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.
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.
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.
THE WINNERS OF THE 2026 GORDON COUNTY SCHOOLS TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION HAVE NOW BEEN ANNOUNCED.
THESE RMS STUDENTS WILL BE PART OF THE TEAM THAT WILL REPRESENT GORDON COUNTY SCHOOLS AT THE DISTRICT COMPETITION ON JANUARY 30, 2026, AT GEORGIA HIGHLANDS COLLEGE.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS:
5TH 8 6TH GRADE DIVISION
AUDIO PRODUCTION: LEVI COCHRAN & KOLTYN EARL
MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS: ABIGAIL PATEL
PROGRAMMING: GRAYSON TUMLIN
ROBOTICS: RYDER QUARLES & ISAAC SALMERON
WEB & MOBILE APPS: CONNOR GAZERRO & RAYCE JOHNSTON
7TH & 8TH GRADE DIVISION ( ALL WINNERS CONSISTED OF RED BUD MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS)
3D MODELING: JACOBI JOHNSTON
ANIMATION: RYLEE COOK & ALLISON CHARETTE
AUDIO PRODUCTION- DESMOND GREEN 8 OLIVER MONICA
DIGITAL GAME DESIGN: ELLIOTT COOPER
DIGITAL PHOTO PRODUCTION: CARLY BAILEY
GRAPHIC DESIGN: LANEY KATE BENNETT
MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS: ADELYN MURPHY
PHYSICAL COMPUTING: PRESTON GREESON & PETER OBI
PROGRAMMING: LANDON HOLMES & KOLTON HUDEC
ROBOTICS: PARKER HOLLAND & JACOBY WEAVER
VIDEO PRODUCTION: REBECCA NUAM & ROSSLYN RODRIGUEZ
WEB & MOBILE APPS: ELIJAH DACUS & DALTON EVANS
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!
Mrs. Rigdon’s 8th Grade Honors ELA students are turning poetry into music! They’re crafting original songs and lyrics using the elements of poetry—blending rhythm, rhyme, and imagination into something truly unique. 🌟 #StudentCreativity #PoetryInMotion #ELA
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryRBMS
On Wednesday, RBMS held The Annual Christmas Dodgeball Tournament during connections. They raised almost $1,000.00 for the second year in a row for our counseling department to assist families of students with various needs here at The Bud!
Champions were:
6th Grade-Mayfield Ice Cream (L-R): Ames Owen, Ella Benton, Hailee Page, Chloe Montagne, Maddee Mayfield, Maebry Stepp, Kaley Nichols, Jacie Duke, Adalee Cornwell, & Adalida Wyatt
7th Grade- The Ducks (L-R): Kayden Rezutko, Grey Dyer, Mason Haygood, Everett Underwood, Clay Serritt, Anthony Norwood-McLendon, Bane Hauser, Brian Young, Kaden Moser, & Steele Grizzle
8th Grade- The Misfits (L-R): Zayne Hardin, Elijah Phillips, Dylan Young, Easton Richards, Josiah Sifuentes, George Whitfield, Solomon Nilsen, Brayden Randolph, Brylee Reed, & Liam Townsend
See one of the coaches to sign up ASAP!
Through REACH, which stands for "Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen," students are paired with mentors and academic support while committing to strong attendance, positive behavior, and continued academic success. In return, scholars earn a guaranteed college scholarship of up to $10,000 to support their postsecondary goals.
Today’s ceremony marked an important milestone as students signed their commitment statements, symbolizing their dedication to perseverance, integrity, and excellence. Families, educators, mentors, and community supporters joined together to celebrate the beginning of this meaningful journey and the promise it represents.
Thank you to the academic advisors who will support these scholars moving forward, led by Gordon Central High School graduation coach Jamey Angland and Sonoraville High School assistant principal Ashley Brookshire.
Congratulations to our Georgia REACH Scholars. We are proud of you and excited to support you as you continue working toward a bright and successful future!
#ExtraordinaryGCS
6th Grade Champion: Clark Sisson
7th Grade Champion & School-Wide Runner-Up: Sammy Billera
8th Grade Champion & 2025–2026 RBMS Spelling Bee Champion: Desmond Green
We are incredibly proud of every participant who stepped up to the challenge. These students showed what it means to be a Rare Breed—bold thinkers, relentless learners, and leaders in the making. Your commitment to excellence sets the standard for RBMS and beyond.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryRBMS
CCRPI scores are calculated using multiple indicators that measure student achievement, progress, readiness, and closing gaps. A key component of the CCRPI is student performance and growth on state assessments, including the Georgia Milestones End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) tests. Additional factors include graduation rates, progress of English Learners, and indicators of college and career readiness.
Content Mastery: Looks at how well students are performing on Georgia Milestones tests in core subject areas, representing their level of academic proficiency.
Literacy: Highlights student performance specifically in reading and writing. Literacy is a critical indicator of long-term academic success and is closely monitored as part of both readiness and content mastery.
Progress – Math: Tracks student growth over time on the Georgia Milestones in Mathematics, regardless of their starting point. It shows how much academic progress students are making year to year.
Readiness: Assesses whether students are prepared for the next grade level, college, or careers. It includes factors like attendance, literacy readiness, and participation in advanced coursework or career pathways.
One highlight of the evening was our Phoenix Voices corner, where student authors shared their original writing live—just like a real coffeehouse open mic!
A huge thank-you to our amazing ELA teachers and media specialist for brewing up such a meaningful event, and to everyone who joined us for a night celebrating the joy of reading.
