✨ PROM 2026 ✨

📍 Tennessee Aquarium | 🗓 May 1 | ⏰ 7–10 PM
🚗 Parking Info: Students may park in any designated parking lots shown on the map. Parking is a $10 flat rate after 4 PM. A limited number of street parking spots are free after 6 PM.
🚪 Entrance: Please enter through the main doors of River Journey.
No re-entry.
🎟️Tickets: Last day to pre-purchase tickets is April 30. Tickets are $75 each at the event.
Physical tickets will be given starting on Monday, 4/27 to students that have pre-purchased.

Remember: Guest forms for non-GC guests must be filled out with Mrs. Mashburn prior to the event and non-GC approved guests must show their photo id at the prom entrance.
about 13 hours ago, Gordon Central High School
✨ PROM 2026 ✨  📍 Tennessee Aquarium | 🗓 May 1 | ⏰ 7–10 PM 🚗 Parking Info: Students may park in any designated parking lots shown on the map. Parking is a $10 flat rate after 4 PM. A limited number of street parking spots are free after 6 PM. 🚪 Entrance: Please enter through the main doors of River Journey.  No re-entry. 🎟️Tickets:  Last day to pre-purchase tickets is April 30. Tickets are $75 each at the event.  Physical tickets will be given starting on Monday, 4/27 to students that have pre-purchased.   Remember:  Guest forms for non-GC guests must be filled out with Mrs. Mashburn prior to the event and non-GC approved guests must show their photo id at the prom entrance.
Parking Information for Prom - Students can park in any of the designated parking lots listed on diagram. Parking is $10 flat rate after 4 PM. There is a limited number of street spots available for free after 6 PM. Students will enter through the Front Entrance of the River Journey.

Parents and students of Gordon County Schools attended a Transition Fair hosted by GA CTI today at the Gordon County College and Career Academy. During the event, parents and students attended a variety of breakout sessions. Information was provided for GVRA Post Secondary Counseling, College Admissions, Trade Schools (GNTC), Warm Springs/Cave Spring Centers, Workplace Opportunities (Toyo Tires), and Extra Special People (ESP). Refreshments and breakfast were provided by GA CTI. A special thanks to student volunteers from both GCHS and SHS who supported students and parents in navigating to the breakout sessions, and to the collaborative efforts of Mrs. Jennifer White with GA CTI and Ms. Rena Roper with GVRA who provided this opportunity for Gordon County Schools students and families.

about 14 hours ago, Gordon Central High School
Picture of students, parents and teachers at GA CTI Transition Fair
Picture of students, parents and teachers at GA CTI Transition Fair with presenter
Picture of students, parents and teachers at GA CTI Transition Fair with presenter
Picture of students, parents and teachers at GA CTI Transition Fair
Picture of students, parents and teachers at GA CTI Transition Fair with presenters
Picture of students, parents and teachers at GA CTI Transition Fair
Representative from CTI - sponsor of the GA CTI Transition Fair
Mrs. Albright’s Teaching as a Profession Level 2 & 3 students have had an amazing semester gaining hands-on experience at Ashworth, Tolbert, Swain, and Belwood! We’re so grateful for these partnerships as we help shape the next generation of educators. Our students absolutely love every moment of this journey! 🍎✨

A huge thank you to every placement teacher who mentored and supported our students along the way this semester—we couldn’t do it without you! 💙 #ExtraordinaryGCHS
about 20 hours ago, Gordon Central High School
Pic of a GCHS Teaching as a Profession student in elementary classroom environment
Pic of a GCHS Teaching as a Profession student in elementary classroom environment
Pic of a GCHS Teaching as a Profession student in elementary classroom environment helping students
Pic of a GCHS Teaching as a Profession student in elementary classroom environment helping a small group of students
Pic of a GCHS Teaching as a Profession student in elementary classroom environment assisting a student with work
Pic of a GCHS Teaching as a Profession student in elementary classroom environment
Pic of a GCHS Teaching as a Profession student in elementary classroom environment
Pic of a GCHS Teaching as a Profession student in classroom environment
GCHS student working with small group of students
Group pic of GCHS Students taking Teaching as a Profession finishing up hands-on experience at Ashworth Middle School

📝 Attention AP Students & Parents! 📝

If your student has signed up to take an AP exam this year during May, please join us for an informative meeting about the exam process. Please save the date on your calendar.

When: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: GCHS Media Center

1 day ago, Gordon Central High School
AP Exam Parent & Student Meeting - Tuesday, April 21 at 6:00 PM in the GCHS Media Center

2nd Annual Warrior Car Show – April 25, 2026
📍 Gordon Central High School
⏰ 10AM–1PM
🚗 All cars & trucks welcome
💲 $25 entry fee (cash/check only)
🎾 Proceeds benefit middle & high school tennis teams
📱 Text @B9D373 to 81010 for updates

1 day ago, Gordon Central High School
GCHS & AMS Second Annual Tennis Car Show - April 25th, 2026 - 10 AM - 1 PM at GCHS - All proceeds benefit both the GCHS & AMS tennis teams - All cars and trucks welcome! - Refreshments and food available for purchase. Cash/Check Only Event - Join Our Remind101 for updates - Text @B9D373 to 81010. Email NREECE@GCBE.ORG for any questions or concerns
Seniors, it’s your week! 💙🤍🎓

Get ready for Senior Dress Up Days (5/4–5/8) and show your class spirit all week long! 👕🎒🏖️

Seniors only — dress code still applies.
More detailed information will be released soon - stay tuned!
1 day ago, Gordon Central High School
Senior Dress Up Days - Monday 5/4 Senior Citizen Day, Tuesday 5/5 Commitment & Career Day, Wednesday 5/6 Anything But a Backpack Day, Thursday 5/7 Squad/Twin Day, Friday 5/8 Beach Day Note:  Dress up days are for SENIORS ONLY and dress code still applies with more details to come.

Gateway Registration Open!
Gordon Central High School Virtual Learning is now accepting 2026 Fall Gateway Applications!

🗓 Registration Dates: March 23 – May 1
✅ Decisions released by May 15
👨‍👩‍👧 Orientation required for accepted students and a parent/guardian
📲 Apply here:
https://forms.office.com/r/WJJSwS82ax?origin=lprLink

❓ Questions?
Contact Mr. Shattuck at 706-629-7391 ext. 2427 or via email at jshattuck@gcbe.org

2 days ago, Gordon Central High School
Gateway Registration Now Open! Gordon Central High School Virtual Learning is now accepting 2026 Fall Gateway Applications! 🗓 Registration Dates: March 23 – May 1 ✅ Decisions released by May 15 👨‍👩‍👧 Orientation required for accepted students and a parent/guardian 📲 Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/WJJSwS82ax?origin=lprLink ❓ Questions? Contact Mr. Shattuck at 706-629-7391 ext. 2427
Thinking about your future after high school? 🇺🇸
Take the ASVAB and explore career and military options.
📅 Monday, April 27 | ⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 GCHS Media Center
👥 Sophomores–Seniors
✅ Sign up in the Media Center - see Mrs. Pruitt!
2 days ago, Gordon Central High School
ASVAB Career Exploration & Military Entrance Exam - Monday April 27 at 9:00 AM in the GCHS Media Center - Sophomores through Seniors are eligible - the sign-up sheet is in the Media Center - see Mrs. Pruitt
Graphic promoting ASVAB test for finding your interests, exploring your options, planning your future - more information at asvabprogram.com
Graphic promoting ASVAB test for Career Exploration

BLUE WAVE BAND COLOR GUARD AUDITIONS

📅 Auditions: April 27–30
⏰ 3:45–6:00 PM
📍 GCHS Band Room

✨ No prior experience required!

📣 Clinic Days: April 20 & April 22 (highly encouraged!)
Clinic : 3:45 - 6:00 PM - GCHS Band Room

Questions? Email Mr. Born at cborn@gcbe.org
Come be part of the Blue Wave Band family! 💙🏳️

3 days ago, Gordon Central High School
Color Guard Auditions - April 27 - April 30th - GCHS Band Room - 3:45 - 6:00 PM - No prior experience necessary! Clinic Day on 4/20 and 4/22 are encouraged. Clinic days are also 3:45 - 6:00 PM in the Band Room - Email Mr. Born with questions - cborn@gcbe.org

🎉 Join us as we celebrate an incredible career! 🎉

Please drop in on Wednesday, May 27 from 11:30 to 1:30 to help us honor Dr. Amy Parker at a special retirement celebration.

