Gordon Central High School

Thank you to Mitch Ralston and the Gordon County Sheriff's Office for the wonderful Tres Leches cake for Teacher Appreciation Week!   

Sonoraville High School ECE teacher Mrs. Lori Holland and three students from Gordon County Schools attended the Georgia Department of Education’s first-ever Teach in the Peach Statewide Educator Signing Day at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Modeled after athletic signing days, the event honored high school seniors, college students, and adults who are committed to pursue careers in the teaching profession. More than 300 future educators from 48 Georgia school districts attended the event. Congratulations to Jayme Morgan (GCHS), Campbell Pass (SHS), and Maddie Swancy (SHS) for making a commitment to improve the quality of education for Georgia’s students! Congratulations to Jayme Morgan (GCHS) and Maddie Swancy (SHS) for receiving a $500 Signing Day Bonus Scholarship. Thank you to everyone that made this incredible event possible for our future educators! #TeachinthePeach #gaeducatorssigningday25 #gafutureeducator #CTAEdelivers #TogetherGCS

🎉🎓 Hey Class of 2025 – it’s time to celebrate YOU! 🎓🎉 Get ready for an unforgettable night at Gordon Central’s Senior Sunset & Drive-Thru Parade on Friday, May 16th! 🌅🚗💥 🎈 PARADE KICKS OFF @ 6:00PM 📍 Staging starts at 5:40PM in front of the school – don’t be late! 🚗 Ride solo, with friends, or with family – just be ready to roll! ✨ Bring the spirit and decorate your car! Tastefully show off your personality, school pride, and senior style – we want to see those creative rides shining! After the parade, stick around for: 🍔 FREE food – burgers & hotdogs for seniors only 🎯 Games & fun – just for the Class of 2025 🏈 Spring Football Game @ 7:30PM – reserved seating for our amazing seniors 🎆 And to top it off… FIREWORKS to light up the night and celebrate YOU! Let’s make this a night to remember 💙✨ #GCSeniorSunset #ClassOf2025 #DecorateAndCelebrate #GCWarriorPride Who’s ready to roll into their next chapter with style and sparks?

💙 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