The Sonoraville High School foreign language department is celebrating the Day of the Dead with awesome learning activities! Shoutout to teachers Amal Yacoub, Ale Beckman, Jose Gomez, and Wesley Grizzle for making learning fun. #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
The Gordon County Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership Program had its first meeting on Monday, October 28th. This program brings together seniors from all four of the county’s high schools and provides them with opportunities to network, build their leadership skills, and learn more about the various industries and resources that are available in Calhoun and Gordon County.
Sonoraville High School students that are participating in this year’s program are (from left to right): Miley Madden, Braxton Coats, Ella Kate Walraven, AnLeigh Shirley, Kaylee Bryant, Camdyn Kuhlman, Brianna Alvarez, and Mattie Hibberts.
Strategic Planning Survey Link: https://forms.office.com/r/MpdZUzans2
Gordon County Schools invites you to participate in our school district Strategic Planning Survey, and we greatly appreciate your feedback as we work to shape the future of our schools. Your input plays a crucial role in helping us create positive outcomes for our students and community.
The Strategic Planning Survey is a key part of our process to develop a comprehensive roadmap for guiding Gordon County Schools from 2026 to 2030. This survey allows us to hear directly from community members, parents, staff, and students about their perspectives, priorities, and hopes for our school system. By gathering this feedback, we aim to understand the community’s vision for our schools and identify areas for growth and improvement.
The insights from the survey will directly influence the new strategic plan, which will set goals and outline initiatives that promote academic excellence, enhance student well-being, support staff development, and strengthen community partnerships. Ultimately, this survey empowers the community to play an active role in shaping the future of Gordon County Schools, ensuring that we continue providing the best possible educational experiences for all our students.
You can complete the survey by visiting this link: https://forms.office.com/r/MpdZUzans2
If you would like to review our previous Strategic Plan and our 2020-2025 Scorecard, you can do so by visiting our website and following the links here: https://www.gcbe.org/page/strategic-plan
Speech and Debate participated in Congressional Debate on Saturday, October 26th at the Sequoyah High School Autumn Argument in Canton. The following participants earned points toward the state tournament in March: Bella Hall, Joshua Ortiz, Maya Beckman, Annie Betancourt, Julio Rodriguez, Jet Johnston, Kaleb King, and Raelynn Stone.
Please congratulate them for representing our school for Speech and Debate.
Go Phoenix!
#TogetherSHS
SHS FCCLA members attended the Region 1 Fall Rally at the Walker County Civic Center. They started their morning with an amazing apple bar, followed by fall fun competitions, leadership & financial sessions, a Chick-fil-A lunch, an ice cream truck, and awesome door prizes. Meeting other Region 1 officers and members is always a highlight! FCCLA is encouraging students to “Dare to Dream.” #gafccla
What: A Community Engagement Session to gather input from parents, citizens, district employees, and students.
When: October 29th (TODAY) from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This is a walk-in meeting, so please feel free to come in at any time.
Where: Gordon County Schools Central Office Board Room, 7300 Fairmount Hwy SE Calhoun, GA 30701
Who: All Gordon County School District’s stakeholders are invited to participate.
To Attend: All parents, citizens, district employees, and high school students are encouraged to attend. If you need an interpreter in order to participate, please notify us of your specific needs. Contact Mr. Brian Hall with questions at brianhall@gcbe.org or (706) 629-7366 ext. 8143.
An online survey will be available for those who can’t attend the meeting. A link to the survey will appear on the district’s website at https://www.gcbe.org the day following the meeting.
We encourage everyone to come out and support our students this week. Your participation and encouragement can make a significant difference in their experience and success.
Thank you for your support!
#TogetherSHS #TogetherGCS
The competition cheerleaders completed their last regular season competition this past Saturday at Dalton. They have a third place, a second place and three first place wins for the year. The Region and State qualifier competition will be Saturday, NOV 9 at Morgan County. We are peaking at the right time with the highest score of the season this past Saturday. Great Job Ladies!! GO PHOENIX!!!
