Help us celebrate DJ, our September Reader of the Month! DJ earned an impressive 9.6 AR points with 93% accuracy! That’s some serious reading power.

Way to go, DJ! Keep reading, keep growing, and keep reaching those goals. #OurHabitsOurFuture #ReadersAreLeaders
about 17 hours ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
A “Cowan Road Elementary Reader of the Month” graphic recognizes DJ, a 4th-grade student, for September. DJ is pictured smiling and holding a copy of Mighty Meg. The graphic features stacks of illustrated books and reads “Reader of the Month” and “DJ, 4th Grade — Sept. 26.”
GSCS October Parent University Math Workshop is on Tuesday, Oct. 20th. Build stronger math skills at home and at school! Scan the QR code to register.
about 20 hours ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
MATH WORKSHOP
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Today we’re celebrating the amazing people who work hard for us every single day! Our custodians keep Cowan Road clean, safe, and in good working order, and we are so grateful for everything they do for our students and staff.

Today they were treated to lunch from LongHorn, a special banner, and some other thoughtful gifts from throughout the building. But honestly, they deserve to be celebrated every single day!

Thank you for all you do for Cowan Road! We appreciate you more than you know! #OurHabitsOurFuture
about 21 hours ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Four Cowan Road Elementary custodians pose together in front of a decorated doorway while holding gift bags and a LongHorn Steakhouse bag. Above them is a handmade sign that reads, “Thanks for making our spaces sparkle! You’re the real MVP’s.” Balloons and gold decorations surround the sign as the custodians smile for the photo.
🧹💙 Happy Custodian Appreciation Day! 💙🧹

Today, we celebrate the hardworking custodians who help make our schools clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for learning every single day!

Your dedication often happens behind the scenes, but your impact is felt throughout our schools. From early mornings to late evenings, you work tirelessly to care for our facilities and create a positive environment for students and staff.

Thank you for all you do to keep our schools shining! We appreciate you today and every day! 👏🏫✨

Join us in saying THANK YOU to our amazing custodians!
1 day ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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🍎🎉 Happy School Principals Month! 🎉🍎

October is a time to recognize and celebrate our incredible GSCS principals who lead our schools!

Our principals wear many hats each day—educational leaders, mentors, problem-solvers, advocates, and champions for students and staff. Their leadership helps create positive school communities where students and educators can learn, grow and succeed.

To all of our amazing principals: Thank you for leading with purpose, supporting your teams, and making a difference in the lives of our students every day! 💙

Join us in celebrating our principals throughout October! 👏🏫

#SchoolPrincipalsMonth #ThankAPrincipal
2 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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Congratulations to 5th grader Makiah on earning 1st Place for her 4-H artwork at the Spalding County Fair! We are so proud of her creativity, hard work, and accomplishment. Way to represent, Makiah!

#OurHabitsOurFuture
3 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
A graphic congratulates Makiah  on earning first place for her 4-H artwork. The image shows Makiah, a smiling elementary-aged student, holding a blue first-place ribbon and her artwork. A second image displays her decorated denim artwork along with her first-place ribbons and prize money. The graphic has a light teal background and the words “Congrats, Makiah!” in large pink lettering.
GSCS Mobile Market is coming!
Students, families, and staff are invited to pick up fresh food while supplies last! Join us Thursday, October 8, from 2–4 PM at the GSCS Central Office back parking lot. Registration is required, so scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!
3 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Graphic for the GSCS Mobile Market, presented by GSCS School Social Workers in partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The event is open to students, families, and staff while supplies last.  Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 Time: 2:00–4:00 PM Location: GSCS Central Office – Back Parking Lot, across the street from Memorial Stadium. Visitors should enter the drive-thru from Poplar Street near the cemetery entrance and follow the signs.  The graphic features an illustration of a food-filled basket and a blue food truck. A QR code on the right side is labeled “Register to Attend” and “Scan to register.”
Celebrating Our September Leaders of the Month!

Our September Leaders of the Month were celebrated last Friday with a special breakfast surrounded by their families! We loved having our families here to celebrate these students and their accomplishments.

A HUGE thank-you to Brightmoor Hospice for providing delicious donut holes, muffins, and Cuties for everyone to enjoy! Your kindness helped make our celebration extra special!

