delicious meals in your Gordon County Schools!
Exciting news! Gordon County Schools is thrilled to announce our participation in a friendly Parent and Family Engagement Month competition this November.
Families are in for a chance to win incredible prize packs by participating in weekly activities together. Each week, we've handpicked 5 engaging activities from the Family Dinner Project for families to complete. Submit each completed activity via social media or email to earn one entry, with the opportunity to accumulate up to 15 entries throughout November. The anticipation will build as we gear up to announce the lucky winners during the week of December 4th.
Get ready to kick off the competition starting November 6th!
We hope you will join us in strengthening family connections and creating lasting memories!
Happy Halloween from Gordon County Schools! 👻🎃
Wishing all our students, families, and staff a spooktacular and safe Halloween filled with laughter, treats, and unforgettable memories.
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REMINDER: Next Monday, November 6, is an At-Home Learning Day. This day allows our teachers to prepare for great classroom lessons and gives students a chance to catch up on assignments if they've fallen behind.
Thanksgiving break is also approaching and schools will be closed November 20-24!
Be sure to mark your calendars and check out the full academic schedule here: www.gcbe.org/academiccalendar
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Get ready to make a difference in our community as Gordon County Schools proudly announces the launch of the Fired Up Food Drive in collaboration with the VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTER - Hand Up, Inc.!
Starting today, from October 30th to November 3rd, join us in collecting canned goods and unopened non-perishable items to support our community partner, the VAC.
Let's come together and ignite change through the Fired Up Food Drive!
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Lolli, the beloved K9 ambassador of the Gordon County Sheriff's Office, has been a cherished presence in our elementary schools, thanks to the dedication of her handler, Sergeant Jarod Powell.
As she embarks on her well-deserved retirement, we celebrate Lolli for her years of service and the countless smiles she's brought to our Gordon County Schools community while she takes her final walks through each of our elementary schools.
📷Lolli's walk at Red Bud Elementary School, escorted by Sergeant Powell, Corporal Massingill and Detective Fox
