Tolbert Elementary held its C.H.A.M.P.S. graduation today, celebrating students for completing this important program focused on making safe, healthy, and positive choices.
Led by Lieutenant Brian Brannon of the Gordon County Sheriff’s Department, the ceremony also included remarks from Major Ritchie Harris and Deputy Erik Ochoa, who shared the importance of the program and the impact it has on students across Gordon County Schools. Principal Dr. Rebecca Owen thanked the students for their dedication to the program and our partners at the Sheriff's Department for building strong relationships with these students throughout the year.
C.H.A.M.P.S. stands for Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety. The program was developed by the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association and is designed to help fifth grade students build valuable life skills, make informed decisions, and contribute positively to their schools and communities. Gordon County Schools launched the program in partnership with the Gordon County Sheriff’s Department, and it continues to support students through lessons on topics such as internet safety, social media, bullying, vaping, alcohol, drug awareness, peer pressure, choices and consequences, and personal safety.
We are proud of our Tolbert Elementary students for their hard work and grateful to Gordon County Sheriff Mitch Ralston and the Gordon County Sheriff’s Department for investing in our students through this meaningful program.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryTES
Led by Lieutenant Brian Brannon of the Gordon County Sheriff’s Department, the ceremony also included remarks from Major Ritchie Harris and Deputy Erik Ochoa, who shared the importance of the program and the impact it has on students across Gordon County Schools. Principal Dr. Rebecca Owen thanked the students for their dedication to the program and our partners at the Sheriff's Department for building strong relationships with these students throughout the year.
C.H.A.M.P.S. stands for Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety. The program was developed by the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association and is designed to help fifth grade students build valuable life skills, make informed decisions, and contribute positively to their schools and communities. Gordon County Schools launched the program in partnership with the Gordon County Sheriff’s Department, and it continues to support students through lessons on topics such as internet safety, social media, bullying, vaping, alcohol, drug awareness, peer pressure, choices and consequences, and personal safety.
We are proud of our Tolbert Elementary students for their hard work and grateful to Gordon County Sheriff Mitch Ralston and the Gordon County Sheriff’s Department for investing in our students through this meaningful program.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryTES
Happy School Principals Day! Today we celebrate and thank our incredible principals for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to supporting students, staff, and school communities every day.
Let's recognize these principals in Gordon County Schools!
Ashworth Middle School - Danny Lowrance
Belwood Elementary - Matt Fox
Fairmount Elementary - Rebecca Champion
Gordon County College & Career Academy - Leah Newsom
Gordon Central High School - Dr. Amy Parker
Red Bud Elementary - Debra Brock
Red Bud Middle School - Chad Moore
Sonoraville Elementary - Kelly Rampy
Sonoraville High School - Amy Stewart
Tolbert Elementary - Dr. Rebecca Owen
W.L. Swain Elementary - Tara Green
#ExtraordinaryGCS
Let's recognize these principals in Gordon County Schools!
Ashworth Middle School - Danny Lowrance
Belwood Elementary - Matt Fox
Fairmount Elementary - Rebecca Champion
Gordon County College & Career Academy - Leah Newsom
Gordon Central High School - Dr. Amy Parker
Red Bud Elementary - Debra Brock
Red Bud Middle School - Chad Moore
Sonoraville Elementary - Kelly Rampy
Sonoraville High School - Amy Stewart
Tolbert Elementary - Dr. Rebecca Owen
W.L. Swain Elementary - Tara Green
#ExtraordinaryGCS
You’re invited to celebrate our Fifth Grade C.H.A.M.P.S. Graduation Ceremony!
We are proud to recognize our students as they complete the C.H.A.M.P.S. program (Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety). Over the past 12 weeks, students have demonstrated growth in making positive choices, promoting personal safety, and developing healthy habits.
📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM
📍 Tolbert Elementary School
We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with our students, families, and school community. Your presence will help make this occasion even more meaningful.
