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
Invites you to join us for a night of fun and learning!
Family STEAM Night
March 19, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30pm
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
This exciting night brings them all together through hands-on activities for the whole family.
Enjoy Free Pizza and Water!
For more information contact Connie Van Houten
706-629-0141 or cvhouten@gcbe.org
All parents, families, school staff, students, and community members:
We need your input to plan for the 2026–2027 school year. This is an opportunity for you to provide input and suggestions to build new ideas and create positive change in our school.
We will review and revise the following:
School-Parent Compact
School Improvement Plan
School Parent & Family Engagement Policy
District Parent & Family Engagement Policy
Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP)
Come and share ideas about how the 1% set aside for Parent & Family Engagement can be best used.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
March 18, 2026
7:30 am - 12:30 pm Drop-in Session
Swain Elementary. School
For more information, you can contact us or visit our website:
Telephone: 706-629-0141
Fax: 706-879-5291
Email: tgreen@gcbe.org
Website: www.gcbe.org/o/wls
Gordon County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Monday, March 16, due to the potential for severe weather in the morning. Weather conditions can be unpredictable, and this delay is being implemented to help ensure the safety of our drivers, bus riders, faculty, and families tomorrow morning.
Please adjust your child’s morning drop-off time by two hours. Buses will also operate on a two-hour delay behind their usual route times. Elementary schools will begin at 9:30 a.m. Middle and high schools will begin at 10:30 a.m.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions closely and are working with local agencies as needed. If any additional changes become necessary, families will be notified promptly through our communication channels.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our school community.
The activity helped reinforce both grammar and reading comprehension skills while keeping students actively engaged in the learning process.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryWLS
Invites you to join us for a night of fun and learning!
Family STEAM Night
March 19, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:30pm
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
This exciting night brings them all together through hands-on activities for the whole family.
Enjoy Free Pizza and Water!
For more information contact Connie Van Houten
706-629-0141 or cvhouten@gcbe.org
All parents, families, school staff, students, and community members:
We need your input to plan for the 2026–2027 school year. This is an opportunity for you to provide input and suggestions to build new ideas and create positive change in our school.
We will review and revise the following:
School-Parent Compact
School Improvement Plan
School Parent & Family Engagement Policy
District Parent & Family Engagement Policy
Consolidated LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP)
Come and share ideas about how the 1% set aside for Parent & Family Engagement can be best used.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
March 18, 2026
7:30 am - 12:30 pm Drop-in Session
Swain Elementary School
For more information, you can contact us or visit our website:
Telephone: 706-629-0141
Fax: 706-879-5291
Email: tgreen@gcbe.org
Website: www.gcbe.org/o/wls
Gordon County families, this is the last week to register for Pre-K if you want to be included in the Pre-K lottery!
Pre-K Registration Period: Ends March 6th
Pre-K Lottery: March 27th
Kindergarten Registration: Now Open!
Pre-K registration for Gordon County Schools is open until 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!
Join us on March 18, 2026, from 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM to help plan for the 2026-2027 school year. This is your opportunity to share ideas and suggestions as we review our School Improvement Plan, School-Parent Compact, Parent & Family Engagement policies, and more.
Your partnership makes our school extraordinary. We hope to see you there!
#ExtraordinaryWLS #ExtraordinaryGCS
Carrie has been a dedicated member of the Swain family since 2018, serving as the lead special education teacher. She has taught in inclusion, resource, and severe and profound settings. Carrie has been an educator since 2011 and was selected last year as W.L. Swain Elementary Teacher of the Year. Her commitment to students, staff, and families makes her a wonderful fit for this new role.
We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to current assistant principal Stacy Calvert for her outstanding service to W.L. Swain Elementary. We wish her the very best as she retires at the end of this year and thank her for the lasting impact she has made on our school community.
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!
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!
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!
