Tolbert Elementary 5th grade teacher Marie Taylor and co-teacher Jason Etheridge led an engaging lesson where students worked together to read and understand the experiences of the Oregon Trail. Students took on different roles within their groups, selected a leader, and navigated interactive tasks to determine their fate as they “moved out west.”
This hands-on activity helped students deepen their understanding of history, teamwork, and the challenges pioneers faced.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryTES
This hands-on activity helped students deepen their understanding of history, teamwork, and the challenges pioneers faced.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryTES
Our "Winter Holiday Meal Box" registration is now open! Registration ends Wednesday, November 19th at 11:59 p.m., so act quickly if you are interested!
Gordon County Schools is excited to support families this holiday season by providing 10 breakfasts and 10 lunches per child to help cover meals during Winter Holidays/Christmas Break. This program is open to all children ages 0–18 (and 0–21 for students with special needs) in Gordon County; no school enrollment required.
Pickup Date & Time:
Friday, December 19th — 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
(PLEASE NOTE: There has been a change to our previous survey. GCS was notified that we are only permitted to do pickup for Friday, December 19th due to regulations pertaining to this amazing program. We will be notifying anyone who originally chose Thursday's date to let each family know of the change and whether they can still pick up or not.)
Pickup locations vary by school; please select your preferred site in the form. Registration is required to accurately supply food. One meal kit per child.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/eisxPH9B5W
We look forward to serving our Gordon County families this holiday season!
Thanksgiving Break: November 24–28, 2025
We encourage everyone to take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy quality moments with family and friends. Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
#TolbertElementarySchool #GratitudeSeason #ThankfulTES
We encourage everyone to take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy quality moments with family and friends. Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
#TolbertElementarySchool #GratitudeSeason #ThankfulTES
🔥 Fired Up Food Drive! 🔥
November 17- November 21
We’re turning up the heat to help our community! Let’s fill those boxes and make a BIG difference together.
Bring in any of these items to show our community spirit:
🥫 Canned Vegetables – Mixed veggies, sauerkraut, turnip greens, etc.
🫘 Canned Beans – Black, kidney, garbanzo, pinto, butter, lima, and more!
🌿 Canned Peas – Sweet, crowder, black-eyed, etc.
🥔 Potatoes – Canned or instant!
🍅 Canned Tomatoes – Diced, whole, sauce, or paste.
🍲 Soups & Canned Pasta
🐟 Canned Proteins – Tuna, Spam, Vienna sausage, etc.
🍜 Instant Noodles – Ramen
If you’re cleaning out your pantry or cabinets, please check expiration dates on the items. Thank you!
Let’s see which class can bring the most!
November 17- November 21
We’re turning up the heat to help our community! Let’s fill those boxes and make a BIG difference together.
Bring in any of these items to show our community spirit:
🥫 Canned Vegetables – Mixed veggies, sauerkraut, turnip greens, etc.
🫘 Canned Beans – Black, kidney, garbanzo, pinto, butter, lima, and more!
🌿 Canned Peas – Sweet, crowder, black-eyed, etc.
🥔 Potatoes – Canned or instant!
🍅 Canned Tomatoes – Diced, whole, sauce, or paste.
🍲 Soups & Canned Pasta
🐟 Canned Proteins – Tuna, Spam, Vienna sausage, etc.
🍜 Instant Noodles – Ramen
If you’re cleaning out your pantry or cabinets, please check expiration dates on the items. Thank you!
Let’s see which class can bring the most!
Tolbert Elementary 1st grade teacher Summer Barton worked with her students in small group activities focused on reading and grammar skills. Students practiced independent reading and learned how to identify the difference between declarative and interrogative sentences.
If you’d like to brush up on this skill too, declarative sentences make statements and end with a period, while interrogative sentences ask questions and end with a question mark. These young learners are building strong foundations in communication and sentence structure through engaging, hands-on lessons!
