Gordon Central High School

Gordon County Schools is proud to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of its students and educators. Makena Blalock – State FFA Employment Skills Champion Gordon County Schools would like to congratulate Sonoraville High School senior Makena Blalock for winning the State FFA Employment Skills competition at the annual Leadership Development Event. Makena is a National FFA Champion and serves as State Secretary, representing her school and district with excellence. She was joined by Sonoraville High School agriculture teacher and FFA sponsor, Mr. Joshua Boydston. Congratulations to Makena on this outstanding achievement! STAR Students and Teachers Recognition The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Program has honored more than 29,000 students and the teachers they have selected as having the greatest impact on their academic success. To receive the STAR nomination, graduating high school seniors must earn the highest SAT score on a single test date and rank in the top 10 percent or among the top 10 students of their class based on grade point average. Gordon County Schools proudly recognizes this year’s STAR students and their selected STAR teachers. Gordon Central High School – STAR Student & Teacher Congratulations to Gordon Central High School senior Evan Wood, son of Jim and Ashley Wood. Evan plans to pursue a career in medicine and has been accepted to Georgia Tech, the University of Georgia, the University of Alabama, and Mississippi State University. He selected Gordon Central science teacher Holly Watts as his STAR Teacher, recognizing her for inspiring his passion for science. Sonoraville High School – STAR Student & Teacher Gordon County Schools also congratulates Sonoraville High School senior Ethan Hurley, son of Bart and Julia Hurley. Ethan plans to attend Reinhardt University to major in History. He selected Sonoraville High School foreign language teacher Amal Yacoub as his STAR Teacher, honoring her for her dedication and encouragement toward her students. Gordon County Schools extends congratulations to all students and teachers recognized this evening and commends them for their dedication to excellence in academics and leadership.

Calling all GCHS baseball fans—join us at Ruby Tuesday on Weds., Feb. 12 from 4-10 PM to support the GCHS baseball program! 🍔🌭 When you present this flyer, 15% of your total goes back to the team. Great food, great cause—see you there!

Senior yearbook ads are due by Feb. 14th. Scan the QR code and select the correct option for you. If you already purchased a yearbook, choose the Purchase an Ad for my Student (without a yearbook). If not, and you would like to buy a yearbook for your senior as well as an ad, choose the purchase a yearbook option and be sure to buy your senior’s ad at the same time! It’s simple: Replace filler text with your own text! Select a design of your choice. Or create your own ad (Canva, Photoshop, etc) select IMAGE ONLY and upload it there! If you have any problems or questions, please contact Mr Bristow: rbristow@gcbe.org https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectTask?jobNumber=15319425 Also, now is the time for underclassmen to purchase their yearbooks before the next price increase!

The deadline for purchasing senior yearbook ads is Feb. 14. Scan the QR code and select the correct option for you. If you already purchased a yearbook, choose the Purchase an Ad for my Student (without a yearbook). If not, and you would like to buy a yearbook for your senior as well as an ad, choose the purchase a yearbook option and be sure to buy your senior’s ad at the same time! It’s simple: Replace filler text with your own text! Select a design of your choice. Or create your own ad (Canva, Photoshop, etc) select IMAGE ONLY and upload it there! If you have any problems or questions, please contact Mr Bristow: rbristow@gcbe.org https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectTask?jobNumber=15319425 Also, now is the time for underclassmen to purchase their yearbooks before the next price increase!

Students in Mrs. Lee's Healthcare classes have been busy learning new skills. In the Allied Class, they have been learning lung sounds and in the Essentials Class they have been learning directional and medical terminology. In the Intro Class, they have been learning about safety and infection control by donning and doffing PPE.

