We are so proud to celebrate Sonoraville High School Senior, Yakecen Montalvo, who was honored by Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods as 2025 Seal of Biliteracy Star Student for Spanish. Yakecen is pictured with Superintendent Woods and his AP Spanish Teacher, Mrs. Ale Beckman.
The Georgia Seal of Biliteracy is awarded to high school students who demonstrate proficiency in English and one other language. Yakecen chose Spanish at SHS and excelled through AP Spanish. This prestigious seal appears on both diploma and transcript, showcasing the student's linguistic excellence.
Congratulations, Yakecen!
Sonoraville High School construction teacher Bo Dooley's students were working on building projects today. They were also able to proudly hang up their industry certification banner. Way to go! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
It's a GREAT week to be a PHOENIX!!
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Last week, Mrs. Beckman’s Spanish IV students had the unique opportunity to learn from local community leaders—family members of our students and proud members of the Phoenix family. Guest speakers—including small business owners and a real estate agent—shared their inspiring stories, offering valuable insights.
Students not only gained knowledge about leadership and entrepreneurship but also deepened their cultural understanding by exploring how language and identity shape professional experiences in our diverse community. ¡Aprender español abre puertas!
Mrs. Lyles and Mrs. Roberson's Environmental Science classes experienced a wonderful learning opportunity at Zoo Atlanta on Thursday April 24, 2026! Thank you to our awesome chaperones who made the trip more and manageable- Mrs. Anglin, Mrs. Cascio, Mrs. Cordell, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Harper, Mrs. Lovins, and Mrs. Long!
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Congratulations to Makena Blalock, a senior at Sonoraville High School, for being recognized for her service as the Georgia State FFA Secretary for the 2024-2025 school year at the FFA State Convention today!
There is an ESOL meeting for families next Thursday, May 1st at 5:30. This is for all Gordon County middle and high schools. Scan the QR code to RSVP by April 28th. The focus of this meeting is to prevent summer learning loss, understand grading policies, high school credits, state testing scores, and a questions and answers session. Snacks will be provided with interpreters there to help with your questions and concerns.
Habrá una reunión de ESOL para familias el próximo jueves, 1 de mayo a las 5:30 p.m. Esta reunión es para todas las escuelas intermedias y secundarias del condado de Gordon. Escanee el código QR para confirmar su asistencia antes del 28 de abril.
El enfoque de esta reunión es prevenir la pérdida de aprendizaje durante el verano, comprender las políticas de calificaciones, los créditos de la escuela secundaria, los resultados de las pruebas estatales, y participar en una sesión de preguntas y respuestas. Se ofrecerán refrigerios y habrá intérpretes disponibles para ayudarle con sus preguntas e inquietudes.
🎉 Huge congratulations to Ella Kate Walraven on signing with Montreat College to continue her academic and athletic career! Your hard work, dedication, and passion have led you to this amazing opportunity, and we couldn't be prouder.
We can't wait to see all that you'll accomplish as a Cavalier. Go EK! Go Cavaliers!
We want to take a moment to celebrate and honor our incredible senior golfers who have left their mark both on and off the course.
🏌️♂️ Charlie Boyd
🏌️♂️ Jake Cochran
🏌️♂️ Hunter Dickerson
🏌️♀️ Abigail Kushmaul
🏌️♀️ Briley May
Your dedication, sportsmanship, and leadership have made a lasting impact on this team.
Sonoraville High School Beta Club proudly welcomed its newest members and introduced its newly elected officers this morning. Congratulations to all on this exciting new chapter!
Have a GREAT week! GO PHOENIX!!!
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Seniors can pick up their prom tickets on Thursday, 4/24, from Mrs. Farmer in the counseling office. Tickets are $50/each until Friday and will go up to $75/each at the door. You can purchase them with cash or check with Mrs. Farmer or online at https://gordoncountyga.schoolwindow.com/estore/shs/seniors.html.
It has been a busy week for visual arts students! Congressman Loudermilk presented awards to the winners of the congressional art competition Wednesday at the Harris Arts Center. Thank you to Isabelle Fantom, SHS senior, for participating in the competition this year!
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Thank you to everyone who visited the Harris Arts Center last night for the opening reception of the middle and high school student art show! We are proud of all the students who have artwork in the show but would like to recognize the Sonoraville High School winners.
The winners for 2D art are:
1st Place: Angel Gonzalez
Honorable Mention: Avril Vigil Martinez
Honorable Mention: Ember Hannigan
Honorable Mention: Suset Valdez
The winners for 3D art are:
1st Place: Jazelle Najera
Honorable Mention: Neela Childress
Honorable Mention: Sebastian Del Cid Rodriguez
The student artwork will remain at the Harris Art Center until May 2nd for those who were unable to see it last night. Congratulations to our winners!
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Congratulations to Mrs. Ashley Brookshire for being named the new assistant principal at Sonoraville High School!
Announced at this evening's Board of Education meeting, Mrs. Brookshire brings a deep commitment to SHS, where she has served as an English teacher since beginning her career as a Phoenix in 2008. Over the years, she has taken on leadership roles, including serving as English Department Lead, and has been recognized as the SHS STAR Teacher in 2019, 2021, and 2023.
In 2023, she was also honored as Sonoraville High School’s Teacher of the Year. Additionally, she completed the GLISI Leadership Academy for Gordon County Schools, further preparing her for this next step.
We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement and look forward to the continued impact Mrs. Brookshire will have in her new role. Go Phoenix!
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Let's go Phoenix Nation! Please come out and support our students this week!
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Happy National Assistant Principals Week to the exceptional Mr. Jesse Martin, Mrs. Kim Pruett, and Mr. Joe Psaila! Your leadership, dedication, and unwavering support make Sonoraville High School a better place for students, teachers, and the entire community. We are truly grateful for all that you do every day to inspire, guide, and uplift those around you. Thank you for your hard work and commitment!
👷♂️🔨 Hard Hats On, Skills in Action! 🔨👷♀️
Mr. Dooley’s construction class has been busy turning blueprints into reality! 💪 From framing to finishing touches, these students are gaining real-world skills and building confidence with every project. Check out these snapshots of their hard work, teamwork, and craftsmanship in action!
Today, we want to take a moment to recognize the amazing professionals who keep our school media center running smoothly. We are incredibly fortunate to have Mrs. Schuster and Mrs. Avery on our team. Their dedication and hard work ensure that our students always have the resources they need to keep learning and growing. Thank you both for all you do!
