Gordon Central High School

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

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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Please help us welcome Cameron Born, Sheryl Caycho, Ciera DeFrench, Danny Garrett, Abigail Gowan, Marcus Gowan, Mackenzi Hice, Thomas Jordan, Addison Rusciano, and Joshua Wiggins to Gordon Central High School! We are excited to have these talented individuals join the Warrior family and look forward to all they will contribute to our students and school community. Welcome to GC! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryGCHS

Don't forget that you can check out the Gordon County Schools supply list for all 10 schools in one convenient location! Be sure to visit the GCS website for this and all your back-to-school information.

Supplies List: https://www.gcbe.org/page/supplies
Back-to-School Guide: https://www.gcbe.org/page/school-guide

📣 Back-to-School Reminder!

Everyone at Gordon County Schools is excited to welcome families back to our campuses for Open House and Orientation events as we prepare for a great new school year! Mark your calendars:

✅ Pre-K Orientation
📅 Tuesday, August 5
🕣 8:30 AM
📍 At all six elementary schools

✅ Elementary School Open House
📅 Tuesday, August 5
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM

✅ Middle School Open House
📅 Wednesday, August 6
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM

✅ High School Freshman & New Student Orientation
📅 Thursday, August 7
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM

We look forward to seeing our students and families as we launch another year of learning, growth, and opportunity!

Gordon County Schools utilizes My Ride K-12, a parent communication app, for transportation operations and parent information. My Ride K-12 is integrated with our transportation software for families to access estimated times of arrival or departure for buses. My Ride K-12 is designed so you can access your student’s bus schedules efficiently. GPS technology on the bus works with the district’s software to automatically calculate the timing of a bus route to give you the most accurate ETAs with real-time updates and route changes. My Ride K-12 is available for you to download on your Apple or Android mobile device. Our flyer provides step-by-step registration instructions, and you can access the app to download in a variety of ways. Scan the QR code on the flyer, follow the hyperlinks below, or search your app store for “My Ride K-12” to download and register your family on the app. App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-ride-k-12/id6443848115 Google Play: https://tinyurl.com/myridek-12

📣 Back-to-School Reminder!

Gordon County Schools are excited to welcome families back to our campuses for Open House and Orientation events as we prepare for a great new school year! Mark your calendars:

✅ Pre-K Orientation
📅 Tuesday, August 5
🕣 8:30 AM
📍 At all six elementary schools

✅ Elementary School Open House
📅 Tuesday, August 5
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM

✅ Middle School Open House
📅 Wednesday, August 6
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM

✅ High School Freshman & New Student Orientation
📅 Thursday, August 7
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM

We look forward to seeing our students and families as we launch another year of learning, growth, and opportunity!

Summer enrollment is open for Gordon County Schools now through July 17th. If you plan to enroll your child at Ashworth Middle, Belwood Elementary, Gordon Central High, Swain Elementary, or Tolbert Elementary, please visit the front office at Gordon Central High School to enroll (335 Warrior Path, Calhoun, GA 30701). If you plan to enroll your child at Fairmount Elementary, Red Bud Elementary, Red Bud Middle, Sonoraville Elementary, or Sonoraville High, please visit the front office at Sonoraville High School to enroll (7340 Fairmount Hwy SE, Calhoun, GA 30701). Office hours for enrollment are Monday through Thursday, Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration times are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 30th through July 2nd. Registration is closed July 3rd and 4th. After July 17th, families will need to submit paperwork at the school where they would like to enroll their child. Visit https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment to access, print, and fill out the registration packet in its entirety prior to arriving. Packets are available at registration locations if you are unable to pre-register.

Summer enrollment is open for Gordon County Schools now through July 17th. If you plan to enroll your child at Ashworth Middle, Belwood Elementary, Gordon Central High, Swain Elementary, or Tolbert Elementary, please visit the front office at Gordon Central High School to enroll (335 Warrior Path, Calhoun, GA 30701). If you plan to enroll your child at Fairmount Elementary, Red Bud Elementary, Red Bud Middle, Sonoraville Elementary, or Sonoraville High, please visit the front office at Sonoraville High School to enroll (7340 Fairmount Hwy SE, Calhoun, GA 30701). Office hours for enrollment are Monday through Thursday, Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration times are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 30th through July 2nd. Registration is closed July 3rd and 4th. After July 17th, families will need to submit paperwork at the school where they would like to enroll their child. Visit https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment to access, print, and fill out the registration packet in its entirety prior to arriving. Packets are available at registration locations if you are unable to pre-register.

Gordon County Schools Stakeholders: As we look a head to plan for the 2026-2027 school year, we value your input and want to ensure our calendar best meets the needs of our students, families, and staff. We have developed two calendar options, and we would like for you to share your preference. Please take a few moments to review the two proposed calendars and select the one you believe is the best. Your feedback is crucial in helping us make a decision that reflects the collective needs and preferences of our community. How to Provide Your Feedback: Review the two calendar options. Click on the survey link below to provide your feedback. Submit your response by Wednesday, July 30th. Survey Link: https://forms.gle/sRE2jQbSTTPAk6137 Your input will play a significant role in our decision-making process. We appreciate your time and effort in helping us create a school calendar that supports the success and well-being of our students and staff. Thank you for your continued support and engagement. Sincerely, Gordon County Schools

2025–2026 Student Parking & Schedule Pickup Information Parking passes and class schedules will be distributed beginning August 4. Times are assigned by grade level and academic standing, so be sure to check the full schedule before coming to campus. Key Details: $25 parking fee (cash, check, or pay online) Students must bring a driver’s license and completed forms No schedules or passes will be distributed outside posted hours until after the beginning of school. 🔗 Click below for the full schedule and online payment link: https://www.gcbe.org/o/gchs/page/parking

Freshman and New Student Open House Thursday, August 7, Drop-in between 4:00-5:30 pm- all guests will need to exit the building by 6 pm. During Freshman and New Student Open House, all freshmen will receive class schedules and be able purchase parking permits, as applicable. They will also be able to walk the building and meet teachers.

Summer enrollment is open for Gordon County Schools now through July 17th. If you plan to enroll your child at Ashworth Middle, Belwood Elementary, Gordon Central High, Swain Elementary, or Tolbert Elementary, please visit the front office at Gordon Central High School to enroll (335 Warrior Path, Calhoun, GA 30701). If you plan to enroll your child at Fairmount Elementary, Red Bud Elementary, Red Bud Middle, Sonoraville Elementary, or Sonoraville High, please visit the front office at Sonoraville High School to enroll (7340 Fairmount Hwy SE, Calhoun, GA 30701). Office hours for enrollment are Monday through Thursday, Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration times are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 30th through July 2nd. Registration is closed July 3rd and 4th. After July 17th, families will need to submit paperwork at the school where they would like to enroll their child. Visit https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment to access, print, and fill out the registration packet in its entirety prior to arriving. Packets are available at registration locations if you are unable to pre-register.

Gordon Central is proud to announce Coach Jonathan Sanderson as the new Head Coach of the Lady Warriors basketball team. This appointment follows the recent decision by Coach Maci Mills to step away from her coaching responsibilities with the team. In her public statement, Coach Mills shared, "After much thought and prayer, I’ve made the decision to step down from coaching basketball at Gordon Central. This role has meant the world to me. Over the last 8 years, I’ve had the privilege of coaching some of the most incredible young women... Thank you to every player who let me be a part of their story. I’ll always be cheering for you—not just in the game, but in life." Coach Mills will be missed on the court, but she will continue to support the Warrior Nation through her classroom responsibilities and the many extracurricular activities with which she is involved. Dr. Amy Parker, Principal at Gordon Central High School, commented on this change for the Lady Warriors, "First, I would like to take a moment to thank Coach Maci Mills for her years of dedication and leadership as coach of our girls' basketball team. While she steps away from her coaching responsibilities with the team, I am confident she will continue to make a positive impact as a member of the faculty at Gordon Central High School. As we look to the future, I am thrilled to welcome Coach Jonathan Sanderson to his new role as head coach. His experience, passion, and commitment to developing our athletes both on and off the court make him an excellent fit to lead the Lady Warriors. We are excited for the journey ahead and look forward to all that Coach Sanderson will bring to our team and our school community in his new role." With more than 13 years of coaching experience—including the past four years as an assistant coach for the boys' basketball team—Coach Sanderson brings a deep passion for the game and a proven track record of success. During his time with the boys' program, he helped lead the team to its most successful seasons since 2006, highlighted by a trip to the state playoffs earlier this year. Known for his commitment to player development, Coach Sanderson focuses on helping student-athletes grow, not only in skill but also in confidence and character—both on and off the court. A proud member of the Gordon Central community, he lives in Calhoun with his fiancée, Leah, and their children—Bryce, Karsen, Gracie, and Daylen—all of whom are proud members of Warrior Nation. Coach Sanderson works in the Special Education Department at Gordon Central and is continuing his education in that field. Dedicated to the game and proud to be a part of the Gordon Central family, Coach Sanderson states, "I am looking forward to this next chapter and can’t wait to get to work with the Lady Warriors!" Are you interested in joining the team? Coach Sanderson will be hosting an open gym this Wednesday, June 26, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Whether you're a seasoned player or just curious about the game, this is the perfect opportunity to get involved. Come out and see what Lady Warriors basketball is all about!

Message Class of 2026- Time is running out to schedule your senior yearbook photos! For your convenience, photographers will be on campus July 28 and 29, 2025. Confirm your appointment for these dates at schedule.prestigeportraits.com. Pay the sitting fee online, and you can use promo code NKJ8 to get $5 off! For questions, contact Prestige Photography directly at (855) 918-2930.