Red Bud Elementary School
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
2 days ago, Connie VanHouten
Creative Discovery Museum Literacy Night

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!

12 days ago, Gordon County Schools
GCS Pre-K Registration is Open Now through March 6th
GCS Kindergarten Registration is Now Open

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!

18 days ago, Gordon County Schools
GCS Pre-K Registration is Open Now through March 6th
GCS Kindergarten Registration is Now Open
Gordon County Schools looks forward to returning to a regular schedule on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. All campuses will resume normal operations, including classes, transportation services, and extracurricular activities.

We hope that our students, staff, and families have remained safe during this recent period of severe weather. The safety and well-being of our school community remain our top priority, and we appreciate the patience and cooperation shown by our families and employees.
25 days ago, Gordon County Schools
Schools are open Tuesday, January 27
Gordon County Schools Registration Information

Pre-K Registration Period: February 2nd - March 6th
Pre-K Lottery: March 27th

Kindergarten Registration: Begins February 3rd

Pre-K registration for Gordon County Schools opens February 2nd 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!
27 days ago, Gordon County Schools
Pre-K Registration Information
Kindergarten Registration Information

Due to the latest weather forecast from GEMA indicating the potential for severe weather in the northwest Georgia region, Gordon County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.

This precautionary measure is being taken to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families amid potentially hazardous and unpredictable winter weather conditions. Gordon County Schools will continue to assess conditions in coordination with local and state partners.

Updated information regarding Tuesday’s school day will be provided as weather conditions are monitored tomorrow. Families should be prepared for the possibility of additional school closure dates and are encouraged to remain informed by our official district communication channels, including phone calls, text messages, social media, and the Gordon County Schools website.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support as the safety of our school community remains our highest priority.

27 days ago, Gordon County Schools
Gordon County Schools are closed Monday, January 26th

Weather conditions expected this weekend and early next week could impact school operations, and Gordon County Schools wants families and staff to be aware that there may be potential school closures and/or delays.

District leaders are working with local and state agencies to watch conditions closely and make decisions soon with the safety of students and employees as the top priority. Updates will be shared through phone calls, text messages, social media, and our school and district websites.

Thank you for your continued understanding and support as we prioritize safety for our school community.

28 days ago, Gordon County Schools
Important Notice
Red Bud Elementary kindergarten teacher Kerri Shirley and paraprofessional Karen Potts worked with students in small groups today as the class focused on building a variety of reading skills. Small group instruction allowed students to receive targeted support while strengthening early literacy foundations.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryRBES
about 1 month ago, Gordon County Schools
Teacher instructing students in reading small groups

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025–2026 Gordon County Schools Technology Competition!

Students in grades 3–12 from across the district showcased their creativity and innovation by submitting original technology projects. Students competed individually or in pairs/teams across grade bands (3–4, 5–6, 7–8, 9–10, 11–12) in categories such as 3D Modeling, Animation, Game Design, Programming, Robotics, Video Production, Web & Mobile Apps, and more.

This year’s competition doubled in participation, with 200+ students, 138 projects, and representation from every campus. From those entries, 38 winning projects by 60 students were selected to advance to the Northwest Georgia Technology Competition on January 30 at Georgia Highlands College!

Regional Qualifiers by School:

Belwood Elementary
3rd: Harper Fox, Nora Greeson, Olivia Nasco, Nora Osborne, Lizzy Richards
4th: Nolan Ensley, Isaiah Milian
5th: Avril Brown, Audrey Psaila
Sponsoring Teacher: Tim Gilreath

Fairmount Elementary
5th: Elien Hess, John Thompson
Sponsoring Teacher: Kelly DeFrench

Red Bud Elementary
3rd: Keegan Hall
5th: Nora Gulledge, Ella Priest
Sponsoring Teacher: Ashley Davis

Sonoraville Elementary
4th: Layla Fowler, Michael Eifler, Whit Mashburn, Millie VanMeter
Sponsoring Teachers: Dr. Jennifer Farist, Jessica Hughes

Swain Elementary
4th: Anthony Nguyen
Sponsoring Teacher: Monica Nacey

Tolbert Elementary
4th: Lukas Hernandez, Rebekah Sanchez
5th: Olivia Hawkins, Olivia Hernandez, Amerie Tipton
Sponsoring Teachers: Katie Edwards, Belinda Smith

Ashworth Middle
6th: Peyton Bodiford, Gracelyn Manis
Sponsoring Teacher: Matt Wiley

Red Bud Middle
6th: Levi Cochran, Koltyn Earl, Connor Gazerro, Rayce Johnston, Abigail Patel, Ryder Quarles, Isaac Salmeron
7th: Carly Bailey, Allison Charette, Rylee Cook, Preston Greeson, Jacobi Johnston, Peter Obi, Grayson Tumlin
8th: Laney Kate Bennett, Elliott Cooper, Elijah Dacus, Dalton Evans, Desmond Green, Parker Holland, Landon Holmes, Kolton Hudec, Oliver Monica, Adelyn Murphy, Rebecca Naum, Rosslyn Rodriguez, Jacoby Weaver
Sponsoring Teacher: Carrie Greeson-Parish

Gordon Central High / College & Career Academy
9th: Noah Childers, Zillionaire Li Ou
11th: Daniela Macias Sanchez
12th: Baxley Burnette, William Parish, Tristan Zufelt
Sponsoring Teachers: Mackenzi Hice, Heather Stodghill

Sonoraville High / College & Career Academy
9th: Corbyn Morgan
Sponsoring Teacher: Heather Stodghill

