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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.

Sonoraville High School English teacher Stu Churchwell's students were working collaboratively while discussing and analyzing "The Lord of the Flies." Great work! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools

Red Bud Middle School 7th grade social studies teacher Ashley Sosebee had her students checking their content knowledge with a fun, interactive review game! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools

Ashworth Middle School teacher Coach Jason Poteet's business finance class were working on projects today! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools

Gordon Central High School and Ashworth Middle School came outside this morning to see off the football team as GC heads to Dublin for tonight's game. This is the first Gordon Central playoff game in 12 years! Good luck and Go Warriors! #TogetherGCS

Please consider voting for our GLISI Hidden Heroes nominee, Sonoraville Elementary School data clerk Megan Clayton! Voting ends November 22nd. Use this link and search for Megan in the North category: https://hiddenheroes.glisi.org/2024/gallery Hidden Heroes highlight the inspiring stories of those who make a lasting impact on our students and schools. Join us in celebrating the heart of our communities—our educators and school staff. Together, we can show our gratitude for their unwavering commitment to shaping the future. Megan's nomination submission was the following: "Megan Clayton works in the front office as the school data clerk at Sonoraville Elementary. She goes above and beyond to meet the needs of our parents, students, and staff. She greets them with a smile and makes sure she accommodates their needs. When someone is upset, Megan has a calming nature that helps ease others." Please consider taking a moment to vote!

Please consider voting for our GLISI Hidden Heroes nominee, School Nutrition Director Nicole Head! Voting ends November 22nd. Use this link and search for Nicole in the North category: https://hiddenheroes.glisi.org/2024/gallery Hidden Heroes highlight the inspiring stories of those who make a lasting impact on our students and schools. Join us in celebrating the heart of our communities—our educators and school staff. Together, we can show our gratitude for their unwavering commitment to shaping the future. Nicole's nomination submission was the following: "It is with great enthusiasm that I nominate Nicole Head for recognition as an outstanding leader in school nutrition. Under her visionary leadership, Gordon County Schools’ nutrition program has grown into an essential community resource, directly impacting the lives of students and families across our district. Nicole’s commitment to ensuring every child has access to healthy, nutritious meals has helped foster an environment where our students can focus, grow, and succeed." "Thanks to Nicole’s initiative and organizational leadership, our summer eating program served over 333,000 breakfasts and lunches to children in need, extending critical support to families during the months when school is not in session. Additionally, Nicole spearheaded the application process that allows Gordon County students to eat at no cost through 2024-2027, removing barriers and creating a supportive environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed without worry about food access. The impact of her work is recognized through multiple awards, including the prestigious Golden Radish Award and the Farm to School Award. Nicole is genuinely dedicated to the well-being of her cafeteria managers and staff. Known for her huge heart and hands-on approach, Nicole frequently steps up to work on the front lines, whether it’s assisting with cooking, serving meals, or lending a hand during busy periods. Her supportive presence has created a strong, cohesive team of food service professionals who share her passion for serving our students and community." Please consider taking a moment to vote!

W.L. Swain 1st grade teacher Tiffany Mears worked with her students on word blends this morning. Great job! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools

Instructional Technology Coordinator Whitney Prather was at Belwood Elementary today talking to REACH teacher Tim Gilreath's students about the Georgia Student Technology Competition! There are a variety of areas students can compete in, including robotics, audio or video production, digital game design, and more!

Tolbert Elementary 2nd grade teacher Joni Garrett worked with students today comparing and contrasting the difference between volcanoes and earthquakes. Also, check out the fun Thanksgiving decorations around the school from student work! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools

Red Bud Elementary 1st grade teacher Michelle Priest and her students were working on letter sounds. The students were very engaged and doing an excellent job! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GoCardinals

Fairmount Elementary music teacher Jayme Crowley had her students rocking and rolling with rhythm testing! Students had choice in which musical instruments to use, and they were really getting into it. Go Bulldogs! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #TogetherFES

Sonoraville Elementary teacher Jamie Mullinax and paraprofessional Reese Davis worked with students in small group activities today! Students were showcasing their abilities in preparation for their benchmark testing. Way to go! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #PhoenixNation

At last night's Board of Education meeting, we recognized JROTC instructor Colonel Steinbrecher and his students Jesse Calderon, Anthony Pham, Jaden Cromer-Brock, and Abby Guertin for their Veterans Day Presentation of Colors. School Nutrition Director Nicole Head was also recognized for our school system winning the Georgia Farm to School Award. Thank you all for making an impact on our school system and community! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools