Earlier this week, our staff enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving meal! Thanks to our amazing team supervising the cafeteria, everyone had the chance to eat together in the media center with their team and enjoy some quality time with colleagues. #WalkTheWalk #Grateful
about 23 hours ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
long tables filled with food
table with adults sitting and eating
table with adults sitting and eating
2 women standing at table, filled with desserts
We were proud to celebrate our Leaders of the Month this morning! Students from every homeroom were recognized for showing leadership in their classrooms and around the school. Families joined us to cheer them on and celebrate their accomplishments—such a great way to start the day! #WalkTheWalk #LeadersOfTheMonth
1 day ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
parents and students at tables in cafeteria, 2 adults in front talking
parents and students at tables in cafeteria, 2 adults in front talking
group of students holding certificates in front of wall
group of students holding certificates in front of wall
group of students holding certificates in front of wall
Our Sunshine Committee spread some festive cheer today with “gobble til you wobble” oatmeal cream turkeys for our staff! A sweet surprise to kick off the holiday spirit. Happy Thanksgiving to our amazing team! #WalkTheWalk
1 day ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
2 women at cart with led sunshine on cart, treats on cart
"Gobble til you wobble" card woth oatmeal cream pie decorated as a
woman by fall decorated tree with turkey
woman with turkey treat
2 women in doorway with turkey treats
woman with turkey treat
Our 3rd grade teachers brought the laughs today by showing up as turkeys—and then generously sharing their gobbler gear with our car rider dismissal crew this afternoon! Talk about spreading the fun. Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃😂 #WalkTheWalk
1 day ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
group of four adults with turkey outfits
man in turkey outfit in hall with students sitting
man in doorway dressed as turkey
2 women in turkey outfits, laughing
Here are three opportunities for assistance with food and clothing tomorrow around Griffin. #thankful
1 day ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
flyer for turkey drive-thru, Nov 22 12 noon, Yasin's parking lot (1424 N Expressway)
food give-away, Nov 22 10am-1pm, 1119 Zebulon Rd
food and clothing give-away. Nov 22 11am-1pm, 916 Harlow Ave
Food Drive-Thru: happening NOW until 5 pm. At the back parking lot of GRCCA, 221 Spalding Dr, Griffin, GA - each vehicle will receive one bag/box of donations. First come, first served basis while supplies last!
3 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Food Drive-Thru: happening NOW until 5 pm. At the back parking lot of GRCCA, 221 Spalding Dr, Griffin, GA - each vehicle will receive one bag/box of donations. First come, first served basis while supplies last!

Happy National Parent Involvement Day!!! Thank you to our amazing parents for supporting our students—whether you're reading at home, practicing math facts, helping with homework, or cheering them on each day. Your involvement makes a huge difference in their learning. We appreciate you! 🌟📚💛

3 days ago, Sara Burford
Parent Involvement Day
Today, Thursday, November 20, 2025, is the 31st National Parent Involvement Day. On this day, we recognize and celebrate the powerful role parents and families play in supporting student success. The GSCS Department of Federal Programs would like to take this opportunity to honor parents, caregivers and families for their dedication and commitment. Let's continue to work together to strengthen our partnership to enhance your scholar's educational journey.
3 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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GSCS Schools Make Strong Strides in 2025 CCRPI Performance! The College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) is Georgia’s statewide accountability system used to measure how well schools and districts are preparing students for success at the next grade level, graduation and postsecondary opportunities. The 2025 CCRPI results were released on November 12, 2025. The data reveals that Griffin-Spalding County Schools (GSCS) improved in 12 of the 13 components. READ MORE: https://5il.co/3sfsw

GSCS Interim Superintendent Dr. Donald Warren said, “These gains reflect the hard work of our teachers, leaders, students and families. While we still have work to do, this momentum shows that GSCS is on the path toward sustained improvement and we will continue pushing forward together. These results show what is possible when everyone is aligned and working with purpose. I am incredibly proud of our staff and students, and I know this is only the beginning of what GSCS will achieve.”

4 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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Santa’s helpers? Nope—just Principal Hawkins and Assistant Principal Reid making sure Santa has checked his list - twice!
#WalkTheWalk #ChristmasFun
5 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Santa seated in large chair, man kneeling beside, woman on Santa's lap
We are proud of our students and Mr. Martin for their hard work and participation in the GSCS Honor Choir. #WalkTheWalk #ColtsCan #ReadingMusic #HonorChoir
6 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
image showing GSCS District Elementary Honor Chorus 2025-26, programs in a stack with student names showing
image reading "GSCS Honor Choir 2025" with on e large image of students singing, being led by conductor
image reading "GSCS Honor Choir 2025" with one picture of principal and students and second image or music teacher and students
We’re wishing all our families a restful Thanksgiving break next week! Please take a moment to read the message, from Principal Hawkins, in the image for an important reminder about our return date and attendance as we wrap up the semester. #ColtsCan #Grateful
6 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Image of a letter to parents and guardians sharing Thanksgiving well-wishes and reminding families about the importance of attendance. The letter encourages a safe and restful break, expresses gratitude for students and families, and asks that students return ready to learn on December 1, 2025. It notes that consistent attendance supports student success and invites families to contact the school nurse or office if unsure whether a sick child should attend.
It’s almost time for Pictures with Santa at Cowan Road Elementary!

Santa will be visiting Tuesday, November 18th at 8:30 AM, and we can’t wait to capture those festive smiles! Packages range from $30–$50, and you can find more info or pay online here: blackshearphotography.com/cre

👉 Important: Only students who purchase packages ahead of time will be photographed. Online payments extended until midnight tonight, Monday, November 17th, so don’t miss out!

Let’s make some merry memories with Santa this season!
#ColtsCan
6 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
image for "pictures with Santa" It’s almost time for Pictures with Santa at Cowan Road Elementary! Santa will be visiting Tuesday, November 18th at 8:30 AM, and we can’t wait to capture those festive smiles! Packages range from $30–$50, and you can find more info or pay online here: blackshearphotography.com/cre 👉 Important: Only students who purchase packages ahead of time will be photographed. Online payments close at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 17th, so don’t miss out! Let’s make some merry memories with Santa this season! #ColtsCan
image with picture packages available and qr code to scan for paying online
Spalding High invites 3rd-5th grade students for a fun night of STEM!
6 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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All GSCS schools and offices will be closed Nov. 24-28, for Thanksgiving Break. Give thanks with family and friends!
6 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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Day Two of our Thanksgiving Feast lunches was just as special!

We loved welcoming another wonderful group of families to enjoy a warm, delicious Thanksgiving meal together. Our incredible nutrition team outdid themselves once again, and we’re so grateful for the tasty feast they prepared. A heartfelt thank-you also goes to our Carver Road Baptist Church volunteers for their continued support and kindness throughout the day.

We truly appreciate all the families who joined us and helped keep everything running smoothly. Sharing these moments with you makes this tradition so meaningful!

#ColtsCan #WalkTheWalk #CommunityFamilies #Thankful

9 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
staff with Carver Road before serving
teacher dressed up as turkey
students at table eating
staff with Carver Road before serving
staff member with student at table
family at Thanksgiving Feasts
students walking down hall with turkey headbands
students lined up in hall with headbands
students lined up with headbands
students and turkey teacher walking down the hall
Day One of our Thanksgiving Feast lunches was a huge success!

We had such a wonderful time sharing a yummy Thanksgiving meal with so many of our students’ families. A big shoutout to our amazing nutrition staff for preparing such a delicious lunch, and to our Carver Road Baptist Church volunteers for lending a helping hand throughout the day!

We’re so thankful for the families who joined us and for everyone’s patience in helping things run smoothly. It was a joy to see so many smiling faces around the tables today!

#ColtsCan #WalkTheWalk #Thankful
10 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
class of students with turkey hats
kids in hall lined up, wearing turkey hats
kids in hall lined up, wearing turkey hats
familes and students at cafeteria tables
familes and students at cafeteria tables
volunteers and teacher at drink table with sweet tea and lemonade
familes and students at cafeteria tables
familes and students at cafeteria tables
familes and students at cafeteria tables
familes and students at cafeteria tables

What an amazing day for Pearls, Pumps, and Books! 📚
Every single class in our building had a special guest reader today — what a treat for our students!
We’re so thankful for our wonderful volunteers from Brightmoor, GSCS central office, and our very own staff who shared their time (and love of reading!) with our kids.
Thank you for showing our students that reading matters — and that our community cares!
#PearlsPumpsAndBooks #CommunityReaders

11 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
graphic reading "Pearls Pumps, and Books" then at the bottom "Thank you for sharing your time and reading with our student learners!" The image includes a border with daisies, high heel shoes, and a book with cute glasses and a tea cup
group picture of 6 women holding books in a school hall
adult reading in front of class of young children
adult reading in front of class of young children
adult reading in front of class of young children
adult sitting with one child
adult reading in front of class of young children
adult reading in front of class of young children
adult reading in front of class of young children
adult holding books in a group of young children
It’s almost time for Pictures with Santa at Cowan Road Elementary!

Santa will be visiting Tuesday, November 18th at 8:30 AM, and we can’t wait to capture those festive smiles! Packages range from $30–$50, and you can find more info or pay online here: blackshearphotography.com/cre

👉 Important: Only students who purchase packages ahead of time will be photographed. Online payments close at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 17th, so don’t miss out!

Let’s make some merry memories with Santa this season!
#ColtsCan
12 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Graphic for Pictures with Santa, same info as in post
graphic with pricing: packages as follows: A - $50; B - $40; C - $35; D - $30

November is Family Engagement Month! As we celebrate Family Engagement Month, GSCS wants to take this opportunity to celebrate you! Whether you’re helping with homework, attending conferences, volunteering or simply making sure your child attends school every day, we thank you. Your engagement helps build a strong foundation for success. We are grateful for the many ways you contribute to our district’s growth and to your child’s educational journey.

12 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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