We are so grateful for Officer Barlow (aka Officer B!) and all she does to keep our school safe and supported every single day.
From helping in security situations to jumping in for the small everyday things, Officer Barlow is always calm, kind, and ready to serve. She builds relationships with our students, supports our staff, and brings a steady presence that makes everyone feel secure.
Thank you, Officer B, for protecting our school, showing up with a smile, and going above and beyond in so many ways. We appreciate you more than you know!
about 10 hours ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
While we're out of school for Winter Break, the Griffin public library has some extra activities you can join! #KeepReading #ReadersAreLeaders
about 14 hours ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Calling men of Griffin-Spalding! Come read to our elementary students for our 6th Annual Real Men Read event! Help us instill a love for reading in our students! Sign up to read at one of our elementary schools at
https://forms.gle/J9HqysFG9pMFXrY78.
about 19 hours ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
GSCS School Clerks were treated to a Clerk and Canvas Appreciation Luncheon today. GSCS Senior Cabinet and Executive Secretaries hosted the luncheon for the school clerks. They had great food and had a great time playing "Friendly Feud" and painting canvases. Thank you, school clerks, for all you do for our students and staff!
about 19 hours ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
We need stakeholder input for our district comprehensive needs assessment. Please attend this meeting on Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. to share your thoughts!
about 24 hours ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
GSCS is offering FREE Eyes/Ears/Dental/Nutrition (EED) Screenings! Mark your calendars: February 27 & March 6 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the GSCS South Cafeteria (234 E. Taylor Street)
1 day ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Griffin-Spalding County School System schools will be closed for Mid-Winter Break from Monday, February 16 through Friday, February 20, 2026. Students will return to school on Monday, February 23, 2026. As we move further into the second semester, consistent attendance remains especially important as students prepare for upcoming End Of Grade assessments. We hope your family enjoys a safe and restful break, and we appreciate your continued support in prioritizing student attendance.
2 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
All GSCS schools & offices will be closed for Presidents' Day & Winter Break February 16-20, 2026.
3 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Our annual Stakeholder Meeting is coming on 2/26/26!
We would love for you to join us and share your ideas. Your voice is important to us!
Please mark your calendar and plan to attend. If you come to one of our evening meetings (5:30 or 6:30), pizza will be provided for dinner! 🍕
If you plan to join us for dinner, please scan the QR code or click the link below to sign up. The form will close on the 19th!
We hope to see you there! 😊
Meeting Pre Registration -click here
4 days ago, Sara Burford
Our fabulous 1st grade drama group performed “Five Little Monkeys (Jumping on the Bed)” at GSCS Literacy Days and took FIRST place! 🎭🏆
They will perform again tomorrow at Griffin RESA, where first-place winners from surrounding districts will take the stage. We are so proud of their hard work, teamwork, and confidence!
👏 Aliya 👏Aissatou 👏 Makiyla 👏 Ja’ir 👏 Khaleesi 👏 Rashawn 👏 Jackson 👏 Marlee 👏 Mateo
Way to represent our school!
5 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
We are so proud of these amazing students who placed at GSCS Literacy Days in the Poetry Recitation and Writing categories! They competed against students from every school in the district at their grade level and placed in the top three!
🏅 Daphne – 3rd Place, Writing
🏅 Blake – 3rd Place, Writing
🏅 Sybil – 2nd Place, Writing
🏅 Indiya – 2nd Place, Writing
🏅 Ka’Niyah – 2nd Place, Poetry Recitation
Way to represent our school with creativity, confidence, and hard work!
5 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Important Reminder! GSCS is hosting a Job Fair this Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9-11 a.m. at 277 E. Poplar Street. Scan the QR code to register or just show up!
8 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
We loved celebrating our January student leaders at our Leaders of the Month Breakfast! These amazing students were recognized for their leadership, and we were so glad to have families join us to honor them. 💙
Huge thank you to Truett’s Grill, Griffin for generously donating chicken minis and juice—our students loved it!
We are so proud of each of these awesome kids and the leadership they show every day!
9 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
Families, we’re this close 🤏 to hitting our family survey goal! If you haven’t completed it yet, now’s your moment to shine!
Please please fill out the survey—link is in the picture/below and takes just a few minutes!
Thanks for supporting and helping us out!
https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=222376A8
9 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
🎂🎉 Happy Birthday, Mr. Hawkins!
We celebrated by going everything but birthday! Classes and staff members brought non-birthday balloons, creating a wild balloon jungle in his office!
And if that wasn’t enough fun, he also received framed team photos in true vintage JCPenney family-photo style—timeless, dramatic, and absolutely priceless. 📸
10 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
National School Counseling Week 2026 (#NSCW26) is Feb. 2-6, 2026, to celebrate the unique contributions of school counselors. The theme this year is School Counselors Amplify Student Success. Thank you, GSCS School Counselors, for all you do to amplify the success of our students!
12 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
12 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
Griffin-Spalding County Schools (GSCS) will follow normal operations and the normal schedule tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026. Morning temperatures will be cold, so be sure to dress students warmly and limit their time outside. Parents may use the transportation app to track their student's bus (using their student ID to login - same as computer and lunch number). Visit
www.gscs.org/page/transportation to download the "My Ride K-12 App".
13 days ago, Adam Pugh
Welcome to February at Cowan Road Elementary!
This month is packed with exciting events, activities, and opportunities for our students and families. We’re focused on fostering strong parent engagement and building a supportive community. Stay tuned for all the amazing things we have planned and check out our monthly newsletter!
Let’s make February a month of growth, connection, and success!
Click here:February Newletter
13 days ago, Sara Burford
Hi Families,
We’re sharing the attached message from GSCS for your awareness. As a precaution, students are bringing home learning packets today in case a remote learning day is needed due to possible weather early next week.
No action is needed at this time. More information will be shared if plans change.
Thank you for your continued support!
15 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
