Gordon Central Location
For students attending:
Ashworth Middle School, Belwood Elementary School, Gordon Central High School, Swain Elementary School, or Tolbert Elementary School.
Sonoraville High Location
For students attending:
Fairmount Elementary School, Red Bud Elementary School, Red Bud Middle School, Sonoraville Elementary School, or Sonoraville High School.
Enrollment Dates and Times
June
June 15–18: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
June 22–25: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
July
June 29–July 1: 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
July 6–9: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
July 13–16: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Enrollment will not be available on Fridays listed in the schedule. To help speed up the process, families can access enrollment information and paperwork online at:
www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment
Families may also use the QR code on the flyer to access the enrollment page.
We look forward to welcoming new students to Gordon County Schools!
Gordon County families, we have bus registration survey forms to fill out for the following students:
* New students enrolling to the school district for the first time
* Families who have recently moved residences within our school district
* 2026-2027 Pre-K student
If your child needs transportation this fall and is new, recently moved, or enrolling into Pre-K, please take a moment to fill out our survey to help the Transportation Department prepare for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
It's important that you carefully read and agree to the policies and procedures outlined in the survey regarding bus transportation. Please note that rising Pre-K students have a different survey than Kindergarten - 12th grade students.
Pre-K Families Survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/hJEiNP9AbK
K-12 Families Survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/i6Na54EwXz
This registration process helps ensure a smooth and safe transportation experience for all our students. Thank you for being proactive in getting ready for the new school year!
For information regarding bus registration and more, please visit the GCBE transportation page at: https://www.gcbe.org/page/transportation
Judy Hill is retiring from Red Bud Elementary after spending 17 years with Gordon County Schools. She is retiring as a nutrition assistant in the school’s cafeteria.
We are grateful for your years of service, dedication, and commitment to our students, families, schools, and community. Each of you has made a lasting impact on Gordon County Schools, and your influence will continue to be felt for years to come.
Thank you for the countless lessons taught, lives touched, and memories made throughout your careers. We wish you all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter!
Your legacy is EXTRAORDINARY! #ExtraordinaryGCS
Let's recognize these principals in Gordon County Schools!
Ashworth Middle School - Danny Lowrance
Belwood Elementary - Matt Fox
Fairmount Elementary - Rebecca Champion
Gordon County College & Career Academy - Leah Newsom
Gordon Central High School - Dr. Amy Parker
Red Bud Elementary - Debra Brock
Red Bud Middle School - Chad Moore
Sonoraville Elementary - Kelly Rampy
Sonoraville High School - Amy Stewart
Tolbert Elementary - Dr. Rebecca Owen
W.L. Swain Elementary - Tara Green
#ExtraordinaryGCS
April 24, 2026
12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
Please check in at the front office
Contact Connie VanHouten for more information
cvhouten@gcbe.org
Mr. Rodriguez brings nearly 18 years of experience in education, with previous roles in school counseling, classroom instruction, program leadership, and student support. He currently serves as a school counselor at Gordon Central High School, where he supports academic progress, registration, scheduling, family engagement, and schoolwide initiatives.
Previously, Mr. Rodriguez served as a Spanish teacher and spent several years as a band director, building strong programs, leading teams, and strengthening school-community connections. He was named Ashworth Middle School Teacher of the Year in 2014.
As a bilingual educator, Mr. Rodriguez is known for his collaborative leadership, commitment to students and families, and dedication to fostering a positive, student-centered school culture. He is excited to become a member of the Cardinal community and serve the families of Red Bud.
“I’m very thankful for my time at Gordon Central because it has shaped me both personally and professionally. It’s a school I care deeply about,” said Mr. Rodriguez. “At the same time, this opportunity at Red Bud felt like the right next step for me. I’m excited to expand my experience in the elementary setting, continue growing as a leader, and serve the students, families, and staff of the Red Bud community.”
Please join us for 6th Grade Parent Night on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Red Bud Middle School. The event will be held in the gym, starting at 5:30 PM.
This evening will provide important information about the upcoming school year, meet the staff, and answer any questions you may have. Don’t miss it!
Thank you to everyone who has attended our face-to-face parent input with our Title I elementary and middle schools.
If you were not able to attend our recent in-person meetings, take advantage of this opportunity to provide input and suggestions on many important school documents for the 2026-2027 school year. This online feedback begins today and is open through April 15.
All Gordon County parents, families, school staff, students and community members, are invited to provide feedback on the following documents:
• School Improvement Plan
• School-Parent Compact
• Parent & Family Engagement Funds
• School Parent & Family Engagement Policy
• District Parent & Family Engagement Policy
• Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan
View the information and participate in the online survey here:
https://gordoncountyschoolsga.sites.thrillshare.com/page/parent-and-family-engagement-input
Thank you to everyone who has attended our face-to-face parent input with our Title I elementary and middle schools.
