Gordon County Schools

NOTICE OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

The Gordon County Board of Education has tentatively adopted a millage rate which will require an increase in property taxes by 6.98 percent.

All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this tax increase to be held at the Gordon County Schools Central Office, 7300 Fairmount Highway, Calhoun, GA on September 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

This tentative increase will result in a millage rate of 15.65 mills, an increase of 1.021 mills. Without this tentative tax increase, the millage rate will be no more than 14.629 mills. The proposed tax increase for a home with a fair market value of $250,000 is approximately $100.05 and the proposed tax increase for nonhomestead property with a fair market value of $225,000 is approximately $91.89.

3 months ago, Gordon County Schools

We’re incredibly proud of the ongoing commitment to learning and excellence shown by our amazing Gordon County Schools faculty and staff! Let’s celebrate recent achievements in advanced degrees, certifications, and endorsements across our schools.

From earning master's degrees to gaining specialized endorsements and certifications, our extraordinary educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.

Join us in congratulating these individuals for their hard work and dedication!

#CelebratingGrowthGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools

3 months ago, Gordon County Schools

We are incredibly proud of our Legacy Graduates, whose dedication and achievements reflect the very best of our extraordinary school system. They carry forward a legacy of success that inspires future generations to reach even higher!

Here is our newest Legacy Graduates Spotlight: Marilyn Dodd Coats is a 2000 graduate of GCHS, and her son, Braxton, is a recent 2025 graduate of SHS.

Would you like your family to be a part of this spotlight? We’re looking to spotlight families with multiple generations of Gordon County Schools graduates. If your family has a legacy of graduating from GCS—parents, grandparents, or children—we want to hear your story!

Submit a photo and a short description of your family's connection to Gordon County Schools, including the names of graduates and their graduation years if available. Follow this survey link and let’s celebrate your LEGACY! https://forms.gle/DzSiqpUgDSJXj27a9
#LegacyGraduatesGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools

(Please Note: A Google Account is required to upload picture files. If you do not have a Google Account but would still like to participate, please share the names of the graduates and their graduation years, along with pictures, to brianhall@gcbe.org.)

3 months ago, Gordon County Schools

We are incredibly proud of our Legacy Graduates, whose dedication and achievements reflect the very best of our extraordinary school system. They carry forward a legacy of success that inspires future generations to reach even higher!

Here is our newest Legacy Graduates Spotlight: Jonathan Parker graduated from GCHS in 1990 and his daughter, Anna Caroline Parker, will be graduating this year with the Class of 2026 at GCHS.

Would you like your family to be a part of this spotlight? We’re looking to spotlight families with multiple generations of Gordon County Schools graduates. If your family has a legacy of graduating from GCS—parents, grandparents, or children—we want to hear your story!

Submit a photo and a short description of your family's connection to Gordon County Schools, including the names of graduates and their graduation years if available. Follow this survey link and let’s celebrate your LEGACY! https://forms.gle/DzSiqpUgDSJXj27a9
#LegacyGraduatesGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools

(Please Note: A Google Account is required to upload picture files. If you do not have a Google Account but would still like to participate, please share the names of the graduates and their graduation years, along with pictures, to brianhall@gcbe.org.)

3 months ago, Gordon County Schools

Gordon County Schools is proud to recognize the newest participants in our Aspiring Leaders Program! These dedicated educators are preparing to grow their leadership skills and make an even greater impact on our schools.

Front row (left to right): Sylvia Ashley (Ashworth Middle School), Mallory Parris (Tolbert Elementary), Hayley Pollard (Tolbert Elementary), Laramie Rodriguez (Gordon Central High School), Kim Adair (W.L. Swain Elementary), Shelby Santos (Fairmount Elementary), and Megan Wiley (Tolbert Elementary).

Back row (left to right): Hannah Nelson (Sonoraville High School), Taylor Fain (Red Bud Middle School), Natasha Hall (Central Office), Ethan Samples (Sonoraville High School), Jonathan Fuller (Sonoraville High School), Shelby Johnson (Belwood Elementary), Maci Mills (Gordon Central High School), and Matt Wiley (Ashworth Middle School).

The Gordon County Aspiring Leaders Program is a year-long, cohort experience designed to strengthen leadership capacity and prepare participants to advance the vision of the district. The program develops leadership skills for those who aspire to serve in formal roles such as department leads, curriculum leaders, learning facilitators, assistant principals, or district office positions.

Join us in congratulating these Aspiring Leaders as they begin this exciting journey of growth and service in Gordon County Schools!

