Gordon Central High School

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Good Evening Warriors, Thank you for another great day at Gordon Central High School. I sincerely appreciate all of our students who are doing such a great job adhering to our dress code policy. I have had the opportunity to speak with many of our students during class Friday and today to explain to them the importance of this measure, and I want to reiterate that this evening. Like all of you, I want Gordon Central to be the very best it can be, and that starts with ensuring that we present the best image of ourselves and follow the rules set forth by the district. Beginning tomorrow, we will ask teachers to specifically check for dress code violations. Any student found to be out of compliance will be disciplined accordingly. Please assist us in eliminating those referrals by ensuring that students follow the dress code standards we have communicated the last couple of days and sent to families last night in both email and text message. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter, and GO Warriors! Dr. Amy Parker Principal

Good evening Warrior Nation! I wanted to thank everyone for a great first day back on Friday. It was good to see all of our students back in the building to begin our spring semester. As we enter our first full week, I wanted to take the opportunity to remind students of some specific pieces of the dress code policy to ensure they comply. Below is a list of some of the items we will be enforcing: Leggings, yoga pants, and similar clothing must have an outer garment that covers the torso to the top of the thigh. SKIRTS, DRESSES, SHORTS, and garments with holes or tears must show no skin higher than 5 inches above the knee. PANTS must be on the natural waistline with no sagging. No sleepwear, loungewear-type garments are permitted. The area from the neck to the shoulder must be covered. No low-cut necklines are permitted. Mid-drifts must be covered while standing, walking, or sitting. No head coverings, hats, caps, or hoods are permitted. Apparel with any reference to alcohol, drugs, tobacco, sexual or vulgar remarks, racism, or any kind of gang affiliation is not permitted. For a complete description of the Gordon County Schools' Dress Code Policy, visit https://www.gcbe.org/o/gcs/page/student-handbook. Thank you for helping Gordon Central always put its best image forward. I look forward to seeing all of our students back at school tomorrow morning. Dr. Amy Parker Principal, Gordon Central High School

Upcoming Events at GCHS!

A Message from Dr. Amy J. Parker, Principal: I hope this message finds you well and that you enjoyed a restful Christmas break. As we prepare for the start of a new semester, I want to share some important reminders and updates to ensure a smooth transition back to school. Our campus is starting its transformation as the remodel is well underway, promising a refreshed and vibrant atmosphere for our students. We are excited for our students to see the progress, and we look forward to the positive impact these changes will have on our school community. To ensure a focused and respectful learning environment as we move into a new semester, I'd like to remind students that hats and blankets should be left at home or in students' vehicles. Additionally, we will be renewing our focus on dress code, with reminders provided on Friday to reinforce our expectations. Your support in ensuring that students adhere to the dress code is greatly appreciated. In line with maintaining a focused classroom environment, we will also be asking that all students either place their cell phones in a provided spot in the classroom or keep them securely stored in their bags each day, during classtime. This measure aims to minimize distractions and create a more conducive learning environment. I want to express my gratitude for your ongoing support. Together, we can foster a positive and enriching educational experience for all our students. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the school! Wishing you and your family a wonderful start to the new year!  I look forward to seeing all of our students back on campus tomorrow morning.

GCHS Prom 2024

This Christmas season, Gordon Central High School had the incredible opportunity to spread joy and warmth by reviving the event, "Shop With a Warrior," in collaboration with Tolbert, Swain, and Belwood Elementary schools! 🌟🎁 Our faculty, staff, and students are incredibly blessed to have been part of this heartwarming event, and witnessing the generosity and compassion of our students who stepped up to help their little shoppers was truly inspiring. 💙 Just like the Grinch's heart grew three sizes, we witnessed the magic of the season touch the hearts of our students as they shared the joy of giving with their younger peers. 📚💖 This experience is a testament to the spirit of kindness and community that makes Gordon Central High School truly special. Thank you to everyone who contributed and made "Shop With a Warrior" a memorable and impactful event! Let's continue spreading love and cheer this holiday season! 🎅 #ShopWithAWarrior #GCHSHolidayMagic #WarriorKindness #CommunityLove

Please join us for the GCHS/AMS Christmas Concert!

