January is mentorship month. GSCS recognized our amazing mentors at the recent board of education meeting. Thank you mentors! Your service and influence are so very important. For anyone interested in mentoring a student contact Kathy Rhodes with the Spalding Collaborative - kathy@spaldingcollaborative.com
GSCS is hosting a Job Fair on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9-11 a.m. at 277 E. Poplar Street. Scan the QR code to register.
Hope that everyone stayed warm and safe through the weather! Reminder, our Homework Tip virtual get together is today! We will have one meeting at 3:30-4:00 and another one from 4:15-4:45!
Here is the link, see everyone there!
Google Meet joining info: Homework Tip Meeting Link
GSCS continues to work closely with Spalding County EMA to monitor the weather conditions. The latest forecast indicates that ice accumulation is possible in Griffin-Spalding County. Out of an abundance of caution, no staff or students should report to school/work on Monday, January 26. A decision regarding Tuesday will be made on Monday. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Please use caution and stay safe.
GSCS is working closely with Spalding County EMA and weather services to monitor conditions related to a weather system that is expected to bring cold temperatures, precipitation and possible ice to our area over the weekend. We will continue to monitor this situation and will provide any updates regarding school operations for Monday via our parent communication system (phone message, text, e-mail, app), social media outlets and the district website at www.gscs.org. Thank you, stay weather aware and safe.
Traveling Tom’s 2/6/26
Hot chocolate from the Traveling Toms’ Truck will be $3/cup.
Size: 8 oz in a 12 oz cup (to minimize spills/burns for students). ALL SALES WILL BE ONLINE FOR TRAVELING TOM’S.
We will not be taking up any papers this time!
https://customer.travelintomscoffee.com/#/T872412795
Hot chocolate from the Traveling Toms’ Truck will be $3/cup.
Size: 8 oz in a 12 oz cup (to minimize spills/burns for students). ALL SALES WILL BE ONLINE FOR TRAVELING TOM’S.
We will not be taking up any papers this time!
https://customer.travelintomscoffee.com/#/T872412795
CCRPI System Single Scores Announced by State DOE - GSCS Improving
Drop by GRCCA tomorrow between 4 -6 p.m. to meet and speak with the new GSCS Superintendent, Dr. Donald Warren.
Spalding High School is hosting a STEM Night on February 6 for students in grades 3-5. Register by this Friday, Jan. 23. Scan the QR code!
See the special edition GSCS Community Community E-Newsletter - use this link https://conta.cc/49C4CoL
Happy Friday, Cowan Colts! 🎉📚
Join us for a fun and helpful Virtual Homework Tips Meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, via Google Meet!
✨ Two chances to join:
⏰ 3:30–4:00 PM
⏰ 4:15–4:45 PM
Pick the time that works best for your family and gather some great tips to support learning at home. 💡
📩 Meeting link coming soon — stay tuned!
📚 Reminder for Families: Tuesday, January 20 is an At-Home Learning Day.
Students will bring home packets to complete that day. Please check backpacks and/or ClassDojo!
Kids Heart Challenge is almost here! Thank you for your efforts in helping to change and save lives. Many students and families already completed Finn’s Mission, but I need your help to reach our goal. Sign up under our school today.
Thank you to the families who have already registered for our team and are learning the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR. Remember that if 50% of our families sign up, our school will earn an additional $500 gift certificate for fitness and well-being equipment to support the health of our school community. We just need 231 more students to register online! I know we can do this!
I know our school can do this!
Sign up at the link below or download the free “AHA Schools” app for iPhone or Android.
Raise funds to help kids with special hearts.
Complete Finn’s Mission (https://vimeo.com/1114359015?share=copy): Complete all 7 steps, learn Hands-Only CPR, and be entered to win two Super Bowl LXI tickets in 2027!
Donations are DUE on: 1/30/2026.
#WalkTheWalk #LeadersAreHelpers
Thank you for helping kids with special hearts!
Sign-up here: https://www2.heart.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app30128a?company_id=550426&fr_id=12400&pg=company&NONCE_TOKEN=A2CFAFB2E815CFBAA58631B2E666EFFF
Thank you to the families who have already registered for our team and are learning the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR. Remember that if 50% of our families sign up, our school will earn an additional $500 gift certificate for fitness and well-being equipment to support the health of our school community. We just need 231 more students to register online! I know we can do this!
I know our school can do this!
Sign up at the link below or download the free “AHA Schools” app for iPhone or Android.
Raise funds to help kids with special hearts.
Complete Finn’s Mission (https://vimeo.com/1114359015?share=copy): Complete all 7 steps, learn Hands-Only CPR, and be entered to win two Super Bowl LXI tickets in 2027!
Donations are DUE on: 1/30/2026.
#WalkTheWalk #LeadersAreHelpers
Thank you for helping kids with special hearts!
Sign-up here: https://www2.heart.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app30128a?company_id=550426&fr_id=12400&pg=company&NONCE_TOKEN=A2CFAFB2E815CFBAA58631B2E666EFFF
Reminder! Tomorrow is the 100th Day of School!
Please check Dojo or "take home" folders for info on how your child's grade level is celebrating.
We can’t wait to celebrate this fun milestone! 💯
Please check Dojo or "take home" folders for info on how your child's grade level is celebrating.
We can’t wait to celebrate this fun milestone! 💯
Career Day Volunteers Needed!
Cowan Road Elementary is hosting Career Day on April 17 from 9:00–12:00, and we’d love for parents, professionals, and community members to join us! Volunteers will talk about their careers, share education or training experiences, and inspire our students to dream big.
Interested in participating? Contact Ms. Whaley, School Counselor at 770-229-3790 or patrice.whaley@gscs.org
Help us show our students the many paths their future can take!
#WalkTheWalk #CareerDay
Cowan Road Elementary is hosting Career Day on April 17 from 9:00–12:00, and we’d love for parents, professionals, and community members to join us! Volunteers will talk about their careers, share education or training experiences, and inspire our students to dream big.
Interested in participating? Contact Ms. Whaley, School Counselor at 770-229-3790 or patrice.whaley@gscs.org
Help us show our students the many paths their future can take!
#WalkTheWalk #CareerDay
Tuesday, January 20, is an At-Home Learning Day for Students and a District Professional Learning Day for Staff.
School Board Names Warren as GSCS Superintendent
On Tuesday, January 13, the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education appointed Dr. Donald Warren as the superintendent of the Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS).
Dr. Warren has 33 years of experience in education and has served GSCS for almost 10 years. He has served as the interim superintendent for the last eight months and also for four months in 2020. He has served as the GSCS Deputy Superintendent since 2021, overseeing district operations. Warren began with GSCS in 2017 as the GSCS Executive Director of Secondary Education, where he supervised all middle and high school principals along with career and technical education.
Dr. Warren came to GSCS after serving as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction & Director of Learning and Leadership for Henry County Schools for five years. He spent much of his career in the Houston County School District as a high school mathematics teacher, assistant principal (elementary and middle) and principal in Warner Robins.
READ MORE: https://5il.co/3tdgc
On Tuesday, January 13, the Griffin-Spalding Board of Education appointed Dr. Donald Warren as the superintendent of the Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCS).
Dr. Warren has 33 years of experience in education and has served GSCS for almost 10 years. He has served as the interim superintendent for the last eight months and also for four months in 2020. He has served as the GSCS Deputy Superintendent since 2021, overseeing district operations. Warren began with GSCS in 2017 as the GSCS Executive Director of Secondary Education, where he supervised all middle and high school principals along with career and technical education.
Dr. Warren came to GSCS after serving as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction & Director of Learning and Leadership for Henry County Schools for five years. He spent much of his career in the Houston County School District as a high school mathematics teacher, assistant principal (elementary and middle) and principal in Warner Robins.
READ MORE: https://5il.co/3tdgc
100th day of school is coming!
Check ClassDojo or homework folders for plans from your child's teacher/s. We look forward to celebrating being 100 days smarter!! #WalkTheWalk #100thdayofSchool
Check ClassDojo or homework folders for plans from your child's teacher/s. We look forward to celebrating being 100 days smarter!! #WalkTheWalk #100thdayofSchool
Save the Date!!
Daddy-Daughter Dance; come join us in Emerald City on Feb 13, 2026.
#WalkTheWalk #DanceTheDance #DaddyDaughterEmeraldCity
Daddy-Daughter Dance; come join us in Emerald City on Feb 13, 2026.
#WalkTheWalk #DanceTheDance #DaddyDaughterEmeraldCity
All GSCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
