Gordon Central High School students in Mrs. Rainwater’s journalism class are learning how to tell stories with purpose and professionalism.
Students began class with a warmup focused on creating strong titles for news stories before moving into a discussion about interviewing. They worked on drafting interview questions and learning how to properly prepare for and conduct an interview.
These skills help students think like journalists as they learn to ask thoughtful questions, listen carefully, and share meaningful stories with others.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #GordonCentralHigh
Students began class with a warmup focused on creating strong titles for news stories before moving into a discussion about interviewing. They worked on drafting interview questions and learning how to properly prepare for and conduct an interview.
These skills help students think like journalists as they learn to ask thoughtful questions, listen carefully, and share meaningful stories with others.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #GordonCentralHigh
🎉 New National Honor Society Officers! Congratulations to our newly elected NHS officer team for the upcoming 2026-27 year:
⭐ Aleia Garland, President
⭐ Brittany DeLeon Matute, Vice President
⭐ Olivia Ray, Secretary
⭐ Mia Vicente, Historian
⭐ Megan Alvarez, Public Relations
First Row (Left to Right) Megan Alvarez, Brittany DeLeon Matute
second Row (Left to Right) Mia Vicente, Olivia Ray, Aleia Garland
We are excited to see your leadership, dedication, and service make a positive impact on our school community. Congratulations! #NHS #StudentLeadership #Congratulations
🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 GCHS Homecoming Court! 🎉
A mandatory parent/court meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 19 at 6:00 PM in the GCHS Media Center. All court members and at least one parent/guardian should attend. If you are unable to attend, please notify Ms. Mills and Mrs. L. Allen.
👑 Homecoming King will be crowned before the game on September 11. 👑 Homecoming Queen will be crowned during halftime. Stay tuned for more events to celebrate Stars, Stripes, and Spears - HOCO 2026 - Week of September 8th - 12th.
A mandatory parent/court meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 19 at 6:00 PM in the GCHS Media Center. All court members and at least one parent/guardian should attend. If you are unable to attend, please notify Ms. Mills and Mrs. L. Allen.
👑 Homecoming King will be crowned before the game on September 11. 👑 Homecoming Queen will be crowned during halftime. Stay tuned for more events to celebrate Stars, Stripes, and Spears - HOCO 2026 - Week of September 8th - 12th.
Mrs. Lee’s Allied Healthcare students are sharpening their skills this week by reviewing proper body mechanics and the correct use of PPE. Building safe habits today helps prepare them for success in tomorrow’s healthcare careers! #AlliedHealthcare #FutureHealthcareProfessionals #HandsOnLearning
🏐🥎 Warrior Weekly Update! 🏈
It's a busy week for our Warriors!
✅ Softball and Volleyball are competing both at home and on the road. Be sure to come out and support our teams!
🏈 Football hits the road on Thursday night as the Warriors travel to Southeast Whitfield. Varsity kickoff is set for 7:30 PM.
🌅 Seniors, don't forget Senior Sunrise on Friday morning at the stadium! In case of inclement weather, we'll move the event to the gym.
It's a busy week for our Warriors!
✅ Softball and Volleyball are competing both at home and on the road. Be sure to come out and support our teams!
🏈 Football hits the road on Thursday night as the Warriors travel to Southeast Whitfield. Varsity kickoff is set for 7:30 PM.
🌅 Seniors, don't forget Senior Sunrise on Friday morning at the stadium! In case of inclement weather, we'll move the event to the gym.
🏈👑 Gordon Central Homecoming 2026 👑🏈
This year, we celebrate 40 years of Gordon Central Homecoming Queens! From our first queen to the 41st Queen who will be crowned September 11, 2026, these outstanding women have been a special part of Warrior history.
📣 Where are our 40 past Homecoming Queens?
If you are a former Homecoming Queen, or know one, we'd love to hear from you!