Congratulations to all of our September leaders! We are so proud of you.

#OurHabitsOurFuture
4 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
graphic reading "Leaders of the Month: September '26" with two images of groups of students
families sitting at tables in school cafeteria
view from behind families in cafeteria
lady in front of table with muffins, donut holes, cuties, and water. Sign reads "Sponsored by Brightmoor Hospice"
We have TWO lucky winners of our Colt Country Fast Passes.
And the winners are…! Ajit Patel and Alejandro Lopez!!

Congratulations to our winners! You’ll be contacted with all the details on picking up your new pass and how to use it.

A HUGE thank-you to everyone who participated and helped make our raffle a success. We appreciate our Colt families more than you know.

Get ready to skip the line and ride into Colt Country!
5 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
black background with gold, purple, and blue firewords. Reading: "Colt Country Fast Pass...and the winners are: Ajit Patel and Alejandro Lopez"
What a sweet way to kick off fall at Cowan Road! Today our Sunshine Club treated our staff to a Caramel Apple Bar inspired by everyone’s favorite apple-loving friend, Johnny Appleseed! Staff members picked a red or green apple, cut it up, and then loaded it up with caramel, chocolate, and/or PB sauce, and all the toppings they wanted. So many delicious combinations! A HUGE thank you to Food Depot on Hill Street for generously providing all of the apples for our staff treat! Your support means so much to our Cowan Road family. And thank you to our Sunshine Club for always finding ways to make our staff feel appreciated. What a fun and tasty way to welcome fall (and we really hope, some cooler temps, too)! #CowanRoadElementary #SunshineClub #JohnnyAppleseed #HelloFall #StaffAppreciation
8 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
collage of tables decorated and filled with apples and toppings
collage if staff members and fancy apples
collage of staff members and apples with toppings
September Employee of the Month!

Some people simply show up every day—and some people show up and make a difference. Dr. Lynda Bolton is absolutely one of those people.

Dr. B is the heartbeat of Cowan Road Elementary. Rain, shine, freezing cold, or blistering heat, you can count on her to be out there during arrival car rider duty, greeting our students, keeping things moving, and making sure everyone gets where they need to be. Her dedication and toughness have made her a true car rider legend!

But her impact goes far beyond car rider duty. Dr. Bolton notices the little things, supports our students, jumps in to help her colleagues, and consistently goes above and beyond. Thank you, Dr. B, for the exceptional commitment, strength, and heart you pour into Cowan Road Elementary! We are so lucky to have you on our team!

#OurHabitsOurFuture
11 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Graphic announcing Dr. Bolton as Cowan Road Elementary’s September 2026 Employee of the Month. The graphic has a navy blue background with teal, gold, and white accents. On the right is a photo of Dr. Bolton smiling and holding her Employee of the Month certificate and a bouquet of flowers. The text reads “Employee of the Month,” “Cowan Road Elementary,” “Dr. Bolton,” and “Sept. ’26.” A large gold horseshoe appears in the lower-right corner.
Thanks for making our book fair a success and getting books into the hands of so many students!
#ReadersAreLeaders #ScholasticBookFair
12 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
graphic reading "Thanks for shopping our Book Fair!" with online link if families want to shop the online fair through9/23 at bit.ly/COESbookfair  Graphic includes cute horse sitting on books with blue, turquoise, and red.
August Employees of the Month!

We are kicked off the school year by celebrating the people who help keep Cowan Road running smoothly every single day—our amazing custodial team!

Congratulations to Mrs. Rhonda, Mrs. Rita, Mrs. Ingra, and Mr. John, our August Employees of the Month! They are always willing to jump in, help wherever they are needed, and make a difference in so many ways.

Their impact was especially significant in late July and throughout August as we worked through our building renovations. They helped move, clean, organize, rearrange, and tackle all the unexpected jobs that come with getting a school ready for students. They did so much behind the scenes to help us get our building ready for a new school year, and we are incredibly grateful!

Thank you for everything you do for our Cowan Colts! We appreciate you more than you know!

#OurHabitsOurFuture
12 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Graphic reading "Employee of the Month: Cowan Road Elementary...August '26. Our custodians: Mrs. Rhonda, Mrs. Rita, Mrs. Ingra, and Mr. John" There is a photo of the 4 holding certificates and flowers. Background is blue, turquoise, and has a horseshoe

Say Something Anonymous Reporting System

Griffin-Spalding Schools are launching the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System. Students in 4th and 5th grades will learn how to recognize warning signs when someone may need help and how to report concerns to a trusted adult or through the anonymous reporting system.