Two-day sale for Yearbooks! Only $75 on Monday and Tuesday, December 11 and 12! We'll be selling in Gordon Central's mall area, or you can purchase one online. Don't miss out on keeping these awesome high school memories! https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01367000

Please see the announcement below and we couldn't be more proud of our Warriors! Both GCHS JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB) teams will be advancing to the next level in the national competition. Level II competition takes place online between 1-15 FEB. The Championship competition takes place 21-25 JUN in-person in Washington, DC. Academic Team A consists of: Anthony Pham Jaden Cromer-Brock Kaitlyn Smith Ashton Henson Academic Team B consists of: Jessie Calderon Liam Scott Joshua Bell Jaylan Hicks v/r, COL (R) Wallace E. Steinbrecher Senior Army Instructor, JROTC Gordon Central High School

Upcoming Events!

GCHS Book Club!

Gordon Central’s GMEA All-State Chorus candidates for this year! L-R Harrison Hughes, Bobby Hicks, Peyton Yarbrough, Asher Lee, Toccoa Long, Seth Kolterman, Sadie Holmes, & AC Parker. These students will complete their music evaluation in January and then sing in the All-State Choruses in February 2024 at the Classic Center in Athens. #GMEA #prideinthetribe

🍎 Mrs. Albright's Teaching as a Profession students just wrapped up an incredible semester at Ashworth Middle School! 📚 They've cherished every moment working with AMS teachers and students, gaining valuable insights and hands-on experience. 🌟 A big shoutout to the amazing AMS faculty and staff for opening their classrooms to our future educators! 🙌 Special thanks to Mr. Danny Lowrance, AMS Principal, for his coordination and support, ensuring a fantastic learning journey. 👏 Mrs. Albright is eagerly looking forward to another semester of collaboration with AMS for the Tribe Future Educators! 🎉 #TeacherInTraining #FutureEducators #Gratitude

Senior Yearbook ads are now on sale! Honor your senior with a recognition ad in the Yearbook! Click the hyperlink below to get started--it's easy, it's fun, and it's special. https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads

Gordon Central High School's Youth Leadership group made their mark at Government Day in Atlanta! 💼 Meeting with Rep. Matt Barton, Sen. Chuck Payne, and visiting the GA National Guard Headquarters (Clay National Guard Center), they're gaining valuable insights into state governance and military operations. Go Warriors! 🎓 #GCHSPride #YouthLeadership #CivicEngagement 🏛️🇺🇸

Good afternoon, Gordon Central families! This is a reminder that our Veterans Day Breakfast is Friday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Even if you were unable to RSVP, we invite everyone who served in the military and has a student at GCHS to come enjoy a breakfast honoring your valor and service to our great nation. Our JROTC students will help lead you to Conference Room 301 where we will have breakfast biscuits from Big John's, breakfast dessert snacks, coffee, and orange juice. Come have breakfast with your student and enjoy seeing the many renovation projects going on at Gordon Central High School! I would like to also take this chance to proudly announce our Gordon Central High School student nominees for Georgia's 2024 Governor's Honors Program. These students will have their pictures taken tomorrow as they prepare for their next steps in this prestigious selection process as representatives of Gordon County Schools: Sofia Aguilar, 10th grade, nominated in the area of dance Rand DeFoor, 10th grade, nominated in the area of music with a concentration on guitar and jazz Madelyn Goble, 11th grade, nominated in the area of social studies Seth Kolterman, 10th grade, nominated in the area of science with a concentration in biology and environmental science Asher Lee, 10th grade, nominated in the area of theatre performance Anna Caroline Parker, 10th grade, nominated in the area of theatre performance Peyton Schwartz, 10th grade, nominated in the area of agricultural research, biotechnology, and science Kate Silvers, 10th grade, nominated in the area of agricultural research, biotechnology, and science Aiden Williams, 11th grade, nominated in the area of science with a concentration in biology and environmental science Congratulations to all nominees selected to represent Gordon County Schools! We hope to see our veterans tomorrow for breakfast, and we appreciate everything our Gordon Central families do for our community and beyond. Basketball is tonight at 6 p.m. Students wearing GCHS spirit wear get in free for this scrimmage, so let's fill the stands! Go Warriors!

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GCHS Families: Enrollment is open for Gateway Academy's 2024 spring semester! If your child is not currently in the GCHS Gateway Academy and is interested in applying for available seats in our virtual online program, please click the hyperlink below to begin the registration process. GCHS Gateway Academy Spring Enrollment: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=WsAN2ysHz0KrRIXzSqdrc6m5NrDRandBgPzgCkwf7wRURVYwM0tWUTM5UE0yVTdYRFNQWTdST0NTVS4u Registration will close on Friday, December 8, and decisions made by December 13th. Use the following link, https://forms.office.com/r/XSy3gL7T7g, to register for Winter Orientation if new to Gateway for Spring Semester or if you missed the Fall Orientation.