Please send:
📸 A current photo
📝 A brief update on where life has taken you since your time at Gordon Central
📧 Email: mmills@gcbe.org or kfranklin@gcbe.org
Your photo and update will be featured as we celebrate our Homecoming Queen legacy and share your stories during Homecoming Week 2026.
Help us honor four decades of tradition as we recognize our past queens and crown Queen #41 at Homecoming 2026!
💙🩶 40 Years of Queens. One Warrior Family. 🩶💙
#WarriorNation #GCHSHomecoming
This year, we celebrate 40 years of Gordon Central Homecoming Queens! From our first queen to the 41st Queen who will be crowned September 11, 2026, these outstanding women have been a special part of Warrior history.
📣 Where are our 40 past Homecoming Queens?
If you are a former Homecoming Queen, or know one, we'd love to hear from you!
Please send:
📸 A current photo
📝 A brief update on where life has taken you since your time at Gordon Central
📧 Email: mmills@gcbe.org or kfranklin@gcbe.org
Your photo and update will be featured as we celebrate our Homecoming Queen legacy and share your stories during Homecoming Week 2026.
Help us honor four decades of tradition as we recognize our past queens and crown Queen #41 at Homecoming 2026!
💙🩶 40 Years of Queens. One Warrior Family. 🩶💙
#WarriorNation #GCHSHomecoming
Senior pictures are coming soon! Schedule a spot for your senior photos at GCHS on August 25. All seniors must have their photo taken for the yearbook and other publications that come out in our community in the spring. Sign up online at CADY.com. If you miss the on-site photos, you will need to go to the studio in Marietta.
Please join us in congratulating our newly elected 2026-2027 Student Government Association Officers!
These students have stepped up to lead, serve, and make a positive impact on our school community. 💙
📢 Reminder for all SGA Officers: There is a mandatory meeting on Monday, August 17, at 7:50 a.m. in the Media Center.
Congratulations, leaders! We can't wait to see what you'll accomplish this year.
These students have stepped up to lead, serve, and make a positive impact on our school community. 💙
📢 Reminder for all SGA Officers: There is a mandatory meeting on Monday, August 17, at 7:50 a.m. in the Media Center.
Congratulations, leaders! We can't wait to see what you'll accomplish this year.
Backpack Buddy Program!
At Gordon County Schools, we know that providing for your family can sometimes be challenging. The Backpack Buddy Program is designed to help families stretch their food budgets by sending home shelf stable snacks each Friday.
Each school age child enrolled in the program will receive a small bag of food items to take home in their backpack. These snacks are generously donated by local churches, and participating churches only receive the total number of bags needed; they do not receive any family names or identifying information.
If your family would like to participate in the Backpack Buddy Bag program, please fill out the link below or let cgregg@gcbe.org (Cindy Gregg - counselor) know.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/s3U3AcXpB5
At Gordon County Schools, we know that providing for your family can sometimes be challenging. The Backpack Buddy Program is designed to help families stretch their food budgets by sending home shelf stable snacks each Friday.
Each school age child enrolled in the program will receive a small bag of food items to take home in their backpack. These snacks are generously donated by local churches, and participating churches only receive the total number of bags needed; they do not receive any family names or identifying information.
If your family would like to participate in the Backpack Buddy Bag program, please fill out the link below or let cgregg@gcbe.org (Cindy Gregg - counselor) know.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/s3U3AcXpB5
📘 Don't miss out on the memories that will last a lifetime!
Order your 2026 Gordon Central Warriors Yearbook today before prices increase. Yearbooks are just $50 through August 31.
✅ Order online at YearbookOrderCenter ✅ School Code: 2096
or you can click the link on our GCHS Homepage
#GordonCentralWarriors #Yearbook2026
Mrs. Rainwater’s Journalism students have spent the first days of school learning essential newspaper terminology, matching key terms to their definitions and identifying the different parts of a print newspaper. Now they're putting those skills into action as they prepare to produce the digital school newspaper, The GC Tomahawk!