#Graduation #FifthGrade #CHAMPS #Celebration #ExtraordinaryTES
Georgia Milestones Assessment Calendar
Tolbert Elementary School
Here’s our upcoming testing schedule for 3rd–5th grade students:
ELA (English Language Arts)
• April 28 – Section 1 (3rd–5th)
• April 29 – Section 2 (3rd–5th)
• April 30 – Section 3 (3rd–5th)
Math
• May 4 – Section 1 (3rd–5th)
• May 5 – Section 2 (3rd–5th)
Science (5th Grade Only)
• May 6 – Sections 1 & 2
Please ensure students:
✔️Get a good night’s sleep
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️ Arrive on time and ready to do their best
We’re proud of our students—let’s finish strong! 💙
#GeorgiaMilestones #TestingSeason #TolbertElementary #StudentSuccess
Tolbert Elementary School
Here’s our upcoming testing schedule for 3rd–5th grade students:
ELA (English Language Arts)
• April 28 – Section 1 (3rd–5th)
• April 29 – Section 2 (3rd–5th)
• April 30 – Section 3 (3rd–5th)
Math
• May 4 – Section 1 (3rd–5th)
• May 5 – Section 2 (3rd–5th)
Science (5th Grade Only)
• May 6 – Sections 1 & 2
Please ensure students:
✔️Get a good night’s sleep
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️ Arrive on time and ready to do their best
We’re proud of our students—let’s finish strong! 💙
#GeorgiaMilestones #TestingSeason #TolbertElementary #StudentSuccess
Flex At-Home Learning: Friday, May 1, 2026.
Good morning, Tolbert families. At this time, our spring lockdown drill is complete. This was only a drill. Thank you for your diligence and support as we constantly strive to foster a safe learning environment for our students. Again, our lockdown drill is complete. This was only a drill. Go Warriors!
Good morning, Tolbert families. This is a notification about Tolbert's spring lockdown drill this morning April 23, at 7:45 AM. This is only a drill. This is a drill that will be in collaboration with local law enforcement in order to practice our lockdown and safety protocols. We appreciate your support of our ongoing commitment to student safety and success as we conduct today's drill at 7:45 AM. Thank you & Go Warriors.
Good afternoon, Tolbert families. This is a notification about Tolbert's spring lockdown drill tomorrow, April 23, at 7:45 AM. This is only a drill. This is a drill that will be in collaboration with local law enforcement in order to practice our lockdown and safety protocols. We appreciate your support of our ongoing commitment to student safety and success as we conduct tomorrow's drill at 7:45 AM. Thank you & Go Warriors.
It is Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week.
Tolbert Elementary School extends sincere appreciation to Kelly Ferguson, Carol Baldwin, Tresa West, Judy Norrell, Diego Ray, and Skyra McClure for their continued dedication and service to our students. Your commitment to providing a safe, supportive, and enriching environment beyond the school day plays a vital role in our students’ success.
Thank you for the meaningful difference you make each day.
Tolbert Elementary School extends sincere appreciation to Kelly Ferguson, Carol Baldwin, Tresa West, Judy Norrell, Diego Ray, and Skyra McClure for their continued dedication and service to our students. Your commitment to providing a safe, supportive, and enriching environment beyond the school day plays a vital role in our students’ success.
Thank you for the meaningful difference you make each day.
Save the Date for Tolbert Elementary's End-of-Year Celebrations!
Please mark your calendars for an unforgettable week as we honor our students' achievements and celebrate their hard work!
Event Schedule:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
8:15 AM - Pre-K Completion Ceremony, followed by cupcakes
9:45 AM - Kindergarten Completion Ceremony
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
8:15 AM - Second Grade Honors Program (By Invitation Only)
9:45 AM - First Grade Honors Program (By Invitation Only)
Thursday, May 21, 2026
8:15 AM - Fourth Grade Honors Program (By Invitation Only)
9:45 AM - Third Grade Honors Program (By Invitation Only)
Friday, May 22, 2026
8:30 AM - Fifth Grade Completion Ceremony, followed by a reception
At Tolbert Elementary, we are committed to student success and look forward to sharing these special moments with our community!
