This year, applications were reviewed by representatives from the Georgia Department of Education, Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Georgia Public Safety Training Center, Office of Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner as well as the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.
These experts in the field reviewed our submission and decided it met the standards of excellence required for recognition.
We are excited we are achieving school safety best practices!
Belwood Elementary School invites you to STEAM Night TONIGHT with the Creative Discovery Museum!
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
5:00-7:00 PM
Cafeteria
An Evening of Learning, Creativity, and Discovery!
STEAM Night is a free, family event with hands-on activities to explore the different areas of STEAM. All family members are welcome to come!
We also extend our appreciation to Chick-fil-A Calhoun, our valued partner in education, for their unwavering support in fostering character development through the Core Essentials curriculum.
Congratulations to these deserving students:
Camila Vazquez
Ezra Quinn
Ryker Dean
Viviana
Kellie Perez
Luca Lopez-Velasco
Jayci Hollingsworth
Keylah Bello
Gracie Bradley
Oliver Kitchens
Frankie Waters
Carson Williams
Elin Reyes
Natalie McNabb
Chase Whitfield
Jacob Segura
Piper Pruett
Rufino Gaspar
Braelynn Hunkapiller
Zariyah Reynolds
Timber Duncab
Wade Townsend
Rebecca Lopez
Gianelli Villalona
Harper Scroggs
Dylan Cal Estrada
Gordon County Schools Registration Information
Pre-K Registration Period: Now - March 6th
Pre-K Lottery: March 27th
Kindergarten Registration: Now Open!
Pre-K registration for Gordon County Schools is open now through 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!
Let's make February the biggest month yet!!
Give your kitchen a break and come out and enjoy a meal.
Class with the biggest turn out wins a milkshake party!!
Gordon County Schools Registration Information
Pre-K Registration Period: Today - March 6th
Pre-K Lottery: March 27th
Kindergarten Registration: Begins Today!
Pre-K registration for Gordon County Schools opens today 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!
We hope that our students, staff, and families have remained safe during this recent period of severe weather. The safety and well-being of our school community remain our top priority, and we appreciate the patience and cooperation shown by our families and employees.
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!
Due to the latest weather forecast from GEMA indicating the potential for severe weather in the northwest Georgia region, Gordon County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.
This precautionary measure is being taken to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families amid potentially hazardous and unpredictable winter weather conditions. Gordon County Schools will continue to assess conditions in coordination with local and state partners.
Updated information regarding Tuesday’s school day will be provided as weather conditions are monitored tomorrow. Families should be prepared for the possibility of additional school closure dates and are encouraged to remain informed by our official district communication channels, including phone calls, text messages, social media, and the Gordon County Schools website.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support as the safety of our school community remains our highest priority.
Weather conditions expected this weekend and early next week could impact school operations, and Gordon County Schools wants families and staff to be aware that there may be potential school closures and/or delays.
District leaders are working with local and state agencies to watch conditions closely and make decisions soon with the safety of students and employees as the top priority. Updates will be shared through phone calls, text messages, social media, and our school and district websites.
Thank you for your continued understanding and support as we prioritize safety for our school community.
We will post a new date when it becomes available.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
5:00-7:00 PM
Cafeteria
An Evening of Learning, Creativity, and Discovery!
STEAM Night is a free, family event with hands-on activities to explore the different areas of STEAM. All family members are welcome to come!
🧡Our Teacher of the Year is someone who demonstrates perseverance, teamwork, and dedication in everything they do. They build strong relationships with students, collaborate with colleagues, and always put kids first. Whether facing challenges or celebrating successes, this teacher remains focused on growth—for their students and for themselves. 🧡
🎉It is our honor to announce that this year’s Teacher of the Year is, Mrs. Julie Psaila!🎉
This is Mrs. Psaila's 23rd year of teaching. Currently, Mrs. Psaila serves as a fourth grade ELA teacher at Belwood.Â
In addition, Mrs. Psaila serves on the guiding coalition, has served as a mentor teacher, serves on the local school governance team and is a Georgia Leads Co-observer. Â
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Psaila and thanking her for the incredible impact she makes every single day. We are so proud to have her as part of our Belwood family! ❤️
Decodable books are specially designed reading materials for beginning readers. They include only the letter sound patterns and high frequency words students have already been taught, allowing them to practice decoding skills, build confidence, and strengthen reading accuracy using familiar and systematic text.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryBES
From Fox 103.5 FM...To help keep residents safe and warm during this weather event, warming shelters will be open in Gordon County throughout this weekend. These shelters are available for anyone who needs a warm, safe place to stay during the cold, icy conditions. Transportation will be provided to the shelters by Calhoun City PD upon need.
The following locations will be opened for individuals or families:
Voluntary Action Center- Friday 6:00 pm (Closure based on weather),
Pets NOT ALLOWED.
Located at: 343 S Wall St.
Crane Eater Community Church- Saturday 5:00 pm (Closure based on weather), Pets allowed WITH CRATE.
Located at: 3168 Redbud Rd. NE
Providence Men's Shelter- Friday 6:00 pm (Closure based on weather), Pets NOT ALLOWED.
Located at: 437 S Wall St.
Fairmount Community Center- will open starting Saturday, as needed. If transportation is needed, call Fairmount PD at 706-337-5503.
Located at: 11921 Fairmount Hwy SE.
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As the Voluntary Action Center opens starting Friday evening as a shelter, we are in critical need of the following:
Volunteers for day & night shifts (Monitoring, Check-in, etc.)
Food and Supply Support (Easy snacks, etc.)
Activities for children (Board Games, Coloring Supplies, etc.)
Blankets
If you can assist with any of these things, please call us at 706-629-7283 or drop off in the VAC office any day this week from 9:00 am- 5:00 pm.
We appreciate our community and are thankful for the ongoing support that makes things like this possible!
In Dalton Georgia:
* Providence Ministries will open from 8:00 PM until 8:00 AM for any night that drops below 32 degrees.
* Dalton's Greater Works will open this Friday (1/23/26) at 6:00 PM until Monday morning (1/26/26).
10% of all sales from 5-9pm will be donated to Belwood PTO to support incentives for our students, teachers and staff.
Hope to see you there!!
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!
