Sonoraville High School is proud to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2026.
Rushi Patel has been named Valedictorian of the Class of 2026. He is the son of Tony and Dilpa Patel and plans to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he will major in Finance.
Morgan Ava Guyton has been named Salutatorian of the Class of 2026. She is the daughter of Alan and Jackie Guyton and plans to attend the University of Georgia, where she will major in English.
Please join us in congratulating Rushi and Morgan on this outstanding achievement. We commend them for their exceptional academic dedication and wish them continued success in their future endeavors.
Rushi Patel has been named Valedictorian of the Class of 2026. He is the son of Tony and Dilpa Patel and plans to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he will major in Finance.
Morgan Ava Guyton has been named Salutatorian of the Class of 2026. She is the daughter of Alan and Jackie Guyton and plans to attend the University of Georgia, where she will major in English.
Please join us in congratulating Rushi and Morgan on this outstanding achievement. We commend them for their exceptional academic dedication and wish them continued success in their future endeavors.
Congratulations to the Sonoraville High School Class of 2026!
Last night’s graduation ceremony marked the beginning of a new journey for these students as they move forward into postsecondary education, careers, military service, and other exciting opportunities.
Thank you to the Phoenix Singers, led by chorus director Hannah Nelson, for sharing their talents during the ceremony. Senior Class Vice President Jasper Knight led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Student Body President Mckenna Boswell welcomed families and friends with her greeting speech. Salutatorian Morgan Guyton and Valedictorian Rushi Patel reflected on their school experiences and offered words of encouragement to their classmates, while Senior Class President Alexandra Reyes closed the ceremony with her farewell speech.
Sonoraville High School Principal Amy Stewart spoke from the heart as she recognized the potential, determination, and bright futures of these graduates. Superintendent Alice Mashburn accepted the recommendation for graduation and congratulated the Class of 2026 for their achievements.
Congratulations, Phoenix graduates! Gordon County Schools is proud of you and excited to see all that you will accomplish.
Last night’s graduation ceremony marked the beginning of a new journey for these students as they move forward into postsecondary education, careers, military service, and other exciting opportunities.
Thank you to the Phoenix Singers, led by chorus director Hannah Nelson, for sharing their talents during the ceremony. Senior Class Vice President Jasper Knight led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Student Body President Mckenna Boswell welcomed families and friends with her greeting speech. Salutatorian Morgan Guyton and Valedictorian Rushi Patel reflected on their school experiences and offered words of encouragement to their classmates, while Senior Class President Alexandra Reyes closed the ceremony with her farewell speech.
Sonoraville High School Principal Amy Stewart spoke from the heart as she recognized the potential, determination, and bright futures of these graduates. Superintendent Alice Mashburn accepted the recommendation for graduation and congratulated the Class of 2026 for their achievements.
Congratulations, Phoenix graduates! Gordon County Schools is proud of you and excited to see all that you will accomplish.
Dear Senior Families,
This is a reminder regarding important details for the upcoming graduation ceremony:
- Graduation practice is Wednesday, 5/20, at 8:00 AM at the Dalton Convention Center
- All seniors must be present at graduation practice to walk
- Seniors must report back to the Dalton Convention Center at 5:30 PM for check-in
- Doors will open for families and friends at 6:00 PM.
- Graduation tickets are required for entry. Each graduate received 11 tickets.
There will be no overflow seating, so please plan accordingly.
- Each graduate received 3 parking passes, which the Dalton Convention Center requires to park at the center.
- Overflow parking will be available at Dalton College (lot next to the tennis courts).
- Multiple shuttle buses will transport guests from the college to the convention center.
- The ceremony will be live streamed for those unable to attend the ceremony. A link will be provided on SHS social media accounts.
Thank you for your attention to these details as we prepare to celebrate the Class of 2026! 🎓
#ExtraordinarySHS #ExtraordinaryGCS
This is a reminder regarding important details for the upcoming graduation ceremony:
- Graduation practice is Wednesday, 5/20, at 8:00 AM at the Dalton Convention Center
- All seniors must be present at graduation practice to walk
- Seniors must report back to the Dalton Convention Center at 5:30 PM for check-in
- Doors will open for families and friends at 6:00 PM.