#SaveTheDate #TolbertElementary #EndOfYearCelebrations #StudentSuccess
Please mark your calendars for an unforgettable week as we honor our students' achievements and celebrate their hard work!
Event Schedule:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
8:15 AM - Pre-K Completion Ceremony, followed by cupcakes
9:45 AM - Kindergarten Completion Ceremony
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
8:15 AM - Second Grade Honors Program (By Invitation Only)
9:45 AM - First Grade Honors Program (By Invitation Only)
Thursday, May 21, 2026
8:15 AM - Fourth Grade Honors Program (By Invitation Only)
9:45 AM - Third Grade Honors Program (By Invitation Only)
Friday, May 22, 2026
8:30 AM - Fifth Grade Completion Ceremony, followed by a reception
At Tolbert Elementary, we are committed to student success and look forward to sharing these special moments with our community!
#SaveTheDate #TolbertElementary #EndOfYearCelebrations #StudentSuccess
Save the Date!
Tolbert Elementary School is excited to announce our upcoming Field Days!
Students will enjoy a day full of fun, games, and outdoor activities.
May 13 – Pre-K through 2nd Grade
May 14 – 3rd through 5th Grade
Time: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
More details, including schedules and important information, will be shared soon. We look forward to a fantastic Field Day for all our students!
Tolbert Elementary School is excited to announce our upcoming Field Days!
Students will enjoy a day full of fun, games, and outdoor activities.
May 13 – Pre-K through 2nd Grade
May 14 – 3rd through 5th Grade
Time: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
More details, including schedules and important information, will be shared soon. We look forward to a fantastic Field Day for all our students!
Georgia Milestones Assessment Calendar
Tolbert Elementary School
Here’s our upcoming testing schedule for 3rd–5th grade students:
ELA (English Language Arts)
• April 28 – Section 1 (3rd–5th)
• April 29 – Section 2 (3rd–5th)
• April 30 – Section 3 (3rd–5th)
Math
• May 4 – Section 1 (3rd–5th)
• May 5 – Section 2 (3rd–5th)
Science (5th Grade Only)
• May 6 – Sections 1 & 2
Please ensure students:
✔️Get a good night’s sleep
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️ Arrive on time and ready to do their best
We’re proud of our students—let’s finish strong! 💙
#GeorgiaMilestones #TestingSeason #TolbertElementary #StudentSuccess
Tolbert Elementary School
Here’s our upcoming testing schedule for 3rd–5th grade students:
ELA (English Language Arts)
• April 28 – Section 1 (3rd–5th)
• April 29 – Section 2 (3rd–5th)
• April 30 – Section 3 (3rd–5th)
Math
• May 4 – Section 1 (3rd–5th)
• May 5 – Section 2 (3rd–5th)
Science (5th Grade Only)
• May 6 – Sections 1 & 2
Please ensure students:
✔️Get a good night’s sleep
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️ Arrive on time and ready to do their best
We’re proud of our students—let’s finish strong! 💙
#GeorgiaMilestones #TestingSeason #TolbertElementary #StudentSuccess
Our TES Nutrition Team is proud to support Autism Awareness Month 💙
Rocking their colorful advocacy shirts, they’re celebrating inclusion, understanding, and the power of showing up for one another.
#AutismAwareness #TESPride #InclusionMatters
Rocking their colorful advocacy shirts, they’re celebrating inclusion, understanding, and the power of showing up for one another.
#AutismAwareness #TESPride #InclusionMatters
We Value Your Feedback!
Thank you to everyone who has attended our face-to-face parent input with our Title I elementary and middle schools.
If you were not able to attend our recent in-person meetings, take advantage of this opportunity to provide input and suggestions on many important school documents for the 2026-2027 school year. This online feedback begins today and is open through April 15.
All Gordon County parents, families, school staff, students and community members, are invited to provide feedback on the following documents:
• School Improvement Plan
• School-Parent Compact
• Parent & Family Engagement Funds
• School Parent & Family Engagement Policy
• District Parent & Family Engagement Policy
• Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan
View the information and participate in the online survey here:
https://gordoncountyschoolsga.sites.thrillshare.com/page/parent-and-family-engagement-input
Thank you to everyone who has attended our face-to-face parent input with our Title I elementary and middle schools.
