SHS is excited to announce that we have a Quest Bridge National College Match Scholarship recipient! ⭐️
Each Match Scholarship Recipient receives early admission and a full four-year scholarship to a QuestBridge college partner, ensuring for these students and their families that an education at a top college is affordable. The Match Scholarship — provided by the school — is made up of a generous financial aid package that covers the full cost of attendance, including tuition, housing and food, books and supplies, and travel expenses.
Tracy Par will be attending Davidson College in North Carolina this fall. Congratulations Tracy!!!
#QuestBridge #ExtraordinarySHS
Each Match Scholarship Recipient receives early admission and a full four-year scholarship to a QuestBridge college partner, ensuring for these students and their families that an education at a top college is affordable. The Match Scholarship — provided by the school — is made up of a generous financial aid package that covers the full cost of attendance, including tuition, housing and food, books and supplies, and travel expenses.
Tracy Par will be attending Davidson College in North Carolina this fall. Congratulations Tracy!!!
#QuestBridge #ExtraordinarySHS
Congratulations to the Sonoraville High School SkillsUSA Video News Broadcast team for officially qualifying for the SkillsUSA State Competition in February.
The team competed against schools from across Georgia and earned a spot among the top 16 teams statewide. This impressive achievement reflects their professionalism, teamwork, and strong technical skills.
Please help us congratulate these outstanding students:
Easton Fletcher, Anchor
Konner Johnson, Anchor
Lukas Holmes, Floor Manager
Jaden Johnson, Technical Director
We are proud of their hard work and wish them the best as they advance to the state level.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinarySHS
The team competed against schools from across Georgia and earned a spot among the top 16 teams statewide. This impressive achievement reflects their professionalism, teamwork, and strong technical skills.
Please help us congratulate these outstanding students:
Easton Fletcher, Anchor
Konner Johnson, Anchor
Lukas Holmes, Floor Manager
Jaden Johnson, Technical Director
We are proud of their hard work and wish them the best as they advance to the state level.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinarySHS
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On Saturday, we loaded more than 250 children onto six school buses and headed to Walmart for Shop with a Phoenix. The day was filled with Christmas cheer, laughter, food, gift wrapping, and memories that will last a lifetime. The students of SHS were shining stars, showing the children they shopped for what the true spirit of Christmas is all about.🎄❤️
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who helped make this event possible. A huge thank you to Calhoun 1st Baptist, Sonoraville Baptist Church, the CLStrong Foundation, Blue Springs Water, Grace Building Solutions, Sonora Lodge, and Jeff Gresham for bringing Santa to life. Without the support of our incredible community, none of this would be possible🎄🎅
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who helped make this event possible. A huge thank you to Calhoun 1st Baptist, Sonoraville Baptist Church, the CLStrong Foundation, Blue Springs Water, Grace Building Solutions, Sonora Lodge, and Jeff Gresham for bringing Santa to life. Without the support of our incredible community, none of this would be possible🎄🎅
Don't forget to order your yearbook!
District leaders presented schools today with banners celebrating outstanding performance ratings on the Georgia 2025 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI). Congratulations to Sonoraville High School for their district-level achievements in Closing Gaps, Content Mastery: Algebra, Biology, and U.S. History, ELL Proficiency, Progress ELA, and Readiness!
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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.
Closing Gaps: Measures how well a school is improving performance among all student groups, especially those that have historically underperformed. It emphasizes equity and ensures all students are making gains.
Content Mastery: Looks at how well students are performing on Georgia Milestones tests in core subject areas, representing their level of academic proficiency.
English Learner (ELL) Proficiency: Evaluates the progress of English learners in developing English language skills, using the ACCESS for ELLs assessment.
Progress – ELA: Tracks student growth over time on the Georgia Milestones in English Language Arts, 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.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinarySHS
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.
Closing Gaps: Measures how well a school is improving performance among all student groups, especially those that have historically underperformed. It emphasizes equity and ensures all students are making gains.
Content Mastery: Looks at how well students are performing on Georgia Milestones tests in core subject areas, representing their level of academic proficiency.
English Learner (ELL) Proficiency: Evaluates the progress of English learners in developing English language skills, using the ACCESS for ELLs assessment.
Progress – ELA: Tracks student growth over time on the Georgia Milestones in English Language Arts, 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.
Flannels, family, and festive fun at SHS today! 🎄📚
Don’t miss our math department rocking the holiday spirit!
#ExtraordinarySHS
Don’t miss our math department rocking the holiday spirit!
