Join Griffin Spalding School District and Waterford.org to explore fun ways to support science skills for grades K-5 at home! We’ll have hands-on science experiments that will be enjoyable for the whole family, while sharing resources and tools designed to boost your child’s science knowledge at home. Light refreshments will be provided. Please register using this link to save your spot: https://forms.gle/vP5wwf8VzvQgrqTG6
We can’t wait to see you on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 5:00 pm!
We can’t wait to see you on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 5:00 pm!
Schools out for Summer! We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe break. Here are some things to remember as we dive into our summer to stay on top of school necessities.
Click here: June SMORE
Become a reading tutor through Read United. We need volunteers. If you are interested, please attend the training on June 3.
Even more progress made — thank you! 📚 We’re now down to 60 missing library books for the year. Please keep checking at home, in car trunks, old bookbags, book bins, baskets, couches, and bookshelves to help our books find their way back home!
Grade level totals as of today:
Kindergarten - 1
1st grade - 5
2nd grade - 7
3rd grade - 7
4th grade - 28
5th grade - 12
Grade level totals as of today:
Kindergarten - 1
1st grade - 5
2nd grade - 7
3rd grade - 7
4th grade - 28
5th grade - 12
Senior Walk 2026 - check our Facebook for ALL the pictures! :-)
One of our staff’s favorite traditions each year is welcoming back our former students for Senior Walk. While they may be graduating high school now, they will always be “our kids” to us. Seeing them walk our halls again — grown up, accomplished, and ready to take on the world — brought so many smiles, happy tears, and proud hearts yesterday.
Thank you, Seniors, for taking the time to come back and share this special moment with us. Watching you grow into the amazing young adults you are today is truly one of the greatest joys of being part of your journey.
To our Seniors: go be amazing. Work hard, lead others in the right direction, believe in yourself, and continue making your families and community proud. The future is bright because of students like you.
And to the families — we know your hearts are overflowing with pride. Give those graduates a few extra hugs and celebrate all they have accomplished. What a beautiful milestone this is for all of you! Thanks, again, for trusting us with your students years ago and we cannot wait to continue to see them grow.
#WalkTheWalk #Graduation2026
One of our staff’s favorite traditions each year is welcoming back our former students for Senior Walk. While they may be graduating high school now, they will always be “our kids” to us. Seeing them walk our halls again — grown up, accomplished, and ready to take on the world — brought so many smiles, happy tears, and proud hearts yesterday.
Thank you, Seniors, for taking the time to come back and share this special moment with us. Watching you grow into the amazing young adults you are today is truly one of the greatest joys of being part of your journey.
To our Seniors: go be amazing. Work hard, lead others in the right direction, believe in yourself, and continue making your families and community proud. The future is bright because of students like you.
And to the families — we know your hearts are overflowing with pride. Give those graduates a few extra hugs and celebrate all they have accomplished. What a beautiful milestone this is for all of you! Thanks, again, for trusting us with your students years ago and we cannot wait to continue to see them grow.
#WalkTheWalk #Graduation2026
Registration for the Rising Kindergarten Summer Transition Program will be held on Tuesday, May 19th, & Wednesday, May 20th, from 4- 6 pm. in the GSCS Parent Service Center, 234 East Taylor Street, Griffin, GA. This program is FREE and designed to help rising kindergarteners with literacy, math, and social skills.
We’re making progress — thank you! 📚 We’re now down to 82 missing library books for the year. Please keep checking at home, in car trunks, old bookbags, book bins, baskets, couches, and bookshelves to help our books find their way back home!
Updated counts by grade level:
Kindergarten - 1
1st grade - 6
2nd grade - 17
3rd grade - 11
4th grade - 23
5th grade - 25
Updated counts by grade level:
Kindergarten - 1
1st grade - 6
2nd grade - 17
3rd grade - 11
4th grade - 23
5th grade - 25
Our library shelves are feeling a little empty — we still have 113 books missing for the school year! Please help your students do another really good “book hunt” at home by checking under beds, under car seats, in closets, baskets, bookshelves, and anywhere books may be hiding. Every returned book helps us get ready for next year’s readers! 📚 #WalkTheWalk
The GSCS Rising Kindergarten Summer Transition Program is an amazing opportunity to help prepare students for kindergarten! Space is limited. For more information, contact GSCS Pre-K Director
Dr. Chris Bearden at chris.bearden@gscs.org or 770-229-3710 Ext. 103.
Field Day Snack Packs for sale!
For just $3, students can purchase a Field Day Snack Pack that will be distributed on Field Day. Each pack includes: Drink
Cheez-It
Rice Krispies Treat
Gummy Bears
Extra drinks will be available for $1.
A simple, fun way to keep students fueled for a great day of activities!
Summer is almost here, and that means exciting new beginnings! Whether your child is starting school, moving to the next grade level, or beginning at a new school, we have helpful resources to support their learning all summer long. These skills and activities will help make the transition smoother, easier, and more successful! Click Here
Day four of Teacher Appreciation was “The One with the Wake Up,” featuring donuts and coffee for our staff. What a great way to start the morning.
A big thank you to Carver Road Baptist Church for providing the donuts and coffee for our teachers and staff.
As we continue celebrating our amazing teachers, families can help make their day extra special by sending a message on Dojo sharing something specific—maybe a funny story your child tells at home, a way their teacher helped them through a tough moment, or something your child looks forward to each day at school because of their teacher.
#WalkTheWalk #TeacherAppreciation2026 #TheOneWhereWeAppreciateYou
A big thank you to Carver Road Baptist Church for providing the donuts and coffee for our teachers and staff.
As we continue celebrating our amazing teachers, families can help make their day extra special by sending a message on Dojo sharing something specific—maybe a funny story your child tells at home, a way their teacher helped them through a tough moment, or something your child looks forward to each day at school because of their teacher.
#WalkTheWalk #TeacherAppreciation2026 #TheOneWhereWeAppreciateYou
Day three of Teacher Appreciation was “The One with the Fizzy Drinks,” featuring a fun dirty soda buffet for our staff to enjoy.
Never tried one before? You pick your favorite soft drink, add a cream of your choice, mix in flavored syrup, pour over ice, and stir. Add whipped cream on top if you’re feeling extra fancy.
A big thank you to Brightmoor for helping provide toppings, syrups and creams for this fun treat.
As we wrap up celebrating our teachers, we’d love for families to send a message on Dojo sharing something meaningful—maybe a favorite thing your child says about their teacher, a moment that made them feel special, or something your child has accomplished this year because of their encouragement.
#WalkTheWalk #TeacherAppreciation2026 #TheOneWhereWeAppreciateYou
Never tried one before? You pick your favorite soft drink, add a cream of your choice, mix in flavored syrup, pour over ice, and stir. Add whipped cream on top if you’re feeling extra fancy.
A big thank you to Brightmoor for helping provide toppings, syrups and creams for this fun treat.
As we wrap up celebrating our teachers, we’d love for families to send a message on Dojo sharing something meaningful—maybe a favorite thing your child says about their teacher, a moment that made them feel special, or something your child has accomplished this year because of their encouragement.
#WalkTheWalk #TeacherAppreciation2026 #TheOneWhereWeAppreciateYou
Attention parents of students with disabilities. Please complete this online survey to make your voice heard. You may complete the survey online in English and Spanish at: https://survey.gadoe.org/SPEDParentSurvey
Day two of Teacher Appreciation, “The One with the Taco ’Bout Lunch,” was a delicious success with a Mexican lunch buffet for our staff. We also had a “Cowan Perk” set up as a relaxing space for teachers to unwind and recharge.
It was a wonderful time to enjoy great food and a well-deserved break together. If you’d like to brighten a teacher’s day, consider sending a message on Dojo sharing something specific—maybe a moment your child felt encouraged, something new they’ve learned this year, a time their confidence grew, or a way that teacher made a difference for your family.
#WalkTheWalk #TeacherAppreciation2026 #TheOneWhereWeAppreciateYou
It was a wonderful time to enjoy great food and a well-deserved break together. If you’d like to brighten a teacher’s day, consider sending a message on Dojo sharing something specific—maybe a moment your child felt encouraged, something new they’ve learned this year, a time their confidence grew, or a way that teacher made a difference for your family.
#WalkTheWalk #TeacherAppreciation2026 #TheOneWhereWeAppreciateYou
We kicked off Teacher Appreciation a little early this year so everyone could enjoy the fun before testing began!
Day one, “The One with Sweet Sips or Scoops,” was a hit with the Coffee-a-Go-Go truck—staff enjoyed yummy drinks and cool ice cream treats.
We’re so grateful for our amazing teachers! If you’d like to make their day even brighter, we know they’d love to hear a quick note or sweet story about how they’ve impacted your family—feel free to share or send them a message on Dojo.
#WalkTheWalk #TeacherAppreciation2026 #TheOneWhereWeAppreciateYou
Day one, “The One with Sweet Sips or Scoops,” was a hit with the Coffee-a-Go-Go truck—staff enjoyed yummy drinks and cool ice cream treats.
We’re so grateful for our amazing teachers! If you’d like to make their day even brighter, we know they’d love to hear a quick note or sweet story about how they’ve impacted your family—feel free to share or send them a message on Dojo.
#WalkTheWalk #TeacherAppreciation2026 #TheOneWhereWeAppreciateYou
Today, we celebrate our amazing school nurses! 💙🩺 Thank you for the care, compassion, and calm you bring to our schools every day. From comforting students to supporting staff and promoting healthy learning environments, you are a vital part of our school community. We are so grateful for all that you do to keep our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn. Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day! #SchoolNurseAppreciation #ThankYouNurses
This week, help us celebrate our incredible educators who make a difference every day! 🍎✨
Thank you to our teachers for your hard work, passion, and commitment to our students. Because of you, our students will graduate college and career-ready.
We are grateful for all that you do—today and every day. 💙 #TeacherAppreciation #ThankATeacher #ThankAGATeacher
Thank you to our teachers for your hard work, passion, and commitment to our students. Because of you, our students will graduate college and career-ready.
We are grateful for all that you do—today and every day. 💙 #TeacherAppreciation #ThankATeacher #ThankAGATeacher
May 1st is School Lunch Hero Day! Join us along with schools across the country in recognizing the vital role these team members play every day—nourishing students, supporting learning, and making a difference for every child who walks through the cafeteria doors. Thank you, GSCS Nutrition Staff, for all that you do!
Welcome to the final month of school! 🎉
We’ve had such a wonderful year here at Cowan Road Elementary School, and we’re so proud of all our students.
Be sure to check out the important upcoming events as we wrap up the school year—there’s a lot to celebrate!
Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and sunny summer! ☀️📚
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