If you were not able to attend our recent in-person meetings, take advantage of this opportunity to provide input and suggestions on many important school documents for the 2026-2027 school year. This online feedback begins today and is open through April 15.
All Gordon County parents, families, school staff, students and community members, are invited to provide feedback on the following documents:
• School Improvement Plan
• School-Parent Compact
• Parent & Family Engagement Funds
• School Parent & Family Engagement Policy
• District Parent & Family Engagement Policy
• Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan
View the information and participate in the online survey here:
https://gordoncountyschoolsga.sites.thrillshare.com/page/parent-and-family-engagement-input
Spring Break is April 6–10, 2026!
Congratulations to Our March Beanstack Winners!
We’re excited to celebrate our March Beanstack winners: Andrea Avila Dominguez, Noah Dean, Harper Buddin, and Alina Hernandez. Fantastic job, and happy reading!
The Beanstack program helps readers track their reading minutes, discover new books, and stay motivated through fun challenges and prizes. Every minute logged strengthens reading habits and helps our whole school move closer to our 500,000‑minute goal.
#ReadingMatters #ExtraordinaryTES #MarchBeanstackWinners
We’re excited to celebrate our March Beanstack winners: Andrea Avila Dominguez, Noah Dean, Harper Buddin, and Alina Hernandez. Fantastic job, and happy reading!
The Beanstack program helps readers track their reading minutes, discover new books, and stay motivated through fun challenges and prizes. Every minute logged strengthens reading habits and helps our whole school move closer to our 500,000‑minute goal.
#ReadingMatters #ExtraordinaryTES #MarchBeanstackWinners
Good afternoon, Tolbert families! Our annual STEAM Carnival is tomorrow, April 2, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Come out and enjoy science, engineering, art, and math activities in a carnival atmosphere. Admission to the carnival is free for all attendees; students must be escorted by an adult chaperone. Additionally, popcorn, pizza, and water are free for attendees. Tickets for Cokes or cotton candy are available for an optional purchase of $1 at the door. We can't wait to see you tomorrow at Tolbert. Go Warriors!
Tolbert Elementary School invites parents of students entering Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year to attend a parent meeting focused on helping your child successfully transition to Kindergarten. Join us to gain helpful ideas, tips, and resources to support your child’s readiness for this exciting milestone.
April 16, 2026
8:30 am - 9:00 am.
Please check in at the front office.
For more information contact Connie VanHouten
cvhouten@gcbe.org
April 16, 2026
8:30 am - 9:00 am.
Please check in at the front office.
For more information contact Connie VanHouten
cvhouten@gcbe.org
April is here, and with it comes a new Core Essential Value.
This month, we are focusing on Honor—intentionally recognizing and affirming the worth of others.
Honor means letting people know they are seen, appreciated, and valued for who they truly are. As the saying goes, “When you show people how much they matter, you give them the gift of honor.”
When we honor others, we help foster pride, confidence, and a sense of belonging. Taking the time to acknowledge someone’s importance can make a meaningful and lasting impact—and that is what honoring others is all about.
#Honor #CoreEssentials #April #ExtraordinaryTES
Tolbert Elementary School
Invites you to join us for
Family STEAM Night
April 2, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tolbert Gymnasium
This is a free event for everyone!
Get ready for a fun night of science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Bring your curiosity and creativity for hands-on activities, exciting experiments, and interactive learning led by Tolbert Teachers and Staff!
Contact Connie Van Houten for more information.
cvhouten@gcbe.org
Invites you to join us for
Family STEAM Night
April 2, 2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tolbert Gymnasium
This is a free event for everyone!
Get ready for a fun night of science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Bring your curiosity and creativity for hands-on activities, exciting experiments, and interactive learning led by Tolbert Teachers and Staff!
Contact Connie Van Houten for more information.
cvhouten@gcbe.org