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryTES
If you’d like to brush up on this skill too, declarative sentences make statements and end with a period, while interrogative sentences ask questions and end with a question mark. These young learners are building strong foundations in communication and sentence structure through engaging, hands-on lessons!
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryTES
Gordon County Schools is proud to announce that Tolbert Elementary School and Red Bud Middle School have been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education for outstanding academic achievement.
Tolbert Elementary was named a Literacy Leader for exceptional growth in 3rd Grade Gateway Reading, and Red Bud Middle was recognized as a Math Leader in High School Outstanding Achievement for the performance of its 8th-grade students on the 9th Grade Algebra End-of-Course Milestones exam.
The Literacy Leader and Math Leader honors celebrate schools that demonstrate extraordinary student progress and proficiency. Schools are recognized for achievement, growth, or both, based on annual end-of-grade and end-of-course assessments. These awards highlight the importance of strong literacy and numeracy skills as foundations for lifelong learning and success.
State School Superintendent Richard Woods commended these schools, saying, “Strong literacy and math skills open the door for every opportunity our students will encounter in school, in their future careers, and in life. The schools recognized as Literacy Leaders and Math Leaders have shown a deep commitment to ensuring every student has the tools to succeed.”
Congratulations to Tolbert Elementary and Red Bud Middle for their continued dedication to academic excellence and student growth.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryTES #ExtraordinaryRBMS
Tolbert Elementary was named a Literacy Leader for exceptional growth in 3rd Grade Gateway Reading, and Red Bud Middle was recognized as a Math Leader in High School Outstanding Achievement for the performance of its 8th-grade students on the 9th Grade Algebra End-of-Course Milestones exam.
The Literacy Leader and Math Leader honors celebrate schools that demonstrate extraordinary student progress and proficiency. Schools are recognized for achievement, growth, or both, based on annual end-of-grade and end-of-course assessments. These awards highlight the importance of strong literacy and numeracy skills as foundations for lifelong learning and success.
State School Superintendent Richard Woods commended these schools, saying, “Strong literacy and math skills open the door for every opportunity our students will encounter in school, in their future careers, and in life. The schools recognized as Literacy Leaders and Math Leaders have shown a deep commitment to ensuring every student has the tools to succeed.”
Congratulations to Tolbert Elementary and Red Bud Middle for their continued dedication to academic excellence and student growth.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryTES #ExtraordinaryRBMS
Congratulations to our October Beanstack Challenge winners, Kayce Woodard and Jaxtyn Patton! 🎉
The November challenge is already underway, and we can’t wait to celebrate even more amazing readers next month. Let’s keep reading and working together to reach our school goal of 500,000 minutes!
#ReadersAreLeaders #BeanstackChallenge #ReadWithTES
The November challenge is already underway, and we can’t wait to celebrate even more amazing readers next month. Let’s keep reading and working together to reach our school goal of 500,000 minutes!
#ReadersAreLeaders #BeanstackChallenge #ReadWithTES
THANK YOU, VETERANS
TOLBERT ELEMENTARY VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST
Tuesday, November 11 | 7:45–8:30 AM
We are honored to invite you to Tolbert Elementary School’s annual Veterans Day Breakfast. Join us as we come together to honor and celebrate the bravery and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans. This special event provides our students and staff an opportunity to express heartfelt gratitude for your service to our country.
RSVP Information:
Please RSVP by completing the form sent home with your child. Breakfast will be provided for the student, the veteran, and one additional adult guest (such as the veteran’s spouse). Additional adult breakfasts may be purchased if more guests plan to attend.
Note: Students attending the Veterans Day Breakfast with a veteran or guests should wait to eat during the event instead of following their normal breakfast routine upon arrival. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
TOLBERT ELEMENTARY VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST
Tuesday, November 11 | 7:45–8:30 AM
We are honored to invite you to Tolbert Elementary School’s annual Veterans Day Breakfast. Join us as we come together to honor and celebrate the bravery and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans. This special event provides our students and staff an opportunity to express heartfelt gratitude for your service to our country.
RSVP Information:
Please RSVP by completing the form sent home with your child. Breakfast will be provided for the student, the veteran, and one additional adult guest (such as the veteran’s spouse). Additional adult breakfasts may be purchased if more guests plan to attend.
Note: Students attending the Veterans Day Breakfast with a veteran or guests should wait to eat during the event instead of following their normal breakfast routine upon arrival. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
CHAMPS for Parents: Internet Safety Night
📍 Tolbert Elementary School
🗓 Thursday, November 13, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join us for an engaging evening focused on Internet Safety for Families!
🍕Pizza will be provided.
🧸Childcare available for children in Pre-K through 5th grade.
Please RSVP by November 7, 2025, so we can plan for pizza and childcare.
Have a question about Internet Safety?
Submit any questions you’d like our panel to discuss during the event!
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=WsAN2ysHz0KrRIXzSqdrc3sWnqRR1YtBoJq7L9Bd-ZNUOU5FOUdaMTdXQVRZWUxEOTYySkJEUklSVS4u
📍 Tolbert Elementary School
🗓 Thursday, November 13, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join us for an engaging evening focused on Internet Safety for Families!
🍕Pizza will be provided.
🧸Childcare available for children in Pre-K through 5th grade.
Please RSVP by November 7, 2025, so we can plan for pizza and childcare.
Have a question about Internet Safety?
Submit any questions you’d like our panel to discuss during the event!
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=WsAN2ysHz0KrRIXzSqdrc3sWnqRR1YtBoJq7L9Bd-ZNUOU5FOUdaMTdXQVRZWUxEOTYySkJEUklSVS4u
Good afternoon, Tolbert families! This is a message about today's Fall Festival, Good News Club, and After Care. We look forward to the TES Fall Festival today from 4-6 PM. Entry and exit for the festival will be at the main office, and all games will be inside due to the weather. Good News Club and After Care will do pick-up at the bus ramp today. This is the normal After Care pick-up location. Good News Club will not do pick-up at the front entrance due to the festival, but only at the bus ramp today. We look forward to seeing everyone this afternoon. Go Warriors!
WE LOVE AND APPRECIATE OUR TOLBERT BUS DRIVERS! 💙
This week, in celebration of Georgia Bus Driver Appreciation Week, our students created thoughtful cards, and the TES Sunshine Committee provided special treats to show our gratitude. Our bus drivers play a vital role in ensuring students travel safely to and from school every day. We are truly thankful for their dedication, reliability, and hard work!
Thank you to our amazing bus drivers:
TES-1: Travis Trumbull
TES-2: Marie Gallman
TES-3: Pam Brown
TES-4: Vanessa Jordan
TES-5: Ashley Carroll
TES-6: Leslie Trumbull
TES-7: Teresa McQueen
TES-8: Freddie Grindle
TES-9: Cathy Williams
GC-1: Meagan White
This week, in celebration of Georgia Bus Driver Appreciation Week, our students created thoughtful cards, and the TES Sunshine Committee provided special treats to show our gratitude. Our bus drivers play a vital role in ensuring students travel safely to and from school every day. We are truly thankful for their dedication, reliability, and hard work!
Thank you to our amazing bus drivers:
TES-1: Travis Trumbull
TES-2: Marie Gallman
TES-3: Pam Brown
TES-4: Vanessa Jordan
TES-5: Ashley Carroll
TES-6: Leslie Trumbull
TES-7: Teresa McQueen
TES-8: Freddie Grindle
TES-9: Cathy Williams
GC-1: Meagan White
Tolbert Elementary School Yearbook
Order Your Copy Today!
Pre-Sale Price: $25
Reserve your yearbook at this special price through December 31.
Payment Options:
Cash or check payable to Tolbert Elementary School
Pay Online: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Tolbert
Order Your Copy Today!
Pre-Sale Price: $25
Reserve your yearbook at this special price through December 31.
