Gordon County Schools Stakeholders:
As we look a head to plan for the 2026-2027 school year, we value your input and want to ensure our calendar best meets the needs of our students, families, and staff. We have developed two calendar options, and we would like for you to share your preference.
Please take a few moments to review the two proposed calendars and select the one you believe is the best. Your feedback is crucial in helping us make a decision that reflects the collective needs and preferences of our community.
How to Provide Your Feedback:
Review the two calendar options. Click on the survey link below to provide your feedback. Submit your response by Wednesday, July 30th.
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/sRE2jQbSTTPAk6137
Your input will play a significant role in our decision-making process. We appreciate your time and effort in helping us create a school calendar that supports the success and well-being of our students and staff.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement.
Sincerely,
Gordon County Schools
Summer enrollment is open for Gordon County Schools now through July 17th.
If you plan to enroll your child at Ashworth Middle, Belwood Elementary, Gordon Central High, Swain Elementary, or Tolbert Elementary, please visit the front office at Gordon Central High School to enroll (335 Warrior Path, Calhoun, GA 30701).
If you plan to enroll your child at Fairmount Elementary, Red Bud Elementary, Red Bud Middle, Sonoraville Elementary, or Sonoraville High, please visit the front office at Sonoraville High School to enroll (7340 Fairmount Hwy SE, Calhoun, GA 30701).
Office hours for enrollment are Monday through Thursday, Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration times are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 30th through July 2nd. Registration is closed July 3rd and 4th. After July 17th, families will need to submit paperwork at the school where they would like to enroll their child.
Visit https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment to access, print, and fill out the registration packet in its entirety prior to arriving. Packets are available at registration locations if you are unable to pre-register.
The Tolbert Elementary 2025–2026 School Supply List is here!
Download it now: https://5il.co/3jfa4
Get a head start — the BEST school year is just around the corner!
#TolbertElementary #BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies2025 #BEST
Summer enrollment is open for Gordon County Schools now through July 17th.
If you plan to enroll your child at Ashworth Middle, Belwood Elementary, Gordon Central High, Swain Elementary, or Tolbert Elementary, please visit the front office at Gordon Central High School to enroll (335 Warrior Path, Calhoun, GA 30701).
If you plan to enroll your child at Fairmount Elementary, Red Bud Elementary, Red Bud Middle, Sonoraville Elementary, or Sonoraville High, please visit the front office at Sonoraville High School to enroll (7340 Fairmount Hwy SE, Calhoun, GA 30701).
Office hours for enrollment are Monday through Thursday, Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration times are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 30th through July 2nd. Registration is closed July 3rd and 4th. After July 17th, families will need to submit paperwork at the school where they would like to enroll their child.
Visit https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment to access, print, and fill out the registration packet in its entirety prior to arriving. Packets are available at registration locations if you are unable to pre-register.
Summer enrollment is open for Gordon County Schools beginning June 16th through July 17th.
If you plan to enroll your child at Ashworth Middle, Belwood Elementary, Gordon Central High, Swain Elementary, or Tolbert Elementary, please visit the front office at Gordon Central High School to enroll (335 Warrior Path, Calhoun, GA 30701).
If you plan to enroll your child at Fairmount Elementary, Red Bud Elementary, Red Bud Middle, Sonoraville Elementary, or Sonoraville High, please visit the front office at Sonoraville High School to enroll (7340 Fairmount Hwy SE, Calhoun, GA 30701).
Office hours for enrollment are Monday through Thursday, Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration times are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 30th through July 2nd. Registration is closed July 3rd and 4th. After July 17th, families will need to submit paperwork at the school where they would like to enroll their child.
Visit https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment to access, print, and fill out the registration packet in its entirety prior to arriving. Packets are available at registration locations if you are unable to pre-register.
📣📣 ANNOUNCEMENT: We are changing one of our Summer Feeding routes to better serve you! If you pick up meals on Landing Drive, Sugar Valley Apartments, or Pine Ridge Area, please look for your bus a little earlier on Monday. Everybody, please pass this information to friends, family or neighbors that might not read Facebook. Thank you!!
TES Summer Reading Challenge
Getting Started is Easy:
1.Download the Beanstack app from the App Store or Google Play.
2.Search for Tolbert Elementary School and select the first option.
3.Sign in using your child’s lunch number and birthdate.
Be sure to check out the attached flyers for detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Let’s make this summer one to remember—with great books and fun reading challenges!
Summer enrollment is open for Gordon County Schools beginning June 16th through July 17th.
If you plan to enroll your child at Ashworth Middle, Belwood Elementary, Gordon Central High, Swain Elementary, or Tolbert Elementary, please visit the front office at Gordon Central High School to enroll (335 Warrior Path, Calhoun, GA 30701).
