Parents are welcome to learn and explore with their child! Please stop by the office lobby between grade-level visits. 🎃 Stay tuned for updates about a fun Halloween treat after Come Learn With Me!
Congratulations to two elementary schools for being recognized at the recent Gordon County Schools Board of Education meeting for their outstanding achievements.
W.L. Swain Elementary was honored by the Georgia Department of Education as a 2025 Title I Reward School, placing them among the top 5% of Title I schools in the state for making the most progress in student achievement. This recognition is based on the most recent two years of state testing data in English Language Arts and mathematics. The award reflects the hard work and commitment of Swain’s students, staff, parents, and administration. Accepting the recognition on behalf of W.L. Swain Elementary were Principal Tara Green, Assistant Principal Stacy Calvert, and teachers India Bennett and Monica Nacey
Sonoraville Elementary was also recognized for being named an Apple Distinguished School, an achievement that highlights the school’s innovative use of instructional technology to promote student collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Sonoraville Elementary joins Ashworth, Tolbert, Swain, and Fairmount Elementary in earning this distinction, with fewer than 15 schools in Georgia holding this honor. Recognized on behalf of Sonoraville Elementary were Principal Kelly Rampy, Assistant Principal Nicole Burgess, and Instructional Technology Coordinator Whitney Prather, who supported the application and video submission process.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryWLS #ExtraordinarySES
W.L. Swain Elementary was honored by the Georgia Department of Education as a 2025 Title I Reward School, placing them among the top 5% of Title I schools in the state for making the most progress in student achievement. This recognition is based on the most recent two years of state testing data in English Language Arts and mathematics. The award reflects the hard work and commitment of Swain’s students, staff, parents, and administration. Accepting the recognition on behalf of W.L. Swain Elementary were Principal Tara Green, Assistant Principal Stacy Calvert, and teachers India Bennett and Monica Nacey
Sonoraville Elementary was also recognized for being named an Apple Distinguished School, an achievement that highlights the school’s innovative use of instructional technology to promote student collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Sonoraville Elementary joins Ashworth, Tolbert, Swain, and Fairmount Elementary in earning this distinction, with fewer than 15 schools in Georgia holding this honor. Recognized on behalf of Sonoraville Elementary were Principal Kelly Rampy, Assistant Principal Nicole Burgess, and Instructional Technology Coordinator Whitney Prather, who supported the application and video submission process.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryWLS #ExtraordinarySES
Second grade teacher Nicole Land at Sonoraville Elementary is guiding her students as they work on creating equations from word problems and solving them. Her students are practicing critical thinking and problem-solving skills while building confidence in math! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinarySES
Reminder:
Sonoraville Elementary School
Please join us for the
Annual Title I Parent Meeting
where we will discuss:
What are the district and school goals?
What is Title I?
What is Parent Engagement?
How can I get involved?
September 23, 2025 at 7:00 am
Conference Room
All parents and families are invited to participate.
For more information contact the school at 706-879-5302
Sonoraville Elementary School
Please join us for the
Annual Title I Parent Meeting
where we will discuss:
What are the district and school goals?
What is Title I?
What is Parent Engagement?
How can I get involved?
September 23, 2025 at 7:00 am
Conference Room
All parents and families are invited to participate.
For more information contact the school at 706-879-5302
Reminder:
Sonoraville Elementary School
Please join us for the
Annual Title I Parent Meeting
where we will discuss:
What are the district and school goals?
What is Title I?
What is Parent Engagement?
How can I get involved?
September 23, 2025 at 7:00 am
Conference Room
All parents and families are invited to participate.
For more information contact the school at 706-879-5302
Sonoraville Elementary School
Please join us for the
Annual Title I Parent Meeting
where we will discuss:
What are the district and school goals?
What is Title I?
What is Parent Engagement?
How can I get involved?
September 23, 2025 at 7:00 am
Conference Room
All parents and families are invited to participate.
For more information contact the school at 706-879-5302
Sonoraville Elementary kindergarten teacher Cher Worley reviewed next steps and directions for her class today as they transitioned from their previous learning task. These students know their classroom rules and expectations! Mrs. Worley has a fantastic learning environment for students to succeed.
Also, Pre-K students took a trip to the Harris Arts Center for their Preschool POPS program today! Preschool POPS is a program designed to introduce the arts to all preschool age children in Gordon County. POPS is often a child’s first exposure to puppeteers, singers, musicians, actors and storytellers. We appreciate the Harris Arts Center for providing this opportunity for our students. #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinarySES
Also, Pre-K students took a trip to the Harris Arts Center for their Preschool POPS program today! Preschool POPS is a program designed to introduce the arts to all preschool age children in Gordon County. POPS is often a child’s first exposure to puppeteers, singers, musicians, actors and storytellers. We appreciate the Harris Arts Center for providing this opportunity for our students. #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinarySES
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
Sonoraville Elementary School
Please join us for the
Annual Title I Parent Meeting
where we will discuss:
What are the district and school goals?
What is Title I?
What is Parent Engagement?
How can I get involved?
September 23, 2025 at 7:00 am
Conference Room
All parents and families are invited to participate.
