Holly Betz, Evelyn Jones, Nancy Kitchens, Stan Mangham, Ray Nash and Jane Stelling will represent the 12th class of Griffin-Spalding Educator Hall of Fame inductees! The 2024 class will be inducted at the board of education meeting on Tuesday, October 22, at 6 p.m. in the board room at 216 S. 6th Street. Congratulations to these exemplary educators!
6 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Headshots of 6 educators
Final Kona reminder that tomorrow, Friday, October 18 is the final date for online sales for this month's Kona ice truck. Go to https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K253858991 to place your online order. There will be no cash orders at this point. #ColtsCan #konaIce
6 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
picture of 3 kona ice ups with different flavor/colors, palm trees in the background
If you or anyone you know is interesting in learning more about being a vendor for Griffin Spalding County School System, RSVP and attend this event on October 29. Learn about how to become a vendor or supplier, the bid process, the payment process and more
7 months ago, Adam Pugh
Vendor Business Workshop Oct 29
If you or anyone you know is interesting in learning more about being a vendor for Griffin Spalding County School System, RSVP and attend this event on October 29. Learn about how to become a vendor or supplier, the bid process, the payment process and more.
7 months ago, Adam Pugh
Vendor Business Workshop
Red Ribbon Week is coming up! Here's each day's themes so you can start planning now! #RedRibbonWeek #ColtsCan
7 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Red Ribbon Week dress up days: Oct 28-Nov 1  Monday - wear red; Tuesday - dress up as any decade; Wed - dress in neon/tie dye clothes; Thurdsday -  grade level book character; Friday - Team up against drugs!
We are celebrating #GaPreKWeek. Today, Dr. Ridley came and read with all three PreK classes in the media center. They had a great time listening to the story about the Governor's Mansion, the family - and dogs - that live there. Our PreK students were fabulous listeners and participants! #ColtsCan #PreK
7 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
young students listening as an adult male reads a book
young students raising hands and listening as an adult male reads a book
Mrs. Stratton and Ms. Hitchock's Kindergarten classes working hard on OG (Orton Gillingham) lessons). #ColtsCan #ReadersAreLeaders #OG
7 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
young students at table working with paper and pencils
young students at table working with paper and pencils
KONA ICE update: ONLINE sales will be extended through NEXT Friday, October 18 at https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K253858991. That will be a hard cut-off though so please make sure you order by then if you plan to order online. Cash sales will be accepted until 11 am tomorrow. #ColtsCan #KonaIce
7 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
picture of "kona ice" cup with shaved ice and blue coloring
We want your thoughts! Attend the GSCS Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Griffin Auditorium to discuss cell phones in schools.
7 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
kids on cell phones
Happy #GAPreKWeek! Quality early learning for young children improves third-grade reading proficiency and increases high school graduation rates!
7 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
prek students painting
All GSCS schools will be closed October 14-18, 2024, for Fall Break. Central Office will be closed on Monday, October 14 & Tuesday, October 15. Relax and recharge...Happy Fall!
7 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
fall leaves
Friendly reminder: Kona Ice will be here the week after Fall Break...so deadlines for orders and payments are THIS WEEK! CASH payments: Thursday, October 10 promptly at 3pm; ONLINE payments: Friday, October 11 at 3pm sharp. Orders will not be accepted after these dates/times.
7 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
graphic of Kona Ice truck
October 6th was #NationalCoachesDay. Coaches are mentors, leaders, and role models! GSCS wants to shine a light on the significant influence coaches have both on the field and in the classroom. Thank you to all GSCS Instructional and Athletic Coaches!
7 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
pics of coaches
Congrats to our top AR point earners for the week of September 30-October 4 in 3rd-5th grades! #ColtsCan #ReadersAreLeaders
7 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
3rd-5th grade AR for week of 9/30/24: King B, Georgia C, Logan N, Sebastian C
This week is the 14th Annual #GAPreKWeek! Let's celebrate because early learning is the foundation for all future success in school, the workforce and life! GSCS serves over 430 pre-k students in 22 classrooms.
7 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
prek students in school
Help your child boost their Lexile score and foster a love for reading with our District-Wide Reading Challenge to read 100,000 books! Using AR and Beanstack, we’re making reading an interactive adventure that motivates students to explore, engage and grow their Lexile. Check out the flyer for all the details. Let’s make reading fun, challenging and rewarding!
7 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
2 kids with books
Help your child boost their Lexile score and foster a love for reading with our District-Wide Reading Challenge to read 100,00 books! Using AR and Beanstack, we’re making reading an interactive adventure that motivates students to explore, engage and grow their Lexile. Check out the flyer for all the details. Let’s make reading fun, challenging and rewarding!
7 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
2 students with books
October Events and Recognition Days. Mark your calendars!
7 months ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Pumpkin with dates
We look forward to seeing you this afternoon between 4:30 and 6:30 pm for Literacy Night! Come go through rotations to learn about grade level literacy curriculum, title I info, and shop the book fair with your student. #ColtsCan #LiteracyNight
7 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Literacy night info for Oct 3; 4:30-6:30 pm
Last week, El Catrin Mexican restaurant in Griffin provided chips, salsa, and queso for our staff sunshine community. It was yummy and definitely enjoyed. Please support them as they support our school. #ColtsCan #SupportLocal #yummy
7 months ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
El catrin restaurant in Griffin
table decorated and dunk of chips, salsa, and queso