The College Board has recently honored 15 exceptional students from Gordon Central High School for their outstanding achievements as Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars during the 2024-25 school year. This outstanding accomplishment is a testament to the dedication and academic excellence of these students and their schools.
The current students who earned the distinction of AP Scholar from Gordon Central High School are as follows:
1. Elizabeth Brichaux-Barahona - AP Scholar
2. Keira Bryson - AP Scholar with Honor
3. William (Rand) DeFoor - AP Scholar
4. Harrison Hughes - AP Scholar with Distinction
5. Seth Kolterman - AP Scholar
6. Riley McEntire - AP Scholar
7. Anna Caroline Parker - AP Scholar with Distinction
8. Lily Perez - AP Scholar
9. Anthony Pham - AP Scholar
10. Randy Vicente - AP Scholar with Honor
Gordon Central High School’s 2005 graduates who earned AP Scholar distinction are:
1. Gwyndolyn Black - AP Scholar
2. Sadie Holmes - AP Scholar
3. Madilyn Payne - AP Scholar with Honor
4. Samantha Ruiz Reyes - AP Scholar
5. Evan Wood - AP Scholar
• AP Scholar achievements are categorized into different levels of recognition:
• AP Scholar: Awarded to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
• AP Scholar with Honor: Granted to students who achieve an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, with scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
• AP Scholar with Distinction: Conferred upon students who maintain an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, with scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
• AP International Diploma: Presented to students who exhibit exceptional achievement across various disciplines, subject to eligibility requirements.
These exemplary students have not only demonstrated academic prowess but have also exemplified the values of hard work and dedication, which will undoubtedly serve them well in their future endeavors.
We commend these scholars on their outstanding achievements and wish them continued success in their educational pursuits. #ExtraordinaryGCHS #ExtraordinaryGCS
The current students who earned the distinction of AP Scholar from Gordon Central High School are as follows:
1. Elizabeth Brichaux-Barahona - AP Scholar
2. Keira Bryson - AP Scholar with Honor
3. William (Rand) DeFoor - AP Scholar
4. Harrison Hughes - AP Scholar with Distinction
5. Seth Kolterman - AP Scholar
6. Riley McEntire - AP Scholar
7. Anna Caroline Parker - AP Scholar with Distinction
8. Lily Perez - AP Scholar
9. Anthony Pham - AP Scholar
10. Randy Vicente - AP Scholar with Honor
Gordon Central High School’s 2005 graduates who earned AP Scholar distinction are:
1. Gwyndolyn Black - AP Scholar
2. Sadie Holmes - AP Scholar
3. Madilyn Payne - AP Scholar with Honor
4. Samantha Ruiz Reyes - AP Scholar
5. Evan Wood - AP Scholar
• AP Scholar achievements are categorized into different levels of recognition:
• AP Scholar: Awarded to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
• AP Scholar with Honor: Granted to students who achieve an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, with scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.
• AP Scholar with Distinction: Conferred upon students who maintain an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, with scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
• AP International Diploma: Presented to students who exhibit exceptional achievement across various disciplines, subject to eligibility requirements.
These exemplary students have not only demonstrated academic prowess but have also exemplified the values of hard work and dedication, which will undoubtedly serve them well in their future endeavors.
We commend these scholars on their outstanding achievements and wish them continued success in their educational pursuits. #ExtraordinaryGCHS #ExtraordinaryGCS
Students in Mrs. Lee’s Health Care class have been learning essential skills for future health professionals, including proper use of PPE (personal protective equipment), safe patient transfer techniques, and correct body mechanics. 👩⚕️👨⚕️ Hands-on practice today for the careers of tomorrow!
☕🍩 HOSA Coffee & Donuts Social
On Wednesday, August 20, the HOSA Club hosted a Coffee and Donuts Social to welcome interested students and share more about what HOSA is all about! 💙🤍 Students had the opportunity to learn about the club’s mission of developing future health professionals, upcoming activities, and ways to get involved.
On Wednesday, August 20, the HOSA Club hosted a Coffee and Donuts Social to welcome interested students and share more about what HOSA is all about! 💙🤍 Students had the opportunity to learn about the club’s mission of developing future health professionals, upcoming activities, and ways to get involved.