If you were not able to attend our recent in-person meetings, take advantage of this opportunity to provide input and suggestions on many important school documents for the 2026-2027 school year. This online feedback begins today and is open through April 15.
All Gordon County parents, families, school staff, students and community members, are invited to provide feedback on the following documents:
• School Improvement Plan
• School-Parent Compact
• Parent & Family Engagement Funds
• School Parent & Family Engagement Policy
• District Parent & Family Engagement Policy
• Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan
View the information and participate in the online survey here:
https://gordoncountyschoolsga.sites.thrillshare.com/page/parent-and-family-engagement-input
Gordon County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Monday, March 16, due to the potential for severe weather in the morning. Weather conditions can be unpredictable, and this delay is being implemented to help ensure the safety of our drivers, bus riders, faculty, and families tomorrow morning.
Please adjust your child’s morning drop-off time by two hours. Buses will also operate on a two-hour delay behind their usual route times. Elementary schools will begin at 9:30 a.m. Middle and high schools will begin at 10:30 a.m.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions closely and are working with local agencies as needed. If any additional changes become necessary, families will be notified promptly through our communication channels.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our school community.
Mrs. Brock began her journey with Gordon County Schools in 2006 as a classroom teacher at Belwood Elementary. Over the years, she served as an instructional coach before becoming assistant principal at Red Bud Elementary in 2013. In 2016, she stepped into the role of principal, where she has faithfully led the Red Bud community for the past decade.
Throughout her career, Mrs. Brock has been known for her deep love for students, her unwavering support of staff, and her commitment to building strong relationships with families. Her leadership has helped make Red Bud Elementary the special place it is today.
Below is a message Mrs. Brock wrote for the Red Bud community:
In 2006, I joined the Gordon County Schools family as a classroom teacher at Belwood Elementary. Over the years I had the privilege of serving as an instructional coach, then as assistant principal at Red Bud Elementary in 2013. In 2016 I was honored to step into the role of principal.
For the past 10 years, serving as the principal of Red Bud Elementary has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. This school has truly been my mission field. The children, families, staff, and this community hold such a special place in my heart. Every day I have been surrounded by people who love children deeply and believe in the power of relationships.
One of the greatest joys has been being part of so many of your children’s lives over the years, watching them grow, learn, and become incredible young people. Seeing their smiles in the hallways, celebrating their successes, and walking alongside families through the years is something I will always treasure.
Red Bud is more than a school. It is a family. The love, support, and care that live within these walls are truly something special.
I will always consider it one of the greatest honors of my life that you trusted me with your children. Thank you for allowing me to be part of their story and part of this incredible community.
“Being a principal isn’t about leading a building — it’s about loving the people inside it.”
Red Bud will forever hold a special place in my heart.
Mrs. Brock’s legacy will live on through the countless students she has encouraged, the educators she has supported, and the strong, loving culture she helped build at Red Bud Elementary.
Please join us in thanking Mrs. Brock for her years of leadership and wishing her the very best in this next chapter! She is already working closely with Mrs. Becky Hulsey, who was recently announced as the next principal of Red Bud Elementary, to ensure a successful transition for the school and community.
All parents, families, school staff, students, and community members:
We need your input to plan for the 2026–2027 school year. This is an opportunity for you to provide input and suggestions to build new ideas and create positive change in our school.
We will review and revise the following:
School-Parent Compact
School Improvement Plan
School Parent & Family Engagement Policy
District Parent & Family Engagement Policy
Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP)
Come and share ideas about how the 1% set aside for Parent & Family Engagement can be best used.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
March 11, 2026
7:30 am - 12:30 pm Drop-in Session
Red Bud Elementary. School
For more information, you can contact us or visit our website:
Telephone: 706-625-2111
Fax: 706-879-5340
Email: dbrock@gcbe.org
Website: www.gcbe.org/o/rbes
The Gordon County Schools Board of Education approved Becky Hulsey as the new principal of Red Bud Elementary School during its March 9 regular meeting.
Mrs. Hulsey currently serves as assistant principal at Red Bud Middle School, where she has supported students, teachers, and families since 2021. In her role, she has led professional learning for teachers, supported tiered intervention, evaluated instructional practices, and worked closely with families to support student success.
She previously served as assistant principal at Sonoraville High School and as an academic coach and teacher at Red Bud Middle School. Mrs. Hulsey began her career teaching in Gordon County Schools at Sonoraville Elementary, Sonoraville High School, and Sonoraville Middle School.
Mrs. Hulsey holds a Specialist and Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Kennesaw State University and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Georgia.