💙 Thank you for your lasting impact, Dr. Parker!

5 days ago, Gordon Central High School
Retirement Celebration Invite for Dr. Amy Parker on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 11:30 - 1:30 (Drop-In) at Gordon Central High School Room 301
We are excited to announce that the following juniors, by virtue of being in the top 10% of their class, are recipients of the University of Georgia Certificate of Merit!
Pictured left to right: Julie Jacobo-Morales, Megan Alvarez, Kendall Tucker, Sofia Bautista Bravo, Ellen Garcia, Baylee Chastain, Emma Derrick, Brittany Deleon-Matute, Jessie Aguilar, Sofia Medina-Soria, Daniela Macias Sanchez, Jace Floyd, Emily Klaas, Heleina Pate, Harrison Hughes, Evelin Centeno, Emily Demain, Mia Vicente
Not pictured: Ciara Borne, Austin Zufelt
5 days ago, Gordon Central High School
Picture of Gordon Central Students that received the Georgia Certificate of Merit for 2027 Pictured left to right: Julie Jacobo-Morales, Megan Alvarez, Kendall Tucker, Sofia Bautista Bravo, Ellen Garcia, Baylee Chastain, Emma Derrick, Brittany Deleon-Matute, Jessie Aguilar, Sofia Medina-Soria, Daniela Macias Sanchez, Jace Floyd, Emily Klaas, Heleina Pate, Harrison Hughes, Evelin Centeno, Emily Demain, Mia Vicente Not pictured: Ciara Borne, Austin Zufelt

🎉 Join us as we celebrate an incredible career! 🎉

Please drop in on Wednesday, May 27 from 11:30 to 1:30 to help us honor Dr. Amy Parker at a special retirement celebration.

💙 Thank you for your lasting impact, Dr. Parker!

5 days ago, Gordon Central High School
Retirement Celebration Invite for Dr. Amy Parker on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 11:30 - 1:30 (Drop-In) at Gordon Central High School Room 301

GCHS senior Nora Murphy was recognized as Student of the Month at the Calhoun Women’s Club meeting on April 16th. She was nominated by her teacher, Mrs. Albright, for her outstanding achievement in the Teaching as a Profession pathway and her leadership as FCCLA president. Nora plans to attend Berry College this fall, where she will major in music education.

She was honored during the Calhoun Women’s Club Reception and received flowers along with a $50 gift card in recognition of her dedication and hard work. We extend our sincere thanks to the Calhoun Women’s Club for providing this meaningful opportunity. #ExtraordinaryGCHSStudents

5 days ago, Gordon Central High School
Gordon Central High School Senior, Nora Murphy, being recognized as the Calhoun Woman's Club Student of the Month
🌼 GC FFA Plant Sale 🌼
📅 April 16–18
🌱 Great plants • Great prices • Great cause
📍 Greenhouse behind the high school
Come see what our students have been growing!
6 days ago, Gordon Central High School
Gordon Central FFA Plant Sale April 16th - 18th - Weekday Hours: 9 AM - 6 PM Saturday 9 AM - 3PM  Greenhouse is located behind the school near the Blue Box Theater School Address 335 Warrior Path NE Calhoun  GA 30701
GC FFA Plant List Square Pots – $3.00  Geraniums (QuickSilver, Red, White, Violet, and Appleblossom) Marigold Inca Mix Peppers (Carolina Reapers & Jalapeños) Tomatoes (Brandywine, Better Boy, Early Girl, Mortgage Lifter) Poppies (Shirley Double Mix) Rudbeckia (Maxima) Vinca Cora Mix  1 Gallon Pots – $6.00  Canna Lily Sword Fern Cowboy Mix  8" Colorful Pots – $8.00  Geranium (Red, Purple, & Pink)  12" Colorful Pots – $12.00  Begonias Geraniums   4" Pots – $5.00  Agastache Begonia Calibrachoa Dahlia Gerbera Daisy Herbs Geraniums Mexican Petunia Milkweed Butterfly Bush Rudbeckia (Goldstrum) Succulents   12" Hanging Basket – $12.00  Begonia (Illumination Mix) Boston Ferns Calibrachoas House Plants Trixi Mix Collections Vinca
Talent Connect students recently toured EAE USA, a newly established company located on Highway 41, where they got an inside look at how electrical distribution systems are manufactured and sold.
6 days ago, Daniel Worley
Students standing in front of EAE distribution center.
Students listening to safety instructions
Plant supervisor showing students products
🩸 This week Ms. Lee's Allied Health students are learning about venipuncture and capillary sticks! We were honored to have Mrs. Daina Patterson, a licensed phlebotomist and GC professional, visit our class. She shared her expertise and even volunteered to let a student practice hands‑on skills. Thank you for supporting student learning! #Hands-OnLearning #HealthcareEducation
6 days ago, Gordon Central High School
Allied Health student practicing venipuncture & capillary sticks with Mrs. Daina Patterson - licensed phlebotomist and GC staff member
Allied Health student practicing venipuncture & capillary sticks with Mrs. Daina Patterson - licensed phlebotomist and GC staff member
Allied Health student practicing venipuncture & capillary sticks with Mrs. Daina Patterson - licensed phlebotomist and GC staff member
Allied Health student practicing venipuncture & capillary sticks with Mrs. Daina Patterson - licensed phlebotomist and GC staff member

