Beginning this year, the Technology Winners’ Cup is awarded to the elementary school with the highest average scores on locally submitted technology projects for the Gordon County Schools Technology Competition. The trophy will stay at Belwood until next year’s competition, where they will have to defend it against our other 9 schools.
Thank you to the school sponsors, teachers, mentors, and volunteers who have helped our students excel in STEM projects. They couldn’t do it without the support of our community and educators!
Congratulations to the winners of the 2025–2026 Gordon County Schools Technology Competition!
Students in grades 3–12 from across the district showcased their creativity and innovation by submitting original technology projects. Students competed individually or in pairs/teams across grade bands (3–4, 5–6, 7–8, 9–10, 11–12) in categories such as 3D Modeling, Animation, Game Design, Programming, Robotics, Video Production, Web & Mobile Apps, and more.
This year’s competition doubled in participation, with 200+ students, 138 projects, and representation from every campus. From those entries, 38 winning projects by 60 students were selected to advance to the Northwest Georgia Technology Competition on January 30 at Georgia Highlands College!
Regional Qualifiers by School:
Belwood Elementary
3rd: Harper Fox, Nora Greeson, Olivia Nasco, Nora Osborne, Lizzy Richards
4th: Nolan Ensley, Isaiah Milian
5th: Avril Brown, Audrey Psaila
Sponsoring Teacher: Tim Gilreath
Fairmount Elementary
5th: Elien Hess, John Thompson
Sponsoring Teacher: Kelly DeFrench
Red Bud Elementary
3rd: Keegan Hall
5th: Nora Gulledge, Ella Priest
Sponsoring Teacher: Ashley Davis
Sonoraville Elementary
4th: Layla Fowler, Michael Eifler, Whit Mashburn, Millie VanMeter
Sponsoring Teachers: Dr. Jennifer Farist, Jessica Hughes
Swain Elementary
4th: Anthony Nguyen
Sponsoring Teacher: Monica Nacey
Tolbert Elementary
4th: Lukas Hernandez, Rebekah Sanchez
5th: Olivia Hawkins, Olivia Hernandez, Amerie Tipton
Sponsoring Teachers: Katie Edwards, Belinda Smith
Ashworth Middle
6th: Peyton Bodiford, Gracelyn Manis
Sponsoring Teacher: Matt Wiley
Red Bud Middle
6th: Levi Cochran, Koltyn Earl, Connor Gazerro, Rayce Johnston, Abigail Patel, Ryder Quarles, Isaac Salmeron
7th: Carly Bailey, Allison Charette, Rylee Cook, Preston Greeson, Jacobi Johnston, Peter Obi, Grayson Tumlin
8th: Laney Kate Bennett, Elliott Cooper, Elijah Dacus, Dalton Evans, Desmond Green, Parker Holland, Landon Holmes, Kolton Hudec, Oliver Monica, Adelyn Murphy, Rebecca Naum, Rosslyn Rodriguez, Jacoby Weaver
Sponsoring Teacher: Carrie Greeson-Parish
Gordon Central High / College & Career Academy
9th: Noah Childers, Zillionaire Li Ou
11th: Daniela Macias Sanchez
12th: Baxley Burnette, William Parish, Tristan Zufelt
Sponsoring Teachers: Mackenzi Hice, Heather Stodghill
Sonoraville High / College & Career Academy
9th: Corbyn Morgan
Sponsoring Teacher: Heather Stodghill
Best of luck to all students representing Gordon County Schools at the regional competition! We’re proud of you!
Pre-K Registration Period: February 2nd - March 6th
Pre-K Lottery: March 27th
Kindergarten Registration: Begins February 3rd
Pre-K registration for Gordon County Schools opens February 2nd and closes March 6th. The Pre-K Lottery will take place March 27th. Children must be four years old on or before September 1st. Children who are five years old by September 1st may attend Pre-K if they have not previously attended a Georgia Pre-K.
