Gordon Central High School

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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Please see the attached calendars for EOC Testing Schedules. Consulte los calendarios adjuntos para conocer los cronogramas de exámenes EOC.

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.

Gordon Central High School is hosting a Veterans Day Breakfast on Friday, November 10th from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Please register below to help us know how many guests we will have. RSVP by Thursday, November 9th, at 9:00 a.m. https://forms.gle/Mam9dKKZhbkfTgZx6

Get ready to embark on an incredible learning adventure because TOMORROW is the first day of school! We're so excited to welcome back our amazing students and greet new faces with open arms. Teachers and staff are all set to make tomorrow a day to remember. Let's make it count! Also, when you post those first day of school photos make sure you tag us! Use the hashtag #GoCoFirstDay or email them to kpannell@gcbe.org. We will be featuring back to school photos on our social media channels and the September issue of the Gordon County Schools Connection newsletter. Parents and families - thank you for entrusting us with your children's education. We promise to make this school year unforgettable! #GoCoSchools #OneBIGFamily

The Gordon Central High School faculty is ready to welcome our students back to the 2023-2024 year!

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2023-2024 School Year Nutrition Information https://www.gcbe.org/o/gcs/page/nutrition-information

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🚍 It's back-to-school season, and that means it's time to brush up on school bus safety! Let's ensure our kids have a safe and enjoyable journey to school every day. 🎒📚 SCHOOL BUS SAFETY TIPS - AT THE BUS STOP: •Arrive at the bus stop five minutes before the bus is scheduled to come. •Wait at the bus stop in a safe place, 12 feet away from the road. •Wait in an orderly group: Form an orderly line as the bus approaches, with the first student in line standing 12 feet away from traffic. •If you miss the bus, return home and get help or phone a parent/guardian for assistance •NEVER chase after the bus. •NEVER wear headphones/ear buds or hoodies while loading or unloading the bus: the driver needs to be able to make eye contact and communicate. •NEVER walk or drive to another bus stop:your bus driver will not be expecting you. #SchoolBusSafety #GoCoSchools #OneBIGFamily

📢 Attention parents and families! Don't miss out on the opportunity to apply for free and reduced meal benefits for your child. It's a simple process that can provide significant support. Visit our website by visiting www.gcbe.org/mealapplications for more information. #MoreThanJustAMeal #GoCoSchools #GCSN

PUBLIC INPUT NEEDED: Gordon County Schools is currently seeking parental input for the adoption of high school textbooks for several Advanced Placement courses. Below is a link to an overview of the textbooks the teachers have chosen for this adoption, following the Instructional Materials Review and Adoption Process. Should you wish to review these textbooks in their entirety, please contact Dr. Amy Parker at ajparker@gcbe.org or 706-629-7366 ext 8143 for more information or to make an appointment to view the material. The window for providing input will expire on June 1, 2023. America’s History for the AP Course https://www.bfwpub.com/high-school/us/product/Americas-History-for-the-AP-Course/p/131928115X?selected_tab=Contents Presidential Election Update American Government: Stories of a Nation https://www.bfwpub.com/high-school/us/product/Presidential-Election-Update-American-Government-Stories-of-a-Nation/p/1319344984?selected_tab=Contents Biology for the AP® Course https://www.bfwpub.com/high-school/us/product/Biology-for-the-AP-Course/p/1319113311?selected_tab=About Krugman’s Economics for the AP Course https://www.bfwpub.com/high-school/us/product/Krugmans-Economics-for-the-AP-Course/p/1319409326?selected_tab=Contents