If you plan to enroll your child at Fairmount Elementary, Red Bud Elementary, Red Bud Middle, Sonoraville Elementary, or Sonoraville High, please visit the front office at Sonoraville High School to enroll (7340 Fairmount Hwy SE, Calhoun, GA 30701).
Office hours for enrollment are Monday through Thursday, Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration times are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 30th through July 2nd. Registration is closed July 3rd and 4th. After July 17th, families will need to submit paperwork at the school where they would like to enroll their child.
Visit https://www.gcbe.org/page/student-enrollment to access, print, and fill out the registration packet in its entirety prior to arriving. Packets are available at registration locations if you are unable to pre-register.
SAVE THE DATE
PK Orientation / Open House
August 5th
8:30 AM
Kindergarten – 5th Grade Open House
August 5th
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
First Day of School
August 8th
We’re excited to welcome everyone back!
Summer Feeding for 2025 starts on June 2 and continues through July 24. Families can pick up meals Monday - Thursday from 11 AM - 1 PM at Tolbert Elementary School or Sonoraville High School. You can also relax at home, listen for the honking horns and watch for our Gordon County school buses or white vans with the Gordon County Schools logo -- they will deliver meals to neighborhoods all over Gordon County. Please see the flyers for more details, including a list of neighborhoods we will travel to. You can also see the flyers on our website at https://www.gcbe.org/page/summer-feeding-program
2025-2026 - GCS Academic Calendar
The last day of school is Friday, May 23rd and it will be an early release day. Please make any necessary arrangements for pickup and transportation. As we wrap up another school year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been part of this journey. Your support, dedication, and hard work have made this year a success. We have grown together, overcome challenges, and created lasting memories. We are proud of all that has been accomplished and grateful for the strong sense of community that makes our schools so special. Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and well-deserved summer break! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS
Gordon County Schools Congratulates 2024-2025 Retirees! We've asked our retirees to share a picture and their years of experience in GCS to celebrate their retirement.
Let's give a big congratulations to Tammy Bennett, Tolbert Elementary Pre-K teacher! Tammy has spent her entire teaching career with Gordon County Schools, spending the previous 20+ years in Pre-K.
Thank you for serving as an educator for 31 years in the Gordon County Schools system. Enjoy retirement!
#TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools #GCS
Tolbert Elementary would like to give a big shoutout to Kenneth Rymer of Chattanooga's Coca Cola for their yearly donation of Powerade for field day. 5th grade students helped unload these drinks to keep everyone hydrated for a fun day outside next week! #TogetherGCS
Congratulations to the C.H.A.M.P.S. 5th grade graduates at Tolbert Elementary! The C.H.A.M.P.S. (Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety) program in Gordon County Schools is a partnership between the Gordon County Sheriff's Department and our elementary schools, serving to help empower our youth with valuable life skills and knowledge to make informed choices and contribute positively to their communities. Lieutenant Brian Brannon congratulated these 5th graders who participated in the program. Thank you Lt. Brannon and the GCSD for educating and empowering our students and community through our law enforcement partnerships.
Teacher Appreciation Week – Day 2 🌮
Today, our amazing teachers and staff were treated to a delicious lunch from Taco House and delightful desserts, generously provided by Sugar Valley Baptist and Ms. Theresa Haygood.
We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and unwavering support in helping us celebrate our dedicated educators. Your kindness made Day 2 of Teacher Appreciation Week truly special and heartfelt.
Thank you for standing with us as we honor those who inspire, guide, and uplift our students.
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYou #SugarValleyBaptistChurch #Haygood #CommunitySupport #TogetherTES
Honoring Nurse Kim Wade – Tolbert Elementary
We are so thankful for Nurse Kim Wade! Her care, compassion, and dedication make a difference every day at Tolbert Elementary. As a small token of our appreciation, she was recently surprised with flowers and cards. Thank you, Nurse Wade—you are truly valued!
#ThankYouNurseWade #TolbertCares #NurseAppreciationWeek
This morning, the Tolbert Elementary School administration treated teachers and staff to a delicious biscuit from Big John’s Treat Shoppe to celebrate the first day of Teacher Appreciation Week. A heartfelt thank you to the administration for this thoughtful and generous gesture!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #GratefulEducators #TogetherTES
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 20, 2025
8:00 AM - Pre-K Completion Ceremony, followed by cupcakes
9:30 AM - Kindergarten Completion Ceremony
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
8:00 AM - Second Grade Honors Program (By Invitation Only)
9:30 AM - First Grade Honors Program (By Invitation Only)
Thursday, May 22, 2025
8:00 AM - Fourth Grade Honors Program (By Invitation Only)
9:30 AM - Third Grade Honors Program (By Invitation Only)
Friday, May 23, 2025
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!
Tolbert Elementary School will be closed on Friday, May 2nd, for At-Home Learning. Please watch for communication from your child's teachers regarding assignments.