Students will receive information about the program in their homeroom classes September 22–30. Please review the attached family letter for additional information and resources.

12 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
page 1 letter about lessons for See Something, Say Something
page 2 letter about lessons for See Something, Say Something
🔨⚙️ Happy Tradesman Appreciation Day! ⚙️🔨

Today, we celebrate the skilled professionals who work behind the scenes to keep our schools safe, functional, and ready for learning. From maintenance and repairs to construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and so much more, your expertise and hard work make a lasting difference every day.

We appreciate everything you do to keep our schools running strong! 💙

Join us in saying THANK YOU to our incredible tradesmen! 👏🔧
15 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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Last call for the Book Fair! Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to shop our Scholastic Book Fair. If you’re sending money with your child, please make sure they have it tomorrow morning.

The Book Fair closes at 12:00 NOON Friday so we can pack everything up to return to the company. If there’s a book your Colt has had their eye on, tomorrow is the day to grab it!

Thank you for helping us put great books into the hands of our students!

#BookFair #ScholasticBookFair #ReadersAreLeaders
16 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Graphic with a dark navy background and a teal border. Large white and teal text reads “Book Fair Closes Tomorrow at 12 noon!” A red banner highlights the word “Closes.” On the right side is a cartoon brown colt sitting and reading a teal book. The book says, “Books take you places!” The Scholastic logo appears at the bottom.
Tonight is the night to join us for our annual Curriculum Night! This is a special time to incorporate our families in learning what goes on in your child's classroom everyday! We can not wait to see you there!

Plus it is right after our Title 1 Meeting at 4:30!
16 days ago, Sara Burford
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TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT, COLTS!

We have a LOT happening at Cowan Road this evening, and we hope you’ll join us! Bring the family and make a night of it!
🐎 Title I Meeting — Starts at 4:30 PM
📖 Literacy Night
📚 Scholastic Book Fair

And the best part? Everything runs until 6:00 PM! 🎉

Come learn, read, shop, and enjoy a fun evening together at Cowan Road! We can’t wait to see our Colt families tonight!

#LiteracyNight #BookFair #TitleIMeeting #CowanRoadColts
16 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Graphic with a bright pink background and a large white sign bordered in purple. The sign reads: “Reminder: Title I meeting, Literacy Night, and Book Fair tonight!” A yellow banner at the bottom says: “Title I starts at 4:30 – we look forward to seeing you then!” The graphic also includes colorful stars and an illustration of a pink, purple, and teal backpack decorated with stars.
WE’RE MAKING PROGRESS!!

Our students are showing up, and our attendance is moving in the right direction! Cowan Road Elementary’s current chronic absenteeism rate has been reduced to 8.87%!

Every day a student is at school is another day to learn, grow, build relationships, and take advantage of new opportunities. In elementary school, we know this is the effort of families to have our students awake and ready for school. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for working together to make regular attendance a priority.

Let’s keep growing and improving—one school day at a time!

#OurHabitsOurFuture #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts
16 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Cowan Road Elementary attendance graphic in navy blue, teal, and white. The Cowan Road Elementary logo, featuring a blue colt inside a horseshoe, appears in the upper left. Large text reads, “Chronic Absenteeism Rate Reduced!” A large central graphic displays “8.87% — Current Rate.” On the left, text reads, “Our Students Show Up!” On the right, text reads, “More Attendance. More Opportunities!” The bottom banner says, “Keep Growing and Improving!” Decorative stars, hearts, horseshoes, and brush-stroke accents surround the text.
💻🔧 Happy IT Professional Day! 🔧💻

Today, we celebrate the incredible IT professionals who keep our schools connected, secure & running smoothly every day!

From troubleshooting technology challenges to supporting classrooms, protecting our systems, and helping staff and students stay connected, your expertise and dedication make a tremendous difference across our school district.

Thank you for being the problem-solvers, innovators, and behind-the-scenes heroes who help keep learning moving forward! We appreciate all that you do! 💙

Happy IT Professional Day! 🎉
18 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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