Gordon County families, we have bus registration survey forms to fill out for the following students:
* New students enrolling to the school district for the first time
* Families who have recently moved residences within our school district
* 2026-2027 Pre-K student
If your child needs transportation this fall and is new, recently moved, or enrolling into Pre-K, please take a moment to fill out our survey to help the Transportation Department prepare for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
It's important that you carefully read and agree to the policies and procedures outlined in the survey regarding bus transportation. Please note that rising Pre-K students have a different survey than Kindergarten - 12th grade students.
Pre-K Families Survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/hJEiNP9AbK
K-12 Families Survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/i6Na54EwXz
This registration process helps ensure a smooth and safe transportation experience for all our students. Thank you for being proactive in getting ready for the new school year!
For information regarding bus registration and more, please visit the GCBE transportation page at: https://www.gcbe.org/page/transportation

Now Hiring: Healthcare Science Instructor at Sonoraville High School.
Sonoraville High School is looking for a Healthcare Science Instructor to help prepare students for future careers in healthcare. This teaching position is a great opportunity for someone with LPN, RN, or related healthcare field qualifications and valid work experience in healthcare to teach real-world skills, inspire future professionals, and make a lasting impact on students.
Apply now: https://gcbe.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5815619
For more information, please call Amy Stewart, Sonoraville High School Principal, at 706-602-0320, or email her directly at astewart@gcbe.org.

Caden Orozco, a 2026 graduate of Sonoraville High School, has earned a spot on the Georgia National High School Rodeo Team and will travel to Lincoln Nebraska July 19th - 25th to compete in the 77th Annual National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR).
Orozco will compete in the Team Roping event alongside some of the top high school rodeo athletes in the world. The NHSFR is recognized as the largest rodeo in the world, featuring more than 1,800 contestants representing 44 states, five Canadian provinces, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, and Guatemala.
Contestants at the weeklong championship will compete for more than $150,000 in prizes and over $200,000 in added money. In addition, competitors will have the opportunity to earn a share of more than $375,000 in college scholarships while vying for the prestigious title of NHSFR World Champion.
Qualifying for the national finals marks a major accomplishment for Orozco, who will represent both Georgia and the Sonoraville community on one of rodeo’s biggest stages.
Congratulations, Caden! Wishing you the best of luck in Nebraska!

Gordon County families, we have bus registration survey forms to fill out for the following students:
* New students enrolling to the school district for the first time
* Families who have recently moved residences within our school district
* 2026-2027 Pre-K student
If your child needs transportation this fall and is new, recently moved, or enrolling into Pre-K, please take a moment to fill out our survey to help the Transportation Department prepare for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
It's important that you carefully read and agree to the policies and procedures outlined in the survey regarding bus transportation. Please note that rising Pre-K students have a different survey than Kindergarten - 12th grade students.
Pre-K Families Survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/hJEiNP9AbK
K-12 Families Survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/i6Na54EwXz
This registration process helps ensure a smooth and safe transportation experience for all our students. Thank you for being proactive in getting ready for the new school year!
For information regarding bus registration and more, please visit the GCBE transportation page at: https://www.gcbe.org/page/transportation

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:
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

Gordon County families, we have bus registration survey forms to fill out for the following students:
* New students enrolling to the school district for the first time
* Families who have recently moved residences within our school district
* 2026-2027 Pre-K student
If your child needs transportation this fall and is new, recently moved, or enrolling into Pre-K, please take a moment to fill out our survey to help the Transportation Department prepare for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
It's important that you carefully read and agree to the policies and procedures outlined in the survey regarding bus transportation. Please note that rising Pre-K students have a different survey than Kindergarten - 12th grade students.
Pre-K Families Survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/hJEiNP9AbK
K-12 Families Survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/i6Na54EwXz
This registration process helps ensure a smooth and safe transportation experience for all our students. Thank you for being proactive in getting ready for the new school year!
For information regarding bus registration and more, please visit the GCBE transportation page at: https://www.gcbe.org/page/transportation

Gordon Central Location
For students attending:
Ashworth Middle School, Belwood Elementary School, Gordon Central High School, Swain Elementary School, or Tolbert Elementary School.
Sonoraville High Location
For students attending:
Fairmount Elementary School, Red Bud Elementary School, Red Bud Middle School, Sonoraville Elementary School, or Sonoraville High School.
Enrollment Dates and Times
June
June 15–18: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
June 22–25: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
July
June 29–July 1: 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
July 6–9: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
July 13–16: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Enrollment will not be available on Fridays listed in the schedule. To help speed up the process, families can access enrollment information and paperwork online at:
www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment
Families may also use the QR code on the flyer to access the enrollment page.
We look forward to welcoming new students to Gordon County Schools!

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

Gordon Central Location
For students attending:
Ashworth Middle School, Belwood Elementary School, Gordon Central High School, Swain Elementary School, or Tolbert Elementary School.
Sonoraville High Location
For students attending:
Fairmount Elementary School, Red Bud Elementary School, Red Bud Middle School, Sonoraville Elementary School, or Sonoraville High School.
Enrollment Dates and Times
June
June 15–18: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
June 22–25: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
July
June 29–July 1: 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
July 6–9: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
July 13–16: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Enrollment will not be available on Fridays listed in the schedule. To help speed up the process, families can access enrollment information and paperwork online at:
www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment
Families may also use the QR code on the flyer to access the enrollment page.
We look forward to welcoming new students to Gordon County Schools!

Gordon County families, we have bus registration survey forms to fill out for the following students:
* New students enrolling to the school district for the first time
* Families who have recently moved residences within our school district
* 2026-2027 Pre-K student
If your child needs transportation this fall and is new, recently moved, or enrolling into Pre-K, please take a moment to fill out our survey to help the Transportation Department prepare for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
It's important that you carefully read and agree to the policies and procedures outlined in the survey regarding bus transportation. Please note that rising Pre-K students have a different survey than Kindergarten - 12th grade students.
Pre-K Families Survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/hJEiNP9AbK
K-12 Families Survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/i6Na54EwXz
This registration process helps ensure a smooth and safe transportation experience for all our students. Thank you for being proactive in getting ready for the new school year!
For information regarding bus registration and more, please visit the GCBE transportation page at: https://www.gcbe.org/page/transportation

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

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.





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



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

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

✅ 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! 🔥

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! ✨


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!

✔ 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