- Graduation tickets are required for entry. Each graduate received 11 tickets.
There will be no overflow seating, so please plan accordingly.
- Each graduate received 3 parking passes, which the Dalton Convention Center requires to park at the center.
- Overflow parking will be available at Dalton College (lot next to the tennis courts).
- Multiple shuttle buses will transport guests from the college to the convention center.
- The ceremony will be live streamed for those unable to attend the ceremony. A link will be provided on SHS social media accounts.
Thank you for your attention to these details as we prepare to celebrate the Class of 2026! 🎓
#ExtraordinarySHS #ExtraordinaryGCS
9-11 Grade iPad take up is TOMORROW during advisement! Be sure to bring your charged iPad, charging block, and charging cable.
Yesterday, the SHS Band celebrated with 6 students going on to college band and/or music. Congratulations to following students. We're excited for you and know you will all make Phoenix Nation proud! 🔥🎶
Trey Smith, Euphonium/Music Ed- Reinhardt University
Cooper Maytum, Tuba- Reinhardt University
Georgia Lupo, Color Guard- Reinhardt University
Grant Kinkead, Saxophone/Voice/Music Ed- Jacksonville State university
Jet Garland, Percussion/Music Production- Middle Tennessee State University
Isabella Segursky, Majorette, University of West Georgia
Trey Smith, Euphonium/Music Ed- Reinhardt University
Cooper Maytum, Tuba- Reinhardt University
Georgia Lupo, Color Guard- Reinhardt University
Grant Kinkead, Saxophone/Voice/Music Ed- Jacksonville State university
Jet Garland, Percussion/Music Production- Middle Tennessee State University
Isabella Segursky, Majorette, University of West Georgia
Is your teenager ready to learn how to drive? Our Driver's Ed Program classes are beginning soon at Gordon County Schools! Enrollment is available now. We have several available program dates this summer:
June 2026
Location: Sonoraville High School
Dates: June 8-11
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
July 2026
Location: Gordon Central High School
Dates: July 6-9
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
To enroll in the Driver's Education Program, fill out the form provided either online or by printing and submitting a copy of the application.
Online program application: https://forms.gle/Enwf2UvgUKobNrXn7
Printable program application: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1898720/Gordon_County_Schools_Driver_Education_Application.pdf
For the full list of information regarding our Driver's Education Program, please visit the Gordon County Schools website at: https://www.gcbe.org/page/driver-s-ed
June 2026
Location: Sonoraville High School
Dates: June 8-11
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
July 2026
Location: Gordon Central High School
Dates: July 6-9
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
To enroll in the Driver's Education Program, fill out the form provided either online or by printing and submitting a copy of the application.
Online program application: https://forms.gle/Enwf2UvgUKobNrXn7
Printable program application: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1898720/Gordon_County_Schools_Driver_Education_Application.pdf
For the full list of information regarding our Driver's Education Program, please visit the Gordon County Schools website at: https://www.gcbe.org/page/driver-s-ed
📅 This Week at SHS!
✅ EOC Makeups tomorrow at 8:30 AM in the media center — don’t forget your fully charged iPad!
🎓 Senior Parade TONIGHT at 7 PM as we celebrate our amazing graduates — we can’t wait to see you there!
🏆 We’ll wrap up the week with our Senior Hallwalk, Honors Night, and Underclassman Awards.
💻 9–11 Grade iPad Take‑Up happens THIS FRIDAY during advisement.
It’s a big, exciting week — let’s finish strong! 🔥
✅ EOC Makeups tomorrow at 8:30 AM in the media center — don’t forget your fully charged iPad!
🎓 Senior Parade TONIGHT at 7 PM as we celebrate our amazing graduates — we can’t wait to see you there!
🏆 We’ll wrap up the week with our Senior Hallwalk, Honors Night, and Underclassman Awards.
💻 9–11 Grade iPad Take‑Up happens THIS FRIDAY during advisement.