📰 Follow their work and read the latest stories at GCHS Tomahawk
📣✨ GET TO KNOW FCCLA! ✨📣
Are you curious about what FCCLA is all about? Come hang out with us and GET TO KNOW FCCLA! 💙
📅 Thursday, August 13th
📍 Mrs. Albright's Room 221
⏰ Before School: 8:15 AM OR After School: 3:30 PM
Come learn more about FCCLA, meet new people, find out about upcoming events (including Six Flags), and see how you can get involved! 🎉🙌
Whether you're ready to join or just curious, we want to see YOU there! 💙
#FCCLA #GetToKnowFCCLA #GCHS #GCHSFCCLA #JoinUs
Are you curious about what FCCLA is all about? Come hang out with us and GET TO KNOW FCCLA! 💙
📅 Thursday, August 13th
📍 Mrs. Albright's Room 221
⏰ Before School: 8:15 AM OR After School: 3:30 PM
Come learn more about FCCLA, meet new people, find out about upcoming events (including Six Flags), and see how you can get involved! 🎉🙌
Whether you're ready to join or just curious, we want to see YOU there! 💙
#FCCLA #GetToKnowFCCLA #GCHS #GCHSFCCLA #JoinUs
In this lab in Mrs. Rusciano's class, students used the microscope skills they learned in class to observe and identify different specimens. Students looked at samples such as wool, cerebellum tissue, palm skin cells, apple stem tissue, and other prepared slides. They practiced focusing the microscope, changing magnification, and making observations. Using what they saw, students tried to identify each specimen and explain their reasoning.
One of the stations also helped students prepare for their microscope quiz. At this station, students practiced labeling the parts of a microscope and reviewed the job of each part. This gave them extra practice with microscope vocabulary and proper microscope use.
Overall, the lab gave students hands-on experience using microscopes and helped reinforce the skills and concepts learned in class.
One of the stations also helped students prepare for their microscope quiz. At this station, students practiced labeling the parts of a microscope and reviewed the job of each part. This gave them extra practice with microscope vocabulary and proper microscope use.
Overall, the lab gave students hands-on experience using microscopes and helped reinforce the skills and concepts learned in class.
Gordon Central High School students in Mr. Rapier’s English class started the year by using reading, reflection, and conversation to support their writing.
Students read an article about goals and participated in The Line Game, an activity that gave them the opportunity to share openly about their personal experiences. This will help students share their feelings and thoughts brought out by the activity to help guide their writing.
It was a meaningful way to build classroom connections while helping students find their voice as writers.
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #GordonCentralHigh
🇺🇸 STUDENT LEADERS: Here’s an incredible opportunity!
Applications are now open for the 2027 U.S. Senate Youth Program, a unique educational experience for outstanding high school juniors and seniors interested in leadership, civic engagement, and careers in public service.
Eligible Georgia juniors and seniors who hold a qualifying high-level leadership position during the 2026–2027 school year are encouraged to apply. Selected delegates will participate in Washington Week, March 6–13, 2027.
📅 Application Deadline: September 30 at 5 p.m.
Learn more and apply: https://gadoesa.jotform.com/form/27USSYP
We encourage our eligible Gordon County Schools student leaders to take advantage of this exciting opportunity!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
Applications are now open for the 2027 U.S. Senate Youth Program, a unique educational experience for outstanding high school juniors and seniors interested in leadership, civic engagement, and careers in public service.
Eligible Georgia juniors and seniors who hold a qualifying high-level leadership position during the 2026–2027 school year are encouraged to apply. Selected delegates will participate in Washington Week, March 6–13, 2027.
📅 Application Deadline: September 30 at 5 p.m.
Learn more and apply: https://gadoesa.jotform.com/form/27USSYP
We encourage our eligible Gordon County Schools student leaders to take advantage of this exciting opportunity!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
A representative from GNTC Dual Enrollment will be on campus in the Blue Box Theatre on Friday morning at 8:30 to help all new Dual Enrollment students log in. If you did not attend your summer orientation with GNTC, you must attend this orientation to be provided your log in information. Classes begin NEXT WEEK, so please make sure you are present.
