GATEWAY ACADEMY IS A VIRTUAL LEARNING ACADEMY. IT IS A
PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO DESIRE A
NON-TRADITIONAL ROUTE TO A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA.
Link to our Website: www.gcbe.org
Link to Application: https://bit.ly/3qbP4md
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
• Must be enrolled at Gordon County Schools in grades 9-12
• Must have a minimum of a 2.5 high school GPA and pass 3 out of 4 classes
from your previous semester
• A rising freshman must have a passing grade in 3 out of 4 core classes
• Must attend in person for the first 2 weeks and during any state/district mandated testing
• Must stay enrolled for a full school year
Congratulations to Sonoraville High School Band members Ashton Blunt and Jaden Jernigan for making the 2022 GMEA All-State Band! Phoenix Nation is proud of you both!! GOOOO PHOENIX!!
Thank you to our local police departments, school resource officers, & school safety staff who help keep our schools safe!
#GoCoSchools #LawEnforcementAppreciation#GETGCS
The Young Georgia Authors (YGA) writing competition is a statewide competition to encourage students to compose original writing pieces! Submit electronically or in person Ms. Brookshire (abrookshire@gcbe.org) or Ms. Patterson (lpatterson@gcbe.org) Deadline is 1/12/22.
Welcome to a new semester and a new year! We are excited to see what 2022 has in store for our Gordon County Schools students, staff and community.
#GoCoSchools #GETGCS
Welcome to a new semester and a new year! We are excited to see what 2022 has in store for our Gordon County Schools students, staff and community.
#GoCoSchools #GETGCS
SAVE THE DATE: As we gear up for the second half of the school year, be sure to save all the upcoming important dates! (Click on the picture to view all upcoming dates!)
#GoCoSchools #GETGCS
We are excited to welcome our students back on Wednesday, January 5th!
We wanted to share a few quick facts before our first day back:
-We ask that students and staff members displaying symptoms of the Covid-19 illness please remain at home.
-Students missing school due to a medically related absence will be marked as excused. Students will be able to complete their work through Schoology or make up missed assignments
-Gordon County Schools will continue practicing mitigation measures including encouraging distancing when possible, practicing enhanced cleaning procedures of all rooms and buildings, limiting visitors, encouraging hand-washing, and making hand sanitizer available.
-A detailed outline of the Gordon County Schools phases of mitigation can be found at https://www.gcbe.org/covidprotocols.
-Gordon County Schools encourages you to follow the guidance from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and the DPH (Department of Public Health.) The latest information released from the Georgia DPH and the CDC can be found online at https://www.gcbe.org/coronavirus as well as links to additional Covid-19 resources.
We look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday!!
Sonoraville High School Wishes Everyone a Wonderful, Restful Break!
Winter Holidays/ Christmas Break December 18, 2021 until January 4, 2022.
First Day Back for Students is January 5, 2022. Enjoy your time off!
SHS celebrates 12 Days of Phoenix Holiday Fun!! Today is Friday Flannel & Flapjacks. Thank you to SHS Principal & pancake cook, Amy Stewart, for the delicious breakfast! Photo: Stephanie Caudell, Amy Stewart & Kristie Wilson
The Gordon County Schools (GCS) Nutrition Program was awarded a $35,000 grant from Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign.
Congrats to the Sonoraville High School Competition Cheerleaders! They took their Region Championship and moved on to State on Friday before the Thanksgiving Break. They did a fabulous job, left it on the mats, and were called to the floor for top six in the state. Both the region championship and being called to the floor were goals met by these talented ladies! They placed 6th overall beating everyone in our region again plus more. The program will continue to work hard, become stronger, and strive for the ultimate goal of winning state.
GO FIGHT PHOENIX!!!!
SHS Phoenix Fundamentals/ Adulting Day 2021
SHS Teachers, Admin and Community members emphasize the importance of "Roots & Wings" to SHS Seniors as they teach Phoenix Fundamentals/Adulting Day. We appreciate the support of the following community stakeholders who shared with Seniors to prepare them for life after graduation:
Bruce Potts
Chris Pierce & Olivia Guthrie - North GA National Bank
Debbie Holtman
Connie Legrand
Dana Stewart- BOE member and nurse practitioner
Tonya Turner- Advent Health
Jody Stewart
Scott Fox- Gordon County Fire Department
Tim Watkins
SRO Adriana Medina
Sessions included Money Management, Cooking & Clothing, Automotive Maintenance, Home Maintenance, Personal Safety and Health & Wellness.
Thank you so much each person who played a role in making this day a success!!!
The SHS Competition Cheerleaders received a Phoenix Hall Walk this Morning before they leave for the State Competition. They are the 6 AAA Region Champs! The top 16 Georgia teams compete on Fri, and Sat. Their first session begins at 3:00 and is streamed by the NFHS network.
Apply to College Week: Today we will have a rep from the University of West Georgia. Stop by during lunch for more information and to apply.
The Young Georgia Authors writing competition encourages students to compose original writing. Submit entries to Ashley Brookshire (abrookshire@gcbe.org) or Lee Ann Patterson (lpatterson@gcbe.org) Deadline for entries: 12/10/21
Congratulations to the SHS senior chosen as the Calhoun Woman's Club Youth of the Month for November. The November Youth of the Month is Ella Claire Beason, nominated by Dr. Andrea Walraven.
Congratulations to the SHS senior chosen as the Calhoun Woman's Club Youth of the Month for October. The October Youth of the Month is Jayra Stansell, nominated by Lori Holland.
Congratulations to the Competition Cheerleaders! The Region / Sectionals were this weekend at Buford Arena and the girls came out victorious. They are the 6 AAA Region Champs! We compete in the all-girl division and our region has the most teams. Making school history just adds to the excitement. Coaches Taylor Ballew and Ginger Reeves are extremely proud of them. The top 16 teams from across Georgia will compete on Friday and Saturday. We will be traveling Friday morning to Macon. Our session begins at 3:00 and is streamed by the NFHS network.
Please congratulate the following:
Seniors: Emily McBurnett, Jayra Stansell, Madison Teague, Kendel Whitehead and Lee-Ann Knauss
Juniors: McKaelyn Haney, Hadley Harper, Sara Scott, and Laina Veit
Sophomores: Mackenzie Gilbert, Kalista Jarvis, Ella Jenkins, Grace Parrott, Jasmine Richmond, and Taylor Pryor and Maleigh Wooten
Freshmen: Savannah Cochran, Taylor Harris, and Joy Reece