#TogetherSHS #TogetherGCS
Sonoraville High School is currently offering Phoenix Veteran's Day shirts for sale at a price of $10 each. Please ensure that all orders are submitted to the counseling office by Friday, November 1. For questions or more information email Dr. Walraven, awalraven@gcbe.org
#TogetherSHS #TogetherGCS
SHS Families:
Enrollment is open for Gateway Academy's 2025 spring semester! If your child is not currently in the SHS Gateway Academy and is interested in applying for available seats in our virtual online program, please click the hyperlink below to begin the registration process.
SHS Gateway Academy Spring Enrollment:
https://forms.office.com/r/urQRH2yBYN
Registration will close on Friday, December 6.
Things got a little "meta" today taking pictures of Sonoraville High School students in Brandon Hufstetler's video production class. They were taking student and nature photographs outside and doing a great job. Go Phoenix! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
Ross White will be attending the 97th National FFA Convention to find out the results of his agriscience project. He is currently a top 10 finalist and will not find out results until he is on stage tonight. if you would like to watch all of the reactions live, Ross will be on stage tonight around 7:45-8:15.
You can watch via RFD tv or the streaming link is below.
https://convention.ffa.org/ffa-live/
Good luck, Ross! SHS is proud of you!
What: A Community Engagement Session to gather input from parents, citizens, district employees, and students.
When: October 29th from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Gordon County Schools Central Office Board Room, 7300 Fairmount Hwy SE Calhoun, GA 30701
Who: All Gordon County School District’s stakeholders are invited to participate.
To Attend: All parents, citizens, district employees, and high school students are encouraged to attend. If you need an interpreter in order to participate, please notify us of your specific needs. Contact Mr. Brian Hall with questions at brianhall@gcbe.org or (706) 629-7366 ext. 8143.
An online survey will be available for those who can’t attend the meeting. A link to the survey will appear on the district’s website at https://www.gcbe.org the day following the meeting.
📚✨ Exciting things happening in our classrooms! Our students recently explored the “Five Factors of Effective Schools” and took that knowledge to heart by designing safe and orderly classroom spaces. They sketched their ideal setups and then brought those visions to life using Legos!
This hands-on activity sparked fantastic discussions about what makes a learning environment effective and conducive to safety. It’s incredible to see their creativity and critical thinking in action! #TogetherSHS #FutureEducators
As a part of Dalton State College’s ongoing efforts to support local school systems, they invited high school Counselors & STEM faculty from (Calhoun City Schools/Gordon County Schools) to visit campus this fall for a special STEM-focused tour.
Dalton State’s STEM programs are well-equipped, and students have a level of access to these hands-on resources that is unusual for undergraduates, like taking part in faculty research. DSC is eager to showcase what they have to offer students, both for dual enrollment and as potential incoming freshmen. Our SHS team had the opportunity to explore the facilities, interact with DSC faculty and students, and gain a deeper understanding of the educational opportunities at Dalton State.
#TogetherSHS #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
This past Saturday, the SHS Interact Club went to Rock Bridge Community Church to help with the huge biennial recycling event sponsored by Keep Calhoun-Gordon County Beautiful. Our students helped with collecting tires and loading them into a semi-truck trailer as well as collecting plastics and old paint. We had 8 students who worked hard to make our community a better place to live!
Come out and support our SHS students this week! GO PHOENIX!
#TogetherSHS #TogetherGCS
ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS‼️
Senior ads are on sale until November 1.
The deadline is earlier this year. To purchase a senior ad for the yearbook visit: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/ybAdDesigner/1557226/-/2024080915152981063/CATALOG_SHOP/
Saturday, 10/12/24, the Marching Phoenix competed at Rockmart High School in the Yellowjacket Classic. Their show "Pastime" was a huge hit with the crowd and the judges, earning them the "Greg Teems Showmanship Award" for Most Entertaining band of the day. The also received superior ratings in all captions, 1st place in AAA for band, percussion, drum major, and majorettes, and 2nd in AAA for color guard. The Phoenix Majorettes were named best overall and Drum Major, Joshua Mitchell earned 2nd overall. The band finished 3rd overall in the competition regardless of class. Congratulations to all band members!
#TogetherWePlay #TogetherSHS #TogetherGCS
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 educators are continuously growing to better serve our students and community.
Join us in congratulating our team on their hard work and dedication! Together, we are building a brighter future for our students.
#CelebratingGrowth #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