📝 Attention AP Students & Parents! 📝

If your student has signed up to take an AP exam this year during May, please join us for an informative meeting about the exam process. Please save the date on your calendar.

When: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: GCHS Media Center

8 days ago, Gordon Central High School
AP Exam Parent & Student Meeting - Tuesday, April 21 at 6:00 PM in the GCHS Media Center
Mrs. Carmen Massengill was named the new principal of Gordon Central High School at the April 13 Board of Education meeting.

Mrs. Massengill currently serves as assistant principal at Gordon Central High School, where she has supported students, teachers, and families for the past six years. In her role, she has led curriculum, assessment, and instructional improvement initiatives; coordinated state and national assessments; and supported student discipline and overall school operations.

Prior to becoming assistant principal at Gordon Central, Mrs. Massengill served for 27 years in education, including 25 years in Gordon County Schools, with experience at both Sonoraville Middle School and Sonoraville High School. Her previous roles include instructional specialist and classroom teacher, as well as coaching for more than half of her career. Throughout her professional journey, she has been committed to servant leadership, student-centered decision making, and fostering positive, supportive school cultures.

Mrs. Massengill holds a Leadership Endorsement from the University of West Georgia and advanced degrees in instruction, curriculum, and education from the University of West Georgia, Piedmont College, and North Georgia College & State University.

“I am a proud 1995 graduate of Gordon Central High School and am deeply honored to serve this school and community as principal,” Mrs. Massengill said. “Gordon Central is my home, and I am committed to supporting our students and staff while continuing the tradition of excellence that defines this school.”

Mrs. Massengill will succeed Dr. Amy Parker, who is retiring after dedicating her entire career to serving Gordon County Schools. Gordon County Schools thanks Dr. Parker for her leadership and lasting impact on the Gordon Central High School community.
8 days ago, Gordon County Schools
Carmen Massengill
Gateway Registration Now Open!
Gordon Central High School Virtual Learning is now accepting 2026 Fall Gateway Applications!

🗓 Registration Dates: March 23 – May 1
✅ Decisions released by May 15
👨‍👩‍👧 Orientation required for accepted students and a parent/guardian
📲 Apply here:
https://forms.office.com/r/WJJSwS82ax?origin=lprLink

❓ Questions?
Contact Mr. Shattuck at 706-629-7391 ext. 2427 or via email at jshattuck@gcbe.org
9 days ago, Gordon Central High School
Gateway Registration Now Open! Gordon Central High School Virtual Learning is now accepting 2026 Fall Gateway Applications! 🗓 Registration Dates: March 23 – May 1 ✅ Decisions released by May 15 👨‍👩‍👧 Orientation required for accepted students and a parent/guardian 📲 Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/WJJSwS82ax?origin=lprLink ❓ Questions? Contact Mr. Shattuck at 706-629-7391 ext. 2427

🎉🎓 Attention 2026 Graduates, Families and Friends!

You can scan the QR code or text 15140GordonCentral26 to 90738.
Save this information now so that you can see photos from the upcoming graduation!

9 days ago, Gordon Central High School
Options from LifeTouch to view commencement photos by scanning QR code, texting 15140GordonCentral26 to 90738