3 months ago, Gordon County Schools

We are so excited to introduce our new lunch items in September! And for food celebrations like World School Milk Day on September 24th and Apple Crunch 4 Lunch on September 26th. Come join us for breakfast and lunch every school day -- all meals are FREE for students!

3 months ago, School Nutrition

Elementary school breakfast menus for September

Elementary school lunch menus for September

Middle school breakfast menus for September

High school breakfast menus for September

We are incredibly proud of our Legacy Graduates, whose dedication and achievements reflect the very best of our extraordinary school system. They carry forward a legacy of success that inspires future generations to reach even higher!

Here is our newest Legacy Graduates Spotlight: Kasey Silvers Stone is a 1990 graduate of Fairmount High School. Her son, Brandon, graduated from SHS in 2013 and her daughter, Aspen Stone Bryan, graduated from SHS in 2019.

Would you like your family to be a part of this spotlight? We’re looking to spotlight families with multiple generations of Gordon County Schools graduates. If your family has a legacy of graduating from GCS—parents, grandparents, or children—we want to hear your story!

Submit a photo and a short description of your family's connection to Gordon County Schools, including the names of graduates and their graduation years if available. Follow this survey link and let’s celebrate your LEGACY! https://forms.gle/DzSiqpUgDSJXj27a9
#LegacyGraduatesGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools

(Please Note: A Google Account is required to upload picture files. If you do not have a Google Account but would still like to participate, please share the names of the graduates and their graduation years, along with pictures, to brianhall@gcbe.org.)

3 months ago, Gordon County Schools

Gordon County Schools will be CLOSED on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. Have a wonderful week, and enjoy your long weekend with family and friends! #ExtraordinaryGCS

3 months ago, Gordon County Schools

We are incredibly proud of our Legacy Graduates, whose dedication and achievements reflect the very best of our extraordinary school system. They carry forward a legacy of success that inspires future generations to reach even higher!

Here is our newest Legacy Graduates Spotlight: Kevin Schwartz graduated from GCHS in 2005 and his wife, Jessica, graduated from GCHS in 2006. Their son, Morgan, is an upcoming 2026 graduate of GCHS!

Would you like your family to be a part of this spotlight? We’re looking to spotlight families with multiple generations of Gordon County Schools graduates. If your family has a legacy of graduating from GCS—parents, grandparents, or children—we want to hear your story!

Submit a photo and a short description of your family's connection to Gordon County Schools, including the names of graduates and their graduation years if available. Follow this survey link and let’s celebrate your LEGACY! https://forms.gle/DzSiqpUgDSJXj27a9
#LegacyGraduatesGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools

(Please Note: A Google Account is required to upload picture files. If you do not have a Google Account but would still like to participate, please share the names of the graduates and their graduation years, along with pictures, to brianhall@gcbe.org.)

3 months ago, Gordon County Schools

We are incredibly proud of our Legacy Graduates, whose dedication and achievements reflect the very best of our extraordinary school system. They carry forward a legacy of success that inspires future generations to reach even higher!

Here is our newest Legacy Graduates Spotlight: Becky Wilbanks graduated from GCHS in 2000 and her son, Drew Davey, graduated from SHS in 2025!

Would you like your family to be a part of this spotlight? We’re looking to spotlight families with multiple generations of Gordon County Schools graduates. If your family has a legacy of graduating from GCS—parents, grandparents, or children—we want to hear your story!

Submit a photo and a short description of your family's connection to Gordon County Schools, including the names of graduates and their graduation years if available. Follow this survey link and let’s celebrate your LEGACY! https://forms.gle/DzSiqpUgDSJXj27a9
#LegacyGraduatesGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools

(Please Note: A Google Account is required to upload picture files. If you do not have a Google Account but would still like to participate, please share the names of the graduates and their graduation years, along with pictures, to brianhall@gcbe.org.)

3 months ago, Gordon County Schools

We are incredibly proud of our Legacy Graduates, whose dedication and achievements reflect the very best of our extraordinary school system. They carry forward a legacy of success that inspires future generations to reach even higher!

Here is our newest Legacy Graduates Spotlight: Dean Pinyan graduated from Fairmount High School in 1959, his daughter Gail Risley graduated from Fairmount High School in 1980, and daughter Hannah Coleman graduated from Sonoraville High School in 2009. Future SHS graduate Xander will be graduating in 2035!

Would you like your family to be a part of this spotlight? We’re looking to spotlight families with multiple generations of Gordon County Schools graduates. If your family has a legacy of graduating from GCS—parents, grandparents, or children—we want to hear your story!