For detailed information about Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration, follow the links below or scan the QR Code from the graphics. You may also call your child's in-district school for more information about kindergarten enrollment.
- Pre-K Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/prek-program
- Kindergarten Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment
Join our EXTRAORDINARY school system, where we are committed to student success!
Students worked both independently and collaboratively to strengthen their understanding of figurative language and how authors use words to convey meaning and create impact in writing.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryBES
Several students from Belwood have been selected to advance to the District Level competition, representing our school with their outstanding literary talents. 🖋️📚
We commend their dedication to writing and creativity in expressing their unique voices.
Pre-K Registration Period: February 2nd - March 6th
Pre-K Lottery: March 27th
Kindergarten Registration: Begins February 3rd
Pre-K registration for Gordon County Schools opens February 2nd and closes March 6th. The Pre-K Lottery will take place March 27th. Children must be four years old on or before September 1st. Children who are five years old by September 1st may attend Pre-K if they have not previously attended a Georgia Pre-K.
For detailed information about Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration, follow the links below or scan the QR Code from the graphics. You may also call your child's in-district school for more information about kindergarten enrollment.
- Pre-K Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/prek-program
- Kindergarten Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment
Join our EXTRAORDINARY school system, where we are committed to student success!
Come out and join us for our first Sonic Spirit Night of 2026!!
10% of all sales between 4-8 will be donate to Belwood PTO.
Remember to check in with your favorite classroom when ordering!!
Winning classroom wins a milkshake party!!
We hope you have had a safe and restful break as you celebrated during this Holiday Season!
We will see all children back Tuesday, January 6th, 2026! ❤️💚❤️💚
DON'T FORGET TODAY FROM 1PM - 7PM
PICK UP STUDENT HOLIDAY MEAL BOXES!
Even if you didn't register you are encouraged to come to ANY pick up location and get your meal boxes, one per child.
Gordon County Schools is providing Winter Holiday Meal Boxes to support families during the Winter Holidays/Christmas Break! Each box includes 10 breakfasts and 10 lunches per child and is available to all children ages 0–18 (and 0–21 for students with special needs).
Even if you did not register, you are still encouraged to come pick up a box. Please remember: one meal box per child.
Pickup Date & Time:
Friday, December 19th — 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Pickup Locations:
Belwood Elementary — Student Drop-Off (Back of School)
Fairmount Elementary — Bus Loading Area (Near Cafeteria)
Gordon Central High School — Student Drop-Off (Front of School)
Red Bud Elementary — Bus Loop
Sonoraville High School — Bus Loop
Tolbert Elementary — Student Drop-Off (Front of School)
W.L. Swain Elementary — Bus Loop
We’re grateful for the opportunity to serve our Gordon County families this holiday season! This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
#ExtraordinaryGCS
The thoughtful contribution directly supports our teachers and students, and we are truly grateful for their generosity and commitment to our school community.
We are excited to announce the winners of our Spread The Joy Coloring Contest, proudly sponsored by our local Walmart.
1st Place: Lakely Carver - Winner of a $25 Walmart gift card
2nd Place: Knox Ray - Winner of a $15 Walmart gift card
3rd Place: Sorin Wimpy - Winner of a $10 Walmart gift card
We would like to thank all of our students who participated for sharing their creativity and joy. A special thank-you to Calhoun Walmart for their generous sponsorship and continued support of our students.
HUGE Shout Out to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne White of White Insurance Company!
You are always so generous to provide us with so many thoughtful treats to remind us you care!
Belwood is so thankful for YOU!
Today we have a Hot Cocoa Bar! Last month we were treated to cookies on National Cookie Day!
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We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!
We need those Jolly Jars and Boujee Baskets in the next couple of days!
We are obsessed with the ones that have been turned in so far! We appreciate all of your hard work to make these so adorable!
We can’t wait to see everyone Thursday!
