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Congratulations to the GSCS students who received scholarships today from Kiwanis Club of Griffin. Funds for these scholarships are raised via the pancake breakfast, disc golf tournament and three scholarship endowments. Scholarships awarded today totaled more than $16,000.00. Students and their colleges are: Miles Stansberry (UGA), Bethany Williamson (UGA), Jeremiah Norris (Kennesaw St.), Ayla Spencer (SCAD), Abigail Banks (Brewton-Parker), Brittain Gill (GA Southern), Ellie Foster (GA Southern). Great job students! Thank you Kiwanis! Photos include Kiwanis Club President Doug Hardwick and Scholarship Committee Chairperson Amy Dunham.
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What important life skills and experiences do our students need to prepare them for success in learning and life? Please share your thoughts with us by participating in this ThoughtExchange. It will only take two minutes. Scan the QR Code or visit https://my.thoughtexchange.com/scroll/200516278/welcome. Thank you!
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Today's school nurse is so much more than the stereotype of ice, lice and band-aids! School nurses are essential for healthy kids, healthy schools and healthy communities! Thank you GSCS School Nurses for all you do!
GSCS Nurses: Esther Harris, LPN; Stephanie Williams, LPN; Libby Reeves, RN; Melissa Blanton, LPN; Paige Tatum, LPN; Stacey Ard, LPN; Stephanie Berndt, RN; Judy Engel, RN; Charley Biggins, LPN; Tonya Sharpton, RN; Michele Cobb, LPN; Amanda Islieb, RN; Jackie O'Neal, LPN; Lasjuana "Ty" Johnson, LPN; Ashley Goins, LPN; Jameelah Uqdah, LPN; Octavie Sims(substitute) & Candice Atwater, LPN
GSCS Nursing Supervisor Melissa Dingler, RN
Dental Program Staff Cindy Carrillo & Dani Etheridge
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!!! CRMS is thankful for all their faculty and staff!! Thank you for all you do for our school and students.
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Please see these helpful testing tips and important information about the GSCS 2024-25 Open House.
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GSCS Senior Cabinet hosted an appreciation breakfast for all GSCS nutrition staff in celebration of today being School Lunch Hero Day. We are thankful for our nutrition staff who are heroes for our students every day!
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Students enjoyed fun in the sun yesterday at the GSCS Department of Exceptional Students Inclusive Arts Event at the City Park!
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May 3rd is School Lunch Hero Day! Show some love to all of our amazing school nutrition superheroes! Thank you for all you do every day for our students!
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This Friday, May 3, is a GSCS Professional Learning Day (No Students).
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May 1 is National School Principal Day! Let's acknowledge, celebrate & thank these educational school leaders who support and guide our teachers and students daily. We appreciate your hard work and commitment. Thank you!
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Congratulations to our Panther Students of the Month for April!!
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The GSCS Nutrition Program was recognized among the best of the best in the state by receiving the prestigious Georgia School Nutrition Association (GSNA) Gold Scroll Award. The Gold Scroll Award is the highest honor a school nutrition program in Georgia can receive. Congratulations GSCS Nutrition Department! Way to go! Read more: https://5il.co/2jud9
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All library books are due no later than Friday, May 10th.
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Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all the amazing individuals who keep our schools, departments and offices running smoothly! Your contributions are invaluable. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
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Today is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Our school bus drivers play a crucial role in ensuring the safe transportation of our students, enabling them to receive education, participate in athletic activities, go on field trips, etc. Please take a moment to thank a bus driver and share your appreciation for all they do!
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Sunday, GSCS 6th graders leave for the annual Junior Deputy Trip to Washington D.C. Did you know this is the 75th year of this annual trip!!! We'd like to collect photos from throughout the years. Share your photos from past trips to D.C. at jrdeputyprogram@spaldingcounty.com
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Select 8th graders from all four GSCS middle schools experienced georgia history in our own city today as authors Joseph McGill and Herb Frazier spoke to them at the Bailey Tebault House. Thanks to Griffin Historical Society, UGA Griffin and other partners for this field trip.
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What a great day our GSCS Exceptional Students had at the Special Olympics Track & Field Event today at Spalding High! Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so fun and special for our students!
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We are so thankful for our wonderful Assistant Principals! We appreciate everything they do to make each student and teacher at Cowan Road Middle School successful! Thank you, Mr. Davis, Mr. Schellhause, Ms. Taylor, and Mr. Hall!
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Georgia Milestone information and link to study guides.
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