Submit a photo and a short description of your family's connection to Gordon County Schools, including the names of graduates and their graduation years if available. Follow this survey link and let’s celebrate your LEGACY! https://forms.gle/DzSiqpUgDSJXj27a9
#LegacyGraduatesGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools

(Please Note: A Google Account is required to upload picture files. If you do not have a Google Account but would still like to participate, please share the names of the graduates and their graduation years, along with pictures, to brianhall@gcbe.org.)

3 months ago, Gordon County Schools

We are incredibly proud of our Legacy Graduates, whose dedication and achievements reflect the very best of our extraordinary school system. They carry forward a legacy of success that inspires future generations to reach even higher!

Here is our newest Legacy Graduates Spotlight: Mary Autry graduated in 1994, and her daughters Libbey and Ashli Farmer graduated from GCHS in 2016 and 2018 respectively.

Would you like your family to be a part of this spotlight? We’re looking to spotlight families with multiple generations of Gordon County Schools graduates. If your family has a legacy of graduating from GCS—parents, grandparents, or children—we want to hear your story!

Submit a photo and a short description of your family's connection to Gordon County Schools, including the names of graduates and their graduation years if available. Follow this survey link and let’s celebrate your LEGACY! https://forms.gle/DzSiqpUgDSJXj27a9
#LegacyGraduatesGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools

(Please Note: A Google Account is required to upload picture files. If you do not have a Google Account but would still like to participate, please share the names of the graduates and their graduation years, along with pictures, to brianhall@gcbe.org.)

3 months ago, Gordon County Schools

The College Board has recently honored 5 exceptional students from Sonoraville High School for their outstanding achievements as Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars during the 2024-25 school year. This outstanding accomplishment is a testament to the dedication and academic excellence of these students and their schools.

The students who earned the distinction of AP Scholar from Sonoraville High School are as follows:
1. Kaleb King - AP Scholar with Honor
2. Sadie Sahadeo - AP Scholar
3. Madelyn Scroggs - AP Scholar with Honor
4. Miley Silva - AP Scholar with Honor
5. Emily Walker - AP Scholar

• AP Scholar achievements are categorized into different levels of recognition:
• AP Scholar: Awarded to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
• AP Scholar with Honor: Granted to students who achieve an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, with scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
• AP Scholar with Distinction: Conferred upon students who maintain an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, with scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
• AP International Diploma: Presented to students who exhibit exceptional achievement across various disciplines, subject to eligibility requirements.

These exemplary students have not only demonstrated academic prowess but have also exemplified the values of hard work and dedication, which will undoubtedly serve them well in their future endeavors.

We commend these scholars on their outstanding achievements and wish them continued success in their educational pursuits. #ExtraordinarySHS #ExtraordinaryGCS

3 months ago, Gordon County Schools

The College Board has recently honored 15 exceptional students from Gordon Central High School for their outstanding achievements as Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars during the 2024-25 school year. This outstanding accomplishment is a testament to the dedication and academic excellence of these students and their schools.

The current students who earned the distinction of AP Scholar from Gordon Central High School are as follows:
1. Elizabeth Brichaux-Barahona - AP Scholar
2. Keira Bryson - AP Scholar with Honor
3. William (Rand) DeFoor - AP Scholar
4. Harrison Hughes - AP Scholar with Distinction
5. Seth Kolterman - AP Scholar
6. Riley McEntire - AP Scholar
7. Anna Caroline Parker - AP Scholar with Distinction
8. Lily Perez - AP Scholar
9. Anthony Pham - AP Scholar
10. Randy Vicente - AP Scholar with Honor

Gordon Central High School’s 2005 graduates who earned AP Scholar distinction are:
1. Gwyndolyn Black - AP Scholar
2. Sadie Holmes - AP Scholar
3. Madilyn Payne - AP Scholar with Honor
4. Samantha Ruiz Reyes - AP Scholar
5. Evan Wood - AP Scholar

• AP Scholar achievements are categorized into different levels of recognition:
• AP Scholar: Awarded to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
• AP Scholar with Honor: Granted to students who achieve an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, with scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
• AP Scholar with Distinction: Conferred upon students who maintain an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, with scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
• AP International Diploma: Presented to students who exhibit exceptional achievement across various disciplines, subject to eligibility requirements.

These exemplary students have not only demonstrated academic prowess but have also exemplified the values of hard work and dedication, which will undoubtedly serve them well in their future endeavors.

We commend these scholars on their outstanding achievements and wish them continued success in their educational pursuits. #ExtraordinaryGCHS #ExtraordinaryGCS

3 months ago, Gordon County Schools