Gordon Central High School math teacher Shawna Cox had her students engaged and participating in graphing functions and explaining their key features. #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools

57 students recently represented Gordon County Schools in the Northwest Georgia Regional Technology Competition. They joined students from surrounding schools to share technology projects in many different categories. Gordon County sent students from eight schools, and all students were local technology competition winners in their project category and grade level. This was the largest team that Gordon County has ever sent to the regional competition, and all students used their creative, collaborative, and critical thinking skills to develop unique and innovative projects that make our district proud. Special thanks to the following Gordon County Schools staff who assisted with the local or regional technology competitions: Kalee Bennett, Jackie Brown, Rachel Carter, Brandi Evans, Taylor Fain, Adam Fite, Leigh-Ann Hunt, Chuck Langston, Danny Lowrance, Bryson McGuire, Chad Moore, Caroline Stephens, and Melissa Vincent.

📢 Attention Class of 2025 Seniors! 🎓✨ It’s time for Senior Baby Pictures & Senior Quotes! 🍼📖 Be part of this year’s GCHS Yearbook by submitting: 📸 A fun or special baby picture 📝 Your senior quote (submit both at the same time!) ✅ Submit here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdnTB8BWtDTem.../viewform or through the QR code. 📅 Deadline: Monday, February 10 Got questions? Email rbristow@gcbe.org. Don’t miss out on this senior tradition! 🎉 #GCHSClassOf2025 #SeniorMemories

Gordon Central High School is honored to announce the Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Samantha Ruiz has earned the prestigious title of 2025 Valedictorian. Samantha's parents are Patricia Reyes and Sergio Ruiz. Samantha plans to attend UGA with an undecided major. Aiden Williams has achieved the distinguished honor of 2025 Salutatorian. Aiden's parents are Jessica and Cory Williams. Aiden plans to attend Oglethorpe University and major in Biology. Congratulations to Samantha and Aiden on this amazing achievement!

The deadline for purchasing senior yearbook ads is Feb. 14. Scan the QR code and select the correct option for you. If you already purchased a yearbook, choose the Purchase an Ad for my Student (without a yearbook). If not, and you would like to buy a yearbook for your senior as well as an ad, choose the purchase a yearbook option and be sure to buy your senior’s ad at the same time! It’s simple: Replace filler text with your own text! Select a design of your choice. Or create your own ad (Canva, Photoshop, etc) select IMAGE ONLY and upload it there! If you have any problems or questions, please contact Mr Bristow: rbristow@gcbe.org https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectTask?jobNumber=15319425 Also, now is the time for underclassmen to purchase their yearbooks before the next price increase!

Spring Semester AP exam deposits of $40 per exam are due by Thursday, Feb. 6th and remaining exam fee balances are due by Thursday, March 6th. More information can be found at https://wakelet.com/wake/o-DioHRxEcspiJn7pwQxO. You can contact Mrs. Pruitt with questions at spruitt@gcbe.org or by calling (706) 629-7391 ext. 4739.

Gordon Central High School automotive teacher Johnny Henson has his EV (electric vehicle) frame ready for some work! This package was purchased with an EV grant GC's automotive program received in 2023. It allows students to work on, build, and disassemble a vehicle.

✨ Get Ready to Glow, Gordon Central! ✨ 🌟 It’s time to turn up the brightness and the beats! 🌟 Join us for the Neon Dance 🕺💃 at Gordon Central High School. Bring your best neon gear and let's light up the night! 🗓 When: March 1 🕖 Time: 7-10 📍 Where: Gordon Central High School Lunchroom 🖤 Casual neon outfits are a must! 🎶 DJ spinning all your favorite tunes Entry: Only $20 at the door! Pre-purchase online for $15. Let’s make this the most lit night of the year! 🌈 #GCHSNeonDance #GlowUp #GCHSPartyTime #DanceTheNightAway 👕🎉 Tag your friends & get ready to shine! ✨