#ExtraordinarySHS
Your week at a glance! 🔥
We are thrilled to announce an opportunity to help your students take their learning beyond the four walls of our classrooms. In the Summer of 2027, we will be taking an educational tour through France and Spain to learn about language and culture in the real world.
If you're interested in learning more, please register for our meeting here: https://bit.ly/3LMl4dO
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📣 SHS Students Shine at Aspiring Leaders Conference!
On November 7th, our students attended the Aspiring Leaders Conference at Kennesaw State University, where they:
✅ Engaged with inspiring speakers and educators
✅ Participated in hands-on workshops and breakout sessions
✅ Explored future career and academic pathways
✅ Connected with peers from across the state
✅ Discovered all that KSU has to offer
We’re proud of our future leaders for taking this amazing opportunity to learn and grow! 🌟 #SHSLeads #AspiringLeaders #KSU #ExtraordinarySHS #ExtraordinaryGCS
On November 7th, our students attended the Aspiring Leaders Conference at Kennesaw State University, where they:
✅ Engaged with inspiring speakers and educators
✅ Participated in hands-on workshops and breakout sessions
✅ Explored future career and academic pathways
✅ Connected with peers from across the state
✅ Discovered all that KSU has to offer
We’re proud of our future leaders for taking this amazing opportunity to learn and grow! 🌟 #SHSLeads #AspiringLeaders #KSU #ExtraordinarySHS #ExtraordinaryGCS
Welcome back, Phoenix Nation! 🔥
Don't forget, EOC testing begins this week. Make sure to bring you iPad fully charged!
#ExtraordinarySHS #ExtraordinaryGCS
Don't forget, EOC testing begins this week. Make sure to bring you iPad fully charged!
#ExtraordinarySHS #ExtraordinaryGCS
EOC Testing Reminders:
If your student begins a testing session and leaves campus before completing it (e.g., for an appointment, illness, etc.), they may not be allowed to return to that testing session. Please do not schedule appointments on test days. The office cannot interrupt a testing session, once started, to call students.
Students, please make sure you have iPads charged and ready for test days.
Remember, the EOC is 20% of your grade!
If your student begins a testing session and leaves campus before completing it (e.g., for an appointment, illness, etc.), they may not be allowed to return to that testing session. Please do not schedule appointments on test days. The office cannot interrupt a testing session, once started, to call students.
Students, please make sure you have iPads charged and ready for test days.
Remember, the EOC is 20% of your grade!
A limited number of yearbooks are being sold at a discounted price. Use promo code: YRBK5 to save $5.
This won't last long!
This won't last long!
The results are in! Blake Carey will be representing SHS at Georgia All State Chorus in February at the Classic Center at UGA! Blake was selected based on his vocal performance and sight singing at a highly competitive and rigorous audition held on November 8. Congratulations, Blake! 🔥🎶
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinarySHS
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinarySHS
Mark your calendars for our annual Christmas Band Concert on December 2nd! Admission is free. 🎄✨🎶
🔥Your Weekly Events Calendar is Here! 🔥
From the court to the classroom, this week is packed with activities you won’t want to miss. 🏀 Basketball season has officially tipped off—come cheer on our teams and show your school spirit!
From the court to the classroom, this week is packed with activities you won’t want to miss. 🏀 Basketball season has officially tipped off—come cheer on our teams and show your school spirit!
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!
We are receiving additional groceries for the holidays from Rock Bridge Church and Wood Fruitticher foods. If you are interested in receiving extra groceries before Thanksgiving break, please fill out the form below (if you already receive a twice monthly food bag through our Helping Hands program you do not need to fill out this form). Groceries need to be picked up on Wednesday, 11/19/25 between 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm. We will call you to arrange a pickup time. You may have someone else pick up the food for you, we will collect that information when we schedule your pickup time. You must have a student that attends SHS in order to receive groceries. All food will come in a reusable cooler bag that must be returned to the SHS Counseling Office by your student. The first 35 people to fill out the online form will receive groceries. ❤️
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🔥 Rise up, Phoenix Nation — it's time to ignite! 🏈
The Phoenix will take on the Burke County Bears in the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs TONIGHT at 7:30 p.m. in Waynesboro, GA.
The Phoenix will take on the Burke County Bears in the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs TONIGHT at 7:30 p.m. in Waynesboro, GA.
Congratulations to our Sonoraville High School Competition Cheer team for placing 4th at the GHSA State Championship in Macon, GA! We are so proud of you, girls—your hard work, heart, and fight shined so bright! ❤️🖤🔥
