GSCS has continued to monitor the weather and has been participating, throughout the day, in briefings and updates with the Spalding County Emergency Management Agency and National Weather Service. At this time, we do not anticipate any local severe weather related to Hurricane Idalia. The forecasts do expect light rain or drizzle to continue throughout off and on throughout much of the evening. No operational changes are expected. All GSCS events (sports, etc.) will proceed as scheduled. We will continue to monitor the weather and update you if this changes. Thank you
Happy Labor Day! All GSCS schools & offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023.
We have created a school calendar with upcoming events for the school year. We will continue to update this calendar as we add new events!
This Thursday we will have our Annual Title 1 Meeting! We will have an in person and virtual meeting at 8:00 AM and a virtual meeting at 4:30pm. We look forward to seeing you guys there!
If you are a Beaverbrook Parent/Guardian, who owns a business, please consider joining our School Council. We are currently in search of one more member.
Griffin-Spalding Partners In Education is holding its 22nd Annual Partners In Education Golf Tournament on Friday, September 29, at the Griffin City Park Golf Course. All proceeds benefit the students and teachers of GSCS by providing field trip/classroom grants and teacher scholarships. Please consider sponsoring/participating. We would love your support!
Sponsorship Form: https://5il.co/21hdh
Questions? Email laura.beaber@gscs.org
More info. on PIE visit www.gspie.org
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GSCS transportation is resuming at 4:30 pm. The severe weather has passed and is now safe for busses. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Spalding County is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 4:30 p.m. Buses have returned students to their schools until the storm passes. It is not safe to operate buses with wind above 40 mph and this storm had winds that reached 60 mph. The weather is moving from west to east and the area of high wind is nearing the east side of the county. Once the wind and weather has subsided we will resume bus transportation and notify parents. Thank you.
Reminder to all GSCS Families...This Friday, August 18, is an at-home learning day for all students.
Beaverbrook Skate Night. This Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 PM @ Griffin Skate Inn
Please help the GHS Band of Gold receive $10,000.00 for the band program! VOTE at https://www.greatbandchallenge.com/. Voting is unlimited, but only one vote per person, per hour, will be accepted. Voting ends tomorrow, Friday, August 11, at 5 PM.
Reminder: Friday, August 18, is an at-home learning day for all GSCS students.
Thank you to our partner West Sunnyside Community Church for blessing two of our teachers with gift cards!
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Day 1 @ Beaverbrook is in the books and was amazing! Every student received a set of pencils and a custom Day 1 sticker, courtesy of Sun City Peachtree Pod #9. Thanks to all partners who participated in welcoming our students back to school!
Tomorrow, August 1, is GSCS Day One in the District! Here is a reminder of the new bell schedule. To get your student's bus information, please use E-Link at https://versatransweb04.tylertech.com/GriffinSpalding/elinkrp/login.aspx
*Use your Student ID number for BOTH the username and password
Also, remember that the School Zone cameras operated by the city and county will be active again beginning tomorrow. The cameras will operate one hour before school begins and one hour after school concludes.
See you tomorrow for Day 1!
The GHS Band of Gold, under the direction of Mr. Daniel Goodmond, entered the 1-800 TruckWreck 3rd Annual Greater Atlanta Band Challenge this summer. Bands submitted a performance video, as well as a brief bio of the program. I am happy to announce that the GHS Band of Gold has been selected as a Top 10 Finalist! Please help the GHS Band of Gold secure one of the top 3 spots in order to receive $10,000.00 for the band program, which is provided by the Witherite Law Group & 1-800 TruckWreck.
You may vote for the GHS Band of Gold using the following link: www.greatbandchallenge.com. Voting is unlimited, but only one vote per person, per hour, will be accepted. Voting began today, Monday, July 31, at 10 AM and will end on Friday, August 11, at 5 PM.
Attention GSCS Families: Open House is this afternoon from 3-7 p.m. at all GSCS schools. Come meet your teachers, get school supply list and get needed information on transportation, after-school program, etc. School starts on Tuesday, August 1st!
A $10 technology fee will be collected by schools to cover damage to student devices. Only new students and students who did not pay last year will be responsible for this fee. To pay online visit: www2.mypaymentsplus.com.
