
Say Cheese!
Mark your calendar for yearbook photos on Tuesday, August 29.


Phoenix Nation, we have a busy week ahead of us! Come out and support our student athletes and coaches!
#GCSTogetherWeThrive


SHS Forensic Science classes have been learning the skills that are required for crime scene investigation. They took on the role of a criminal master mind to create a crime scene full of evidence, and then channeled their NCIS skills to investigate and solve the case created by their peers.











Check out our lunch menus for the week!





Students in Mr. Townsend's class are graphing the rate of E. coli bacteria growth over a four-hour span.


Mrs. Brookshire’s American Literature classes wrote personal logo stories detailing positive, meaningful aspects about themselves. Students had the opportunity to share and workshop their stories with peer groups before producing their final drafts. At the conclusion of the activity, students wrote celebratory notes that addressed the merits of their classmates’ writing.







Hayley Gilreath (PAGE's District 7 Representative) spoke to Mrs. Holland's Early Childhood Education classes about GA's Code of Ethics for Educators.



Mrs. Morss's Business students are celebrating National S'mores Day by creating thank you cards.









Get ready to embark on an incredible learning adventure because TOMORROW is the first day of school!
We're so excited to welcome back our amazing students and greet new faces with open arms. Teachers and staff are all set to make tomorrow a day to remember. Let's make it count!
Also, when you post those first day of school photos make sure you tag us! Use the hashtag #GoCoFirstDay or email them to kpannell@gcbe.org. We will be featuring back to school photos on our social media channels and the September issue of the Gordon County Schools Connection newsletter.
Parents and families - thank you for entrusting us with your children's education. We promise to make this school year unforgettable!
#GoCoSchools #OneBIGFamily


Gateway Virtual Learning Academy: Open House and Orientation Info


9th Grade and New Student Open House Information


🚍 It's back-to-school season, and that means it's time to brush up on school bus safety! Let's ensure our kids have a safe and enjoyable journey to school every day. 🎒📚
SCHOOL BUS SAFETY TIPS - AT THE BUS STOP:
•Arrive at the bus stop five minutes before the bus is scheduled to come.
•Wait at the bus stop in a safe place, 12 feet away from the road.
•Wait in an orderly group: Form an orderly line as the bus approaches, with the first student in line standing 12 feet away from traffic.
•If you miss the bus, return home and get help or phone a parent/guardian for assistance
•NEVER chase after the bus.
•NEVER wear headphones/ear buds or hoodies while loading or unloading the bus: the driver needs to be able to make eye contact and communicate.
•NEVER walk or drive to another bus stop:your bus driver will not be expecting you.
#SchoolBusSafety #GoCoSchools #OneBIGFamily


📢 Attention parents and families!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to apply for free and reduced meal benefits for your child. It's a simple process that can provide significant support.
Visit our website by visiting www.gcbe.org/mealapplications for more information.
#MoreThanJustAMeal #GoCoSchools #GCSN


ATTENTION: 2023-24 STUDENT PARKING INFORMATION. New beginning this school year...please read!


According to research, children who do not read during the summer are at risk of experiencing a decline in their reading skills, commonly known as the "summer slide." This can lead to a widening achievement gap between students who read during the summer and those who do not.
Join the #SoraSweetReads reading challenge today. You can choose from a mix of 57 books with no wait or hold. You get the book when you want it, no matter how many other people are reading that book.
We’d love to hear what you are reading this summer!


Keep reading this summer with #SoraSweetReads!


Summer Feeding Program Information



Happy Summer Reading!! Take some time to Read, Read, and Read some more.
Sora Student Reading App is available 24 hours a day. Check out the SHS Library website: https://www.gcbe.org/o/shs/page/library-media-center for reading suggestions and access.


We are very excited to celebrate our graduating seniors this morning!
✨GRADUATION INFORMATION: www.gcbe.org/gradinfo
✨LIVESTREAM: www.gcbe.org/livestream
✨PARKING, DIRECTIONS & MAPS: www.gcbe.org/gradmaps
❤🎓 SHS GRADUATION
Parking Lots: Open at 8:15 AM
Doors: Open at 9:00 AM
Ceremony: 10:00 AM


PUBLIC INPUT NEEDED: Gordon County Schools is currently seeking parental input for the adoption of high school textbooks for several Advanced Placement courses. Below is a link to an overview of the textbooks the teachers have chosen for this adoption, following the Instructional Materials Review and Adoption Process.
Should you wish to review these textbooks in their entirety, please contact Dr. Amy Parker at ajparker@gcbe.org or 706-629-7366 ext 8143 for more information or to make an appointment to view the material.
The window for providing input will expire on June 1, 2023.
America’s History for the AP Course
https://www.bfwpub.com/high-school/us/product/Americas-History-for-the-AP-Course/p/131928115X?selected_tab=Contents
Presidential Election Update American Government: Stories of a Nation
https://www.bfwpub.com/high-school/us/product/Presidential-Election-Update-American-Government-Stories-of-a-Nation/p/1319344984?selected_tab=Contents
Biology for the AP® Course
https://www.bfwpub.com/high-school/us/product/Biology-for-the-AP-Course/p/1319113311?selected_tab=About
Krugman’s Economics for the AP Course
https://www.bfwpub.com/high-school/us/product/Krugmans-Economics-for-the-AP-Course/p/1319409326?selected_tab=Contents