“I love the Red Bud community and feel truly honored to have the opportunity to serve as Principal of Red Bud Elementary,” Mrs. Hulsey said. “This community has shaped me and supported me throughout most of my career, and it means the world to continue giving back to the place I call home.”
Mrs. Hulsey will succeed Debra Brock, who is retiring at the end of the year after serving as principal of Red Bud Elementary since 2016. Gordon County Schools thanks Mrs. Brock for her leadership and strong commitment to her school community.
Please join us in congratulating Becky Hulsey on her new role leading the Red Bud Elementary School community!
in Partnership with The Creative Discovery Museum
Invites you to join us for an evening of fun, learning, and discovery as we celebrate the joy of reading at Literacy Night!
Enjoy interactive storytelling, hands-on activities, and exciting literacy-themed exhibits that inspire creativity and a love for books. Perfect for families and readers of all ages!
Museum style FUN for the whole family.
9 Stations themed around Literacy!
A chance to win 4 tickets to the Creative Discovery Museum.
March 5, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Red Bud Elementary School Gymnasium
This is a free event for the entire family.
Contact Connie Van Houten for more information.
cvhouten@gcbe.org
Gordon County families, this is the last week to register for Pre-K if you want to be included in the Pre-K lottery!
Pre-K Registration Period: Ends March 6th
Pre-K Lottery: March 27th
Kindergarten Registration: Now Open!
Pre-K registration for Gordon County Schools is open until March 6th. The Pre-K Lottery will take place March 27th. Children must be four years old on or before September 1st. Children who are five years old by September 1st may attend Pre-K if they have not previously attended a Georgia Pre-K.
For detailed information about Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration, follow the links below or scan the QR Code from the graphics. You may also call your child's in-district school for more information about kindergarten enrollment.
- Pre-K Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/prek-program
- Kindergarten Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment
Join our EXTRAORDINARY school system, where we are committed to student success!
All parents, families, school staff, students, and community members:
We need your input to plan for the 2026–2027 school year. This is an opportunity for you to provide input and suggestions to build new ideas and create positive change in our school.
We will review and revise the following:
School-Parent Compact
School Improvement Plan
School Parent & Family Engagement Policy
District Parent & Family Engagement Policy
Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP)
Come and share ideas about how the 1% set aside for Parent & Family Engagement can be best used.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
March 11, 2026
7:30 am - 12:30 pm Drop-in Session
Red Bud Elementary. School
For more information, you can contact us or visit our website:
Telephone: 706-625-2111
Fax: 706-879-5340
Email: dbrock@gcbe.org
Website: www.gcbe.org/o/rbes
Join us on March 11, 2026, from 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM to help plan for the 2026-2027 school year. This is your opportunity to share ideas and suggestions as we review our School Improvement Plan, School-Parent Compact, Parent & Family Engagement policies, and more.
We look forward to seeing our RBES families there!
#ExtraordinaryRBES #ExtraordinaryGCS
in Partnership with The Creative Discovery Museum
Invites you to join us for an evening of fun, learning, and discovery as we celebrate the joy of reading at Literacy Night!
Enjoy interactive storytelling, hands-on activities, and exciting literacy-themed exhibits that inspire creativity and a love for books. Perfect for families and readers of all ages!
Museum style FUN for the whole family.
A chance to win 4 tickets to the Creative Discovery Museum.
March 5, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Red Bud Elementary School Gymnasium
This is a free event for the entire family.
Contact Connie Van Houten for more information.
cvhouten@gcbe.org
Gordon County Schools Registration Information
Pre-K Registration Period: Now - March 6th
Pre-K Lottery: March 27th
Kindergarten Registration: Now Open!
Pre-K registration for Gordon County Schools is open now through March 6th. The Pre-K Lottery will take place March 27th. Children must be four years old on or before September 1st. Children who are five years old by September 1st may attend Pre-K if they have not previously attended a Georgia Pre-K.
For detailed information about Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration, follow the links below or scan the QR Code from the graphics. You may also call your child's in-district school for more information about kindergarten enrollment.
- Pre-K Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/prek-program
- Kindergarten Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment
Join our EXTRAORDINARY school system, where we are committed to student success!
Gordon County Schools Registration Information
Pre-K Registration Period: Today - March 6th
Pre-K Lottery: March 27th
Kindergarten Registration: Begins Today!
Pre-K registration for Gordon County Schools opens today and closes March 6th. The Pre-K Lottery will take place March 27th. Children must be four years old on or before September 1st. Children who are five years old by September 1st may attend Pre-K if they have not previously attended a Georgia Pre-K.
For detailed information about Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration, follow the links below or scan the QR Code from the graphics. You may also call your child's in-district school for more information about kindergarten enrollment.
- Pre-K Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/prek-program
- Kindergarten Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment
Join our EXTRAORDINARY school system, where we are committed to student success!