It’s a big, exciting week — let’s finish strong! 🔥
🎉🎓 Join Us for the Class of 2026 Senior Parade! 🎓🎉
Let’s celebrate the amazing accomplishments of the Class of 2026 with a fun and festive Senior Parade! 🚗
Come cheer on our seniors as they roll by in decorated cars and show off their school spirit. Bring your signs, noise makers, and lots of love for our grads! ✨
Let’s celebrate the amazing accomplishments of the Class of 2026 with a fun and festive Senior Parade! 🚗
Come cheer on our seniors as they roll by in decorated cars and show off their school spirit. Bring your signs, noise makers, and lots of love for our grads! ✨
🎓 Underclassman Academic Awards Ceremony 🎓
The Underclassman Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 15th at 8:45 AM. Students receiving an award will receive an invitation. Parents, family, and friends are invited to attend as we celebrate the accomplishments of our students!
The Underclassman Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 15th at 8:45 AM. Students receiving an award will receive an invitation. Parents, family, and friends are invited to attend as we celebrate the accomplishments of our students!
This week’s challenge: Spread kindness 💛
✔ Compliment someone
✔ Include someone new
✔ Send a kind message
✔ Smile (it matters more than you think)
Kindness can change someone’s entire day.
#KindnessMatters #SpreadPositivity #PhoenixFamily
✔ Compliment someone
✔ Include someone new
✔ Send a kind message
✔ Smile (it matters more than you think)
Kindness can change someone’s entire day.
#KindnessMatters #SpreadPositivity #PhoenixFamily
We have some truly talented art students in our schools! Congratulations to the SHS winners of this year's student art show at the Harris Arts Center!
For the 2D category, Skylynn Lewis won 1st place and the following students received Honorable Mention: Gracie Johnson, Leonardo Parra-Torres, Danna Beach, and Liz Eascobar-Vasquez. In the 3D category, Sebastian Del Cid Rodriguez won 1st place and the following students received honorable mention: Jasper Knight, Angie Hernandez, Makenna Hicks, and Neela Childress.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinarySHS
For the 2D category, Skylynn Lewis won 1st place and the following students received Honorable Mention: Gracie Johnson, Leonardo Parra-Torres, Danna Beach, and Liz Eascobar-Vasquez. In the 3D category, Sebastian Del Cid Rodriguez won 1st place and the following students received honorable mention: Jasper Knight, Angie Hernandez, Makenna Hicks, and Neela Childress.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinarySHS
Let’s check in 👇
How are you feeling today?
❤️ Great
💛 Okay
💙 Struggling
Drop an emoji or just take a moment to check in with yourself.
And remember; it’s okay to not be okay.
#CheckIn #MentalHealthAwareness #FeelYourFeelings #PhoenixStrong
How are you feeling today?
❤️ Great
💛 Okay
💙 Struggling
Drop an emoji or just take a moment to check in with yourself.
And remember; it’s okay to not be okay.
#CheckIn #MentalHealthAwareness #FeelYourFeelings #PhoenixStrong
Big CONGRATULATIONS to Clayton Haddox on signing with Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College to continue his cross-country career! We are so proud of you!
UPDATE!
The Powder Puff Game has been moved to Monday, May 18th! PLEASE SEE MRS. HOLLAND BY THIS FRIDAY if you would like to sign up to play and order a t-shirt. We will take orders through Friday. If you have already signed up and paid, you are good to go! Shirts are $20 and includes entry fee for the game.
The Powder Puff Game has been moved to Monday, May 18th! PLEASE SEE MRS. HOLLAND BY THIS FRIDAY if you would like to sign up to play and order a t-shirt. We will take orders through Friday. If you have already signed up and paid, you are good to go! Shirts are $20 and includes entry fee for the game.
Happy School Nurses Day! ❤️🩺
Today we proudly celebrate and thank Octavia Foster for the care, compassion, and dedication shown every day to our students and staff at Sonoraville High School. We are grateful for all you do to keep our school healthy and supported!
Today we proudly celebrate and thank Octavia Foster for the care, compassion, and dedication shown every day to our students and staff at Sonoraville High School. We are grateful for all you do to keep our school healthy and supported!
🎉 Congratulations to Yoselin Garcia on signing with Dalton State College to continue her academic and athletic career! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication and can’t wait to see what’s next.
