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!
Congratulations to STAR Student Seth Kolterman and STAR Teacher Shannon Rainwater!
Gordon Central High School's 2026 STAR Student is Seth Kolterman. Seth is the son of Vicky Latimer and Tim Kolterman and plans to attend the Air Force Academy. He selected Gordon Central High School English teacher Shannon Rainwater as his STAR Teacher because she taught him how to think critically about literary works and to write efficiently for competitions. Seth appreciates the impact Mrs. Rainwater has had on him with understanding literature.
The Student Teacher Achievement Program (STAR) is sponsored, administered, and promoted by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators Foundation (PAGE) and the PAGE Foundation. Since its inception in 1958, the STAR program has honored more than 29,000 students and the teachers they have selected as having the most influence on their academic achievement. To obtain the STAR nomination, graduating high school seniors must have the highest score on a single test date on the SAT and be in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average.
Our Gordon CCA FBLA students represented our schools with excellence at the Region Leadership Conference in Ringgold! Congratulations to Preslie Parish (1st Place – Public Speaking - Gordon Central) and Julio Rodriguez (1st Place – Intro to Business Procedures - Sonoraville), along with all of our students who competed and showcased their leadership skills. We’re proud of your hard work and dedication!
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We wish the best of luck to both of our high schools as they compete at the state SkillsUSA competition later this year. We are proud of the dedication and effort our students continue to show, as well as their state championship accomplishments!
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From left to right: Kiersten Rawls for Echoes of You (9th), Alexis Herrera for Rose Finch (10th), Heleina Pate for The Wayfarer (11th), and Hailee Church for Are You Man Enough? (12th).
These talented writers will now move on to represent Gordon Central at the county level.
We are so proud of you — best of luck in the next round! #ExtraordinaryGCHS
Blizzard has been an integral part of the Gordon Central football program since 2022, serving as Defensive Coordinator during a critical period of rebuilding and growth. Since joining the coaching staff, the Warriors have advanced to the Georgia State A Playoffs in both 2024 and 2025, earning recognition for their resilience and renewed competitiveness. His leadership was honored with Georgia Class A-D1 Defensive Coordinator of the Year (2024) and Assistant Coach of the Year (2025).
“Coach Blizzard has been a cornerstone of stability for our program,” said Dr. Amy Parker, Principal of Gordon Central High School. “His commitment to our athletes and the recent success of Warrior football has been unwavering. I am confident he understands what it takes to build a winning culture both on and off the field.”
Blizzard’s coaching philosophy emphasizes not only athletic excellence but also academic achievement and character development. With a Master’s degree in Instructional Leadership and certifications in Special Education and Physical Education, he has consistently focused on developing well-rounded student-athletes who succeed in the classroom and in life.
Before joining Gordon Central, Blizzard served as Defensive Coordinator at East Paulding High School and Sprayberry High School, where he helped lead teams to multiple playoff appearances and earned numerous coaching honors. His career began at Tennessee Technological University, where he coached the defensive line and managed football operations.
As Head Coach, Blizzard aims to continue the momentum of recent seasons and build a program rooted in discipline, teamwork, and community pride.
“I’m honored to lead this program and excited about the future of Gordon Central football,” said Blizzard. “We’ve laid a strong foundation, and now it’s time to take the next step together.”
February - March 2026
Location: Sonoraville High School
Dates: February 23-25, March 2-4
Time: 3:30 PM - 8:30 PM
April 2026
Location: Gordon Central High School
Dates: April 13-15, 20-22
Time: 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
June 2026
Dates and times to be determined.
July 2026
Dates and times to be determined.
To enroll in the Driver's Education Program, fill out the form provided either online or by printing and submitting a copy of the application.
Online program application: https://forms.gle/Enwf2UvgUKobNrXn7
Printable program application: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1898720/Gordon_County_Schools_Driver_Education_Application.pdf
For the full list of information regarding our Driver's Education Program, please visit the Gordon County Schools website at: https://www.gcbe.org/page/driver-s-ed
Our school system prepares Gordon County high school students with life after graduation through career planning and pathway courses. Families work with our high schools during registration to help map out a minimum of three related Georgia Career Clusters to help identify potential career paths and navigate to greater success in the real world.
The purpose of graduating with a completed career pathway is to show students the importance of what they are learning in the classroom, whether they want to attend a two-year college, a four-year university, serve in our military, or go straight into the workforce. By taking courses in advanced academics, world languages, fine arts, or Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE), our students are better prepared and ready for life after high school.
Gordon County Schools is very proud of its 2025 senior class, and we look forward to seeing this continued success with our upcoming graduates.
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Due to today’s event, Gordon Central High School will operate on a modified exam schedule this Friday to give students the opportunity to complete all exams (1st–4th block) before the holiday break.
🕗 Friday Schedule (8:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
1st Block: 8:30 – 9:18
2nd Block: 9:23 – 10:11
🎟️ Ticket dismissal available at 10:11
3rd Block: 10:16 – 11:04
4th Block: 11:09 – 12:00
🎟️ Ticket dismissal available at 12:00
🍽️ Lunch: 12:00 – 12:30
🚌 Buses: 12:30 PM
🔔 Dismissal Information
Students who only needed to take 1st and/or 2nd block exams may leave at 10:11 AM with their colored ticket.
All other students may leave at 12:00 PM with their colored ticket or stay until early dismissal at 12:30 PM.
📝 Make-Up Exams
Students who were unable to take exams today due to the evacuation will have the opportunity to make up exams after the holiday break in January. More details will be shared after the break.
Thank you for your patience and support as we work to ensure all students have the opportunity to complete their exams.
https://www.gcbe.org/o/gchs/page/class-of-2026
Judges' Choice: Staff Division- Amber Lee
Judges' Choice: Student Division - Willie Parrish
People's Choice: Staff Division- Will and Stephanie Skiffen
People's Choice: Student Division- Lane Parker
Thanks to all who participated in this fun event!
(Also pictured: Anna Caroline Parker, who organized and emceed the program as her Senior Capstone project.)
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CCRPI scores are calculated using multiple indicators that measure student achievement, progress, readiness, and closing gaps. A key component of the CCRPI is student performance and growth on state assessments, including the Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) tests. Additional factors include graduation rates, progress of English Learners, and indicators of college and career readiness.
Content Mastery: Looks at how well students are performing on Georgia Milestones tests in core subject areas, representing their level of academic proficiency.
Literacy: Highlights student performance specifically in reading and writing. Literacy is a critical indicator of long-term academic success and is closely monitored as part of both readiness and content mastery.
Progress – Math: Tracks student growth over time on the Georgia Milestones in Mathematics, regardless of their starting point. It shows how much academic progress students are making year to year.
Join us for a magical evening of music as the Gordon Central Symphonic Band and Ashworth Band present their Christmas Concert! The concert is on Tuesday, December 16 at 7:00 PM in the Gordon Central Gym. 🎶❤️
Come celebrate the season with festive sounds and holiday cheer! 🎺🎶
It was a great example of rigorous learning and enthusiastic teaching in action.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryGCHS
Join us as we celebrate the season with beautiful performances by GC Chorale, Warrior Chorus, Tonal Combustion, Trio, Quartet, and the Ashworth Middle School Choirs. The concert will be held at Rock Bridge Community Church.
We hope to see you there! 💙🎶