Gordon County Schools (GCS) is pleased to announce the 2023-24 School Teachers of the Year Winners. In the spring semester each school year, each GCS school is asked to select its own Teacher of the Year using nominations received from fellow staff members and community stakeholders. All school-level winners then become eligible to compete for the honor of being named the Gordon County Schools System Teacher of the Year. The annual system-wide competition is judged by a panel of community partners, retired educators, and system leadership based on applications submitted by school-level winners and classroom observations. Three system finalists will be announced the week of March 27th and the 2023-24 Gordon County Schools System Teacher of the Year will be announced at the annual banquet tentatively scheduled for May 2nd. The winner of the system-wide honor will represent Gordon County Schools on the state level for the Georgia Teacher of the Year competition. Gordon County Schools 2022-23 School-Level Teachers of the Year: Ashworth Middle: Judson Peacock Belwood Elementary: Brenda Gilmor Fairmount Elementary: Christy Smith Gordon Central High: Neal Crawford Red Bud Elementary: Brooke Cigainero Red Bud Middle: Jacqueline Cascio Sonoraville Elementary: Heidi Murphy Sonoraville High: Carmelita Everett Tolbert Elementary: Cathy Musacchio W.L. Swain Elementary: India Bennett Learn more about the 2023-24 School-Level Teachers of the Year by visiting www.gcbe.org/2023-24teacheroftheyear #GoCoSchools #GETGCS #OneBIGFamily

Given the latest timing of the impending storms and its impact on today’s dismissal, Gordon County Schools will be dismissing elementary schools today at 12:30 p.m. and middle and high schools at 1:30 p.m. Aftercare will operate as normal. Schools will communicate individually about the status of any other after-school activities that are scheduled for this afternoon and evening.

Gordon County Schools, in collaboration with local safety officials, is closely monitoring weather conditions expected for this afternoon. We stand ready to alter today’s dismissal in the interest of student and staff safety. Should an official change of schedule (delay, early dismissal, etc.) be warranted, we will notify staff and families via our website, all social media handles, mass notification system, and share information with local media outlets.

GORDON COUNTY SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES 2023 STAR STUDENTS & TEACHERS CALHOUN, GA – Two Gordon County Schools students have been named as 2023 PAGE STAR Students. Congratulations to Catherine Hughes from Gordon Central High and Stephen Kellogg from Sonoraville High. These students and their STAR Teachers were recognized by the Gordon County Board of Education during its February meeting. Catherine Hughes is the daughter of Alan and Renee Hughes. Catherine has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout her high school career and was recently named valedictorian of her graduating class. Catherine is actively involved in the Gordon Central Performing Arts Program, earning a GHSA Championship last year for International Extemporaneous Speech, as well as a Schuler Award for Featured Performance her sophomore year. Catherine was chosen to participate in the Governor’s Honors Program in Social Studies her sophomore year and participated in Georgia Girls’ State as a junior, serving as president of the Senate. Catherine has selected Connie Worley, Spanish teacher at Gordon Central High School, as her STAR teacher. Stephen Kellogg is the son of Erin Collins and Brian Kellogg. He has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout high school, has been named the valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Sonoraville High School, and is the district STAR student for Gordon County Schools. Stephen is planning to enter the medical field after high school. He is currently enrolled in CNA certification courses through Chattahoochee Technical College and volunteers his time at the Helping Hands Clinic of Gordon County. Stephen has selected Ashley Brookshire from Sonoraville High School as his STAR teacher. The PAGE Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program, now in its 65th year, is sponsored, administered, and promoted by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) and the PAGE Foundation. Since its creation, the STAR program has honored nearly 29,000 students and the teachers they have selected as having had the most influence on their academic achievement. To obtain the 2023 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. STAR begins each year in participating high schools throughout Georgia when the STAR Student is named and chooses a STAR Teacher to share in this recognition. The students and their teachers are honored by their schools and receive special recognition in their communities from one of the more than 170 statewide civic organizations and businesses that serve as local sponsors of the STAR program. Students then compete for school system titles, and those winners compete for region honors. Region Winners compete for the honor of being named State PAGE STAR Student. STAR Teachers continue with their STAR Students at every level of the program. ### About Gordon County Schools Gordon County Schools system serves approximately 6,500 students in schools across the county including six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The mission of the Gordon County School system is to build a collaborative culture that engages all students and staff in learning experiences leading to growth, empowerment, and transformation. Contact at Gordon County Schools Kendra Pannell Communications Coordinator Email: kpannell@gcbe.org Phone: (706) 629-7366 ext. 8151 Website: www.gcbe.org