Thank you Central Georgia EMC for presenting GSCS with $23,700 for community development! Central Georgia EMC presented the checks this morning to GSCS, the development authority and the chamber at the Griffin Welcome Center. Thank you for supporting our community and school system!
Pictured (L-R): GSCS Superintendent Dr. Keith Simmons, Griffin-Spalding Development Authority Executive Director David Luckie, Griffin-Spalding Chamber of Commerce President Michelle Boggus and Central Georgia EMC Key Accounts Executive Brandon Stooksbury
GSCS was happy to have Henry County School (HCS) leaders visit our schools yesterday to see our Audio Enhancement System and discuss school safety. Pictured (L-R): HCS Director of Security and Safety Johnny Stafford, GSCS School Safety Coordinator Donald Britt, GSCS IT Director Lonny Harper, GSCS Network/Application Specialist Cody Hammond and HCS Supervisor of Safety and Security Kenneth Tucker.
Traversa Ride 360 is now available for parents and students to download on their Apple or Android mobile devices. Simply search the app store for “Traversa Ride 360” to download and register yourself on the app. This technology will replace VersaTrans MyStop.
Traversa Ride 360 is designed so parents and students can access the student’s bus information in the fastest way possible. GPS technology on the bus works with Student Transportation to automatically calculate the timing of a bus route to give the most accurate route data with real-time updates. Parents and students may sign up for notifications to be automatically alerted about changes in a student’s bus status.
Guardian User Guide: https://5il.co/26amj
Guardian User Guide (Spanish): https://5il.co/26qwm
Attention Families: Here are some tips for pedestrian safety. Remember clocks will “fall back” one hour on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
All GSCS schools will be closed October 9-13, 2023 for Fall break. Stay safe and enjoy the break!
Today, six GSCS eighth-grade students were named as the 2023 recipients of a $10,000 REACH Georgia Scholarship! These students were surprised in their classroom by GSCS Superintendent Simmons, district leadership and their school leadership. The scholarships will be presented at a special signing ceremony at the Kiwanis Club of Griffin on November 1. Congratulations to Hailey Wells at Rehoboth Road Middle, Madison Cutter and Jayden Leonard at Kennedy Road Middle, Elijah Gray and Sayla Smith at Carver Road Middle and Trinity Pitts Gray at Cowan Road Middle School!
This month is National Principals Month! Thank you GSCS principals for your visionary leadership and tireless pursuit of success for every staff and student. Celebrate and show your principal how much you appreciate them for all they do! #ThankAPrincipal
Today, October 2, is National Custodial Worker Day and we want to recognize, celebrate and thank all of the amazing individuals who keep GSCS clean, maintained and operating smoothly! Our school custodians work hard and often behind the scenes or after hours. However, the results of their efforts are among the most critically important and highly recognizable things seen in our facilities. So, on National Custodial Workers Day, be sure to show your appreciation to the custodians who keep our schools and district clean!
Reminder: This Friday, Sept. 22, is an at-home learning day for all GSCS students.
At the Sept. 19, board of education meeting Karen Goodman, Johnny Goodrum, June Lisle & Robin Samples were inducted into the Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame! They represent the 11th class of inductees. Congrats to these exemplary educators! Read the full story: https://5il.co/258pw
At the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education meeting on Sept. 19, Karen Goodman, Johnny Goodrum, June Lisle & Robin Samples were inducted into the Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame! Congratulations to these exceptional educators who represent the 11th class of inductees! Read the full story here: https://5il.co/258pw
GSCS Job Fair Tuesday, September 26, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the GSCS South Cafeteria (277 E. Poplar St.) Register to attend using the QR code or at https://forms.gle/GVdrbyQ9PBHZ9feS6.
Happy IT Professionals Day! It is time to honor and celebrate the people who work behind the scenes to keep our district running: IT professionals! Thank you GSCS Technology Professionals for being our unsung heroes on a daily basis. Give a SHOUT OUT to your technology hero!
FOUR TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE 2023 GRIFFIN-SPALDING EDUCATOR HALL OF FAME Karen Goodman, Johnny Goodrum, June Lisle and Robin Samples will represent the eleventh class of Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame inductees. The 2023 class will be inducted at the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 6 p.m. Watch live at: https://youtube.com/live/tZwRLmtywz4?feature=share
FOUR TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE 2023 GRIFFIN-SPALDING EDUCATOR HALL OF FAME
Karen Goodman, Johnny Goodrum, June Lisle and Robin Samples will represent the eleventh class of Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame inductees. The 2023 class will be inducted at the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 6 p.m. Watch live at: https://youtube.com/live/tZwRLmtywz4?feature=share
FOUR TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE 2023 GRIFFIN-SPALDING EDUCATOR HALL OF FAME
Karen Goodman, Johnny Goodrum, June Lisle and Robin Samples will represent the eleventh class of Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame inductees. The 2023 class will be inducted at the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 6 p.m. Watch live at: https://youtube.com/live/tZwRLmtywz4?feature=share
On September 15, let's show our appreciation for all of the hardworking tradesmen out there on National Tradesmen Day! This special day gives us a chance to recognize and honor all of the men and women whose skills and hard work keep GSCS running strong. Thank you for all you do!
GSCS is monitoring the weather this afternoon. We are expecting some rain and thunderstorms this afternoon, but none are predicted to be severe and there are no operational changes at this time. We will continue to monitor the situation and update you if changes are needed.
Picture Day is Tuesday, September 26th!
The Griffin High Vs. Spalding High Football Game is Saturday, September 30 at 2 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. For stadium and tailgating rules, parking map, ticket information, etc. visit https://www.gscs.org/page/griffin-spalding-football-game-information.
