Gordon Central High School

💙 Happy National School Nurse Day! 💙 Today we celebrate Ms. Carmen Hagans, the heart of health at Gordon Central. Thank you for your compassion, care, and constant support for our students and staff. We appreciate you more than words can say! 🩺 #ThankYouNurseHagans #GordonCentral #SchoolNurseDay

Yearbook Distribution Day is Monday, May 12. Yearbooks will be available all day for pick up in the Mall area. A limited number will also be available for purchase the day of the event. If you would like to reserve one of the extra copies, please see Mr. Bristow at rbristow@gcbe.org. Limited number available. First come, first serve.

Attention students...applications are being accepted for SGA representatives for next school year. Packets for SGA applications can be picked up in Mr. Shattuck's office from Mrs. Mashburn starting May 5. Completed packets are due by May 16 at 8:25a.m.

Guest speaker, Nicole Floyd from Advent OBGYN, came and spoke to Mrs. Lee's Allied and Intro to Healthcare classes on Friday about Medical Assisting, the responsibilities of an MA, as well as the education requirements needed to obtain an MA certificate. She brought a lot of insightful information to the students at GC who are working through the healthcare pathway. 

Gordon Central's Hosa club celebrated their accomplishments at their banquet last Thursday evening. Congratulations to all the Hosa members for their dedication and hard work this year! Also, congratulations to our new officers for next school year! Peyton Schwartz- President Peyton Schaal- Vice President Izzy Harbin- Treasurer Kameron Pope- Secretary Eva Hawkins- Public Relations

Today, Gordon Central High School celebrated six outstanding seniors during the Georgia Future Educators Signing Day ceremony. Led by Teaching as a Profession instructor Mrs. Kodi Albright, this special event honored students who have committed to pursuing careers in education, including fields such as special education, elementary education, and speech/language pathology. GCHS alumnus and current teacher Mederic Rodriguez, along with Assistant Superintendent Sket Angland, shared inspiring remarks about the impact and importance of becoming an educator. Congratulations to Vanessa Aparicio, Kinsley Caudle, Madelyn Goble, Jessica Gutierrez, Jayme Morgan, and Trinity Nguyen. Thank you for dedicating yourselves to the future of education. We are proud of you and excited to see the difference you will make. #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS

Gordon Central 10th graders took a trip to The Breman Holocaust Museum on Wednesday after reading Elie Wiesel's book, Night. Students were humbled while walking through the educational exhibits of history and culture.

🎉 Happy National School Principal’s Day! Today we celebrate Dr. Amy Parker, the incredible leader of Gordon Central High School! Thank you for your dedication, vision, and commitment to our students and staff. 💙 #PrincipalsDay #GordonCentral

Yearbook Distribution Day is Monday, May 12. Yearbooks will be available all day for pick up in the Mall area. A limited number will also be available for purchase the day of the event. If you would like to reserve one of the extra copies, please contact Mr. Bristow at rbristow@gcbe.org. Limited number available. First come, first serve.

Gordon Central High School's chorus director Dr. Kim Watters has everyone working hard preparing for her last spring musical, The Music Man. Even Mr. Bristow, Mr. Rodriguez, and Mr. Albright are part of the show! Opening night is Thursday at 7PM. Thank you Dr. Watters for a brilliant career changing lives and making a difference in Gordon County Schools. #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools

The Gordon Central Soccer teams are hosting a t-shirt fundraiser that is open to the public. The sale will end on April 30th. The shirts should be ready by May 16th. The pickup location for the shirts will be announced once the sale is complete. You can order using the QR code or by using this link: https://gordoncountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/gchs/soccer-fundraiser.html

Gordon Central's Sources of Strength student group hosted a wonderful free play time on Friday with our special needs students where fun was had by all!  Music, snacks, basketball, and dancing allowed everyone to enjoy an afternoon of enjoyment! To see these students interacting was a joy and blessing that won't quickly be forgotten.  A special thank you to Gordon County Social Workers who made this all possible. 

Are you passionate about leadership, culture, and community service? Then the new HoPe chapter at Gordon Central is calling your name! HoPe – **Hispanic Organization Promoting Education** – is all about empowering students, building leaders, and making a difference in our school and beyond. We're hosting an informational meeting on Monday, April 28th during homeroom. Come learn how you can be part of a movement that celebrates who you are while helping you grow into the leader you’re meant to be! We are currently looking for members and officers for the new chapter. Mark your calendars for Monday, April 28th during homeroom. The meeting location will be on the announcements and the school TVs. Let’s make a difference, Warriors. Together, we HoPE!

Graduation is almost here! Seniors and families, be sure to review all the important details in the Graduation Packets shared at our senior meeting in March. You can also find everything you need on our website: https://www.gcbe.org/o/gchs/page/class-of-2025. The packet covers what to wear, when to report, practice details, and much more. Stay tuned — more information about guest seating and procedures will be coming soon! Note- tickets are not necessary for guests. We can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2025!

Are you passionate about leadership, culture, and community service? Then the new HoPe chapter at Gordon Central is calling your name! HoPe – **Hispanic Organization Promoting Education** – is all about empowering students, building leaders, and making a difference in our school and beyond. We're hosting an informational meeting on Monday, April 28th during homeroom. Come learn how you can be part of a movement that celebrates who you are while helping you grow into the leader you’re meant to be! We are currently looking for members and officers for the new chapter. Mark your calendars for Monday, April 28th during homeroom. The meeting location will be on the announcements and the school TVs. Let’s make a difference, Warriors. Together, we HoPE!

Mrs. Albright’s Teaching as a Profession Level 2 & 3 students had an amazing time visiting Lifesong Montessori School in Cartersville, GA! 📚 After learning about Maria Montessori and the Montessori method in class, it was so cool to see it all come to life in a real classroom. 🧠✨ #FutureEducators #MontessoriInAction #TeachingAsAProfession

Congratulations to Gordon Central's Alberto Garcia-Melchor for placing 1st in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Georgia's 11th Congressional district! Alberto met with Congressman Barry Loudermilk and was presented with the first-place award. His artwork will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol! The exhibit in Washington will also include artwork from other contest winners nationwide.

There is an ESOL meeting for families next Thursday, May 1st at 5:30. This is for all Gordon County middle and high schools. Scan the QR code to RSVP by April 28th. The focus of this meeting is to prevent summer learning loss, understand grading policies, high school credits, state testing scores, and a questions and answers session. Snacks will be provided with interpreters there to help with your questions and concerns. Habrá una reunión de ESOL para familias el próximo jueves, 1 de mayo a las 5:30 p.m. Esta reunión es para todas las escuelas intermedias y secundarias del condado de Gordon. Escanee el código QR para confirmar su asistencia antes del 28 de abril. El enfoque de esta reunión es prevenir la pérdida de aprendizaje durante el verano, comprender las políticas de calificaciones, los créditos de la escuela secundaria, los resultados de las pruebas estatales, y participar en una sesión de preguntas y respuestas. Se ofrecerán refrigerios y habrá intérpretes disponibles para ayudarle con sus preguntas e inquietudes.

Many of the pictures from prom are available to download by clicking on the link that has been added to the Class of 2025 section of our website. Link: https://www.gcbe.org/o/gchs/page/class-of-2025