If there are any scheduling conflicts, please reach out to Mrs. Burke at mburke@gcbe.org
If there are any scheduling conflicts, please reach out to Mrs. Burke at mburke@gcbe.org
You can make an impact in Gordon County Schools!
We’re inviting community members to join us for Volunteer Training and learn how you can support our students through opportunities like reading with students and our Lunch Buddies program.
📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m.
📍 Central Office Board Room
(7300 Fairmount HWY SE, Calhoun, GA 30701)
Whether you’re helping a student build confidence as a reader or simply sharing a smile and conversation at lunch, your time and kindness can make a meaningful difference.
Let's help every student Grow, Connect, Succeed!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
We’re inviting community members to join us for Volunteer Training and learn how you can support our students through opportunities like reading with students and our Lunch Buddies program.
📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m.
📍 Central Office Board Room
(7300 Fairmount HWY SE, Calhoun, GA 30701)
Whether you’re helping a student build confidence as a reader or simply sharing a smile and conversation at lunch, your time and kindness can make a meaningful difference.
Let's help every student Grow, Connect, Succeed!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools
🏈 GCHS Fall Sports Ticket Prices 🏐🥎
Football: $10
Volleyball & Softball: $7
Purchase tickets online at https://gofan.co or pay cash at the gate. We look forward to seeing you this fall!
Football: $10
Volleyball & Softball: $7
Purchase tickets online at https://gofan.co or pay cash at the gate. We look forward to seeing you this fall!
Warrior Weekly Update! 🏐🥎🏈
Softball and Volleyball open their seasons at home on Tuesday! Volleyball hits the road Thursday at Dalton Academy and Saturday for the Adairsville Tournament.
🏈 Football kicks off at home Friday night with a scrimmage against Armuchee at 7:30 PM.
Class meetings will be held Monday with administrators and counselors to review expectations, dress code, discipline, technology, and limited schedule changes.
🚗 Parking passes are on sale now in Mr. Shattuck’s office for $30. Parking lot sweeps begin this week. Students may only park in the lower lot by the softball and baseball fields. Tags will be checked and vehicles stickered if parked without permission in restricted areas, including the band practice lot.
☀️ Seniors, get ready! Senior Sunrise will be held next Friday morning, August 21. This seniors-only event celebrates the Class of 2027. More details will be shared later this week.
Softball and Volleyball open their seasons at home on Tuesday! Volleyball hits the road Thursday at Dalton Academy and Saturday for the Adairsville Tournament.
🏈 Football kicks off at home Friday night with a scrimmage against Armuchee at 7:30 PM.
Class meetings will be held Monday with administrators and counselors to review expectations, dress code, discipline, technology, and limited schedule changes.
🚗 Parking passes are on sale now in Mr. Shattuck’s office for $30. Parking lot sweeps begin this week. Students may only park in the lower lot by the softball and baseball fields. Tags will be checked and vehicles stickered if parked without permission in restricted areas, including the band practice lot.
☀️ Seniors, get ready! Senior Sunrise will be held next Friday morning, August 21. This seniors-only event celebrates the Class of 2027. More details will be shared later this week.
Gordon Central High School had a great start to the school year as administrators greeted students and helped direct them to their classes throughout the hallways.
Inside the classroom, Mr. Skiffen introduced students to the rigor, expectations, and routines that will guide their learning this year. From welcoming students at the door to setting the tone for strong instruction, GCHS is focused on helping students grow, connect, and succeed.
We are excited for a great year at Gordon Central High School!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #GordonCentralHigh
Inside the classroom, Mr. Skiffen introduced students to the rigor, expectations, and routines that will guide their learning this year. From welcoming students at the door to setting the tone for strong instruction, GCHS is focused on helping students grow, connect, and succeed.
We are excited for a great year at Gordon Central High School!
#GrowConnectSucceed #GordonCountySchools #GordonCentralHigh
