Congratulations to two elementary schools for being recognized at the recent Gordon County Schools Board of Education meeting for their outstanding achievements.
W.L. Swain Elementary was honored by the Georgia Department of Education as a 2025 Title I Reward School, placing them among the top 5% of Title I schools in the state for making the most progress in student achievement. This recognition is based on the most recent two years of state testing data in English Language Arts and mathematics. The award reflects the hard work and commitment of Swain’s students, staff, parents, and administration. Accepting the recognition on behalf of W.L. Swain Elementary were Principal Tara Green, Assistant Principal Stacy Calvert, and teachers India Bennett and Monica Nacey
Sonoraville Elementary was also recognized for being named an Apple Distinguished School, an achievement that highlights the school’s innovative use of instructional technology to promote student collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Sonoraville Elementary joins Ashworth, Tolbert, Swain, and Fairmount Elementary in earning this distinction, with fewer than 15 schools in Georgia holding this honor. Recognized on behalf of Sonoraville Elementary were Principal Kelly Rampy, Assistant Principal Nicole Burgess, and Instructional Technology Coordinator Whitney Prather, who supported the application and video submission process.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryWLS #ExtraordinarySES
W.L. Swain Elementary was honored by the Georgia Department of Education as a 2025 Title I Reward School, placing them among the top 5% of Title I schools in the state for making the most progress in student achievement. This recognition is based on the most recent two years of state testing data in English Language Arts and mathematics. The award reflects the hard work and commitment of Swain’s students, staff, parents, and administration. Accepting the recognition on behalf of W.L. Swain Elementary were Principal Tara Green, Assistant Principal Stacy Calvert, and teachers India Bennett and Monica Nacey
Sonoraville Elementary was also recognized for being named an Apple Distinguished School, an achievement that highlights the school’s innovative use of instructional technology to promote student collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Sonoraville Elementary joins Ashworth, Tolbert, Swain, and Fairmount Elementary in earning this distinction, with fewer than 15 schools in Georgia holding this honor. Recognized on behalf of Sonoraville Elementary were Principal Kelly Rampy, Assistant Principal Nicole Burgess, and Instructional Technology Coordinator Whitney Prather, who supported the application and video submission process.
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryWLS #ExtraordinarySES
🎉⭐️🎸 September ROCKSTAR ALERT! 🎸⭐️🎉
Our spotlight continues to shine on some of our AMAZING Rockstars at WLS!🌟 This month, teachers and staff nominated someone who shows true PRIDE—Polite, Responsible, Inclusive, Determined, and Engaged.
For the month of September, our focus was on RESPONSIBLE, and our Rockstars shined bright! ✨
👏 A HUGE congratulations to our PRIDE Winners:
🍎 Teacher Rockstar: Elizabeth Jarrett
🦸 Staff Rockstar: Savannah Silvers
These two incredible ladies were chosen for their dedication to students and staff and for always going above and beyond in everything they do. 💙
Let’s give them a big round of applause in the comments below! 👏
Way to go, Rockstars! 🎤⭐️
W.L. Swain Elementary 4th grade teacher Laura Hall was working with her students on long division today. Her class practiced problem-solving strategies and showed great effort as they built confidence in their math skills. #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryWLS
Wow! This school year is flying by—we’re almost to Fall Break!
Fall Break is next week, October 6–10. We hope you enjoy a restful and fun break.
We will see everyone back on Monday, October 13!
As a school, we have raised $800! 🎉 We think we can make it even further toward reaching our goal of $10,000 for Connections Funding and School Incentives!
If you’re CURIOUS about the W. L. Swain Elementary School Glow Run program, check out today’s classroom video and make sure you’re signed up at MyBooster.com.
Tonight our challenge is Student Star Video Challenge - Get registered on mybooster.com and make a Student Star Video. If you are donating funds, sharing your page, volunteering your time—it makes a difference for W. L. Swain Elementary School. Thank you!
🎉 Congratulations to Nayeli Chavez! 🎉
She is our winner of the 2025 Drugs Don’t Work Red Ribbon Week Art Contest.
This year’s theme was “Life is a Puzzle, Live Drug Free.” Our students submitted some truly amazing artwork, and we are so proud of their creativity and positive messages.
Way to go, Nayeli—we are so proud of you! 💙👏
Second grade students at W.L. Swain Elementary are having a great time in P.E. during specials! These young learners enjoyed playing together, building teamwork, and staying active while having fun. #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryWLS
We are excited to share that W.L. Swain Elementary has been named a 2025 Georgia Title I Reward School! This distinction places W.L. Swain among the top 5 percent of Title I schools in Georgia making the most progress in improving student performance.
Title I Reward Schools are identified by the Georgia Department of Education based on English Language Arts and Mathematics scores from statewide assessments. To earn this recognition, schools must demonstrate significant progress in raising achievement for the all-students subgroup when comparing content mastery scores over the most recent two years.
Being included on this list is a remarkable achievement that highlights effective teaching, strong leadership, and the dedication of students, families, and staff working together for success.
Congratulations to the entire W.L. Swain Elementary community on this outstanding honor!
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryWLS
Title I Reward Schools are identified by the Georgia Department of Education based on English Language Arts and Mathematics scores from statewide assessments. To earn this recognition, schools must demonstrate significant progress in raising achievement for the all-students subgroup when comparing content mastery scores over the most recent two years.
Being included on this list is a remarkable achievement that highlights effective teaching, strong leadership, and the dedication of students, families, and staff working together for success.
Congratulations to the entire W.L. Swain Elementary community on this outstanding honor!
#ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryWLS
Participate in our upcoming W.L. Swain Elementary School Fun Run!
It’s time! You can register your student for our W. L. Swain Elementary School Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $10,000 for Connections Funding and School Incentives. Signing up is easy and comes with a fun prize for your student!