🔬🧬 The students in Mrs. Watts' Biology class put learning into action!
Students worked together in the lab to explore conditions that affect enzyme activity, then wrapped up with a Jenga review game to prepare for their upcoming unit test. 💡📚
Students worked together in the lab to explore conditions that affect enzyme activity, then wrapped up with a Jenga review game to prepare for their upcoming unit test. 💡📚
Congratulations to the 2025-26 National Honor Society Leadership Team! Keira Bryson (Public Relations), Randy Vicente (Vice President), Estrella Martinez (President), Lily Perez (Secretary), and Leslie Campos (Historian). Proud of these leaders as they represent scholarship, service, leadership, and character. ✨📘
Información sobre el regreso a casa. La votación para la Corte de Regreso y el tema del regreso a casa se realizará este viernes durante la sesión de asesoramiento. El partido de regreso a casa es el viernes 26 de septiembre. ¡Estén atentos a los detalles sobre las actividades de la semana próximamente! Un breve recordatorio: no se permite hacer campaña para la Corte de Regreso a Casa. Esto incluye carteles, volantes, publicaciones en redes sociales, repartir artículos o solicitar votos. Cualquier otra campaña puede resultar en la descalificación. ¡Que tengan una excelente semana de regreso a casa! ¡Vamos, Guerreros!
Attention all Work-Based Learning and Dual Enrollment Students! Voting on Homecoming Court and Theme will happen in homeroom this Friday, Aug. 22.
"Congratulations to our 2025-26 Gordon Central Student Government Officers! 🎉💙 We’re proud of your leadership and can’t wait to see the great things you’ll accomplish for our Warrior family!"
Gordon Central High School math teacher Cynthia Scoggins reviewed a warm-up exercise with her Algebra 1 class about graphs, time, and speed! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryGCHS
This year’s wellness challenge is built around a simple but powerful theme: “Walking and Water.” Our goal is to encourage healthier habits through daily movement and hydration.
Check out all of our Wellness activities and fun by visiting the Wellness Tab on the Human Resources page! Follow this link for more details: https://www.gcbe.org/o/gcs/page/wellness
Check out all of our Wellness activities and fun by visiting the Wellness Tab on the Human Resources page! Follow this link for more details: https://www.gcbe.org/o/gcs/page/wellness
🎢🎉 Get ready for the ultimate Fall Rally! 🎉🎢
HOSA & FCCLA are heading to Six Flags for a day full of thrills, leadership, and fun!
📅 Date: October 15th
📍 Location: Six Flags Over Georgia
💥 Cost: $90 due September 11th
Represent your chapter, connect with other future leaders, and make memories that last all year. 🍂🔥
See Mrs. Albright (FCCLA) or Mrs. Lee (HOSA) for more info!
#FallRally2025 #HOSA #FCCLA #SixFlagsTakeover #FutureLeaders #RollerCoasterReady
HOSA & FCCLA are heading to Six Flags for a day full of thrills, leadership, and fun!
📅 Date: October 15th
📍 Location: Six Flags Over Georgia
💥 Cost: $90 due September 11th
Represent your chapter, connect with other future leaders, and make memories that last all year. 🍂🔥
See Mrs. Albright (FCCLA) or Mrs. Lee (HOSA) for more info!
#FallRally2025 #HOSA #FCCLA #SixFlagsTakeover #FutureLeaders #RollerCoasterReady
We are currently seeking nominations and holding elections for a parent representative on our Local School Governance Team. A Local School Governance Team in each school is the method the school system uses to get the community, parents and teachers involved in decision making to maximize educational opportunities for children. The Local School Governance Team will seek to provide the best possible learning environment for the children in their community.
We have received one nomination for this position. To provide additional nominations, please write in the name in the "other" section. Please make sure the nominee agrees to the nomination before submitting the name. Voting and nominations will close Sunday, August. 17.
Local School Governance Team Submission Form
2025-26 Yearbooks are on sale for the lowest price of the year. They are only $45 and this offer ends on August 14! The price increases to $56 on August 15. Use this link to order your 25-26 yearbook: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectTask?jobNumber=15319426
Students interested in joining FCCLA, please meet in Mrs. Albright's room #221 before or after school on Thursday, August 14th to learn more and get an application. See you there!