For more information contact the school at 706-879-5302
Please join us for the
Annual Title I Parent Meeting
where we will discuss:
What are the district and school goals?
What is Title I?
What is Parent Engagement?
How can I get involved?
September 23, 2025 at 7:00 am
Conference Room
All parents and families are invited to participate.
For more information contact the school at 706-879-5302
Sonoraville Elementary School
Please join us for the
Annual Title I Parent Meeting
where we will discuss:
What are the district and school goals?
What is Title I?
What is Parent Engagement?
How can I get involved?
September 23, 2025 at 7:00 am
Conference Room
All parents and families are invited to participate.
For more information contact the school at 706-879-5302
Please join us for the
Annual Title I Parent Meeting
where we will discuss:
What are the district and school goals?
What is Title I?
What is Parent Engagement?
How can I get involved?
September 23, 2025 at 7:00 am
Conference Room
All parents and families are invited to participate.
For more information contact the school at 706-879-5302
We’re incredibly proud of the ongoing commitment to learning and excellence shown by our amazing Gordon County Schools faculty and staff! Let’s celebrate recent achievements in advanced degrees, certifications, and endorsements across our schools.
From earning master's degrees to gaining specialized endorsements and certifications, our extraordinary educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.
Join us in congratulating these individuals for their hard work and dedication!
#CelebratingGrowthGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
From earning master's degrees to gaining specialized endorsements and certifications, our extraordinary educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.
Join us in congratulating these individuals for their hard work and dedication!
#CelebratingGrowthGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
We’re incredibly proud of the ongoing commitment to learning and excellence shown by our amazing Gordon County Schools faculty and staff! Let’s celebrate recent achievements in advanced degrees, certifications, and endorsements across our schools.
From earning master's degrees to gaining specialized endorsements and certifications, our extraordinary educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.
Join us in congratulating these individuals for their hard work and dedication!
#CelebratingGrowthGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
From earning master's degrees to gaining specialized endorsements and certifications, our extraordinary educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.
Join us in congratulating these individuals for their hard work and dedication!
#CelebratingGrowthGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
We’re incredibly proud of the ongoing commitment to learning and excellence shown by our amazing Gordon County Schools faculty and staff! Let’s celebrate recent achievements in advanced degrees, certifications, and endorsements across our schools.
From earning master's degrees to gaining specialized endorsements and certifications, our extraordinary educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.
Join us in congratulating these individuals for their hard work and dedication!
#CelebratingGrowthGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
From earning master's degrees to gaining specialized endorsements and certifications, our extraordinary educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.
Join us in congratulating these individuals for their hard work and dedication!
#CelebratingGrowthGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
This year’s wellness challenge is built around a simple but powerful theme: “Walking and Water.” Our goal is to encourage healthier habits through daily movement and hydration.
Check out all of our Wellness activities and fun by visiting the Wellness Tab on the Human Resources page! Follow this link for more details: https://www.gcbe.org/o/gcs/page/wellness
Check out all of our Wellness activities and fun by visiting the Wellness Tab on the Human Resources page! Follow this link for more details: https://www.gcbe.org/o/gcs/page/wellness
We’re incredibly proud of the ongoing commitment to learning and excellence shown by our amazing Gordon County Schools faculty and staff! Let’s celebrate recent achievements in advanced degrees, certifications, and endorsements across our schools.
From earning master's degrees to gaining specialized endorsements and certifications, our extraordinary educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.
Join us in congratulating these individuals for their hard work and dedication! #CelebratingGrowthGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
From earning master's degrees to gaining specialized endorsements and certifications, our extraordinary educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.
Join us in congratulating these individuals for their hard work and dedication! #CelebratingGrowthGCS #ExtraordinaryGCS #GordonCountySchools
Miranda Pate’s 4th grade math class at Sonoraville Elementary is working hard and staying focused after completing their ExactPath testing. Their dedication to learning and growth is truly extraordinary! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinarySES
During Open House, you will be asked to complete a family and community survey. This survey is essential in helping give us insight to how you view our schools and provide valuable feedback about our school district as we start the new school year. Your input is essential in helping us assess our strengths and identify areas for improvement.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by following this link: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/277370/p3228
Your feedback plays a vital role in our continuous improvement efforts and helps ensure that we are providing the best possible educational experience for our students. Thank you for your time and support in making Gordon County Schools the best it can be!
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.
The entrance to the Sonoraville Elementary and High School campus has been newly paved and improved to enhance safety, traffic flow, and accessibility. We look forward to hosting families this week for Open House! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinarySES #ExtraordinarySHS
The entrance to the Sonoraville Elementary and High School campus has been newly paved and improved to enhance safety, traffic flow, and accessibility. We look forward to hosting families this week for Open House! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinarySES #ExtraordinarySHS
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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Nondiscrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
2. Fax: (202) 690-7442; or 3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
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
_________________________________________________________________________
Nondiscrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
2. Fax: (202) 690-7442; or 3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Please join us in welcoming Blade Bryant, Madison Gaston, Jessica Hughes, and Gabrielle Wright to Sonoraville Elementary School! We are excited to have them join our team and look forward to the positive energy and dedication they will bring to our students and school community. Welcome to SES! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinarySES
