Today was the first round of Homeroom March Madness at Gordon Central. Students represented their homerooms and competed in rousing games of rock, paper, scissors to earn their team a space in the next round. Upcoming is the cup stacking challenge on Friday.
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Region Literary Event Results
Congratulations to the Gordon Central Literary Team – 2025 REGION CHAMPIONS! 🏆
An incredible performance by all, with multiple first-place finishes advancing to STATE on March 22!
🏆 1st Place – Advancing to State!
• Dramatic Interpretation – Jamirrah Thomas
• Duo Interpretation – Amy Lopez & Sami Ruiz
• Argumentative Essay – Seth Kolterman
• Girls Solo – Brooklynne Mulkey
• Trio – Sadie Holmes, Riley McEntire, Anna Caroline Parker
• Quartet – Seth Kolterman, Asher Lee, Parker Dyer, Yessen Zamora
🥈 2nd Place
• International Extemporaneous Speaking – Madelyn Goble
• Boys Solo – Toccoa Long
🥉 3rd Place
• Humorous Interpretation – Noah Bell
• Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking – Harrison Hughes
🏅 4th Place
• Literary Analysis – Evan Wood
Congratulations to the entire team for bringing home the Region Championship and representing Gordon Central with excellence! State qualifiers compete on March 22 in Bremen– Go Warriors!
There are less than three weeks left to order your 2024-2025 yearbook. The only way to guarantee your yearbook is to purchase it before March 21. You can purchase online (easiest) or see Mr. Bristow at school for cash or check payments. We will only order the amount of yearbooks that have been prepaid! No extras this year! The cost is $65 per yearbook. You can scan the QR code or access the ordering platform at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob?isAdvertisementOnly=False&jobNumber=15319425
Visit our website and select the "Class of 2025 Info" tab to stay up to date on end-of-year activities for seniors.
AP exam fee balances are due by Thursday, March 6th. You can pay with cash or a check made payable to GCHS in the Media Center or you can pay online through the "Student Fees/Pay Online" tab on our school website. Remember if you missed ordering an exam for fall semester, year-long or exam only, you can still order an exam by paying the exam fee and the $40 late fee payment. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Pruitt in the Media Center. You can also contact her at (706) 629-7391 ext. 4739 or via email at spruitt@gcbe.org.
There are only three weeks left to order your 2024-2025 yearbook. The only way to guarantee your yearbook is to purchase it before March 21. You can purchase online (easiest) or see Mr. Bristow at school for cash or check payments. We will only order the amount of yearbooks that have been prepaid! No extras this year!
The cost is $65 per yearbook. You can scan the QR code or access the ordering platform at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob?isAdvertisementOnly=False&jobNumber=15319425
Attention seniors- Please see Mrs. Albright if you have been accepted to attend college to pursue a career in education. We are looking forward to celebrating you this spring at our Future Georgia Educator Signing Day!
AP exam fee balances are due by Thursday, March 6th. You can pay with cash or a check made payable to GCHS in the Media Center or you can pay online through the "Student Fees/Pay Online" tab on our school website. Remember if you missed ordering an exam for fall semester, year-long or exam only, you can still order an exam by paying the exam fee and the $40 late fee payment. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Pruitt in the Media Center. You can also contact her at (706) 629-7391 ext. 4739 or via email at spruitt@gcbe.org.
Logan Daniel from Advent Health came to speak today to Mrs. Amber Lee's Healthcare classes. He told the students about the EMT/Paramedic program/career. He also talked about the amount of schooling and training necessary to obtain a license in this field, as well as the pay and work schedules. He brought an ambulance and allowed students inside to tour the truck and equipment!
Gordon Central High School is proud to announce that John Albright has been named the Gordon Central High School 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year. Albright, a dedicated educator who began teaching at Gordon Central in the fall of 1999, has spent over two decades making a profound impact on students and the school community.
“John Albright is an amazing teacher who has made a tremendous impact on the young people who have come through Gordon Central over the last 25+ years,” said one of his nominations. “I have watched him make connections with students both in his AP and regular classes daily.”
Albright, who has served in the Social Studies department for the entirety of his tenure at GC, is also the lead gifted teacher and has coached multiple sports. His ability to engage and connect with students has earned him widespread admiration from both students and staff. “The work he does communicating with both students and parents has helped keep families informed, and he finds a way daily to keep his students interested in social studies."