2025-26 Yearbooks are on sale for the lowest price of the year. They are only $45 each and this offer ends on August 14! The price increases to $56 on August 15. Use this link to order your 25-26 yearbook: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob?jobNumber=15319426
SPLOST has made such a huge difference in Gordon County Schools! We have been able to complete many project upgrades and improvements across the district for our students and community. Here are some of the many improvements made over the summer.
Gordon Central High School's tennis courts were resurfaced, and the Ratner Stadium bleachers were restored after pressure washing and painting. Come check out these improvements at this evening's Freshman Orientation! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryGCHS
You can see the full bleacher restoration process by checking out this YouTube video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XISp9vIlE8I
Gordon Central High School's tennis courts were resurfaced, and the Ratner Stadium bleachers were restored after pressure washing and painting. Come check out these improvements at this evening's Freshman Orientation! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryGCHS
You can see the full bleacher restoration process by checking out this YouTube video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XISp9vIlE8I
During Open House, you will be asked to complete a family and community survey. This survey is essential in helping give us insight to how you view our schools and provide valuable feedback about our school district as we start the new school year. Your input is essential in helping us assess our strengths and identify areas for improvement.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by following this link: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/277370/p3228
Your feedback plays a vital role in our continuous improvement efforts and helps ensure that we are providing the best possible educational experience for our students. Thank you for your time and support in making Gordon County Schools the best it can be!
Students interested in joining FCCLA, please meet in Mrs. Albright's room #221 before or after school on Thursday, August 14th to learn more and get an application. See you there!
Gordon County Schools is excited to welcome students, families, and staff back for the first day of school on Friday, August 8, 2025! As we gear up for another year of learning and growth, we encourage everyone to check out our Back-to-School Guide. This helpful resource includes important information about enrollment, school supply lists, transportation, the academic calendar, and much more. You can view the guide by visiting https://www.gcbe.org/page/school-guide.
If your child will need bus transportation this fall and is either new to the district, has recently moved, or is enrolling in Pre-K, please take a moment to complete our transportation survey. This will help our Transportation Department prepare more efficiently for the 2025–2027 school years. Pre-K families can complete their survey at https://forms.office.com/r/DccfhtLVci, and K-12 families can complete theirs at https://forms.office.com/r/EK89UGR4MH.
We also value the voices of our families and invite you to share your thoughts on how we can continue to improve and uphold excellence in our schools. Please take a few minutes to complete our family feedback survey at https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/277370/p3228.
We look forward to a fantastic school year ahead and can’t wait to see our students back in the classroom on August 8!
NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH/SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAMS
By participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and eliminating the need for meal applications, Gordon County Schools will reduce administrative and printing costs. Families also benefit from the elimination of completing and submitting meal applications.
Children need healthy meals to learn. Gordon County Schools offers healthy meals every school day at no charge to your child(ren). Our food service receives support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
The following schools will be participating in this alternative provision and provide meals at no charge to children during School Year 2025-2026:
All Gordon County Schools: Ashworth Middle, Belwood Elementary, Fairmount Elementary, Gordon Central High, Red Bud Elementary, Red Bud Middle, Sonoraville Elementary, Sonoraville High, Tolbert Elementary and WL Swain Elementary
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Nondiscrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
2. Fax: (202) 690-7442; or 3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
By participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and eliminating the need for meal applications, Gordon County Schools will reduce administrative and printing costs. Families also benefit from the elimination of completing and submitting meal applications.
Children need healthy meals to learn. Gordon County Schools offers healthy meals every school day at no charge to your child(ren). Our food service receives support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
The following schools will be participating in this alternative provision and provide meals at no charge to children during School Year 2025-2026:
All Gordon County Schools: Ashworth Middle, Belwood Elementary, Fairmount Elementary, Gordon Central High, Red Bud Elementary, Red Bud Middle, Sonoraville Elementary, Sonoraville High, Tolbert Elementary and WL Swain Elementary
_________________________________________________________________________
Nondiscrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
2. Fax: (202) 690-7442; or 3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
