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

W.L. Swain 1st grade teacher Jennifer Woods reviewed phonics with her students on the rug today. They did a great job sounding out and reading aloud! #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWLS #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
W.L. Swain Pre-K teacher Belinda West and paraprofessional Lisa Traylor had multiple small group activities going on today in class! #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWLS #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools
We’re proud to celebrate our "Homegrown" educators and staff at Gordon County Schools who graduated from our high schools! Thank you for giving back to the community you love. You help make our schools a special place!
#HomegrownGordon #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools

We’re proud to celebrate our "Homegrown" educators and staff at Gordon County Schools who graduated from our high schools! Thank you for giving back to the community you love. You help make our schools a special place!
#HomegrownGordon #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools

Planning ahead for next week: September 18th-20th
Parent/teacher conferences are scheduled for September 18th and 19th. On both days, students will be released early at 11:30 am.
If you haven't scheduled a conference with your child's teacher, please reach out and schedule one as soon as possible,
September 20th is an At Home Learning Day. There will not be in-person learning on this day.
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to meeting with parents next week.

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 10, 2024 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


We’re proud to celebrate our "Homegrown" educators and staff at Gordon County Schools who graduated from our high schools! Thank you for giving back to the community you love. You help make our schools a special place!
#HomegrownGordon #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools

W.L. Swain Elementary music teacher Andy McLeod taught his students about meter using percussion instruments. These kids have rhythm! #TogetherWLS #TogetherGCS
Grandparents’ Week at WLS!
We are excited to invite all grandparents to W. L. Swain Elementary for a special week of lunch from September 9th—13th! Enjoy a meal with your grandchild and explore our Book Fair.
The schedule:
September 9th: 2nd Grade—11:30-12:00
September 10th: 1st Grade—11:10-11:40 and 5th Grade—12:00-12:30
September 11th: 3rd Grade—11:55-12:25
September 12th: 4th Grade—12:15-12:45
September 13th: Kindergarten—11:00-11:30 and PreK—12:30-1:00
Adult lunches are $4.00 each (cash or check only). Beverages include tea or milk.
We look forward to seeing everyone and making memories TOGETHER!
#SwainNation
#TogetherWLS
#GrandparentsWeek

We’re proud to celebrate our "Homegrown" educators and staff at Gordon County Schools who graduated from our high schools! Thank you for giving back to the community you love. You help make our schools a special place!
#HomegrownGordon #TogetherGCS #GordonCountySchools

W.L. Swain Elementary Teacher of the Year Carrie Schmitz's class had so much fun today learning outside! Lucas was especially proud to show us how to water and care for their outdoor plants. Great job! #TogetherWeLearn #TogetherWLS #TogetherGCS


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 10, 2024 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


