
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!


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


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


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.


Red Ribbon Week is coming up! Here's each day's themes so you can start planning now! #RedRibbonWeek #ColtsCan


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



Mrs. Stratton and Ms. Hitchock's Kindergarten classes working hard on OG (Orton Gillingham) lessons). #ColtsCan #ReadersAreLeaders #OG



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


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.


Happy #GAPreKWeek! Quality early learning for young children improves third-grade reading
proficiency and increases high school graduation rates!


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!


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.


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!


Congrats to our top AR point earners for the week of September 30-October 4 in 3rd-5th grades! #ColtsCan #ReadersAreLeaders


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.


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!


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!


October Events and Recognition Days. Mark your calendars!


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


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