Is your teenager ready to learn how to drive? Our Driver's Ed Program classes are beginning soon at Gordon County Schools! Enrollment is available now. We have several available program dates this summer:
June 2026
Location: Sonoraville High School
Dates: June 8-11
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
July 2026
Location: Gordon Central High School
Dates: July 6-9
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
To enroll in the Driver's Education Program, fill out the form provided either online or by printing and submitting a copy of the application.
Online program application: https://forms.gle/Enwf2UvgUKobNrXn7
Printable program application: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1898720/Gordon_County_Schools_Driver_Education_Application.pdf
For the full list of information regarding our Driver's Education Program, please visit the Gordon County Schools website at: https://www.gcbe.org/page/driver-s-ed
June 2026
Location: Sonoraville High School
Dates: June 8-11
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
July 2026
Location: Gordon Central High School
Dates: July 6-9
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
To enroll in the Driver's Education Program, fill out the form provided either online or by printing and submitting a copy of the application.
Online program application: https://forms.gle/Enwf2UvgUKobNrXn7
Printable program application: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1898720/Gordon_County_Schools_Driver_Education_Application.pdf
For the full list of information regarding our Driver's Education Program, please visit the Gordon County Schools website at: https://www.gcbe.org/page/driver-s-ed
Mrs. Kodi Albright (GCHS TAP instructor) and Mrs. Lori Holland (SHS ECE instructor) took 14 students to attend the Georgia Department of Education’s Teach in the Peach Statewide Educator Signing Day at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.
Modeled after athletic signing days, the event honors high school seniors, college students, and adults who are committed to pursue careers in the teaching profession. More than 400 future educators from all across Georgia attended the event.
Congratulations to the following students for making a commitment to improve the quality of education for Georgia’s students:
GCHS
Keira Bryson
Aidan Fleming
Alberto Garcia Melchor
Braelyn Jones
Toccoa Long
Nora Murphy
Susan Palma
Anna Caroline Parker
SHS
Kayla Abercrombie
Hannah Bradley
Anna Cruz
Jazmine Hunter
Cadence Mulkey
Harley Nelson
Thank you to everyone that made this incredible event possible for our future educators!
#TeachInThePeach
#EducatorSigningDay26
#GAFutureEducator
#CTAEDelivers
#ExtraordinaryGCS
Modeled after athletic signing days, the event honors high school seniors, college students, and adults who are committed to pursue careers in the teaching profession. More than 400 future educators from all across Georgia attended the event.
Congratulations to the following students for making a commitment to improve the quality of education for Georgia’s students:
GCHS
Keira Bryson
Aidan Fleming
Alberto Garcia Melchor
Braelyn Jones
Toccoa Long
Nora Murphy
Susan Palma
Anna Caroline Parker
SHS
Kayla Abercrombie
Hannah Bradley
Anna Cruz
Jazmine Hunter
Cadence Mulkey
Harley Nelson
Thank you to everyone that made this incredible event possible for our future educators!
#TeachInThePeach
#EducatorSigningDay26
#GAFutureEducator
#CTAEDelivers
#ExtraordinaryGCS
We are posting “Extraordinary” Spotlights to celebrate the moments, people, and experiences that have helped make this school year extraordinary across Gordon County Schools!
Through these spotlights, we’re highlighting meaningful moments, successes, and reflections—big or small—that showcase the incredible work happening in our schools every day.
Faculty and staff can submit what has made their year extraordinary by filling out this form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/RhZiELutbj
Through these spotlights, we’re highlighting meaningful moments, successes, and reflections—big or small—that showcase the incredible work happening in our schools every day.
Faculty and staff can submit what has made their year extraordinary by filling out this form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/RhZiELutbj
Congratulations to William Parish from Gordon Central High School and Ethan Smith from Sonoraville High School for being named recipients of the 2nd Annual Kiwanis Scholarship.
This recognition reflects their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence both in and out of the classroom. We are proud of these students and wish them continued success in college!
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryGCHS #ExtraordinarySHS
This recognition reflects their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence both in and out of the classroom. We are proud of these students and wish them continued success in college!
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryGCHS #ExtraordinarySHS
