Shining bright in the spotlight!
Our amazing Cowan Colt cheerleaders spent part of their Fall Break showing off their team spirit in the Annual Bulldog Homecoming Parade for Spalding County Leisure Services!
Events like this highlight the true value of youth sports and community recreation, giving our young athletes a platform to celebrate their hard work, build confidence, and create memories that last long after their playing days.
A HUGE thank you to our dedicated staff members who took time out of their Fall Break to meet up with the girls and make sure they didn't miss out on this fun tradition! Our school community is stronger because of your commitment to our students.
#OurHabitsOurFuture #CowanRoadElementary #SpaldingCountyLeisureServices #HomecomingParade #YouthSports #ColtPride #CommunityFirst
Our amazing Cowan Colt cheerleaders spent part of their Fall Break showing off their team spirit in the Annual Bulldog Homecoming Parade for Spalding County Leisure Services!
Events like this highlight the true value of youth sports and community recreation, giving our young athletes a platform to celebrate their hard work, build confidence, and create memories that last long after their playing days.
A HUGE thank you to our dedicated staff members who took time out of their Fall Break to meet up with the girls and make sure they didn't miss out on this fun tradition! Our school community is stronger because of your commitment to our students.
#OurHabitsOurFuture #CowanRoadElementary #SpaldingCountyLeisureServices #HomecomingParade #YouthSports #ColtPride #CommunityFirst
Congratulations to our Employee of the Month for October 2026, Assistant Principal Ms. Ashley Reid!
Ms. Reid is the steady heart and operational backbone of our school community. She navigates every situation with unwavering grace and calm, making even the most complex days feel manageable. From meticulously organizing MTSS interventions to masterfully coordinating school-wide testing protocols, her exceptional attention to detail ensures that no student falls through the cracks and every educator feels supported.
Ms. Reid’s dedication, kindness, and relentless focus on student success make Cowan Road Elementary a better, brighter place every single day!
Thanks to Cindy's Florist in Zebulon for providing these beautiful flowers and supporting our school and staff.
#EmployeeOfTheMonth #CowanRoadElementary #AssistantPrincipal #ExcellenceInEducation #StaffAppreciation #OurHabitsOurFuture
State School Superintendent Richard Woods visited Cowan Road Elementary to recognize four local schools—Cowan Road Elementary, AZ Kelsey, Crescent, and Moreland Road Elementary—with the John Hancock Banner and Ribbon of Proficiency for having at least 90% of students write their full names in cursive. Representatives from all four schools gathered at Cowan to accept their banners.
Cowan Road Elementary also earned the top-tier John Hancock Banner and Ribbon of Distinction, honoring schools where 90%+ of students can write both their names and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution in cursive!
Special guest State Rep. Karen Mathiak was also on hand to congratulate the staff on this achievement. Superintendent Woods took time to answer questions from attending staff and central office personnel.
Congratulations to all of our students and educators! #OurHabitsOurFuture
#EducationExcellence #JohnHancockAward #CursiveWriting #StudentSuccess #GaDOE
Cowan Road Elementary also earned the top-tier John Hancock Banner and Ribbon of Distinction, honoring schools where 90%+ of students can write both their names and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution in cursive!
Special guest State Rep. Karen Mathiak was also on hand to congratulate the staff on this achievement. Superintendent Woods took time to answer questions from attending staff and central office personnel.
Congratulations to all of our students and educators! #OurHabitsOurFuture
#EducationExcellence #JohnHancockAward #CursiveWriting #StudentSuccess #GaDOE
🚌💛 It is National School Bus Safety Week 💛🚌
A safe ride to school starts with all of us! Let’s work together to keep our students safe by following these safety tips.
To our bus drivers: Thank you for your patience, dedication, and commitment to student safety. We appreciate all you do to make a difference in the lives of our students!
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Let’s make every ride a safe one! 🚌
#NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek #ThankYouBusDrivers
A safe ride to school starts with all of us! Let’s work together to keep our students safe by following these safety tips.
To our bus drivers: Thank you for your patience, dedication, and commitment to student safety. We appreciate all you do to make a difference in the lives of our students!
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Let’s make every ride a safe one! 🚌
#NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek #ThankYouBusDrivers
GSCS encourages everyone to WEAR ORANGE on Unity Day, Wednesday, Oct. 21. Let's stand united against bullying in our school communities. We are wearing orange to show our commitment to kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Together, we can create a world without bullying! #UnityEveryDay
📣 YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE! JOIN OUR GSCS TEAM! 💙🎓
Are you ready to make a difference? Join us for our upcoming Job Fair on Wednesday, October 21!
GSCS is looking for dedicated, passionate individuals who want to make a positive impact on our students and help shape the future of our community. Whether you’re an experienced educator or interested in supporting our schools in another role, we invite you to discover the opportunities waiting for you!
Scan the QR code to register!
Are you ready to make a difference? Join us for our upcoming Job Fair on Wednesday, October 21!
GSCS is looking for dedicated, passionate individuals who want to make a positive impact on our students and help shape the future of our community. Whether you’re an experienced educator or interested in supporting our schools in another role, we invite you to discover the opportunities waiting for you!
Scan the QR code to register!
All GSCS activities for Sat., Oct. 10 & Sun., Oct. 11, are canceled due to anticipated weather. Be weather-aware and stay safe!
Red Ribbon Week is coming!
Cowan Colts, get ready to Make a Difference, Be a Hero, and Stay Drug-Free!
Join us October 26–30 for a fun week of dress-up days as we celebrate making healthy choices and being heroes in our own way!
Please remember that all outfits must follow the school dress code. Friday: no masks or toy weapons.
The Spanish version of our dress-up schedule is included, too!
Cowan Colts, get ready to Make a Difference, Be a Hero, and Stay Drug-Free!
Join us October 26–30 for a fun week of dress-up days as we celebrate making healthy choices and being heroes in our own way!
Please remember that all outfits must follow the school dress code. Friday: no masks or toy weapons.
The Spanish version of our dress-up schedule is included, too!
Big Cheers for Our Instructional Coaches!
It’s Instructional Coach Appreciation Day, and we are shouting out the amazing team (Dr. Searcy, Ms. Colquitt, Dr. Murrah, Dr. Smikle) that keeps our school leveling up every single day! (They also were treated to a yummy lunch from MillTowne Gourmet).
Our instructional coaches are the ultimate multi-taskers—working with both students and staff, helping our educators grow, and turning great ideas into meaningful classroom magic. They help develop top-tier teaching staff and shape effective leaders, all while bringing so much heart and energy into our building.
We appreciate every bit of guidance, celebration, and late-afternoon brainstorming session you bring to the table. Thank you for helping our entire school family continue to learn, thrive, and shine!
HELLO FALL! GSCS Fall Break is October 12-16. All schools and offices will be closed. Have a relaxing, fun and safe break!
🏆📚 Happy Athletic & Instructional Coach Appreciation Day! 📚🏆
Today, we celebrate the coaches who inspire, challenge, encourage, and empower our students and staff to reach their full potential!
Our athletic coaches teach much more than the game. They build teamwork, discipline, perseverance, leadership, and character.
Our instructional coaches provide guidance, collaboration, and support that help educators grow and create meaningful learning experiences for students.
To all of our coaches: Thank you for investing your time, talent, and heart into helping others succeed. Your impact extends far beyond the field, court, and classroom! 💙
Join us in celebrating and thanking our incredible coaches! 👏🎉
Today, we celebrate the coaches who inspire, challenge, encourage, and empower our students and staff to reach their full potential!
Our athletic coaches teach much more than the game. They build teamwork, discipline, perseverance, leadership, and character.
Our instructional coaches provide guidance, collaboration, and support that help educators grow and create meaningful learning experiences for students.
To all of our coaches: Thank you for investing your time, talent, and heart into helping others succeed. Your impact extends far beyond the field, court, and classroom! 💙
Join us in celebrating and thanking our incredible coaches! 👏🎉
Teamwork makes the dream work! Our 4th graders joined forces for the recent district canned food drive, and their generosity made a BIG impact.
We’re proud to share that 4th grade earned Honorable Mention in the district! Their hard work and teamwork also earned them a well-deserved popsicle party.
Way to work together, Colts. We’re so proud of you!
#OurHabitsOurFuture
🎉📚 Happy Georgia Pre-K Week! 🍎💙
Our youngest learners are building a strong foundation through play, exploration, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences. Every day brings new discoveries, new skills, and new opportunities to grow.
A special thank you to our Pre-K teachers and staff for creating engaging classrooms where our youngest scholars feel welcomed, supported, and excited to learn! 🌟
Let’s celebrate the joy of learning and the bright futures of our youngest students! 🎈📖
Happy #GaPreKWeek! #TodaysLearnersTomorrowsLeaders
Our youngest learners are building a strong foundation through play, exploration, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences. Every day brings new discoveries, new skills, and new opportunities to grow.
A special thank you to our Pre-K teachers and staff for creating engaging classrooms where our youngest scholars feel welcomed, supported, and excited to learn! 🌟
Let’s celebrate the joy of learning and the bright futures of our youngest students! 🎈📖
Happy #GaPreKWeek! #TodaysLearnersTomorrowsLeaders
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
Way to go, DJ! Keep reading, keep growing, and keep reaching those goals. #OurHabitsOurFuture #ReadersAreLeaders
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.
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
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
🧹💙 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!
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!
🍎🎉 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
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
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
#OurHabitsOurFuture
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!
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!
