Happy National School Psychology Week!
We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to our incredible Gordon County Schools psychologists! Your dedication to supporting our students' mental health, academic success, and overall well-being is invaluable. You play such a vital role in helping our students thrive, and we are deeply grateful for all that you do each day.
Join us in celebrating their hard work, compassion, and commitment to making our schools a safe and supportive place for everyone.
Congratulations to Ashworth Middle School, Red Bud Middle School, and Gordon Central High School for their exceptional achievements in mathematics, earning them the designation of Math Leader schools for the 2023-2024 school year. Each school’s recognition reflects its commitment to student growth, achievement, and preparation for future success under the new K-12 Mathematics Standards.
Ashworth Middle School has been named a High School Outstanding Achievement Math Leader for demonstrating excellence in mathematics for 8th grade students taking high school Algebra 1. This recognition reflects the school's high percentage of students performing at the Proficient Learner level or above, underscoring Ashworth’s commitment to numeracy and academic achievement.
Red Bud Middle School has received dual honors as both an 8th Grade Gateway Growth and High School Outstanding Achievement Math Leader for 8th grade students taking high school Algebra 1. This distinction highlights Red Bud’s exceptional growth in eighth-grade mathematics, a pivotal milestone for students, alongside its high levels of student achievement. The school’s commitment to advancing students’ math skills in these critical grades exemplifies the dedication of its teachers and students.
Gordon Central High School has been recognized as a Growth Leader for its noteworthy improvement in mathematics achievement among high school students, as measured by the Algebra: Concepts and Connections End-of-Course (EOC) assessment. This growth distinction celebrates the school’s focus on ensuring all students progress in their numeracy skills, regardless of their starting points.
The Math Leader Awards criteria for 2023-2024 acknowledge schools that have increased the percentage of students scoring at the Proficient Learner level or above. The awards emphasize the significance of numeracy in fifth and eighth grades and require greater growth from schools with lower initial achievement levels. The awards were given at elementary and middle school levels, with high school awards based on the Algebra EOC state test.
State School Superintendent Richard Woods extended his congratulations to these pioneering Math Leader schools, commending their collective efforts. “The skill of numeracy is an essential one, both as students progress through their K-12 education and in their futures. These schools and their educators, students, families, and communities have worked hard to implement the new K-12 Mathematics Standards and prepare all students for life. I commend them on their outstanding work.”
This recognition celebrates the schools’ focus on enhancing students' numeracy skills and ensuring academic success across all levels. Congratulations to Ashworth Middle School, Red Bud Middle School, and Gordon Central High School.
Gordon County Schools is partnered with the VAC all week for the Fired Up Food Drive! Send canned foods and pastas to your child's school and look for their social media pages for more information.
Let's make a difference in our community! #TogetherGCS
Former superintendent Phil Robbins and his wife Susan, both lifelong educators in Gordon County, visited central office this week with high praise and excitement for our school system. Mr. Robbins was proud to see the continued excellence in our schools and the improvements to our campuses. #TogetherGS #GordonCountySchools
Red Bud Elementary kindergarten students have been working hard to learn all about 2D shapes and shape attributes. Students in Ms. Cleveland's class recently used their creativity to create their own shape robots! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
District Family Engagement Specialist Jennifer Pulliam hosted a "building staff" training with Belwood Elementary teachers last Friday. They practiced team-building skills to support collaboration and academic assistance through social media for families. #TogetherGCS
Gordon County Schools are closed Friday, November 1st for At-Home Learning. Look for information from your child's teachers and school for assignments.
Gordon Central High School cafeteria manager Tammy Fuller and her crew of cafeteria pirates look amazing today! These ladies are always showing off their school spirit and pride. Go Warriors! Also, check out these GC pumpkins competing for best design. #TogetherGCS
Tolbert Elementary kindergarten teacher Molly Carter has her students working on numbers this morning. Look how amazing her door decorations are! Ms. Carter's room is full of learning examples and reminders. #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
Ashworth Middle School 6th grade teacher Candice Rhinehart has her social studies class working on a culture project that reflects each student's personal background and interests! The students are doing a great job showing off what makes them unique. #TogetherGCS #TogetherAMS
W.L. Swain Elementary is holding its Dojo Point incentive Monster Mash party in the gym today! Look at all of these students having such an awesome time. #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
Gordon Central High School One Act is practicing for their upcoming competition with a school run of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street on Halloween! Break a leg, Warriors! #TogetherGCS
Red Bud Elementary 3rd grade teacher Aja Fairbanks had her students working on ELA review. She was checking their work and reviewing missed questions. Go Cardinals! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
Red Bud Middle School 6th grade ELA teacher Marilyn Coats had students working on a fun activity today with pumpkins and figurative language! They were all working very hard and achieving #GreaterThings in the classroom. #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
Fairmount Elementary 4th grade science and social studies teacher Dana Ryal was reviewing with her students about space and using context clues. Her class is out of this world! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
The Sonoraville High School foreign language department is celebrating the Day of the Dead with awesome learning activities! Shoutout to teachers Amal Yacoub, Ale Beckman, Jose Gomez, and Wesley Grizzle for making learning fun. #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
Sonoraville Elementary 4th grade ELA teacher Erin Childers had her students working on giving feedback to their written works. The students were so invested in giving quality feedback and reading what they had accomplished throughout their writing process! #TogetherGCS
November is here, so get ready to enjoy all of our day-to-day delicious food, and our super-popular Thanksgiving meals. All schools will serve Turkey & Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Sweet Potato Casserole, and more! Dates vary from school to school, so contact the Nutrition Manager at your school to find out when your Thanksgiving is scheduled.
Strategic Planning Survey Link: https://forms.office.com/r/MpdZUzans2
Gordon County Schools invites you to participate in our school district Strategic Planning Survey, and we greatly appreciate your feedback as we work to shape the future of our schools. Your input plays a crucial role in helping us create positive outcomes for our students and community.
The Strategic Planning Survey is a key part of our process to develop a comprehensive roadmap for guiding Gordon County Schools from 2026 to 2030. This survey allows us to hear directly from community members, parents, staff, and students about their perspectives, priorities, and hopes for our school system. By gathering this feedback, we aim to understand the community’s vision for our schools and identify areas for growth and improvement.
The insights from the survey will directly influence the new strategic plan, which will set goals and outline initiatives that promote academic excellence, enhance student well-being, support staff development, and strengthen community partnerships. Ultimately, this survey empowers the community to play an active role in shaping the future of Gordon County Schools, ensuring that we continue providing the best possible educational experiences for all our students.
You can complete the survey by visiting this link: https://forms.office.com/r/MpdZUzans2
If you would like to review our previous Strategic Plan and our 2020-2025 Scorecard, you can do so by visiting our website and following the links here: https://www.gcbe.org/page/strategic-plan
Thank you to everyone who came out last night to our Strategic Planning Community Meeting. Stakeholders for our school system were able to take our online feedback survey and speak with district leaders about learning, instruction, operations, finances, and communication.