Beyond his classroom role, you will also frequently see John and his wife Kodi, who also teaches at Gordon Central, at extracurricular events supporting their students. They are also the co-advisers for the Student Government Association. His dedication to both his students’ academic success and personal growth is a hallmark of his teaching philosophy.
Albright’s influence extends to his colleagues as well. “As a colleague, John has helped me tremendously in designing my own class and the way I teach my students. He helped me in figuring out how to teach classes I never expected to teach, and he supplied me with materials that made my life so much easier: Great mentor,” said a fellow teacher.
Known for his impeccable attendance and strong rapport with students, Albright has become a trusted figure at Gordon Central. “He never misses a day of work and has a great rapport with students. He represents GC and the entire field of education well,” one nominator added.
John Albright’s dedication to his students, colleagues, and community exemplifies the values of excellence in education. Gordon Central High School is proud to recognize him as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year.
Join us on Monday, March 3rd at 7:00 PM in the Gordon Central High School Auxiliary Gym for the Spring Concert featuring both the Gordon Central and Ashworth Middle School bands.
ATTENTION SENIORS: PROM TICKET PRICE INCREASE STARTS ON SATURDAY, MARCH 1.
Gordon Central High School would like to remind seniors about this year's Prom 2025 - One Night in Paris! The event will be held on April 19, 2025, in the Riverwalk Ballroom at The Forum Center in Rome, Georgia. Ticket prices are currently $60 per ticket/$120 per couple until Friday, Feb. 28. The ticket price goes up on Saturday, March 1 and will be $75 per ticket/$150 per couple until April 19. Secure your spot for this unforgettable evening by purchasing your tickets at https://gordoncountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/gchs.html?product=prom
You can also purchase tickets in person in Mr. Shattuck's office with cash or a check (payable to Gordon Central High School). If you plan on bringing a guest that does not go to Gordon Central, you must pick up a guest form and turn in the completed form to Mr. Shattuck's office prior to the event. Please be aware that guests of Gordon Central students must be under 21 and identification will be required at the entrance of the event.
Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in a night of sophistication, excitement and unforgettable memories!
Evan Wood was recognized on Tuesday, February 25 at the 2025 PAGE Region One STAR Banquet at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), recognizing the achievements of 22 schools across Northwest Georgia. Evan received this honor after having the highest SAT score for Gordon County Schools' Class of 2025.
Please be aware that the Neon Dance that was scheduled for this Saturday, March 1st has been cancelled.
AP exam fee balances are due by Thursday, March 6th. You can pay with cash or a check made payable to GCHS in the Media Center or you can pay online through the "Student Fees/Pay Online" tab on our school website. Remember if you missed ordering an exam for fall semester, year-long or exam only, you can still order an exam by paying the exam fee and the $40 late fee payment. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Pruitt in the Media Center. You can also contact her at (706) 629-7391 ext. 4739 or via email at spruitt@gcbe.org.
✨ 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! ✨
Congratulations to Emily Demain and Samantha Payne for winning the Young Georgia Authors competition for their grade at the district level. Emily Demain's piece won for the 10th grade and was entitled "Driftwood". Samantha Payne's piece won for the 11th grade and was entitled "The Butterfly Garden". Their pieces will move on to the Northwest Georgia RESA district competition. Way to go Warriors!
IMPORTANT: The due date for senior yearbook ads has been extended until Friday, Feb. 28th.
If you forgot or missed the deadline, it's not too late to order a yearbook ad for your senior! This is something they can remember and look back on in the future! Ads run from $50 - $225. 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... Also, now is the time for underclassmen to purchase their yearbooks before the next price increase!
Winter Break Alert! ❄️
Enjoy a well-deserved winter break from February 17–21! Take this time to relax, recharge, and spend time with family and friends. Classes will resume on Monday, February 24—see you then, refreshed and ready to go! Stay warm and have fun! ⛄✨
On Wednesday, Mrs. Albright’s Teaching as a Profession classes visited the Future Educator Fair at Georgia Highlands College in Cartersville, GA. Students went on a campus tour afterwards and enjoyed having lunch in the cafe. Everyone had a great experience. Special thanks to Mr. Daniel Worley, WBL coordinator, for accompanying us on this trip. We also appreciate Mr. Jonathan Parker taking time out of his day to drive us there and back.
