As we head into the weekend, we encourage everyone to make a strong final push with their chocolate sales. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with family, friends, and neighbors while maintaining the momentum.
Please plan to begin turning in your collected funds when we return on Monday. The fundraiser continues through Wednesday, 2/25, so let’s stay focused and finish strong.
Together, we can make this a sweet success!
¡Esperamos que estén disfrutando del hermoso clima!
Al acercarnos al fin de semana, animamos a todos a hacer un último gran esfuerzo con la venta de chocolates. Esta es una maravillosa oportunidad para conectarse con familiares, amigos y vecinos mientras mantenemos el impulso.
Por favor, planifiquen comenzar a entregar los fondos recaudados cuando regresemos el lunes. La recaudación de fondos continúa hasta el miércoles 25/2, así que mantengámonos enfocados y terminemos con fuerza.
¡Juntos podemos hacer de esto un dulce éxito!
Family STEAM Night!
Get ready for a night of science, technology engineering, art, and math fun!
Bring your curiosity and creativity for hands-on activities, exciting experiments, and interactive learning.
Thursday, March 5, 2026
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Tolbert Elementary School Gymnasium
Free Pizza and Water for everyone!
Contact Connie Van Houten for more information.
cvhouten@gcbe.org
School will resume on February 23, 2026.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are pleased to offer fifth-grade families the opportunity to purchase advertisement space in this year's school yearbook. This special section allows you to feature photographs of your fifth grader and include a personalized message celebrating their accomplishments and memories.
Advertisement Options and Pricing
• Quarter-page advertisement: $25.00
• Half-page advertisement: $50.00
• Full-page advertisement: $75.00
For your convenience, all fifth-grade yearbook advertisements can be created and purchased online. To begin the process, please visit:
https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Tolbert
Important Deadline: All advertisements must be created and submitted by Monday, March 30, 2026. Please note that this deadline is firm, and extensions will not be available.
Thank you for your continued support and for helping us make this year's yearbook a meaningful keepsake for our fifth graders.
Sincerely,
TES Yearbook Committee
Congratulations to Our Regional Tech Winners!
We are proud to announce our 2026 Northwest Georgia Regional Technology Competition winners who are advancing to the State Level Competition!
Rebekah Sanchez – 3rd–4th Grade Graphic Design
Amerie Tipton & Olivia Hawkins – 5th–6th Grade Digital Photography
These students showcased incredible creativity, technical skill, and innovation. We can’t wait to see them represent Northwest Georgia at the state competition—way to go!
Gordon County Schools Registration Information
Pre-K Registration Period: Now - March 6th
Pre-K Lottery: March 27th
Kindergarten Registration: Now Open!
Pre-K registration for Gordon County Schools is open now through March 6th. The Pre-K Lottery will take place March 27th. Children must be four years old on or before September 1st. Children who are five years old by September 1st may attend Pre-K if they have not previously attended a Georgia Pre-K.
For detailed information about Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration, follow the links below or scan the QR Code from the graphics. You may also call your child's in-district school for more information about kindergarten enrollment.
- Pre-K Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/prek-program
- Kindergarten Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment
Join our EXTRAORDINARY school system, where we are committed to student success!
Tolbert Elementary School proudly celebrates Ms. Hayley Pollard for her dedication, compassion, and unwavering support of our students, families, and staff. Your commitment to guiding, advocating for, and encouraging our students makes a meaningful difference every single day. We truly appreciate all that you do!
#NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #ThankYouCounselors #ExtraordinaryTES
Gordon County Schools Registration Information
Pre-K Registration Period: Today - March 6th
Pre-K Lottery: March 27th
Kindergarten Registration: Begins Today!
Pre-K registration for Gordon County Schools opens today and closes March 6th. The Pre-K Lottery will take place March 27th. Children must be four years old on or before September 1st. Children who are five years old by September 1st may attend Pre-K if they have not previously attended a Georgia Pre-K.
For detailed information about Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration, follow the links below or scan the QR Code from the graphics. You may also call your child's in-district school for more information about kindergarten enrollment.
- Pre-K Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/prek-program
- Kindergarten Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment
Join our EXTRAORDINARY school system, where we are committed to student success!
Each participating student will receive a box of chocolate bars to sell for $2 each, with fun prizes and incentives available for students who sell boxes during the fundraiser period.
Please be sure to read, sign, and return the permission slip as soon as possible, as chocolate cannot be sent home without it.
Thank you for your continued support and for helping make this fundraiser a success! 🍫
We hope that our students, staff, and families have remained safe during this recent period of severe weather. The safety and well-being of our school community remain our top priority, and we appreciate the patience and cooperation shown by our families and employees.
Pre-K Registration Period: February 2nd - March 6th
Pre-K Lottery: March 27th
Kindergarten Registration: Begins February 3rd
Pre-K registration for Gordon County Schools opens February 2nd and closes March 6th. The Pre-K Lottery will take place March 27th. Children must be four years old on or before September 1st. Children who are five years old by September 1st may attend Pre-K if they have not previously attended a Georgia Pre-K.
For detailed information about Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration, follow the links below or scan the QR Code from the graphics. You may also call your child's in-district school for more information about kindergarten enrollment.
- Pre-K Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/prek-program
- Kindergarten Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment
Join our EXTRAORDINARY school system, where we are committed to student success!
Due to the latest weather forecast from GEMA indicating the potential for severe weather in the northwest Georgia region, Gordon County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.