It's SOS Inside Out Week! Here's the details: Mental Health Monday: “Stay Strong” Loop Rings WEAR GREEN FOR DISGUST During lunch today, students will name someone or something that gives them strength. SOS members will create loops and string them down a hallway or in the mall area. Sit and Talk Tuesday: Students can play card games and talk to friends during their lunches to relax. WEAR ORANGE FOR ANXIETY Wellness Wednesday: WEAR PURPLE FOR FEAR Thursday: Pins to Peers during lunches. A table will be placed in the mall area where students can write encouraging words on clothespins and give to friends. WEAR BLUE FOR SADNESS “Friends are Family” Photo Booth during lunches with Inside Out theme. Students will be encouraged to take pictures and post to social media. WEAR YELLOW FOR JOY

Congratulations to our GCHS Young Georgia Authors winners! Each student will go on to participate in the county level contest. Best of luck to these students. (Students in order of grade level from left to right) 9th grade: Saul Martinez – “Journey from GA to New York” 10th grade: Emily Demain – “Driftwood" 11th grade: Samantha Payne – “The Butterfly Garden” 12th grade: Katerine Queju-hernandez – “What Makes Mother ‘Mom’”

The deadline for purchasing senior yearbook ads is Feb. 14. Scan the QR code and select the correct option for you. If you already purchased a yearbook, choose the Purchase an Ad for my Student (without a yearbook). If not, and you would like to buy a yearbook for your senior as well as an ad, choose the purchase a yearbook option and be sure to buy your senior’s ad at the same time! It’s simple: Replace filler text with your own text! Select a design of your choice. Or create your own ad (Canva, Photoshop, etc) select IMAGE ONLY and upload it there! If you have any problems or questions, please contact Mr Bristow: rbristow@gcbe.org https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectTask?jobNumber=15319425 Also, now is the time for underclassmen to purchase their yearbooks before the next price increase!

Congratulations to Gwyndolyn Black, Peyton Yarbrough, Peyton Schwartz and Nolan Bennett on their qualifying scores on their recent HOSA exams. These scores qualify them to compete at the state level in March. Good luck to these students as they prepare for the next round of competition. Way to go Warriors! (Pictured left to right: Gwyndolyn Black, Peyton Yarbrough, Peyton Schwartz, Nolan Bennett).

Congratulations to Evan Wood, our STAR student for 2024-25. Evan Wood is the son of Jim and Ashley Wood. Evan has maintained a 4.0 throughout high school. He is ranked in the top 10% of his Senior class. Evan is actively involved in the Gordon Central Performing Arts Program, the GC Academic Team, National Honor Society, and serves as an officer for HOSA. He was selected for the 2024 Atrium Health Floyd Volunteer Program and the Gordon County Chamber Youth Leadership Program. Evan has been awarded AP Scholar with Distinction, National Recognition Program Rural Scholar, and the Georgia Certificate of Merit. Evan chose Mrs. Holly Watts, Gordon Central Science Teacher, as his STAR Teacher. She has inspired his love of science and has always encouraged his success. Evan has been accepted to Georgia Tech, The University of Georgia, The University of Alabama, and Mississippi State University but has not made his final college decision at this time. He plans to pursue a career in medicine.

Attention Seniors: Get ready to experience an evening of elegance and romance at Gordon Central High School's Senior Prom 2025 – One Night in Paris! The event will be held on April 19, 2025, in the Riverwalk Ballroom at The Forum River Center in Rome, Georgia! Early Bird Tickets are available now until January 31 Cost: $50 per ticket/$100 per couple Ticket prices will increase as the event gets closer, so don't delay your purchase! February 1 - 28: $60 per ticket/$120 per couple March 1-April 19: $75 per ticket /$150 per couple Secure your spot for this unforgettable evening by purchasing your tickets at https://gordoncountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/gchs.html?product=prom Or, you can purchase tickets in person in Mr. Shattuck's office with cash or a check (made out to Gordon Central High School). Don’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in a night of sophistication, excitement, and unforgettable memories!

At this time, Gordon Central High School plans to operate on our published 2-hour delay schedule on Wednesday, January 22. The schedule can be found on our website or at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2487/GCHS/4676839/GCHS_Bell_Schedule_24.25.pdf Thank you to our families as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.