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.
20 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
info  about Winter Break, Feb 16- 20 and importance of attendance when school resumes
All GSCS schools & offices will be closed for Presidents' Day & Winter Break February 16-20, 2026.
21 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
winter break Feb. 16-20

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


22 days ago, Sara Burford
Flyer for a Meetin

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!

23 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
collage with 4 pics of students in costume performing play
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!
23 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
5 girls wearing medals

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!

26 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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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!
27 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
students standing holding certificates
students standing holding certificates
families at tables, man in front speaking
families at tables, man in front speaking
food being served by man and woman
food being served by man and woman
food being served by man and women
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
27 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
qr code to survey
🎂🎉 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. 📸
27 days ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
man at desk in office, surrounded by many balloons
kids in office with balloons
desk with framed photos
balloons in office
balloons in office
balloons in office
balloons in office
balloons in office
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!
30 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
school counselor names
Mark your calendars! GSCS Pre-K Registration for the 2026-27 school year will be held February 26-March 20, 2026. For required documents and online registration, visit https://www.gscs.org/o/gscss/page/central-registration
30 days ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
prek students
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".
about 1 month ago, Adam Pugh
GSCS will follow normal operations  and schedule tomorrow (photo of school bus)

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

about 1 month ago, Sara Burford
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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!
about 1 month ago, Cowan Rd Elementary
letter with info about potential remote learning day
All GSCS athletic and extracurricular activities for this weekend, Jan. 31- Feb. 1, are cancelled due to the threat of potential winter weather.
about 1 month ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
winter weather
GSCS February Parent University is all about Elementary Math. Join us on Thursday, February 5, at 5 p.m. Scan the QR code to register.
about 1 month ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
student doing math problem
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
about 1 month ago, Adam Pugh
National Mentoring Month
GSCS Mentors
Mentors from Masonic Lodge 317
Firemen and First Responder Mentors
January is Mentorship Month

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.

about 1 month ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
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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

about 1 month ago, Sara Burford
Homework Tip Flyer
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.
about 1 month ago, Griffin-Spalding County Schools
school closed Jan. 26