This precautionary measure is being taken to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families amid potentially hazardous and unpredictable winter weather conditions. Gordon County Schools will continue to assess conditions in coordination with local and state partners.
Updated information regarding Tuesday’s school day will be provided as weather conditions are monitored tomorrow. Families should be prepared for the possibility of additional school closure dates and are encouraged to remain informed by our official district communication channels, including phone calls, text messages, social media, and the Gordon County Schools website.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support as the safety of our school community remains our highest priority.
Weather conditions expected this weekend and early next week could impact school operations, and Gordon County Schools wants families and staff to be aware that there may be potential school closures and/or delays.
District leaders are working with local and state agencies to watch conditions closely and make decisions soon with the safety of students and employees as the top priority. Updates will be shared through phone calls, text messages, social media, and our school and district websites.
Thank you for your continued understanding and support as we prioritize safety for our school community.
Great job building students' vocabulary and word knowledge!
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryTES
🌟 “100 Days Brighter, 100 Days Older” 🌟
We’re celebrating 100 amazing days of learning! Students are invited to dress in bright colors or come as a 100 year old scholar to mark this special milestone.
Let’s make it a fun and memorable day as we celebrate our growth and achievements!
#100DaysOfLearning #BrightFutures #SchoolCelebration #ExtraordinaryTES
Congratulations to the winners of the 2025–2026 Gordon County Schools Technology Competition!
Students in grades 3–12 from across the district showcased their creativity and innovation by submitting original technology projects. Students competed individually or in pairs/teams across grade bands (3–4, 5–6, 7–8, 9–10, 11–12) in categories such as 3D Modeling, Animation, Game Design, Programming, Robotics, Video Production, Web & Mobile Apps, and more.
This year’s competition doubled in participation, with 200+ students, 138 projects, and representation from every campus. From those entries, 38 winning projects by 60 students were selected to advance to the Northwest Georgia Technology Competition on January 30 at Georgia Highlands College!
Regional Qualifiers by School:
Belwood Elementary
3rd: Harper Fox, Nora Greeson, Olivia Nasco, Nora Osborne, Lizzy Richards
4th: Nolan Ensley, Isaiah Milian
5th: Avril Brown, Audrey Psaila
Sponsoring Teacher: Tim Gilreath
Fairmount Elementary
5th: Elien Hess, John Thompson
Sponsoring Teacher: Kelly DeFrench
Red Bud Elementary
3rd: Keegan Hall
5th: Nora Gulledge, Ella Priest
Sponsoring Teacher: Ashley Davis
Sonoraville Elementary
4th: Layla Fowler, Michael Eifler, Whit Mashburn, Millie VanMeter
Sponsoring Teachers: Dr. Jennifer Farist, Jessica Hughes
Swain Elementary
4th: Anthony Nguyen
Sponsoring Teacher: Monica Nacey
Tolbert Elementary
4th: Lukas Hernandez, Rebekah Sanchez
5th: Olivia Hawkins, Olivia Hernandez, Amerie Tipton
Sponsoring Teachers: Katie Edwards, Belinda Smith
Ashworth Middle
6th: Peyton Bodiford, Gracelyn Manis
Sponsoring Teacher: Matt Wiley
Red Bud Middle
6th: Levi Cochran, Koltyn Earl, Connor Gazerro, Rayce Johnston, Abigail Patel, Ryder Quarles, Isaac Salmeron
7th: Carly Bailey, Allison Charette, Rylee Cook, Preston Greeson, Jacobi Johnston, Peter Obi, Grayson Tumlin
8th: Laney Kate Bennett, Elliott Cooper, Elijah Dacus, Dalton Evans, Desmond Green, Parker Holland, Landon Holmes, Kolton Hudec, Oliver Monica, Adelyn Murphy, Rebecca Naum, Rosslyn Rodriguez, Jacoby Weaver
Sponsoring Teacher: Carrie Greeson-Parish
Gordon Central High / College & Career Academy
9th: Noah Childers, Zillionaire Li Ou
11th: Daniela Macias Sanchez
12th: Baxley Burnette, William Parish, Tristan Zufelt
Sponsoring Teachers: Mackenzi Hice, Heather Stodghill
Sonoraville High / College & Career Academy
9th: Corbyn Morgan
Sponsoring Teacher: Heather Stodghill
Best of luck to all students representing Gordon County Schools at the regional competition! We’re proud of you!
Pre-K Registration Period: February 2nd - March 6th
Pre-K Lottery: March 27th
Kindergarten Registration: Begins February 3rd
Pre-K registration for Gordon County Schools opens February 2nd and closes March 6th. The Pre-K Lottery will take place March 27th. Children must be four years old on or before September 1st. Children who are five years old by September 1st may attend Pre-K if they have not previously attended a Georgia Pre-K.
For detailed information about Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration, follow the links below or scan the QR Code from the graphics. You may also call your child's in-district school for more information about kindergarten enrollment.
- Pre-K Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/prek-program
- Kindergarten Registration Information: https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment
Join our EXTRAORDINARY school system, where we are committed to student success!
Tolbert Elementary kindergarten teacher Kayleigh Jones and co-teacher Jasmin Vazquez worked with students today during a phonics lesson focused on the “ox” sound. Students practiced recognizing and applying the sound as they built early reading and language skills through hands-on learning.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryTES
