Gordon County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Wednesday, January 22. This delay is implemented to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families at this time.
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.
Note that buses may run slightly later than the normal schedule to allow for extra precautions to keep students warm and safe. Encourage children to dress warmly as they travel to school. Layering helps keep them safe and warm. Indoor recess activities will take place. We will also provide flexibility with arrival times for all students to ensure safe arrivals.
Weather forecasts indicate a slight chance of precipitation this evening. We are working closely with local agencies to continue monitoring the situation and will notify families promptly through our communication channels if anything changes.
Gordon County Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 21st, 2025.
Due to the latest weather forecast predicted by GEMA for potential precipitation in the northwest Georgia region, all schools in the district will be closed Tuesday. This precaution is to ensure the safety of our students, employees, and families for unpredictable weather.
We will continue to work with local agencies to monitor the weather forecast for the rest of the week. Families will be promptly notified through our communication channels.
Stay warm and safe tomorrow!
District leaders presented schools today with banners celebrating outstanding performance ratings on the Georgia 2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI).
Congratulations to W.L Swain Elementary School for their district level performance in Highest Growth for English Language Arts Content, ELA Progress, and Literacy!
Due to road conditions from inclement weather, Gordon County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Monday, January 13. This delay is implemented to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families Monday 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.
Due to the current Winter Storm Watch and the forecast of potential snow, ice, and high winds, all Gordon County Schools will be closed on Friday, January 10th, to prioritize the safety of our students, staff, and community.
Students will bring home any missing assignments, including work for their reading logs, spelling, vocabulary, or other classwork, to complete if they have not already done so at school. We encourage families to use this time to help students stay on track with their learning.
We will continue to monitor weather and road conditions closely and will update families promptly about any further changes to school operations. Thank you for your continued support. Please stay safe and warm!
W.L. Swain Elementary STEAM teacher Brooke Stone had great activities in her class for her students today! It was great seeing all of their creativity on display. #TogetherGCS
It's looking festive at W.L. Swain Elementary! Students were having a great time in the cafeteria for lunch. Thank you to the cafeteria staff who put so much effort and love into what they do! #TogetherGCS
Reminder that Come Learn with Me is this week!
Swain Elementary School
invites you to join us for our
Come learn with me
Literacy & Math Event
November 21, 2024
Kindergarten 7:50 AM - 8:20 AM
First Grade 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Second Grade 9:40 AM - 10:10 AM
Third Grade 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM
Fourth Grade 1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
Fifth Grade 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Teachers will share ideas of ways you can help support your child's learning at home.
Parents and guardians will meet in the Collaboration Room #110
Contact Connie VanHouten for more information
cvhouten@gcbe.org
W.L. Swain 1st grade teacher Tiffany Mears worked with her students on word blends this morning. Great job! #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
Swain Elementary School
invites you to join us for our
Come learn with me
Literacy & Math Event
November 21, 2024
Kindergarten 7:50 AM - 8:20 AM
First Grade 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Second Grade 9:40 AM - 10:10 AM
Third Grade 12:40 PM - 1:10 PM
Fourth Grade 1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
Fifth Grade 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Teachers will share ideas of ways you can help support your child's learning at home.
Parents and guardians will meet in the Collaboration Room #110
Contact Connie VanHouten for more information
cvhouten@gcbe.org
W.L. Swain Elementary is holding its Dojo Point incentive Monster Mash party in the gym today! Look at all of these students having such an awesome time. #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
Strategic Planning Survey Link: https://forms.office.com/r/MpdZUzans2
Gordon County Schools invites you to participate in our school district Strategic Planning Survey, and we greatly appreciate your feedback as we work to shape the future of our schools. Your input plays a crucial role in helping us create positive outcomes for our students and community.
The Strategic Planning Survey is a key part of our process to develop a comprehensive roadmap for guiding Gordon County Schools from 2026 to 2030. This survey allows us to hear directly from community members, parents, staff, and students about their perspectives, priorities, and hopes for our school system. By gathering this feedback, we aim to understand the community’s vision for our schools and identify areas for growth and improvement.
The insights from the survey will directly influence the new strategic plan, which will set goals and outline initiatives that promote academic excellence, enhance student well-being, support staff development, and strengthen community partnerships. Ultimately, this survey empowers the community to play an active role in shaping the future of Gordon County Schools, ensuring that we continue providing the best possible educational experiences for all our students.
You can complete the survey by visiting this link: https://forms.office.com/r/MpdZUzans2
If you would like to review our previous Strategic Plan and our 2020-2025 Scorecard, you can do so by visiting our website and following the links here: https://www.gcbe.org/page/strategic-plan
What: A Community Engagement Session to gather input from parents, citizens, district employees, and students.
When: October 29th (TODAY) from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This is a walk-in meeting, so please feel free to come in at any time.
Where: Gordon County Schools Central Office Board Room, 7300 Fairmount Hwy SE Calhoun, GA 30701
Who: All Gordon County School District’s stakeholders are invited to participate.
To Attend: All parents, citizens, district employees, and high school students are encouraged to attend. If you need an interpreter in order to participate, please notify us of your specific needs. Contact Mr. Brian Hall with questions at brianhall@gcbe.org or (706) 629-7366 ext. 8143.
An online survey will be available for those who can’t attend the meeting. A link to the survey will appear on the district’s website at https://www.gcbe.org the day following the meeting.
What: A Community Engagement Session to gather input from parents, citizens, district employees, and students.
When: October 29th from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Gordon County Schools Central Office Board Room, 7300 Fairmount Hwy SE Calhoun, GA 30701
Who: All Gordon County School District’s stakeholders are invited to participate.
To Attend: All parents, citizens, district employees, and high school students are encouraged to attend. If you need an interpreter in order to participate, please notify us of your specific needs. Contact Mr. Brian Hall with questions at brianhall@gcbe.org or (706) 629-7366 ext. 8143.
An online survey will be available for those who can’t attend the meeting. A link to the survey will appear on the district’s website at https://www.gcbe.org the day following the meeting.
Gordon Central High School Teaching as a Profession instructor Kodi Albright toured W.L. Swain Elementary kindergarten students around to visit their Career Pathway courses in agriculture, teaching, video production, and healthcare. The kindergarten students had a blast!
W.L. Swain Elementary Pre-K teacher Lisa Byrd had her students working in many fun learning stations. Also, check out the pumpkin patch they made! Celebrate Georgia Pre-K Week with us. #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
W.L. Swain students had a blast on the playground today! The weather was nice, and it was a great time to get their energy out and have fun today. #TogetherWePlay #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
Students in W.L. Swain Elementary 4th grade teacher Felicia Greeson's class were hard at work with differentiated activities based on their needs and levels! #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWLS #TogetherGCS
Dear Gordon County Schools Families,
We are working closely with local agencies to monitor the potential impact of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Helene, which may affect our area later this week. While no schedule changes are expected at this time, if conditions require adjustments such as delays, early dismissals, or closures, we will promptly notify you through our communication channels.
We will keep you updated as decisions are made. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our school community.
Sincerely,
Gordon County Schools
🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 Our Swain Glow Run 2024 fundraiser kicks off soon! We’re raising $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.
💻 Sign up online at MyBooster.com – 09/10/2024
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 09/24/2024
👟 Event Day – 10/03/2024