Best of luck to all students representing Gordon County Schools at the regional competition! We’re proud of you!

about 1 month ago, Gordon County Schools
Elementary Technology Competition Winners
Middle and High Technology Competition Winners
Gordon County Schools Registration Information

Pre-K Registration Period: February 2nd - March 6th
Pre-K Lottery: March 27th

Kindergarten Registration: Begins February 3rd

Pre-K registration for Gordon County Schools opens February 2nd 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!
about 1 month ago, Gordon County Schools
Pre-K Registration Information
Kindergarten Registration Information
Red Bud Elementary physical education teacher Corey Baxter has been teaching first grade students the fundamental skills of volleyball, including serving, bumping, and setting. Students had a great time practicing these techniques during specials while building coordination, teamwork, and confidence.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryRBES
about 1 month ago, Gordon County Schools
Students playing volleyball in P.E. class.
Gordon County Schools Registration Information

Pre-K Registration Period: February 2nd - March 6th
Pre-K Lottery: March 27th

Kindergarten Registration: Begins February 3rd

Pre-K registration for Gordon County Schools opens February 2nd 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!
about 1 month ago, Gordon County Schools
Pre-K Registration Information
Kindergarten Registration Information
Great hands-on learning happening in Julie Graves’ Pre-K class as students explore station activities and create candy cane patterns with blocks! It’s wonderful to see early learners building foundational skills through play and creativity. #ExtraordinaryRBES #ExtraordinaryGCS
2 months ago, Gordon County Schools
Pre-K students participating in station activities
Red Bud Elementary 4th grade teacher Courtney Hyde’s class was hard at work today on their Young Georgia Authors stories. One student was especially excited to share his imaginative fictional tale about his family getting stuck in a dark forest and having to escape dangerous creatures.

The creativity and enthusiasm in the room made it clear that these young authors are off to a great start!
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryRBES
3 months ago, Gordon County Schools
Students writing at RBES
At Red Bud Elementary, Mr. Maldonado’s second graders are showing creativity and gratitude as they write about what they are thankful for and craft fun turkey projects to accompany their work! It is wonderful to see students expressing themselves while building writing skills in such an enjoyable way. #ExtraordinaryRBES #ExtraordinaryGCS
3 months ago, Gordon County Schools
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Our "Winter Holiday Meal Box" registration is now open! Registration ends Wednesday, November 19th at 11:59 p.m., so act quickly if you are interested!

Gordon County Schools is excited to support families this holiday season by providing 10 breakfasts and 10 lunches per child to help cover meals during Winter Holidays/Christmas Break. This program is open to all children ages 0–18 (and 0–21 for students with special needs) in Gordon County; no school enrollment required.

Pickup Date & Time:

  • Friday, December 19th — 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    (PLEASE NOTE: There has been a change to our previous survey. GCS was notified that we are only permitted to do pickup for Friday, December 19th due to regulations pertaining to this amazing program. We will be notifying anyone who originally chose Thursday's date to let each family know of the change and whether they can still pick up or not.)

Pickup locations vary by school; please select your preferred site in the form. Registration is required to accurately supply food. One meal kit per child.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/eisxPH9B5W

We look forward to serving our Gordon County families this holiday season!

3 months ago, Gordon County Schools
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Red Bud Elementary School served its Thanksgiving lunch today, celebrating Veterans Day and welcoming families and guests to enjoy the occasion together. Students and parents loved the meal and the opportunity to share in the special day.

The school nutrition staff at RBES did an outstanding job preparing and serving the meal, and we are grateful for their hard work and dedication. School Nutrition Director Nicole Head and Operations Specialist Kim Franks also joined in to help cook and celebrate this extraordinary cafeteria staff.

#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryRBES
3 months ago, Gordon County Schools
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Red Bud Elementary 3rd grade teacher Calli Davis is modeling different ways to show how two factors create a product when multiplying. Her students are actively engaged and practicing drawing arrays in groups to strengthen their understanding of multiplication. #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryRBE
5 months ago, Gordon County Schools
RBES
Red Bud Elementary students enjoyed cashing in at the SOAR Store today! Our Cardinals do an excellent job in and out of the classroom, and that is reinforced with this behavior perk that celebrates those who are doing their very best to learn and help others. The SOAR Store would not be possible without the supportive partnerships of our outstanding local businesses, families, and friends. Red Bud Elementary appreciates everything you do for the school community!

RBES students are also collecting gently used shoes to help support their store, so be on the lookout for more details from the school on how you can help contribute to the SOAR Store!

Need a snack on the go, Cardinals? We have carts available with fresh fruit in the hallway to help ensure our students are food secure and ready to learn.

And finally, thank you to the front office staff at RBES who are always greeting visitors with smiles and assistance! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryRBES
5 months ago, Gordon County Schools
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Free English classes are available for parents of Gordon County Schools students! Classes will be held on Saturdays from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at Belwood Elementary beginning October 11, 2025.

Location: Belwood Elementary, 590 Belwood Road, Calhoun, GA 30701

To register, contact: Luzvinda Luna, 706-879-5206, lluna@gcbe.org

Clases de inglés gratuitas para padres de estudiantes de las Escuelas del Condado de Gordon. Las clases se llevarán a cabo los sábados de 8:00 a 9:00 a.m. en Belwood Elementary a partir del 11 de octubre de 2025.

Ubicación: Belwood Elementary, 590 Belwood Road, Calhoun, GA 30701

Para registrarse, comuníquese con: Luzvinda Luna, 706-879-5206, lluna@gcbe.org

5 months ago, Gordon County Schools
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