Payment Options:
Cash or check payable to Tolbert Elementary School
Pay Online: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Tolbert
Tolbert Elementary School Fall Festival
Join us for games, food, music, and fun at Tolbert Elementary! The Fall Festival will be held on October 30, 2025, from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, followed by Trunk or Treat from 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Student Admission: $5.00
Be sure to check out our basket raffle and silent auction—there’s something for everyone! Celebrate the season with friends, family, and the Tolbert Elementary community.
Join us for games, food, music, and fun at Tolbert Elementary! The Fall Festival will be held on October 30, 2025, from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, followed by Trunk or Treat from 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Student Admission: $5.00
Be sure to check out our basket raffle and silent auction—there’s something for everyone! Celebrate the season with friends, family, and the Tolbert Elementary community.
Welcome to Tolbert Elementary School!
We are excited to welcome Janet Jeffords to the kindergarten team at Tolbert Elementary as a paraprofessional. Mrs. Jeffords earned her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and brings a strong passion for supporting students’ learning while fostering meaningful connections with families and staff.
Outside of school, she enjoys crafting, exploring all that Georgia has to offer, and spending time with her husband and son.
We are thrilled to have Mrs. Jeffords join the Tolbert family—please join us in giving her a warm welcome!
#TolbertFamily #KindergartenTeam #Welcome #CommittedToStudentSuccess
We are excited to welcome Janet Jeffords to the kindergarten team at Tolbert Elementary as a paraprofessional. Mrs. Jeffords earned her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and brings a strong passion for supporting students’ learning while fostering meaningful connections with families and staff.
Outside of school, she enjoys crafting, exploring all that Georgia has to offer, and spending time with her husband and son.
We are thrilled to have Mrs. Jeffords join the Tolbert family—please join us in giving her a warm welcome!
#TolbertFamily #KindergartenTeam #Welcome #CommittedToStudentSuccess
RED RIBBON WEEK - October 27–30, 2025
Help us celebrate Red Ribbon Week by participating in our themed dress-up days!
Monday, 10/27
DREAMS COME TRUE IN A DRUG-FREE WORLD
Dress as your favorite Disney character or wear a Disney t-shirt!
Tuesday, 10/28
SOCK IT TO DRUGS
Wear your wildest, craziest socks to show you choose to be drug-free!
Wednesday, 10/29
WEAR RED DAY
Show your commitment to making healthy choices by wearing red!
Thursday, 10/30
MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY
Dress in your non-scary Halloween costume or as your favorite book character!
Help us celebrate Red Ribbon Week by participating in our themed dress-up days!
Monday, 10/27
DREAMS COME TRUE IN A DRUG-FREE WORLD
Dress as your favorite Disney character or wear a Disney t-shirt!
Tuesday, 10/28
SOCK IT TO DRUGS
Wear your wildest, craziest socks to show you choose to be drug-free!
Wednesday, 10/29
WEAR RED DAY
Show your commitment to making healthy choices by wearing red!
Thursday, 10/30
MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY
Dress in your non-scary Halloween costume or as your favorite book character!
NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR TOLBERT ES PTO OFFICERS – 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Please use the link to submit nominations for Tolbert ES PTO officers for the 2025-26 school year. Nominations will be accepted through the close of business on Wednesday 10/22/25. Please contact Dr. Owen with any questions at rowen@gcbe.org or 706-629-4404.
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Please use the link to submit nominations for Tolbert ES PTO officers for the 2025-26 school year. Nominations will be accepted through the close of business on Wednesday 10/22/25. Please contact Dr. Owen with any questions at rowen@gcbe.org or 706-629-4404.
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October 6 is National Coaches Day!
Tolbert Elementary is proud to recognize and celebrate our outstanding coaches, who make a lasting impact on our students and staff every day:
Mrs. Mallory Parris – TES Instructional Coach
Mrs. Parris works tirelessly behind the scenes to support our teachers and staff, providing guidance, resources, and encouragement to help them be their very best. Her dedication ensures that every classroom at Tolbert Elementary thrives, giving students the highest quality learning experience.
Coach Chris McConnell – TES Physical Education Coach & AMS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
Coach McConnell inspires our students to stay active, develop teamwork skills, and embrace a healthy lifestyle. His energy, encouragement, and leadership both on and off the court help students grow not only as athletes but also as confident, well-rounded individuals.
Ms. Cara Crump – TES Third Grade Teacher & AMS Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
Ms. Crump is a dedicated third-grade teacher who also serves as an assistant girls basketball coach at AMS. She expertly balances her teaching and coaching responsibilities, fostering growth, teamwork, and success both in the classroom and on the basketball court.
Tolbert Elementary is truly fortunate to have such remarkable coaches!
Tolbert Elementary is proud to recognize and celebrate our outstanding coaches, who make a lasting impact on our students and staff every day:
Mrs. Mallory Parris – TES Instructional Coach
Mrs. Parris works tirelessly behind the scenes to support our teachers and staff, providing guidance, resources, and encouragement to help them be their very best. Her dedication ensures that every classroom at Tolbert Elementary thrives, giving students the highest quality learning experience.
Coach Chris McConnell – TES Physical Education Coach & AMS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
Coach McConnell inspires our students to stay active, develop teamwork skills, and embrace a healthy lifestyle. His energy, encouragement, and leadership both on and off the court help students grow not only as athletes but also as confident, well-rounded individuals.
Ms. Cara Crump – TES Third Grade Teacher & AMS Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
Ms. Crump is a dedicated third-grade teacher who also serves as an assistant girls basketball coach at AMS. She expertly balances her teaching and coaching responsibilities, fostering growth, teamwork, and success both in the classroom and on the basketball court.
Tolbert Elementary is truly fortunate to have such remarkable coaches!
Celebrating National Principals Month
This October, we proudly recognize Dr. Rebecca Owen, Principal, and Mrs. Melissa Vincent, Assistant Principal of Tolbert Elementary School, for their outstanding leadership and dedication to our students, staff, and community.
National Principals Month acknowledges the crucial role school leaders play in promoting academic achievement, cultivating safe and supportive learning environments, and guiding school communities toward excellence.
We are grateful to Dr. Owen and Mrs. Vincent for their vision, commitment, and care—qualities that make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and educators each day.
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #TolbertElementary #LeadershipInAction #ThankAPrincipal
This October, we proudly recognize Dr. Rebecca Owen, Principal, and Mrs. Melissa Vincent, Assistant Principal of Tolbert Elementary School, for their outstanding leadership and dedication to our students, staff, and community.
National Principals Month acknowledges the crucial role school leaders play in promoting academic achievement, cultivating safe and supportive learning environments, and guiding school communities toward excellence.
We are grateful to Dr. Owen and Mrs. Vincent for their vision, commitment, and care—qualities that make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and educators each day.
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #TolbertElementary #LeadershipInAction #ThankAPrincipal
Today, Detective Cody Jones and the Gordon County Sheriff’s Department visited Tolbert Elementary to announce the official name of their new canine. Tolbert Elementary won the naming contest, and the bloodhound will now proudly be called Max.
Max was rescued after being abandoned and will now serve the Gordon County community by helping protect and support law enforcement. Students at Tolbert Elementary were excited to greet Max, named in honor of Max V. Tolbert, and celebrate his new job with the GCSD. Superintendent Alice Mashburn, principal Dr. Rebecca Owen, teachers, and staff joined in welcoming the Sheriff’s Department for this special occasion. #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryTES
Max was rescued after being abandoned and will now serve the Gordon County community by helping protect and support law enforcement. Students at Tolbert Elementary were excited to greet Max, named in honor of Max V. Tolbert, and celebrate his new job with the GCSD. Superintendent Alice Mashburn, principal Dr. Rebecca Owen, teachers, and staff joined in welcoming the Sheriff’s Department for this special occasion. #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryTES
Gordon County Schools will be on Fall Break from October 6 through October 10. We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and relaxing break! #ExtraordinaryGCS
