Gordon County Schools proudly recognizes and celebrates the achievements of its four extraordinary 2024-2025 Georgia REACH Scholars: Jasmine Castillo, Sarai Moran Anguiano, Naythan Alvarez, and Wildon Garcia-Corado. These remarkable students were honored today for their commitment to academic excellence and their determination to build a brighter future.
The REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Georgia Scholarship Program is a needs-based mentorship and scholarship initiative designed to ensure that academically promising students have the support they need to succeed in college and beyond. By becoming REACH Scholars, students pledge to uphold high academic standards, maintain excellent behavior, and work closely with mentors and graduation coaches as they prepare for post-secondary education. Upon completing the program, each scholar receives a scholarship to help make their college dreams a reality.
The ceremony also recognized the vital role families, educators, and mentors play in shaping the future of these young leaders. Graduation coaches Jamey Angland from Gordon Central High School and Judy Craig from Sonoraville High School will work closely with the scholars, guiding them through this transformative journey throughout high school.
Congratulations to Jasmine, Sarai, Naythan, and Wildon on this incredible achievement. We are confident that their dedication, supported by the REACH program and our community, will lead them to a future filled with limitless possibilities.
Give a little, share a lot! Join us this holiday season to spread warmth and cheer through our food drive. Every donation makes a difference and will go directly to SHS students in need. 🎄❤️
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🎄✨ Help Spread the Joy of Christmas with Shop with a Phoenix! ✨🎄 We need your help! We're collecting donations to make this special event possible, and we'd love for you to be a part of it! Every donation, big or small, makes a huge difference in spreading joy and giving children in our community a memorable holiday experience. 🎁✨
It's a busy week in the Phoenix Nation!!!
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It's the holiday season 🎶🎄
Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break and also support our student athletes and coaches!
GO PHOENIX!!!
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Ms. Yacoub’s foreign language classes had a fun day eating crêpes, French toast, and quesadillas today. May they always remember to be thankful for our many blessings.
Wishing all of our students, families, and staff a very Happy Thanksgiving!
We’re grateful for your hard work, kindness, and support. Enjoy a wonderful holiday filled with warmth and joy! 🦃🍂
Thank you so much for buying your yearbook! It is looking AMAZING, and we can’t wait for you to see it!
If you haven’t purchased, here is the link to the Jostens website: https://www.jostens.com/
The Gordon County JROTC Commanders Rifle Team competed in a 3 position air rifle match against the Etowah High School Eagles on Nov 14. In a hard-fought match, the Eagles bested the Commanders 1105 – 825.
Shooting high score for the Commanders was Cadet Sergeant Major Jaden Cromer-Brock with a match score of 230. “A team shooting sporter rifles to be this competitive against a team shooting precision rifles is a remarkable feat” said Coach COL(R) Wallace Steinbrecher. “As we receive new precision air rifles, I expect this team to become one of the most competitive in Area 10.”
Shooters at this match were:
Cadet Sergeant Major Jaden Cromer-Brock (GCHS)
Cadet Private Kai Dover (SHS)
Cadet Private Kaleb King (SHS)
Cadet Staff Sergeant Maya Montijo (SHS)
Cadet Staff Sergeant Anthony Pham (GCHS)
The team’s next match is on November 21 at Allatoona.
SHS HOSA traveled to Athens, GA last week for the Fall Leadership Conference. While there, they competed in different events, attended healthcare related workshops, and had some chapter bonding time.
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Rise up, Phoenix Nation! Support our basketball & wrestling teams as their seasons begin!
🎄✨ Help Spread the Joy of Christmas with Shop with a Phoenix! ✨🎄
We need your help! We're collecting donations to make this special event possible, and we'd love for you to be a part of it! Every donation, big or small, makes a huge difference in spreading joy and giving children in our community a memorable holiday experience. 🎁✨
Congratulations to Bo Dooley of Sonoraville High School Construction and SkillsUSA for being selected to receive the prestigious Construction Ready Leadership in Education Champion Award! This well-deserved recognition honors Bo’s outstanding contributions to advancing the construction industry in Georgia and his dedication to preparing students for successful careers after high school.
Under Bo’s leadership, the SkillsUSA program has transformed countless students into career-ready professionals through a robust program of work that includes masonry, construction, electrical, plumbing, blueprint reading, and team collaboration. His commitment to excellence has developed multiple state champions over the years, and this year is no exception.
A special congratulations to the following first-place winners:
Hudson Kinman – 1st Place in Masonry
Chapel Parr – 1st Place in Carpentry
Clay Worley – 1st Place in Electrical
These accomplishments showcase the high caliber of instruction and mentorship Bo provides, as well as the incredible talent and hard work of his students. We are excited to celebrate his achievements at the 5th Annual Construction Ready Champions’ Awards Breakfast on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 7:30 AM at the Cobb Galleria.
Congratulations again, Bo, on this incredible honor! You continue to build a strong foundation for your students and the future of the construction industry.
Sonoraville High School English teacher Stu Churchwell's students were working collaboratively while discussing and analyzing "The Lord of the Flies." Great work! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
🎓 Attention Seniors! 🎓
It's time to order your cap and gown for graduation! 🌟 Please make sure to place your order by December 20th using the QR code or the link below.
If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Farmer. 🎓✨
Mr. Stodghill's animal science class had a guest speaker Dr. Seth Stowers, DVM owner of Hillside Veterinary Services, LLC. Dr. Stowers performed 2 swine castrations. One on a normal boar pig and the other on a cryptorchid. The cryptorchid was a surgical procedure. Mr. Stodghill's class has been covering animal reproduction and his students had many questions for Dr. Stowers. After the procedures Dr. Stowers answered questions about college and vet. school.
Thank you, Dr. Stowers!
🎉👑 National Princess & Mickey Mouse Day Celebration! 🎉👑
In honor of National Princess and Mickey Mouse Day, we’re inviting all students and staff to dress up as their favorite princess or Disney character on Monday, November 18th! 🏰✨
Whether you're a classic Disney princess, a superhero from the Disney universe, or the iconic Mickey Mouse himself, we want to see your creativity and Disney spirit shine! 🦄🪄
Let’s make it a magical day! ✨💫
Mrs. Roberson's classes did a little chalk art today as they wrote the chemical equation for photosynthesis and drew pictures to represent each reactant and product.
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The Gordon County Youth Leadership class of 2024-2025 attended the Calhoun City Council meeting on November 11th. This was a great opportunity for these young leaders to meet our City Council members and observe a meeting to learn more about our community and how it works. Participants from Sonoraville included:
Miley Madden
Camdyn Kuhlman
Kaylee Bryant
AnLeigh Shirley
Mattie Hibberts
Braxton Coats
Brianna Alvarez
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