⭐️ Sign Up On MyBooster.com ⭐️
Thank you for being a part of our W. L. Swain Elementary School community and helping us make a difference for our students. We are grateful for your support!
Follow our social pages for fun progress updates in the coming weeks!
Key Dates to Remember:
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 09/23/2025
👟 Event Day – 10/02/2025
*Need help signing up?
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W.L. Swain Elementary's Carrie Arnold had a fun learning activity today for her class! Students were able to learn about weather and had a cool art experiment as well to make it rain. Great job! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryWLS
W.L. Swain 1st grade teacher Jennifer Woods had fun working on phonics with her students today! They were giving some pretty creative answers about the letter K. #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryWLS
🎉👏 Huge Congratulations to our fabulous lunchroom ladies! 👏🎉
They’ve done it again — scoring a perfect 100 on their Health Inspection! 🥳✨ Their hard work, pride, and dedication shine through every single day, and we are so thankful for the love and care they put into serving our students. 💛🍎
Way to go, ladies — you are truly the best! 🌟
Free English classes are available for parents of Gordon County Schools students! Classes will be held on Saturdays from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at Belwood Elementary beginning October 11, 2025.
Location: Belwood Elementary, 590 Belwood Road, Calhoun, GA 30701
To register, contact: Luzvinda Luna, 706-879-5206, lluna@gcbe.org
Clases de inglés gratuitas para padres de estudiantes de las Escuelas del Condado de Gordon. Las clases se llevarán a cabo los sábados de 8:00 a 9:00 a.m. en Belwood Elementary a partir del 11 de octubre de 2025.
Ubicación: Belwood Elementary, 590 Belwood Road, Calhoun, GA 30701
Para registrarse, comuníquese con: Luzvinda Luna, 706-879-5206, lluna@gcbe.org
🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉
W L Swain Elementary School Fun Run kicks off soon! We’re attempting to raise $10,000 for Connections Funding and School Incentives, and we need your help.
Save the date and stay tuned for more details on how you can support our cause.
💻 Register online at MyBooster.com – 09/09/2025
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 09/22/2025
👟 Event Day – 10/02/2025
W L Swain Elementary School Fun Run kicks off soon! We’re attempting to raise $10,000 for Connections Funding and School Incentives, and we need your help.
Save the date and stay tuned for more details on how you can support our cause.
💻 Register online at MyBooster.com – 09/09/2025
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 09/22/2025
👟 Event Day – 10/02/2025
W.L. Swain Elementary 3rd grad teacher Kim Adair worked with her students on a reading lesson. They did a great job sharing their ideas and responses to the text! #ExtraordinaryGCS #ExtraordinaryWLS
Swain Elementary School
Please join us for the
Annual Title I Parent Meeting
where we will discuss:
What are the district and school goals?
What is Title I?
What is Parent Engagement?
How can I get involved?
September 9, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Swain Elementary School Cafeteria
All parents and families are invited to participate.
For more information contact the school at 706-629-0141
Please join us for the
Annual Title I Parent Meeting
where we will discuss:
What are the district and school goals?
What is Title I?
What is Parent Engagement?
How can I get involved?
September 9, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Swain Elementary School Cafeteria
All parents and families are invited to participate.
For more information contact the school at 706-629-0141
Swain Elementary School
Please join us for the
Annual Title I Parent Meeting
where we will discuss:
What are the district and school goals?
What is Title I?
What is Parent Engagement?
How can I get involved?
September 9, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Swain Elementary School Cafeteria
All parents and families are invited to participate.
For more information contact the school at 706-629-0141
Please join us for the
Annual Title I Parent Meeting
where we will discuss:
What are the district and school goals?
What is Title I?
What is Parent Engagement?
How can I get involved?
September 9, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Swain Elementary School Cafeteria
All parents and families are invited to participate.
For more information contact the school at 706-629-0141
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. 🇺🇸
Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back on Tuesday! 💙
🎉⭐️🎸 ROCKSTAR ALERT! 🎸⭐️🎉
This year at WLS, we’re shining the spotlight on some of our AMAZING Rockstars! 🌟 Each month, teachers and staff can nominate someone who shows true PRIDE—Polite, Responsible, Inclusive, Determined, and Engaged.
For the month of August, our focus was POLITE, and WOW did our team shine!
👏 A HUGE congratulations to our PRIDE Winners:
🍎 Teacher Rockstar: Linda LiCause
🦸 Staff Rockstar: Susan Peeler
These two incredible ladies were chosen for their dedication to students and staff and for always showing kindness and respect in everything they do. 💙
This year at WLS, we’re shining the spotlight on some of our AMAZING Rockstars! 🌟 Each month, teachers and staff can nominate someone who shows true PRIDE—Polite, Responsible, Inclusive, Determined, and Engaged.
For the month of August, our focus was POLITE, and WOW did our team shine!
👏 A HUGE congratulations to our PRIDE Winners:
🍎 Teacher Rockstar: Linda LiCause
🦸 Staff Rockstar: Susan Peeler
These two incredible ladies were chosen for their dedication to students and staff and for always showing kindness and respect in everything they do. 💙
Swain Elementary School
Please join us for the
Annual Title I Parent Meeting
where we will discuss:
What are the district and school goals?
What is Title I?
What is Parent Engagement?
How can I get involved?
September 9, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Swain Elementary School Cafeteria
All parents and families are invited to participate.
For more information contact the school at 706-629-0141
Please join us for the
Annual Title I Parent Meeting
where we will discuss:
What are the district and school goals?
What is Title I?
What is Parent Engagement?
How can I get involved?
September 9, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Swain Elementary School Cafeteria
All parents and families are invited to participate.
For more information contact the school at 706-629-0141
