This morning GSCS IT detected attempted suspicious activity from accounts outside our network. As a preventative precaution, the IT department has reset all student passwords. School Administrators will work with teachers to make students aware of their new passwords. This may impact software applications such as SAVAS, I-Ready, Edgenuity and HMH (today only). No data has been accessed. The GSCS network has not been compromised. This is a preventative measure. All staff accounts are secured via two-factor authentication and do not require a password reset. The safety measures put in place by GSCS IT in the past year helped to minimize this type of outside activity.
Thank you,
Dear Griffin-Spalding Parents and Staff,
GSCS is aware of potential inclement weather in the state of Georgia. We are in contact with meteorologists and are actively monitoring the weather. Processes are in place to ensure safety. We will keep you updated (via GSCS App, e-mail, text message, etc) if weather changes impact school operations.
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.
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!
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
Congratulations to Melissa Hicks who will be the new principal of Jackson Road Elementary School! Read more: https://5il.co/2ksu3
Today, the GSCS Human Resources Department hosted a celebration for this year's district retirees. These retirees total 967 years of service to GSCS! Thank you to these amazing and dedicated educators for their many years of service to our schools and the community! Their influence has touched the lives of thousands! Congratulations retirees and we wish you all well on your next journey!
Please see these helpful testing tips and important information about the GSCS 2024-25 Open House.
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!
Students enjoyed fun in the sun yesterday at the GSCS Department of Exceptional Students Inclusive Arts Event at the City Park!
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!
Griffin-Spalding Partners In Education (PIE) awarded scholarships for $1,000 each to seven GSCS teachers who are currently seeking additional certification or advanced degrees related to their teaching/educational field. Congratulations to these recipients!
April Kisner – Jackson Road Elementary
Brandi Baylor – Carver Road Middle
April Garner – Rehoboth Road Middle
Chanice Barlow – Anne Street Elementary
Kierra Rojas – Anne Street Elementary
Cheyanne Pullum – Orrs Elementary
Sarah McDevitt – Cowan Road Elementary
This Friday, May 3, is a GSCS Professional Learning Day (No Students).
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!
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
Thank you GSCS Elementary After-School Program Staff for providing quality programs that make a difference in the lives of our students and their parents/guardians!
District Staff:
Kainita Taylor, District Director
Susan Humphries, After School Specialist
Jamaica Adams, Bookkeeper
Site Coordinators and Workers:
Annette Cross, Vanessa Lindsey, Lori Manuel, Edwina Bowen, Delaney Wells, Logan Fagin, Nancy Matthews, Jamela Lucier, Jasmine Jester, Laticia Baggley, Carol Middlebrook, Cindy Sims, Veronica Mobley, Paula Lewis, Tessa Yarbrough, Rebecca Baker, Nettie Johnson, Kaneisha Benjamin, Cindy Hoffman, Gloria Fallings, Bonita Lewis, Esther White, Alexis Bogan & Ashley Bogan
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!
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!
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
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!
